Getting Screeched-In

The Screech-In ceremony is a Newfoundland tradition that has become increasingly popular in recent times, and none is more popular than at Captain’s Pub in Twillingate.

The success of the Broadway show, Come From Away, has put Newfoundlanders with their generosity, quirky sense of humour and traditions on the centre stage globally. It has also brought a renewed interest in visiting this remote island in the North Atlantic. Folks who hear about it line up to be ‘screeched-in’ and become ‘honourary Newfoundlanders’.

The popular evening show at Captain’s Pub with musician Mike Sixonate performing Monday to Saturday from 8:30 pm during the tourism season boasts one of the most popular “Screeh-ins” with the province. Come for the show, come for the screech-in, come as strangers and leave as friends and “honourary” Newfoundlanders! (Read a bit more about where Screech come from)

If you plan to visit Twillingate and wish to acquire this coveted status in the most memorable fashion, Mike announces the sign-up at the start of his show every evening. Just sign up at the bar!