Dooryard Arts Festival

06/05/2026

🎪 Main Stage Tickets - Friday and Saturday night at Dooryard Arts Festival 2026

(🚫No transaction fees for a limited time!)

☀️ Available individually ($35 / $25 for students)
☀️ Available together as a Main Stage Pass ($65 / $45 for students)

That’s two incredible nights of performances for only $65!

Performers include:

🎵Friday July 17
Joel Plaskett Emergency
Seth Anderson (Full Band)
Josh Bravener & The Hypochondriacs

🎵Saturday July 18
Campbell & Johnston
Sarah Sokal & The Twisted Crew
Keith Hallett & The Hookers
The Dooryard Drifters

dooryardfestival.com

(*Tickets to James Mullinger are sold separately and are not included in the Main Stage Pass).

06/03/2026

🌟TICKETS!!🌟

The countdown is on to Dooryard 2026, and we've got some incredible performers coming to town. Start making plans now!

🎫 Tickets are now available at dooryardfestival.com
(🚫No fees for a limited time )

We'll be announcing the lineup over the coming days, but here's a quick look at what's in store this July 15-18.

✨July 15
Leandra Gold
Stand-up w/ Nathan Dimitrioff
Catherine McNally Fraser

✨July 16
James Mullinger
Katelin Dean
Alex Curtis exhibition+artist talk

✨July 17
Joel Plaskett Emergency
Seth Anderson (Full Band)
The Hypochondriacs
Connor Fox Trio

✨July 18
Campbell & Johnston
Sarah Sokal & the Twisted Crew
Keith Hallett & the Hookers
The Dooryard Drifters

✨July 18 Daytime
Youth Stage
Open Air Studio
Mike Biggar Jazz & Blues R***e
Warped Dogwood
Ewan Dobson
+ More

04/16/2026

Here are the artists participating in the ArtLove semi-final in Woodstock!

Come cheer them on and enjoy a night full of creativity! 🎭🔥

📅 April 17th, 2026
📍 Woodstock Elks Club, 123 Connell Street, Woodstock, N.B.
🕕 7 PM
🎟️ FREE admission — voluntary contribution welcome at the door!
🏆 Artists compete for a chance to win $500, 2 nights stay in Shediac, and a spot in the final on September 12th during the Hom'Art Festival!

🍹drinks for sale
🖼️ bid on the art after!

04/04/2026

Here are the artists participating in the ArtLove semi-final in Woodstock!
Come cheer them on and enjoy a night full of creativity! 🎭🔥
📅 April 17th, 2026
📍 Woodstock Elks Club, 123 Connell Street, Woodstock, N.B.
🕕 7 PM
🎟️ FREE admission — voluntary contribution welcome at the door!
🏆 Artists compete for a chance to win $500, 2 nights stay in Shediac, and a spot in the final on September 12th during the Hom'Art Festival!

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Voici les artistes qui participeront à la demi-finale d'Éclat d'Art à Woodstock !
Venez les encourager et vivre une soirée remplie de créativité ! 🎭🔥

📅 Le 17 avril 2026
📍 Woodstock Elks Club, 123 Connell Street, Woodstock, N.-B.
🕕 19 h
🎟️ Entrée gratuite — contribution volontaire bienvenue à la porte !
🏆 Les artistes courent la chance de gagner 500 $, 2 nuits d'hôtel à Shediac, et une place en finale le 12 septembre dans le cadre du Festival Hom'Art !

03/24/2026

A LIVE COMPETITVE PAINTNG EVENT!
If you are a local artist, Art Love would like to highlight your work!

✏️ Register by visiting https://www.shediachomart.com/en/expression-interet-eclat-art

Watch the paint fly before your eyes and incredible creations unfold! In just 20 minutes, artists will create a UNIQUE piece of art in front of a captivated audience.

Under the keen eye of three judges as well as the spectators, the grand winner will be decided.
Audiences can later browse, bid and take an original piece of art home!

