Sunday at FamFest leans into variety — Mermaid Theatre, breakdancing, a drag show, a Mi’kmaq artist showcase and a Celtic dance party — before Neon Dreams and a jamboree of Atlantic songwriters send the weekend off.
FamFest Atlantic is an indie arts festival built for families who still like good stuff — live music, theatre, dance, magic, comedy, circus and hands-on creative chaos, programmed so adults and kids both get something real out of it. Day 2 wraps the weekend at Alderney Landing in downtown Dartmouth on Sunday, September 13. Doors open at noon; programming runs 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM.TD Main Stage — Hfx Multicultural Drummers (1:00), Mermaid Theatre (1:30), Atlantic Breaking Alliance (2:00), Actual Wizard (2:50), Bill Ricky (3:55), Neon Dreams (4:55), and the FamFest Jamboree (6:15) with Rankin MacInnis and the Broken Reeds joined by Aquakultre, Clever Hopes, Rebekah Higgs, O’Sound and secret special guests.Harbour Stage — the Youth Showcase (1:10) featuring 60-Cycle Hum, Alora Ells, Dogpile, Charlee & Mack, Elayce Clayton, Myla Walker, Lloyd Moore, Statik and Tragic Minds; Red Barn (3:05); a drag show with Brooke Rivers and Michael Hunter (3:45); the Mi’kmaq Artist Emergence Program Showcase with Jordan Peck and Sam Fetter (4:15); a Celtic Dance Party with Lisa MacArthur and friends (4:45); and the Parent Olympic Finals (5:55).MacPhee Workshop Tent — Lindsay Ruck (1:00), MacPhee Magic with Bill Wood (1:40), Hfx Multicultural Drummers (2:30), Atlantic Breaking Alliance beatboxing and breakdancing (3:55), Bombadils (4:10), and Family Karaoke with Nick and Tanya (4:50).Around the site — the Subaru Parent Olympics (1:00–3:30), the FamFest Creative Zone (1:00–7:00), the Sports Zone with the Atlantic Ninja Obstacle Course (3:00–7:00), a fire truck, Breaking Circus, Eastern Front Geese, Braids by Tasha, Pasta Art with Maria’s Pantry, Bubbles with Timmy, the Kids Red Carpet and the Kids Parade.Day passes from $25 and weekend passes from $80; children 2 and under are free, and family passes are available. In-and-out re-entry is allowed all day, outside food is welcome, and the festival runs rain or shine.
