Shelburne ready to celebrate Founders Days

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FOUNDERS’ DAYS WEEKEND, JULY 24-27, 2008

All events free unless otherwise specified.

Schedule subject to change.



THURSDAY, JULY 24

2 pm - closing Booths Open – Dock Street

2 – 4 pm Loyalist Gatherings – Tea & Displays - Town Hall, 168 Water Street, Upstairs

Weekly teas and family displays featuring Loyalist families. Sponsored by the Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society. For more info, contact 875-4299 or gencentre@ns.sympatico.ca

4:30 – 6 pm Buffet Supper – Port Clyde Firehall, Port Clyde

Adults $10/plate, children 5-12 $5/plate

Proceeds to the Port Clyde-Saxon United Church Women

5-7 pm Pig Roast Supper (spit-roasted) – Shelburne Waterfront

$12/plate; $8/smaller portion

Tickets available at Municipal and Town Offices and The Whirligig Book Shop

6:30 – 8 pm Deal or No Deal – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Hosted by Jacques Rioux

8 pm Graveyard Tour – Meet at the Court House/Municipal Building, 136 Hammond Street

Costumed Guide/Interpreter – Danny Holmes

$5 per person

Sponsored by the Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society

8:30 – 10:30 pm Musical Entertainment – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Heavy Water (Acoustic/Folk/Country)

FRIDAY, JULY 25

10 am – closing Booths Open – Dock Street

10 am – 4 pm Timber Art Chainsaw Carver – Shelburne Barrel Factory, Dock Street

12 – 6 pm Children’s Bouncer – Bill Norman Park, Dock Street

1:30 – 4:30 pm Musical Entertainment – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

South Wind (Country/Blue Grass)

Wayne Stoddard (One Man Band – Various)

Green Harbour Trio (Country)

2 pm Whirligig Building for Kids – Cox Warehouse, Dock Street

4:30 pm Basketball Skills Competition, Ages 13-16 – Front of Cox Warehouse, Dock Street

5:30 pm Basketball Skills Competition, Ages 17 & Up – Front of Cox Warehouse, Dock Street

5:30 – 7 pm Bubbles the Clown and MDS Summer Staff – Bill Norman Park, Dock Street

Face Painting and Balloon Animals

6 pm Canoe Jousting Registration – Dock Street Boat Ramp

6 pm Regatta – Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club, Shelburne Waterfront

6:30 – 8 pm Canoe Jousting – Shelburne Waterfront

7:30 – 10 pm Musical Entertainment – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Lynne Crowell & Waylynn Garron Blue Grass Band (Country/Blue Grass)

Dale Verge Doin’ Country (Country & Pop)

10 pm Democracy 250 Fireworks – Dock Street

10:30 pm – 12 am Musical Entertainment – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Dale Verge Doin’ Country (Country & Pop)

SATURDAY, JULY 26

8 – 11 am Breakfast – Albert Lodge #30, 156 Water Street

Adults $6/plate, children $3/plate

9:30 – 5:30 pm Free Admission to Shelburne County Museum Complex – Courtesy of CIBC

10 am – closing Booths Open – Dock Street

10 am Governor’s Landing – Dock Street Boat Ramp

Landing Re-enactment of Governor John Parr in July 1783

Sponsored by Loyalist Landing 2008 Society

10 am – 12 pm Loyalist Photo Shoot – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Sponsored by Loyalist Landing 2008 Society

10 am – 2 pm Christ Anglican Church Quilt Show – 128 Hammond Street

Sponsored by the Christ Church Altar Guild

10:30 am Parade of Loyalist Families – Boat Ramp, Shelburne Waterfront to Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Sponsored by Loyalist Landing 2008 Society

11 am Renaming Ceremony/Land Grants – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Renaming of Port Roseway to Shelburne

Distribution of Land Grants to Loyalist Families

Sponsored by Loyalist Landing 2008 Society

11 am Preparation for Children’s Clown Parade – Osprey Arts Centre, 107 Water Street

With Bubbles the Clown and MDS Summer Staff

11:30 am – 1:30 pm Animal Fundraiser – Start at corner of Anne and Dock Streets

Dog Jog

12 pm Children’s Clown Parade – Dock Street

With Bubbles the Clown and MDS Summer Staff

12 – 6 pm Children’s Bouncer – Bill Norman Park, Dock Street

12:30 – 4 pm Musical Entertainment – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Atlantic Travellers (Newfie)

Curtis Mahaney (Country)

Musique 400 (Historical Song & Dance)

