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It’s a Waterfront Weekend in Shelburne

Carla Allen/The Vanguard by Carla Allen/The Vanguard
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It’s a Waterfront Weekend in Shelburne
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

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