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Celebrating a Decade of Music, Culture & Goods on Saint John’s Waterfront

by Lauren Reid

Every summer, thousands gather along the Saint John waterfront to experience something that feels both electric and unmistakably local. AREA 506 doesn’t follow the festival playbook - it’s the result of a bold idea, years of grit, and two entrepreneurs who believed that Saint John could become a destination without losing its soul. As the festival marks its 10th year, the journey behind it is just as compelling as the headliners on stage.

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