Witless Bay volunteer firefighter McKenna Walsh served up barbequed grub and smiles at the third annual Witless Bay Volunteer Fire Department open house. It was held this past Saturday as a part of the community’s Witless Bay Days festival. The department estimates some 350 visitors passed through the station. Photo courtesy of the Witless Bay Volunteer Fire Department.
By Mark Squibb / August 4, 2023
Between sports tournaments, a community breakfast, an open house at the Fire Hall, and a fire works display over the harbour, and much, much more, there was plenty of fun to be had in Witless Bay over the weekend.
The Witless Bay Days Committee, in partnership with the Witless Bay Kinsmen Club, volunteer fire department, council, and other volunteers, held the first annual Witless Bay Days, a four-day celebration that offered something for everyone.
“Things went over really well,” said Mayor Trevor Croft. “The weather held out, so there were a lot of people out. It was a really good show.”
Croft added it’s important to have community volunteers who are willing and able to “take the reigns” and plan such events.
The Witless Bay Days committee, meanwhile, is the natural continuation of the 2022 Come Home Year Committee.
Of the more unique events carried over from the 2022 Come Home Year celebration was the Flotilla and Fireworks display, during which residents were encouraged to cast off into the harbour and watch the display from their boats.
Plans are already underway for next year’s celebration.
