Past Events

On Saturday June 14th, and Sunday June 15th 2025, the UEL Park and Campground hosted the 241st Anniversary of the United Empire Loyalists' Landing. Celebrations included 

Re-enactments of a Loyalist Encampment, Maritime Activities and 1784 United Empire Loyalists' Landing Re-enactment & Flag Raising.

St. Alban's Centre's Events followed with the first Public Screening of the Mary Ruttan Story. 

In 1784, after a harrowing journey, 14 year old Mary Ruttan and her family found refuge in Adolphustown. 

This screening was followed by the UEL Memorial Church Service, and a Traditional Tea Service served in china cups.

Details on the 2026 UEL Commemorative Events will be posted as soon as they become available.

St. Alban's Centre introduced a Spring Market for the first time on May 10th, 2025, combining it with the annual Yard & Garden Sale.

Local artisans and vendors filled St. Alban's with tables of select offerings and crafts, that delighted all of those who attended.

An array of gently used and previously loved donations were available at bargain prices for all.

After a successful first event, the Market will continue to be included in future years and the Spring Market, Yard & Garden Sale will become a beloved annual community event.

Donated items that did not sell have been transferred to the Garage and to the Rectory Bookstore, and continue to be available for sale at bargain prices, during days and times when St. Alban's Centre is open. 

From the generous folks who donated items and goods; to the Vendors and Volunteers; to all who attended our first Spring Market, Yard & Garden Sale, a very huge thank you to all who participated! 

A team of dedicated volunteers came

together with rakes, gloves, tarps, trimmers

and big hearts to help breathe new life into

the yard and garden spaces. What started

as a chilly, leaf-covered morning turned into

a day full of laughter, teamwork, and

transformation.

From clearing brush and fallen branches, to

tidying the beds, trimming shrubs and

trees, and sweeping walkways, every task —

big or small — played a part in creating a

fresh, welcoming space for the season ahead.

A big thank you to all who turned up to help.

Our first Yard and Plant Sale in May of 2023 attracted many local visitors and got a lot of us primed for a new season of gardening.

Lots of vintage items and great art work got snapped up at our Yard & Garage Sale, and visitors got a taste of Hallowed Grounds new coffee and a look at the upgraded Used Books and Music Store. 

Our membership drive through July boosted our numbers by 20 per cent, giving us more than a hundred "Friends of St. Alban's." Welcome to all and thanks for getting the word out. 

On November 11, 2023 friends and neighbours gathered at our Remembrance Day ceremony to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Guest speaker Warrant Officer James Brown, CD, spoke on the topic of "service," drawing on anecdotes from his operational tours to Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan.

Several dozen revellers gathered on December 10th, 2023 for a Christmas Songfest led by local musicians John and Christopher Hall. In the process, we also managed to collect two carloads of food donations for the Morningstar Mission in Napanee.

The energy and enthusiasm of young musicians created a festive atmosphere at St. Alban’s Centre on August 27th 2023, during an event to support the Harmony Music Lounge. Harmony Lounge is an after-school music programme in Napanee that aims to eliminate financial barriers for young students interested in music. Solo performers and rock bands from the charitable organization entertained the crowd. The bill included The Switzerville Sound, Sara Lalande, Kayleigh Beattie and Julia Clair, Jade Peters, Duncan Smith, Adam Chadwick, Hannah Clancy, PlaceHolder, and Nate The Nobody.

More than 130 people enjoyed the New Zealand Blue Cod from Mundell's at the sold-out fish fry on July 23, 2023. Our 2024 Fish Fry was also a sold-out event. Thanks to all participants for making the Fish Fry one of the best community events of the summer.

The annual UEL Service celebrates the Landing of the United Empire Loyalists in Adolphustown on June 14th, 1784. 2023's celebration held on June 18th in collaboration with the UEL Heritage Centre and Park, was a huge success. It included re-enacted battles, a church service, keynote speakers R. Donald Maracle Chief of the Mohawks of Bay of Quinte ~ with the traditional afternoon Tea Service.