Bathtub races are scheduled from 2 – 3:30 p.m. by the Sea Dog Saloon on the Shelburne waterfront, Sunday, July 13.
It’s a Waterfront Weekend in Shelburne
By Carla Allen
THE COAST GUARD
NovaNewsNow.com
The weather calls for hot and sunny, perfect conditions for an event-packed weekend on the Shelburne waterfront. The schedule is listed below.
(Be sure to check NovaNewsNow.com periodically for photos of some of the events)
Friday, July 11
10 a.m. Tall ships arrive at Shelburne Marine Terminal
(HMCS Kingston, tall ship Peer’s Fancy and tall ship Liana’s Ransom)
Ships will be escorted into Shelburne Harbour by a flotilla from the Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club
12 – 4 p.m. Crafts, fleas & collectibles market at community centre, 63 King St.
Sue’s Tattoos – community centre, 63 King St.
Ladies’ auxiliary canteen open
12 p.m. to closing - booths, vendors & exhibits open – Dock Street
These include:
LL08 retail store – Cox warehouse
Old Tyme Photography – Cox warehouse Food court – Cox warehouse parking lot Artist’s corner – Cox warehouse,
Carver’s courtyard - Market square,
The Marketplace – Bill Norman park
Bubbles the Clown – Bill Norman park
Port Roseway Merchants – Orderly room
12 p.m. – closing - Proud to Serve! – Shelburne marine terminal parking lot
Naval display bus
Air cadet display
Shelburne search & rescue command post
Coast Guard auxiliary prevention trailer & Bobbie the Boat
1 p.m. to closing - Mainland Amusements Midway – Shelburne marine terminal parking lot, pay as you go
1 p.m. to closing - beer garden at The Sea Dog Saloon, Dock Street, pay as you go
1 – 4 p.m. Ships open for tours at Shelburne Marine Terminal
HMCS Kingston
Tall ship Peer’s Fancy – Admission $2
Tall ship Liana’s Ransom – Admission $2
2:30 p.m. 14 Wing Cormorant Search & Rescue demonstration on Shelburne Waterfront
3:30 p.m. Launch of second wooden longboat at Shelburne Waterfront
Old-fashioned launch using oxen
Longboat christening ceremony
5 p.m. Sky diving demonstration at Fishermen’s Memorial
Atlantic School of Sky Diving
6-8 p.m. Ships open for tours at Shelburne Marine Terminal
HMCS Kingston
Tall ship Peer’s Fancy – Admission $2
Tall ship Liana’s Ransom – Admission $2
6:30 p.m. Sky Diving Demonstration at Fishermen’s Memorial
Atlantic School of Sky Diving
7 -9 p.m. Waterfront concert at Fishermen’s Memorial
Kidzact (hip hop dance performance by 100 young people)
Saturday, July 12
8 – 11 a.m. Breakfast at Albert Lodge #30, 156 Water Street
Adults $6/plate, children $3/plate
9 – 11 a.m. Liana’s Ransom harbour cruise from Shelburne marine terminal
$12 per person, tickets must be pre-purchased
Available at the LL08 Retail Store, Cox warehouse
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free admission to Shelburne County Museum complex
10 a.m. 9th annual soapbox derby at Bulkley Street between Mowatt & Harriett streets
10 – 4 p.m. Crafts, fleas & collectibles market at community centre, 63 King St.
