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May
Victoria Day Weekend: May 20 to 23, 2011
Kick off the camping season with a celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday. The Farmer's & Trader's Market opens for the season on Saturday morning, the lobsters are fresh, and we don't have black flies!
Local Jam Sessions:
Port George Community Hall: Monday evenings - 7 pm start
Bridgetown Lion's Club: Tuesday evenings - 7 pm start
Hampton Community Hall: Thursday evenings - 7 pm start
Young's Cove Community Hall: Friday evenings - 7 pm start
Bluegrass Weekend: May 28 - 29, 2011
Port George Recreation Centre hosts a weekend of "jamming", with a variety show on Saturday evening.
77th Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival: May 25 - 30, 2011
The valley is in full bloom and celebrating the traditions and agricultural heritage of this bountiful area with concerts, barbecues, art shows and a grand street parade.
http://www.appleblossom.com
June
Whale Watching Season Opens:
Chose a Zodiac adventure or a traditional hard bottom boat to take you out for a visit with the leviathans in their home environment.
Local Jam sessions:
Port George Community Hall: Monday evenings - 7 pm start
Bridgetown Lion's Club: Tuesday evenings - 7 pm start
Hampton Community Hall: Thursday evenings - 7 pm start
Young's Cove Community Hall: Friday evenings - 7 pm start
Farmer's & Traders' Market:
Each Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm, enjoy browsing and snacking your way through the most entertaining shopping you'll do all week. This lively market near the Annapolis Royal wharf brings together vendors of fresh baked goods, produce, handicrafts, plants, and vintage goods.
Candlelight Tours of Garrison Graveyard:
Each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday evening, participate in the most entertaining history lesson you have ever heard, as your costumed guide uses the decorative headstones of Canada's oldest European cemetery to tell the stories of our forefathers.
Annual Fishing Tournament: June 3 - 11, 2011
Grab your rod and reel and join in the fun. For more information call Ace Veinot - 902.547.2062
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlour: June 5, 2011
Opening day this year is June 6th for this perennial favorite! Enjoy a scenic ride up the Shore Road, and reward yourself with an ice cream treat overlooking the wharf in Margaretsville.
The Artist's Circle: Opens June 11, 2011
The Margaretsville community of artists and artisans open their gallery and workshop for the season on Saturday, June 12th. Don't miss this authentic experience of rural Nova Scotia. www.theartistscircle
National Historic District Walking Tours:
These award winning tours of the oldest Historic District in Canada will give you an overview of the historic town of Annapolis Royal. Join your costumed guide for an enjoyable stroll each weekday afternoon.
Acadian Heritage Tours:
Each Tuesday and Friday afternoon, experience Acadian history with a 10th generation Acadian guide
Canada Day Celebrations: July 1, 2011
Kick off the holiday weekend with a visit to the Farmers Market, a fresh lobster or scallops for your supper, and eager anticipation of the fireworks in Parker's Cove and Bridgetown!
July
Canada Day Celebrations: July 1, 2011
A celebration of our nation's birthday, including a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, a giant birthday cake, a pig roast and spectacular fireworks!
Local Jam sessions:
Port George Community Hall: Monday evenings - 7 pm start
Bridgetown Lion's Club: Tuesday evenings - 7 pm start
Hampton Community Hall: Thursday evenings - 7 pm start
Young's Cove Community Hall: Friday evenings - 7 pm start
Farmer's & Traders' Market:
Each Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm, enjoy browsing and snacking your way through the most entertaining shopping you'll do all week. This lively market near the Annapolis Royal wharf brings together vendors of fresh baked goods, produce, handicrafts, plants, and vintage goods.
Local Guided Walking Tours:
Candlelight Tours of Garrison Graveyard: Each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, &
Sunday evening your costumed guide uses the decorative headstones of Canada's oldest European
cemetery to tell the stories of our forefathers.
National Historic District Tours: These award winning tours of the oldest
Historic District in Canada will give you an overview of the historic town of Annapolis Royal. Join
your costumed guide for an enjoyable stroll each weekday afternoon.
