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SHELBURNEFOUNDERS’ DAYS

JULY 19-21, 2019

2019 Events in Shelburne & Lockeport

H.M. HUSKILSON

Funeral Homes and CrematoriumLimited

HM Huskilson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium LtdWoodworkers Home Hardware Building CentreCBDCOickle’s Auto Service - Sable River IrvingShelburne Furniture & Appliances LtdRoseway ChryslerKenney & Ross Limited

MCT InsuranceCM OpticalAnchors Away Family Rest. LTDVen RezSSRTim Hortons (Adcore Marketing)Coopers InnRendez VousAnonymous

Belliveau Veinette Inc.Shelburne & Area Chamber of CommerceNova Scotia RolliesLana Shupe Whale of a Tale StorytellingSobeys’ ShelburneTLCShelburne Volunteer Fire Department

Shelburne Guild Hall Summer Arts Series June 6-August 25Lockeport Lockeport & Area July 1st Celebrations June 21-July 1Lockeport Greenwave Basketball July 8-12Lockeport Jonathan Roache Memorial Softball Tournament July 12-14Birchtown Journey Back to Birchtown July 19-21Shelburne Shelburne Founders’ Days July 19-21Lockeport Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & Song July 26-27Shelburne Shelburne Annual Street Dance August 3Shelburne Shelburne County Exhibition August 6-10Lockeport Lockeport Sea Derby August 9-11Lockeport Locke’s Island Mystery Challenge August 9Lockeport Crescent Beach Day August 10Lockeport Town-Wide Yard Sale August 10Lockeport Annual Mersey Band Open Air Concert August 13Shelburne Songs at Sea Level Music Festival August 16-17Shelburne Art Day August 17Shelburne Shelburne Kayak Festival August 16-18Lockeport Open Golf Tournament Lockeport (at River Hills Golf Club) August 17Shelburne Albacore 2019 International Championship August 24-30Shelburne 20th Annual Whirligig Festival September 21-22Lockeport Lockie the Lobster Knitting Festival Lockeport Sept. 29-October 4Shelburne Fall Town Wide Yard Sale October 6Shelburne Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival October 12Shelburne 5th Annual Halloween Pet Parade October 27Lockeport Halloween Haunted Houses October 29-30Shelburne Cruise Ship Visit October 30Shelburne Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11Shelburne Shelburne Celebrates Christmas November 22-24Shelb/Lock South Shore 2019 Christmas Crawl November-JanuaryLockeport Christmas by the Sea December 1-25Lockeport Christmas Craft Fair & Annual Tree Lighting December 7Lockeport Mummers Parade December 28

Visit shelburneandlockeport.com for more information

Just 2 hrs from Halifax and a 60 minute drive from the Yarmouth Ferry Terminal

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FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019

12pm-Closing Market booths open to the public Dock StreetVarious vendors selling their wares from arts and crafts to food1pm-4pm Shelburne Longboat Row and Ride Town WharfGo for a ride in a replica 18th Century wooden longboat. Rides are free but donations are always welcome1pm-4pm Children’s Crafts Dory Shop Lawn, Dock StreetJoin the museum staff for some fun and free crafts for the kiddos1pm-4pm Whirligig Painting Workshop Dory Shop Lawn, Dock StreetPaint your very own Whirligig. Ages 8 & up. $15 for small & $20 for large1pm-4pm Children’s Games Dory Shop Lawn, Dock StreetCome and play various carnival games for a nominal fee. All proceeds go to help support our local museum complex1pm-4pm PiratesAs you are enjoying the events of the day keep an eye out for Pirates, you never know where they will be...ARRRR!2pm-3pm The Amazing Mr. J’s Magic Show Guild Hall, Maiden LaneBe prepared to be wowed, wooed and dazzled by Mr. J and his amazing interactive magic show.3pm-4pm Musical Entertainment Guild Hall, Maiden LaneJessica and Clara Jurgenliemk These extremely talented sisters are a mix of indie folk and rock. Come and listen you won’t be disappointed.5pm-7pm 18th Century Loyalist Encampment Dock StreetCome and see this real live demonstration of 18th Century living.6pm-7:30pm Shelburne’s Got Talent Guild Hall, Maiden LaneCome check out the great talent Shelburne has to offer. Sponsored by The Rendezvous6pm-8pm Face Painting...MDS summer staff Fisherman’s Memorial, Dock StreetMeet the MDS summer staff and Jr. Volunteer Leaders.6pm-8pm Balloon Animals with Wendy Fisherman’s Memorial Dock StreetHey Kids come and check out Wendy’s twisty creations7:30pm-9:30pm Musical Entertainment Guild Hall, Maiden LanePort Roseway Strutters, Manitoba Hal and Jay Plizner sing the blues.9:30pm-2am Founders’ Days Arena Dance Shelburne County Arena, 144 John StreetGet your dancing shoes on and come out in support of the Shelburne County Exhibition. All proceeds go to the Exhibition.

