Past Community Events

It was an absolutely beautiful, fine weather day for the 2026 Fish Fry, held on Sunday July 26th.

As always, this event was very well attended and The Catering Company did an outstanding job providing an absolutely delicious fish dinner, with all of the fixings!

Mouth-watering Haddock with a light batter, Fries, Creamy Coleslaw, Soft Dinner Buns, and all the fixings. 

The lemonade, cookies and ice cream bars rounded out the wonderful meal.

A huge thank you to all of the Volunteers and Directors who made this event possible and such a success.

Stay tuned for the 2027 Fish Fry details, date and time.

A Free Fun & Creative Workshop for Seniors happened at St. Alban's Centre on the afternoon of July 10th.

Painting with Acrylics. 

All materials were provided & the community creativity was set free as the seniors in attendance set their brushes to work on their canvases.

A fun, enjoyable and relaxing fine weather afternoon was had by all who participated.

Upper Canada was born when the first Loyalist Refugees landed upon the shores of Adolphustown on June 16th, 1784.

Visitors to St. Alban's Centre on Canada Day toured the Mini-Cathedral, found some great bargains in the Garage, explored the Rectory Bookstore finding many summer reads in the Book Room.

For most it was their first time meeting and being served refreshing beverages and tasty treats by our new Barista Cameron at Hallowed Grounds Café.

There was no better place to be on Canada Day than spending an enjoyable time relaxing at historic St. Alban's Centre, in the town of Adolphustown where it all began.

Following the UEL Landing re-enactment at the UEL Heritage Centre and Park, the 242nd Commemorative United Empire Loyalist Service was held at St. Alban's Centre on Sunday June 14th, 2026.

An Evensong Service ~ Faith of our Fathers was officiated by Canon Donald A. Bailey with Music by John Hall, Family & Friends.

This year featured the Re-Dedication of the Old Bell and a performance by the Limestone Bell Ringers.

A traditional Social Tea was served following the service inside the Rectory due to inclement weather.

The Yard & Plant Sale of 2026 was a very successful fundraiser for St. Alban's Centre.

Mother Nature forced us to be patient with a slow start to the spring growing season, and our annual event had to be postposed and re-scheduled from early to late May.

As always the community assisted with fantastic donations of plants and wares, the Volunteers and Directors pulled it all together, and great bargains and buys were had by all who attended.

It was a fantastic time and enjoyed by all.

Thank you very much for supporting this annual event and making it the success that is is.

A BIG THANK-YOU to all of the Volunteers who came out on Saturday April 18th for St. Alban's Centre's Spring Clean-Up. 

Mother Nature co-operated with a perfect weather day.

After this seemingly never ending winter, it was a great feeling coming together as a community while enjoying the sunshine and the smells and sounds of spring at St. Alban's Centre.

The annual Fall & Christmas Holiday Market happened on Saturday November 15th between 10am-2pm.

The Market was well attended and did not disappoint those who stopped by.

The Christmas Spirit could be felt with Music, Hot Cocoa, Free Christmas Ornaments for the first 30 Visitors, Free Grapevine Wreath Making, Vendor's Tables full of a variety of Unique Artisan Made Wares & Baked Goods.

Santa made a special trip from the North Pole and was in attendance, available for festive photos for all, including our four footed family members.

88.7 My FM Napanee even stopped by St. Alban's Centre for the Market.

https://www.iheart.com/live/887-myfm-8032/

A special thank you to all of the Volunteers that made this Market event possible! It takes many hands.

If you would like to Volunteer or be a Vendor at the 2026 Fall & Christmas Marketplace, make sure to email info@stalbanscentre.ca

The 2025 Remembrance Day Observation was held as usual in the Mini-Cathedral. The Cathedral Doors opened at 10:30am and the Observation Service commenced at 10:45am.

The Service is different each year, with guest speakers, music, song and remembrances of all who served and sacrificed including those from Adolphustown, Greater Napanee, Prince Edward County, as well as of family and friends of the St. Alban's Community.

One of the Veterans remembered in the Service this year was Lance Corporal Clarence Allen, 20th Battalion, CEF, WWI of Adolphustown who volunteered for duty in January 1916 and died in action on October 11, 2018 at the young age of 22, just one month before Armistice. Clarence was a Parishioner at St. Alban's and is pictured above. He was the son of C.P. and Marion Allen and lived not far from St. Alban's Centre on Bayshore Road. Lance Corporal Clarence Allen is buried in Iwuy, France at the Niagara Cemetery.

Ein Prosit, ein Prosit, der Gemütlichkeit!

Zicke zacke zicke zacke hoi hoi hoi! 

St. Alban's first Oktoberfest celebration was held on October 25th, 2025. 

Great food, drinks, music and fun was had by all who attended this traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest Celebration.

Schnitzel, Sausages, Sauerkraut, Potato Salad & Caesar Salad was provided by the Catering Company, Napanee. Gluten Free dinner options were also available.

A Cash Bar offered Beer and Wine as well as an assortment of non-alcoholic Beverages.

Lively Musical Entertainment was provided by The Brick Haus Polka Band.

Oktoberfest 2025 was well attended by the community, and we are hopeful this will become an annual event. Stay tuned!

The Annual Fish Fry was held on July 27th, 2025. 

The 2025 Menu included Gluten Free Fish Options for Adults & Children, as well as Regular Fish, complimented with Lemon Slices, Fries, Creamy Coleslaw, Buns & Butter, and for dessert Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies and a Chocolate Covered Vanilla Ice Cream Bar. Lemonade and Water was also included.

This popular Community Event sells out every year. Stay tuned in 2026 for details on the 2026 Fish Fry.

The Adolphsutown Fredericksburg Historical Society (AFHS) presented a free Dowsing Demonstration to the community at St. Alban's Cemetery.

The cemetery is adjacent to St. Alban's Centre, and is the final resting place of some Loyalists and generations of their descendants.

The cemetery is an active cemetery.

For further information on the Adolphustown Fredericksburg Historical Society please visit their website.

http://www.sfredheritage.on.ca/

On Sunday June 15th 2025, the Friends of St. Alban's Adolphustown held a Traditional Tea Service at St. Alban's Centre, following the UEL Memorial Service & Movie Screening in the Mini Cathedral.

Tea was served from silver and china pots, and enjoyed in vintage china tea cups.

Punch was served, and sweet and savoury treats were plentiful.

Mother Nature was onside and gave us a beautiful weather day.

Details on the 2026 UEL Commemorative Events, including the Traditional Tea Service will be posted as soon as they become available.

The Traditional Tea Service is a Free Community Event.

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.

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

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 with Canon Fire and Musket Battles on the Bay, as well as the 1784 United Empire Loyalists' Landing Re-enactment, Drawing of Lots & Flag Raising.

St. Alban's Centre's Events hosted by the Friends of St. Alban's Adolphustown (FOSAA) followed on the Sunday, with the UEL Commemorative Memorial Service, the first Public Screening of the Mary Ruttan Story, and a Traditional Tea Service. 

Details on the 2026 Celebrations 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.