Drumlin (Traditional/Modern Fusion)

1 pm Regatta – Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club, Shelburne Waterfront

1 – 2:30 pm Amazing Waterfront Scavenger Hunt – Muir-Cox Shipyard Park, Dock Street

Family Event

2 pm Basketball Skills Competition, Ages 8 & Under – Front of Cox Warehouse, Dock Street

3 – 4 pm Family Games & Competitions – Cox Warehouse & Bill Norman Park, Dock Street

Dance, Dance Revolution

Wii

Relay Races

Speed Stacks

4 pm Basketball Skills Competition, Ages 9-12 – Front of Cox Warehouse, Dock Street

4 pm Drama Camp Performance – Osprey Arts Centre, 107 Water Street

Admission - $5

4:30 – 6 pm Shelburne County Idol – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes Awarded

5 – 5:30 pm Greased Pole – Shelburne Waterfront

5:30 – 7 pm Bubbles the Clown and MDS Summer Staff – Bill Norman Park, Dock Street

Face Painting and Balloon Animals

6 – 8 pm Washers Tournament – Across from Tottie’s Crafts, Dock Street

Sponsored by Our House Youth & Wellness Centre

6 – 9 pm Musical Entertainment – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Bernie Nickerson (Various)

Wallace Sarty (Country)

Winsome Blues Band (Blues)

6:30 pm Governor’s Ball & Banquet – Community Centre, 63 King Street

Admission $20/person

18th century event includes Meet & Greet, 5-course meal and entertainment.

Dress is semi-formal. Loyalist costumes welcome.

Sponsored by Loyalist Landing 2008 Society

7 pm Youth Band Bash – Osprey Arts Centre, 107 Water Street

Admission - $10

7 – 8:30 pm Canoe Races – Shelburne Waterfront

9 pm 52 Pick Up – $2,000 Cash Prize - Shelburne Waterfront

Sponsored by Transcontinental Media

9:30 pm Harbour Parade of Lights – Shelburne Waterfront

10 pm – 12 am Street Dance – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Shattered Image (Rock & Roll)

11 pm Awards for Harbour Parade of Lights – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

SUNDAY, JULY 27

8 – 11 am Breakfast - Middle & Upper Ohio VFD, Middle Ohio

$6/plate

9:30 am – 5:30 pm Free Admission to Shelburne County Museum Complex – Courtesy of CIBC

9:30 – 11 am Loyalist 5 Mile Road Race – Starts at corner of Anne and Water Streets

Entry Fee $10

11 am – closing Booths Open – Dock Street

11 am “A Service of Celebration” Church Service with Pat Watson– Christ Anglican Church, 128 Hammond Street

Sponsored by Black Loyalist Heritage Society and Harmony Bazaar

12 – 6 pm Children’s Bouncer – Bill Norman Park, Dock Street

1 pm Regatta – Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club, Shelburne Waterfront

1:30 – 3:30 pm Harvest House Youth Mission – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

Igniting the hearts of young believers to reach communities across the Maritimes in creative ways (Drama/Music)

1:30 – 3:30 pm Ultimate Frisbee Tournament – Albert Acker Memorial Field, Elliott Street

Sponsored by Our House Youth & Wellness Centre

1:30 – 4 pm Loyalist Flower Show & Tea – Christ Anglican Church Hall, 29 Anne Street

Featuring Neville MacKay, Owner of My Mother’s Bloomers, Halifax

$10 admission includes flower show, tea and guest speaker

Sponsored by the Shelburne County Garden Club

2 - 4 pm Bicycle Rodeo – Start at J.C. Williams Dory Shop Museum, Dock Street

Sponsored by RCMP Shelburne Detachment

2:30 pm Family Games & Competitions – Bill Norman Park, Dock Street

Stacking Cups

Twister

Relay Races, etc.

4 - 6 pm Gospel Service and Music – Guild Hall, Maiden Lane

4 - 6 pm Boiled Lobster Supper – Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, 1586 Sandy Point Rd.

Price per plate to be determined

Sponsored by the Sandy Point Recreation Group

Life-size Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Piglet will be greeting the crowd throughout the weekend.

Shelburne & Area Minor Baseball Tournament Pee Wee (Ages 12-13)

Friday, July 25, 6 pm

Saturday, July 26, 10 am

Sunday, July 27, 10 am – Play-offs

Games will be played at the Roger Grovestine Complex and Bowood

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Heritage Walking Tours of Sable River

By Appointment

Bessie Robart 656-2052 / Carson Swim 656-3155