Lady Smith Manor Summer Market
The Lady Smith Manor Summer Market is an annual, themed festival held on July 19-20 in Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada. Hosted at the historic 1840 Georgian manor, this community-focused event attracts nearly 1,500 visitors for local artisan shopping, live entertainment, and a variety of family-friendly activities, with each year featuring a unique theme.
- Date
- Jul 19-20, 2026
Event summary
Highlights
- Unique annual themes (e.g., Mary Poppins 'Cherry Tree Lane' transformation)
- Approximately 25 artisan booths featuring New Brunswick handcrafted goods
- Family activities including Bert’s chalk corner, scavenger hunt, and kite decorating
- Live music and entertainment
The market is known for its distinctive annual themes, with a recent iteration transforming the property into "Cherry Tree Lane" inspired by Mary Poppins, complete with themed decorations and attractions. Visitors can explore approximately 25 artisan booths showcasing handcrafted goods from across New Brunswick. Entertainment includes live music, both indoors and outdoors, while children enjoy dedicated activities such as Bert’s chalk corner, a scavenger hunt, and kite decorating. The event also offers a Cherry Tree Lane photo booth and the Thirsty Whippet Beer Garden.
Myriam Andrews, who co-owns Lady Smith Manor and organizes the event, emphasizes its community atmosphere, where people gather under the manor’s mature oak trees. The summer market has steadily grown in popularity over its seven-year history, attracting many artisans who return annually. Lady Smith Manor also hosts other seasonal events, including an annual Christmas market.
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