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SHELBURNE FOUNDERS DAYS - JULY 24-27, 2008
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – 2008
All
events free unless otherwise specified. Download PDF schedule
Brochure HERE
THURS JUL 24 - FRI JUL 25 - SAT JUL 26 - SUN JUL 27 OTHER EVENTS
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TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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2:00 pm-Closing |
Booths Open |
Dock Street |
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Shelburne Loyalist Gatherings -
Tea & Displays (Weekly
teas and family displays featuring Loyalist families, interactive
afternoon where visitors can learn about life in the late 18th
Century and discover family roots) |
Town Hall |
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Pig Roast Supper
(Spit Roasted) ($12.00/plate
- $8.00/smaller portion Tickets
available at Municipal and
Town Offices and the Whirligig Book Store) |
Waterfront |
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Deal or No Deal
(Hosted by Jacques Rioux) |
Guild Hall |
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Heavy Water (Acoustic/Folk/Country) |
Guild Hall |
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TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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10:00 am-Closing |
Booths Open |
Dock Street |
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Tim-br Art Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations |
Shelburne Barrel Factory, |
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Children’s Bouncer |
Bill Norman Park, Dock Street |
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Musical Entertainment ·
South Wind (Country/Blue
Grass) ·
Wayne Stoddard (One Man Band -
Various) ·
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Guild Hall |
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Cox’s Store |
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Basketball Skills Competition Ages 13-16 |
In Front of Cox’s Warehouse, |
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Basketball Skills Competition Ages 17 & up |
In Front of Cox’s Warehouse, |
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Bubbles the Clown and MDS Summer Staff Face Painting
and Balloon Animals |
Bill Norman Park, Dock Street |
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Canoe Jousting Registration |
Dock Street Boat Ramp |
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Regatta – |
Waterfront |
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Canoe Jousting |
Waterfront |
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Musical Entertainment
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Guild Hall |
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Democracy 250 Fireworks |
Dock Street |
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Musical Entertainment
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Guild Hall |
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TIME |
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LOCATION |
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10:00 am-Closing |
Booths Open |
Dock Street |
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Governor’s Landing (Landing Re-enactment
Governor John Parr in July 1783 Sponsored by Loyalist
Landing 2008 Society) |
Dock Street Boat Ramp |
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Loyalist Photo Shoot (Sponsored by Loyalist
Landing 2008 Society) |
Guild Hall |
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Christ Anglican Church Quilt Show (Sponsored by the |
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Parade of Loyalist Families (Sponsored by Loyalist
Landing 2008 Society) |
Boat Ramp to Guild Hall |
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Renaming Ceremony/Land Grants (Renaming of Port
Roseway to Shelburne Distribution of Land
Grants to Loyalist Families Sponsored by Loyalist
Landing 2008 Society) |
Guild Hall |
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Preparation for Children’s Clown Parade with
Bubbles the Clown and MDS Summer Staff |
Osprey Arts Centre |
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Animal Fundraiser - Dog Jog |
Start at Corner of Anne/Dock Streets |
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Children’s Clown Parade with Bubbles the Clown and
MDS Summer Staff |
Dock Street |
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Children’s Bouncer |
Bill Norman Park, Dock Street |
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Musical Entertainment
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Guild Hall |
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Regatta – |
Waterfront |
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Amazing Waterfront Scavenger Hunt (Family Event) |
Meeting at |
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Basketball Skills Competition Ages 8 & under |
In Front of Cox’s Warehouse, |
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Family Games & Competitions ·
Dance, Dance Revolution ·
Wii ·
Relay Races ·
Speed Stacks |
Cox’s Warehouse & Bill Norman Park, |
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Basketball Skills Competition Ages 9-12 |
In Front of Cox’s Warehouse, |
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Drama |
Osprey Arts Centre |
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(1st, 2nd
& |
Guild Hall |
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Greased Pole |
Waterfront |
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Bubbles the Clown and MDS Summer Staff Face Painting
and Balloon Animals |
Bill Norman Park, Dock Street |
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Washers Tournament (Sponsored by Our House
Youth Wellness Centre) |
Dock Street (across from Tottie’s Crafts) |
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Musical Entertainment
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Guild Hall |
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Governor’s Ball & Banquet (Admission
$20.00/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) |
Community Centre, |
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Youth Band Bash ($10.00
Admission) |
Osprey Arts Centre |
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Canoe Races |
Waterfront |
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52 Pick Up - $2,000.00 Cash Prize Will You Hold The Card That WINS? (Sponsored by
Transcontinental) |
Waterfront |
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Harbour Parade of
Lights 1st |
Waterfront |
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Street Dance ·
Shattered Image (Rock
& Roll) |
Guild Hall |
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Awards for Harbour Parade of Lights |
Guild Hall |
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TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Loyalist ($10.00 Entry Fee) |
Starts at Corner of Anne/Water Streets |
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11:00 am-Closing |
Booths Open |
Dock Street |
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Church Service with Pat Watson – “A Service of
Celebration” (Partnership between Black
Loyalist Heritage Society and Harmony Bazaar) |
Anglican Church |
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Children’s Bouncer |
Bill Norman Park, Dock Street |
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Regatta – |
Waterfront |
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Harvest House Youth (Igniting the hearts of
young believers to reach communities across the Maritimes in creative
ways. Drama/Music) |
Guild Hall |
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Ultimate Frisbee Tournament (Sponsored by Our House
Youth Wellness Centre) |
Albert Acker Memorial Field |
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Loyalist Flower Show & Tea (Featuring Neville MacKay, Owner of My Mother’s Bloomers, Halifax.
$10.00 Admission includes flower show, tea and guest speaker.
Sponsored by the |
Anglican Church Hall |
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Bicycle Rodeo (Sponsored by RCMP –
Shelburne Detachment) |
Start at Dory Shop, |
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Family Games & Competitions -
Stacking Cups -
Twister -
Relay Races, etc. |
Bill Norman Park, Dock Street |
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Gospel Service and Music |
Guild Hall |
the crowd throughout the weekend.
Pee Wee (Ages 12-13)
Friday, July 25th
Saturday, July 26th
Sunday, July 27th
Games will be played at Roger Grovestine Complex and Bowood
www.leaguelineup.com/shelburnebaseball
By Appointment
Bessie Robart 656-2052/Carson Swim 656-3155
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