Watch the 2025 ArtLove recap video at the following link:

🎨 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwNDvoVoMgc

Woodstock Tourism & Events Woodstock Art Club Woodstock Farm & Craft Market Festival Hom'Art Festival Downtown Woodstock The Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery (ALMAG) Fidelio Cafe L.P. Fisher Public Library - Bibliothèque publique Woodstock Golf & Curling Club Woodstock BowlacadeCreek Village Gallery & Cafe Carleton Victoria Arts Council Connell House - Home of the Carleton County Historical Society Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carleton-York The Scene Woodstock Paddling Club

03/11/2026

Artists - take note! Join Team Canada-New Brunswick at the International Games of La Francophonie.

Deadline to apply is April 30.

🌟 Appel aux jeunes artistes du Nouveau-Brunswick ! 🌟
Postulez dès maintenant pour rejoindre l'équipe Canada-Nouveau-Brunswick aux 10e Jeux internationaux de la Francophonie qui se tiendront à Erevan, en Arménie, du 23 juillet au 1er août 2027.

C'est une occasion incroyable de montrer mettre en valeur votre talent sur la scène internationale dans l'une des quatre disciplines : peinture, photographie, chanson ou littérature (nouvelle). Ouvert aux artistes âgés de 18 à 35 ans, de toutes origines culturelles et linguistiques.

Les Jeux de la Francophonie rassemblent des milliers de jeunes artistes et d’athlètes du monde entier. Ne manquez pas votre chance de briller !

📅 Date limite pour postuler : 30 avril

Pour en savoir plus : https://www.gnb.ca/fr/sujet/culture-patrimoine/arts-culture/jeux-francophonie-2027.html

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🌟 Calling young New Brunswick artists! 🌟
Apply now to join Team Canada–New Brunswick at the 10th International Games of La Francophonie in Yerevan, Armenia, happening July 23–Aug. 1, 2027.

This is an incredible chance to showcase your talent on the international stage in one of four disciplines: painting, photography, song, or literature (short story). Open to artists aged 18 to 35 from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The Games of la Francophonie bring together thousands of young artists and athletes from around the world. Don’t miss your chance to shine!

📅 Deadline to apply: April 30

Learn more: https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/culture-heritage/arts-culture/2027-games-francophonie.html

02/27/2026

🚨 Our Festival Pass Presale stock is running low! This is your last chance for the discount.

Visit dooryardfestival.com and click “Buy Festival Pass”

02/11/2026

The Town of Woodstock and Dooryard Arts Festival are proud to host
ArtLove, a live painting competition, featuring talented local artists!

Artists will go head-to-head in three, 20 minute rounds, brushes flying right before your eyes!

For the first time, Woodstock is one of several stops on the ArtLove Tour. Each local winner earns a spot in the grand finale this September in Shediac, New Brunswick—along with a $500 cash prize and accommodation.

This dynamic event, highlighting the vital role of visual arts in enriching local culture, will showcase the talent and creativity in our area!

There is no registration fee, and all materials are provided.
Artists must be 18 or older to participate.
Spots are limited.
WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Visit shediachomart.com/en for details and to register.

🎨✨ Calling all artists in and around Woodstock! ✨🎨

The Art Love Tour is making a stop right here and we’re looking for passionate visual artists to take part in this exciting live speed painting competition! 🖌️🔥

You’ll have 20 minutes to create a masterpiece in front of a live audience a unique opportunity to shine, connect with fellow artists, and showcase your talent to the community.

📍 The event will take place in Woodstock as part of a vibrant tour across the Maritimes.

📝 Register now at the following link: https://www.shediachomart.com/expression-interet-eclat-art

Don’t wait — spots are limited!

Creek Village Gallery & Cafe West NB Tourism Dooryard Arts Festival The Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery (ALMAG)

Watch a recap of the 2025 Art Love tour at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwNDvoVoMgc&t=23s

01/28/2026

🚨Artist Applications🚨

Visit dooryardfestival.com (scroll down) to find application forms.

Music / Musique NB Creek Village Gallery & Cafe The Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery (ALMAG) The Scene Woodstock, NB Carleton Victoria Arts Council Arts Culture NB ArtsLink NB artsnb

01/22/2026

🌟Announcing your 2026 Dooryard Arts Festival headlining performers!🌟

Please welcome James Mullinger, Joel Plaskett Emergency, and Campbell & Johnston!

We're thrilled to bring these award-winning, nationally recognized artists to Woodstock, NB.

Festival Passes available now❗($65 +fees) - while supplies last
www.dooryardfestival.com

See you in the Dooryard this July 16-18!