How do I access Ministers Island for the concert?

Island access for this event opens at 11:30 am; plan to arrive by that time. The meeting point for the performance is the Grand Marquee.

What time does the concert start and how long is it?

Showtime is 2:00 pm and the concert runs approximately one hour.

Can I buy the food combos on site?

Food combos must be pre-ordered; the cut-off time for ordering is midnight the evening before the concert.

Is the event family-friendly?

Yes, the show is suitable for listeners of all ages and many families bring blankets to sit on the lawn.

Is seating reserved or first-come, first-served?

Seating is generally first-come; arriving when island access opens gives you time to pick spots near the Grand Marquee.

What if I have mobility concerns?

Contact event organizers ahead of time to discuss access options and seating near the stage; the venue can accommodate some accessibility needs.

Mike Chase Live on Ministers Island: East Coast Concert Near St. Andrews | Theater | Food Tour

On a late-summer afternoon, Ministers Island, a tidal outcrop off the coast of New Brunswick near St. Andrews, becomes a stage for East Coast heart and humor. The island's low, coastal lawns and wide salt flats frame the Grand Marquee, where Mike Chase — a longtime New Brunswick performer with roots in country, Celtic and East Coast music — holds court. His voice, storytelling, and energetic stagecraft fold easily into sea-breeze evenings, turning a one-hour concert into a local ritual.

Mike Chase’s set reflects a career built on small-town authenticity: 75–100 live shows a year, songwriting compared to Stompin’ Tom Connors, and a 2003 album praised by Bob Mersereau. At Ministers Island his performance feels less like a ticketed event and more like a shared community night: the meeting point is the Grand Marquee, island access opens at 11:30 am and showtime is 2:00 pm, and the venue caps at about 225 guests—intimate enough that you hear the strings and the audience breath.

Practical comforts matter here. Ministers Island and Shiretown Community Services offer two food add-ons you can pre-order: Combo 1 with chicken salad wrap, fruit cup and homemade cookie for $36 plus HST and booking fee; or Combo 2 with lobster roll, chowder bowl and homemade cookie for $46 plus HST and booking fee. Order cutoff is midnight the night before. The event is supported by grant funding from Explore St. Andrews, which helps keep the experience local and accessible.

What makes this outing special is the combination of place and performer: a punchy mix of regional music inside a marquee that opens onto coastal flats and tidal approaches. The island’s low-slung coastline, seasonal saltmarsh, and open sky create a soundstage that emphasizes storytelling and acoustic clarity. After the set, many linger to watch the light move across the flats or walk the short access path to the mainland.

This is an easy, visitor-friendly outing: bring windproof layers, comfortable shoes for the island surface, and a camera to capture the marquee against the coastal light. Arrive when island access opens to explore the grounds before the show. Whether you’re a fan of East Coast songcraft, chasing local culture, or looking for a memorable afternoon near St. Andrews, Mike Chase at Ministers Island is a compact, scenic performance that makes the island itself part of the show.

Tickets sell quickly for marquee concerts during the summer and early fall, so book and reserve food combos when you buy your seat. The show is family-friendly and suitable for listeners of all ages; children sit on blankets on the lawn. If you have mobility concerns, contact event organizers ahead to learn about access options and seating near the stage and comfort.

Mike Chase Live on Ministers Island: East Coast Concert Near St. Andrews

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