Gather East Experiences Inc.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

So excited to have The Kilted Chef be part of our festival. Don’t forget to like our new page.

06/10/2026

Follow our new Festival Page!

We have created a brand-new page just for the Gather East Culinary & Music Festival

This is where we’ll be sharing all festival announcements, chef and artist reveals, ticket info, special experiences, and behind-the-scenes updates.

We just made our first big announcement on the new page!

Like and follow Gather East Culinary & Music Festival and help us spread the word.

September 25–27, 2026
Rodd Miramichi River

06/06/2026

Best of luck to Naomi Wallace and everyone responsible for putting on the Chi Shanty Music Festival today in Miramichi! So much work goes into events like this. Things kick off at noon in Nelson at Bicentennial Park.

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TODAY’S THE DAY! 🌊

The first day of ‘Chi Shanty Music Festival kicks off today in Miramichi! ⚓

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

🌅 WHEN
12PM - 9:30PM SATURDAY JUNE 6TH
12PM - 6PM SUNDAY JUNE 7TH

🌊 WHERE
Bicentennial Park, 35 St. Patrick’s Dr., Miramichi

🚙 PARKING
Across the street in Nelson School parking lot.

🎟️ ADMISSION
Pay your $5/admission at the gated front entrance (cash and card accepted), leave us your postal code, and get your bracelet! Youth under 10 get in free!

🌧️ WEATHER
A few schedule changes have been made due to weather, so please check the updated schedule below before heading out. ALL EVENTS LISTED ARE STILL GOING AHEAD AT BICENTENNIAL PARK! Stage and viewing area will be under the shelter in the park, but make sure to bring umbrellas, and dress for the impending rain.

🍔 FOOD
A cash BBQ will be held in the park starting at 1PM, with all proceeds going to Friends of Beaubears Island and their work in protecting ecology and archaeology on Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Site!

⛵️FERRY SERVICE UPDATE
Ferry service to the Island will not be running due to impending weather.

Whether you’re joining us for one performance or spending the whole weekend with us, we can’t wait to welcome you to the ‘Chi Shanty Music Festival!

Tag your festival crew and let us know which artist you’re most excited to see! 👇

SING LOUD, SAIL PROUD.
‘Chi Shanty Music Festival Team

06/04/2026

Festival Announcement!

We are very excited to share what our team of volunteers has been working on over the past few months!

This fall, Gather East will launch the first Gather East Culinary and Music Festival, September 25–27, at Rodd Miramichi River.

This new festival will bring together food, music, culture, community, and unforgettable experiences in one weekend celebration. It will highlight our incredible local ingredients and flavours while bringing in talented chefs, musicians, and mixology experiences to showcase the very best of our region.

Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing chef and artist announcements, ticket details, special experiences, and the full festival launch on June 15.

We will also be launching a Gather East Culinary and Music Festival page with everything you will need to know.

Tickets will go on sale on July 8th.

For now, save the date, follow along, and help us spread the word!

Gather East Culinary and Music Festival
September 25–27, 2026
Miramichi, NB

Savour. Listen. Experience.

05/28/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming ticket holders for an evening with Ben Caplan with special guest Paul MacIntosh on Saturday night.

Your ticket includes a welcome drink from New Maritime Beer Company, featuring a can of The Very Best Juicy IPA, along with passed hors d’oeuvres and dessert bites provided by Rodd Miramichi River.

Schedule

7:00 PM – Doors Open
New Maritime welcome drink and passed hors d’oeuvres begin

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Paul MacIntosh Opening Set

8:00 PM – 8:20 PM – Intermission

8:20 PM – 9:45 PM – Ben Caplan Performance

A huge Thank you to our sponsors AVLtec Solutions Inc Rodd Miramichi River Miramichi Economic Development & Tourism New Maritime Beer Company

05/25/2026

5 Days until Ben Caplan returns to Miramichi!
Check out the making of his video for The Flood which is one of the coolest videos you will ever see and now has over 1.4 million views

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05/20/2026

Show Update! We are excited to announce some big updates to our upcoming Ben Caplan show at the Rodd Miramichi River on May 30 at 7:00 PM.

We are thrilled to share that Miramichi’s own Paul MacIntosh will be opening the show. Paul is a songwriter based in Fredericton, NB, originally from Miramichi. His music is raw and heartfelt, shaped by real experiences and a deep love for honest songwriting.

We have also partnered with our friends at New Maritime Beer Company to provide ticket holders with a welcome beer: “The Very Best” Juicy IPA as they arrive.

Guests will also be treated to light hors d’oeuvres and dessert bites as part of the evening.

Your ticket now includes an opening set by Paul MacIntosh, a welcome beer from New Maritime, light hors d’oeuvres, dessert bites, and an incredible live performance by Ben Caplan.

Tickets are $45 and are available now at:

tickets.gathereast.ca

Show is 19+

Thank you to our partners and supporters: New Maritime Beer Company, Rodd Miramichi River, the Miramichi Economic Development & Tourism, and AVLtec Solutions Inc

This is going to be a special night of live music, local flavour, and community. We hope to see you there.

02/28/2026

Tickets On Sale Now!!

Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Rodd Miramichi River Hotel
Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $47.25 (45 + 2.25 fee)

02/25/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our next show will take place on May 30th at Rodd Miramichi River and will feature the great Ben Caplan!

Tickets will go on sale on Friday at 10am and will be $47.25 (45 + 2.25 fee) and available at:

https://tickets.gathereast.ca/1b2f993d29f465e9