Acadian Heritage Tours: Each Tuesday and Friday afternoon, experience Acadian history
with a 10th generation Acadian guide
16th Annual Raven Haven Fun Day: July 2, 2011
Fun for the whole family on the shores of Sandy Bottom Lake. Games, entertainment and more from 1 – 5 pm. http://www.annapoliscounty.ns.ca
Bear River Cherry Carnival: July 16, 2011
10 am to 11 pm - Fun for the whole family, with games of skill, parades, water sports and of course plenty of food! For more information contact Jim Nixon - 902.467-3633
Tupperville Ice Cream Festival: July 23, 2011
Beat it to the Tupperville School Museum for an Ice cream making demonstration, children's games, BBQ, music and a chance to sample 10 flavors of home-made ice cream!
Port George "Country Jamboree" : July 23, 2011
7 am to 8 pm at the Port George Recreation Centre. Pancake breakfast, 11 hours of live country music, giant Flea Market and activities for the kids. Port George Country Jamboree
Annapolis Royal and Area Natal Days: July 30– August 1, 2011
A community celebration and civic holiday featuring events, shows and a street parade. http://www.annapolisroyal.com
Margaretsville Days: July 30 - August 1, 2011
Children's Parade, "Round the Square" Yard Sale, and much more. Contact Sherry or Betty: 902.825.2251 or 902.825.3290
August
Annapolis Royal and Area Natal Days: July 30– August 1, 2011
A community celebration and civic holiday featuring events, shows and a street parade. http://www.annapolisroyal.com
Margaretsville Days: July 30 - August 1, 2011
Contact Sherry or Betty: 902.825.2251 or 902.825.3290
Farmer's & Traders' Market:
Each Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm, enjoy browsing and snacking your way through the most entertaining shopping you'll do all week. This lively market near the Annapolis Royal wharf brings together vendors of fresh baked goods, produce, handicrafts, plants, and vintage goods.
Local Jam sessions:
Port George Community Hall: Monday evenings - 7 pm start
Bridgetown Lion's Club: Tuesday evenings - 7 pm start
Hampton Community Hall: Thursday evenings - 7 pm start
Young's Cove Community Hall: Friday evenings - 7 pm start
Local Guided Walking Tours:
Candlelight Tours of Garrison Graveyard: Each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, &
Sunday evening your costumed guide uses the decorative headstones of Canada's oldest European
cemetery to tell the stories of our forefathers.
National Historic District Tours: These award winning tours of the oldest
Historic District in Canada will give you an overview of the historic town of Annapolis Royal. Join
your costumed guide for an enjoyable stroll each weekday afternoon.
Acadian Heritage Tours: Each Tuesday and Friday afternoon, experience Acadian history
with a 10th generation Acadian guide
Bridgetown Triathlon: July 31, 2011
Watch and cheer on the participants in the 3K, 5K, and 10K version of this event. Interested in participating? Check it out here or call Steve Raftery at 902-824-0387
Digby's 35th Annual Scallop Days Celebration: August 3 - 7, 2011
Celebrate one of the world’s largest scallop fleets. Come and taste how many ways succulent scallops can be prepared. Musical events, scallop shucking competitions, parades, and more!
http://www.digbyscallopdays.com
Moonlight Concert in Paradise: August 13, 2011
Hear the Annapolis Big Band perform the great tunes of the 30’s and 40’s outside under the stars for your listening and dancing pleasure.
The 11th annual Moonlight Concert begins at 7:30 pm on the grounds at Ellenhurst. For more information call Linda Hankinson at 902-584-3570
6th Annual Lobster Crate Run: August 13 & 14, 2011
How many floating wooden lobster crates can you run across before taking a dip in the Bay of Fundy? This annual classic includes three categories of competition, fabulous prizes and lots of fun. http://www.fundycommunities.com
Delaps Cove Walk with Nature: August 14, 2011
Learn about the History of the Black settlement at the trail, the inter-tidal zone and our natural history. 2077 Shore Road West, Delaps Cove.
Annapolis Valley Exhibition: August 15– 22, 2011
Celebrate the sights and sounds of agriculture in the Annapolis Valley – the breadbasket of Nova Scotia. See what our extra 80 days of sunshine each year mean to our crops, and enjoy contests, crafts, and competition for blue ribbons galore.
Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival: August 16– September 1, 2011
Enjoy these tiny, tasty, nutrition packed sweets in a multitude of ways. Did you know that Nova Scotia is home to the best tasting blueberry juice in the world? Award winning blueberry juice from Caledonia took the honors in world wide competition in 2005 – read all about Van Dyke Blueberry Juice and then try it for yourself.
