Where is SquidFest?
SquidFest is hosted by The Town of Holyrood. As the festival showcases events all over town here are some other locations we may have events:
- Holy Cross Park, Holyrood Access Road
- George Cove Mountain, Salmonier Line
- The Marine Institute, North Side Road
- The Royal Canadian Legion, 648 Conception Bay Highway
- Star of the Sea, 396 Conception Bay Highway
- Centennial Softball Field, 50 Salmonier Line
What are festival policies?
See Rules and Regulations document
Do you allow re-entry?
No, once you exit the festival grounds there will be no re-entry.
What if I have more questions?
Please feel free to contact the Town of Holyrood if you have more SquidFest related questions. You can email [email protected] or call 229-7252 ext. 0 and our reception desk will be glad to help you out.
What are Beach Party transportation options?
Cab Transportation
Provided by Tobin’s Taxi
(709) 229-7017
Bus Transportation
Provided by Bursey’s Bus Service
(709) 834-5510
[email protected]
Shuttle Services
More information coming soon
Where can I park my RV or pitch tent?
The Bluefin is a campground and RV Park located at the top of the Holyrood Access Road. For special SquidFest rates please contact BlueFin at (877) 744-5550. We will have a shuttle running from this location throughout the night. Please see the question above for more details on transportation.
Is there an ATM on site?
There is no ATM on site.
What are SquidFest dates this year?
July 16-20, 2025
Are festival grounds accessible?
Due to the Festival Grounds enhancement project, many of our events will relocate to the Holyrood Softball Field (50 Salmonier Line). We will have a dedicated parking area for those with wheelchair parking permits. Accessible portable toilets will also be available on site.
Is there food to purchase?
Yes! We will have 3-4 food vendors on site. Please check back closer to the event and we’ll have our food vendors listed. Keep in mind many food vendors take cash only.
How do I buy SquidFest / event tickets?
Tickets for any SquidFest event can be purchased online.
What is the cost to attend SquidFest?
Every event will have a different ticket price.
What accomodations are in Holyrood?
For a complete list of accommodations please see Lodging.
What can I bring to the concert area?
Festival participants are more than welcome to bring a camping chair and water with them into the concert area.