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Saturday, July 29, 2006

Traditional Newfoundland Home Cooking & More at The Fish Fun & Folk Festival

The annual Fish Fun & Folk Festival is taking place this weekend (last full weekend in July) at Twillingate, Newfoundland. The festival, celebrating the culture of Newfoundland, is is one of the largest and longest running folk festivals in the Province.

In a scenic coastal setting that includes iceburgs, the festival features a giant parade, family bonfire, music and fireworks. The week alos brings Twillingate's only traffic jam.

A big highlight of the festivities is the traditional Newfoundland Home-Cooking to be found here.

The Festival offers daily traditional Newfoundland meals during its festivities. You can enjoy a variety of Newfoundland foods by visiting these local meals during your stay. Menus vary from potluck to seafood to Newfie Pea Soup and dumplings! You can try some Newfie baked beans or a good ol' Jiggs Dinner. Ther is also
Toutons & Tea.

For more information about the event or about just what these foods are go to:
http://www.fishfunfolkfestival.com/

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