Digby County Exhibition: August 17 – 20, 2011
The Exhibition grounds in Bear River host displays of art, flowers, vegetables and cooking. For more information contact Jean Marshall - 902.467.3752
Paint the Town: August 20 & 21, 2011
Artists paint, sketch and sculpt at various venues in and around the Annapolis Royal area. Silent Auction of the works created each day. For more information, see http://www.arcac.ca
5th Annual Fundy Coast Classic Car Show: Saturday, August 28, 2011
Join us here at the Cove Oceanfront Campground for a day of beautiful autos displayed against the backdrop of rolling green lawns and the expansive Bay of Fundy. The gates open to visitors at 11 am. For information about becoming a sponsor or entering your vehicle, please email Lindsay Leavitt-Longmire or call the FCDA office at 902.532.1393
September
Wharf Rat Rally: September 1 - 5 , 2011
This is the sixth year for Atlantic Canada's premier motocycle rally. Join this celebration of motorcycles and their keepers, bike builders, spray paint artists, tattoo competitions, stunt shows, music, food and fun on the Digby waterfront! http://www.wharfratrally.com
Farmer's & Traders' Market:
Each Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm, enjoy browsing and snacking your way through the most entertaining shopping you'll do all week. This lively market near the Annapolis Royal wharf brings together vendors of fresh baked goods, produce, handicrafts, plants, and vintage goods.
Local Guided Walking Tours:
Candlelight Tours of Garrison Graveyard: Each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, &
Sunday evening your costumed guide uses the decorative headstones of Canada's oldest European
cemetery to tell the stories of our forefathers.
National Historic District Tours: These award winning tours of the oldest
Historic District in Canada will give you an overview of the historic town of Annapolis Royal. Join your costumed guide for an enjoyable stroll each weekday afternoon.
Acadian Heritage Tours: Each Tuesday and Friday afternoon, experience Acadian history
with a 10th generation Acadian guide
Local Jam sessions:
Port George Community Hall: Monday evenings - 7 pm start
Bridgetown Lion's Club: Tuesday evenings - 7 pm start
Hampton Community Hall: Thursday evenings - 7 pm start
Young's Cove Community Hall: Friday evenings - 7 pm start
Lights Along the Shore Lighthouse Festival: September 9 – 12, 2011
Explore one or more of our many local lighthouses, and learn about their history and romantic allure.
http://www.nslps.com
Bridgetown Cider Fest: September 15 - 18, 2011
Join in celebrating the 27th anniversary of this popular fall festival - see all the details here
Canadian Deep Roots Festival: September 23 - 25, 2011
This is the 7th year for this eclectic blending of the music of our founding cultures with modern roots music from across North America and around the world. http://www.deeprootsmusic.ca
October
Farmer's & Traders' Market:
Each Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm, enjoy browsing and snacking your way through the most entertaining shopping you'll do all week. This lively market near the Annapolis Royal wharf brings together vendors of fresh baked goods, produce, handicrafts, plants, and vintage goods.
Local Guided Walking Tours:
Candlelight Tours of Garrison Graveyard: Each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, &
Sunday evening your costumed guide uses the decorative headstones of Canada's oldest European
cemetery to tell the stories of our forefathers.
National Historic District Tours: These award winning tours of the oldest
Historic District in Canada will give you an overview of the historic town of Annapolis Royal. Join
your costumed guide for an enjoyable stroll each weekday afternoon.
Acadian Heritage Tours: Each Tuesday and Friday afternoon, experience Acadian history
with a 10th generation Acadian guide
Giant Pumpkin Festival: October 1 – 31, 2011
Join in the fun and celebrate this most loved member of the squash family. Look for weigh-offs, carving contests, a flotilla of pumpkins, the famous Giant Atlantic pumpkins, and lots of pumpkin treats on local menus. http://www.valleypumpkinfest.ca/
Local Jam sessions:
Port George Community Hall: Monday evenings - 7 pm start
Bridgetown Lion's Club: Tuesday evenings - 7 pm start
Hampton Community Hall: Thursday evenings - 7 pm start
Young's Cove Community Hall: Friday evenings - 7 pm start
Litchfield Community Hall: Saturday evenings - 7 pm start