Sue’s Tattoos at community centre
Ladies’ auxiliary canteen open
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. South Shore Ship Modeler Guild Lunenburg at Muir-Cox Shipyard, Dock Street
10 a.m. to closing - booths open on Dock Street
LL08 retail store at Cox warehouse
Old Tyme Photography at Cox warehouse
Food court at Cox warehouse parking lot
Artist’s corner at Cox warehouse
Carver’s courtyard at Market Square
The Marketplace at Bill Norman Park
Bubbles the Clown at Bill Norman Park
Port Roseway Merchants at Orderly Room
10 a.m. to closing - Mainland Amusements Midway at Shelburne marine terminal parking lot, pay as you go
10 a.m. to closing Proud to Serve! at Shelburne Marine Terminal Parking Lot
Naval Display Bus
Sponsored by the Canadian Forces
Air Cadet Display
Shelburne Search & Rescue Command Post
Coast Guard Auxiliary Prevention Trailer & Bobbie the Boat
RCMP Mobile Command Post
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dory sprint races at Shelburne Waterfront
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorcycle show & shine at community centre, 63 King St.
With DJ and Doug Murphy Bass Boats
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department display at Firehall, 63 King Street
Interactive display and BBQ
12 p.m. CGC Firemen’s Fair at Gunning Cove Firehall, Shore Road, Gunning Cove
Canteen, auction, white elephant, cake walk
Supper 4 p.m. for $8/plate
Variety show – 7 p.m.
1 – 6 p.m. Ships open for tours – Shelburne Marine Terminal
HMCS Kingston
Tall ship Peer’s Fancy – Admission $2
Tall ship Liana’s Ransom – Admission $2
1 p.m. to closing - Beer Garden at The Sea Dog Saloon, Dock Street, pay as you go
1 – 4 p.m. Longboat Races at Shelburne Waterfront
2 – 4 p.m. Political boat races – Shelburne Waterfront
Cheer on your favourite political “dream team”
2 – 4:30 p.m. Spring series handicap race at Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club
3 p.m. Waterfront weekend treasure hunt at Dock Street
4:30 – 6 p.m. Buffet salad supper at Trinity United Church Hall, Hammond & John streets
Adults $8/plate, children $5/plate
7 - 9 p.m. Waterfront Concert at Fishermen’s Memorial
Dixacadie (Acadian Dancers)
The Smith Family (Mix of Favourites)
7:30 pm Sponsor’s twilight cruise – Liana’s Ransom at Shelburne Marine Terminal
9:30 p.m. Loyalist Fireworks – Shelburne Waterfront
Sunday, July 13
9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Free admission to Shelburne Museum complex
10 a.m. HMCS Kingston departs Shelburne Marine Terminal
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. tall ships open for tours at Shelburne Marine Terminal
Peer’s Fancy – Admission $2
Liana’s Ransom – Admission $2
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Crafts, fleas & collectibles market at community centre, 63 King St.
Sue’s Tattoos at community centre, 63 King St.
Ladies’ auxiliary canteen open
10 a.m. to closing - Booths open on Dock Street
LL08 retail store at Cox warehouse
Old Tyme Photography at Cox warehouse
Food court at Cox warehouse parking lot
Artist’s corner at Cox warehouse
Carver’s courtyard at Market Square
The Marketplace at Bill Norman Park
Bubbles the Clown at Bill Norman Park
Port Roseway merchants at orderly room
10 a.m. to closing Proud to Serve! at Shelburne Marine terminal parking lot
Naval display bus
Air cadet display
Shelburne RCMP Mobile Command Post
Coast Guard Auxiliary Prevention Trailer & Bobbie the Boat
10 a.m. to closing - mainland amusements Midway at Shelburne marine terminal parking lot, pay as you go
1 p.m. Albacore racing – Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club
1 – 2 p.m. Waterfront concert at Fishermen’s Memorial
14 Wing Greenwood Pipes & Drums
1 – 3 p.m. Tall ships open for tours at Shelburne Marine terminal
Peer’s Fancy – Admission $2
Liana’s Ransom – Admission $2
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Bathtub Races – The Sea Dog Saloon, Shelburne waterfront
3 p.m. Albacore Racing – Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club
3 – 5 p.m. Liana’s Ransom Harbour Cruise – Shelburne marine terminal , $12 per person, tickets must be pre-purchased
Available at the LL08 Retail Store, Cox warehouse