8am-11am Community Breakfast Sandy Point LighthouseWho wants to cook breakfast on a Saturday? Help support the Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. Cost is $8 adults/$4 for Children9am-1pm Shelburne Farmers Market Guild Hall, Maiden LaneEnjoy a wide variety of crafts, jewelry, and food all made locally.

10am-6pm Aboriginal Village Bill Norman ParkInteractive Aboriginal experience

10am-1pm 18th Century Loyalist Encampment, open to the public Dock StreetAuthentic 18th Century Living

10am-Closing Market Booths, open to the public Dock StreetVarious vendors selling their wares from arts and crafts to food

10am-4pm Children’s Crafts Dory shop Lawn, Dock StreetJoin the museum staff for some fun and free crafts for the kids

10am-4pm Whirligig Painting Workshop Dory shop Lawn, Dock StreetPaint your very own Whirligig. Ages 8 & up. $15 for small & $20 for large

10am-4pm Children’s Games Dory shop Lawn, Dock StreetCome and play various carnival games for a nominal fee. All proceeds go to help support our local museum complex

10am-5pm Electric Car Test Drives Dock StreetCome and test out an Electric car with Clean NS

10am -12pm Welshtown Wagon Rides Visitor Information Centre, Dock StreetCome experience a real horse drawn wagon. $5 per ride

10:30am-11am Lobster Crate Race Registration Town Wharf

11am-12 pm Lobster Crate Races Floating Dock, Shelburne HarbourSounds easy right...stay upright on lobster crates tied together in the water? Come and try it out...Don’t forget to pre-register!11am-2pm Washer Toss Tournament Bill Norman ParkRegister on site. $10 registration fee per person.

12pm -1pm Story Telling and Scavenger Hunt Ross Tompson House LawnLana Shupe will delight you with her stories and finish it off with a little scavenger hurt

12pm-2pm Shelburne Longboat Ride Town WharfGo for a ride in a replica 18th Century wooden longboat. Rides are free but donations are always welcome

1pm-3pm Welshtown Wagon Rides Visitor Information Centre, Dock StreetCome experience a real horse drawn wagon. $5 per ride1pm-4pm PiratesAs you are enjoying the events of the day keep an eye out for Pirates, you never know where they will be...ARRRR!

1pm-4pm Face Painting, MDS summer staff Fishermen’s Memorial, Dock StreetMeet the MDS summer staff and Jr. Volunteer leaders.1pm-4pm Balloon Animals with Wendy Fishermen’s Memorial, Dock StreetHey Kids come and check out Wendy’s twisty creations1pm-6pm Children’s Inflatables Fisherman’s Memorial, Dock StreetYarmouth Big Bounce Rentals are here all day with their bouncy castle and super fun double slide.

2pm-4pm Little Miss Founders’ Days Guild Hall, Maiden LaneThe Lions Club presents the second annual little Miss Founders’ Days event. Come out and cheer them on.

3pm-7pm 18th Century Loyalist Encampment Demonstrations Dock StreetCome watch various historic demonstrations such as; marching Drill, 18th laundry, cannon firing, Highland dressing, and be careful you don’t locked up in the stocks.

4pm Regimental Parade March Dock Street

4pm-5pm Musical Entertainment Guild Hall, Maiden LaneRagged Island Roosters A local duo playing a mix of roots and blues on piano and drums.5pm- 7pm Welshtown Wagon Rides Visitor Information Centre, Dock StreetCome experience a real horse drawn wagon. $5 per ride5:30pm-7pm Shelburne ‘s Got Talent Finals Guild Hall, Maiden LaneWho is the most talented person in Shelburne? Come check out the finals of this popular event. Sponsored by The Rendezvous

8:30pm-11pm Musical Entertainment Guild Hall, Maiden LaneElliot Brotherhood/Poorboys Band10pm Parade of Lights / Fireworks Shelburne HarbourThis unique event has fishing boats decorated with beautiful light displays followed by our annual fireworks display.

10am-1pm 18th Century Loyalist Encampment Dock StreetAuthentic 18th Century Living

10am-Closing Market Booths, open to the public Dock StreetVarious vendors selling their wares from arts and crafts to food

10am Regimental Loyalist Era Church Service Guild Hall, Maiden LaneAn 18th Century Loyalist church service.

1pm Fisherman’s Memorial, Service Fisherman’s MemorialA memorial service for all those who lost their life on the Sea.

2pm Musical Entertainment Guild Hall, Maiden LaneEnjoy the Gospel styling’s of Mr. Cotter a Founders’ Day favourite.

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019 SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019 SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019

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