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FOUNDERS’
DAYS 2009
YEAR OF THE LOBSTER
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All events free unless otherwise specified
Schedule subject to change
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TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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18th Century Loyalist Encampment Camp Set up |
Bill Norman Park Dock Street |
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Shelburne Family 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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2:00 pm-Closing |
Booths Open |
Dock Street |
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Lobster Boil
Supper hosted
by the Sandy Point Recreation Community Group ($18.00 /plate Tickets available at Municipal and
Town Offices and the Whirligig Book Store) |
Cox’s |
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Shelburne Deal or No Deal (Hosted by Chet Buchanan & “The Banker”) |
Guild Hall |
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Music Entertainment– David Burbine – Traditional Country (Country) |
Guild Hall |
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TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Tim-br Art Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations (James McKay) (Lobster Carving) |
Shelburne Barrel Factory, |
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18th Century Loyalist Encampment Open to Public (Miscellaneous Historic
Presenting Civilian Life, including
cooking, laundry, scribe, crafts, games, etc. Military Life, including
uniforms, kit, musket care, drilling, orders Public flogging as punishment for stealing) |
Bill Norman Park Dock Street |
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10:00 am-Closing |
Booths Open |
Dock Street |
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Moby the Recycling Robot – (Sponsored by RRFB) |
Dock Street |
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Children’s Bouncer 15’x15’ |
Near Fishermen’s Memorial |
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Book Launch “Mowatt
Street Chronicles” by Karen Grovestine Powell – a
publication of the Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society – For
further information call 875-4299 |
Cox’s |
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Musical Entertainment - Wayne Stoddard – One Man
Band (Various) Dan Doucette – Les Audacieux (Classic Country Music) Dale Verge – Doin’ Country (Country/Pop) |
Guild Hall |
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Cox’s |
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Bubbles the Clown and |
Near Fishermen’s Memorial |
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Basketball Skills Competition Ages 13-16 |
Near the Dory Shop, |
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People of the18th Century (Scripted and narrated, semi-theatrical presentation of the lives and people of the 18th Century; Revolutionary War and Loyalist Characters of Lower, Mid and Upper Class) |
Guild Hall |
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Lobster Crate Races |
Waterfront |
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Basketball Skills Competition Ages 17 & up |
Near the Dory Shop, |
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Canoe Jousting Registration |
Dock Street Boat Ramp |
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Regatta – |
Waterfront |
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Musical Entertainment The Holdup (Contemporary
Rock) |
Guild Hall |
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Washers Tournament (Sponsored by Our House
Youth Wellness Centre) |
Dock Street (across from Tottie’s Crafts) |
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Canoe Jousting |
Waterfront |
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Musical Entertainment Mark Cameron & Outskirtz The only local act chosen to
perform at “Country Rocks the Commons” – August 2008, featuring Keith Urban
and Gretchen Wilson |
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“Year of the Lobster” Fireworks |
Dock Street |
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TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Albert Lodge #30 Breakfast ( $6.00/adult $3.00/child) |
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18th Century Loyalist Encampment Open to Public (Miscellaneous Historic
Presenting Civilian Life, including
cooking, laundry, scribe, crafts, games, etc. Military Life, including
uniforms, kit, musket care, drilling, orders Public flogging as punishment for stealing) |
Bill Norman Park Dock Street |
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10:00 am-Closing |
Booths Open |
Dock Street |
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Glooscap Hot Dogs - Dog Agility Show (Entertaining and humourous performances to be enjoyed by all ages.) |
Guild Hall |
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Distribution of Loyalist Land Grants |
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Animal Fundraiser - Dog Jog (Sponsored by Pet Projects) |
Start at Corner of Anne/Dock Streets |
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Preparation for Children’s Clown Parade with Bubbles the
Clown and |
Cox’s Warehouse Dock Street |
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Musical Entertainment - South Wind (Country/Blue
grass) Curtis Mahaney & Friends
(Country/Bluegrass) |
Guild Hall |
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Children’s Bouncer Pirate Ship |
Near Fishermen’s Memorial |
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Children’s Clown Parade with Bubbles the Clown and |
Dock Street |
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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 |
Near the Dory Shop, |
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Glooscap Hot Dogs - Dog Agility Show (Entertaining and humourous performances to be enjoyed by all ages.) |
Guild Hall |
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Family Games & Competitions ·
Dance, Dance Revolution ·
Wii · Relay Races |
Cox’s |
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Bubbles the Clown and |
Near Fishermen’s Memorial |
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Basketball Skills Competition Ages 9-12 |
Near the Dory Shop, |
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Drama |
Osprey Arts Centre |
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Historical Military Presentation including close drill, musket firing |
Bill Norman Park Dock Street |
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Lobster Races (Come place your bet on the
fastest lobster) |
Guild Hall |
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Greased Pole |
Waterfront |
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Prince of Wales Historic Dancers |
Dock Street |
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Lobster Crate Races |
Waterfront |
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(1st, 2nd
& |
Guild Hall |
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Washers Tournament “Playoffs” (Sponsored by Our House
Youth Wellness Centre) |
Dock Street (across from Tottie’s Crafts) |
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Canoe Races |
Waterfront |
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Musical Entertainment – Bob Vacon (Acoustic Blues) The Road Rockets (Rock & Roll) |
Guild Hall |
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Youth Concert ($10.00
Admission) |
Osprey Arts Centre |
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Harbour Parade of Lights |
Waterfront |
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Street Dance Backtrac (Rock‘n Roll) |
Guild Hall |
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Awards for Harbour Parade of Lights |
Guild Hall |
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Loyalist Breakfast – Lower Class and Upper Class - (Advanced Tickets at the Whirligig Book Store) |
Cox’s |
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Loyalist ($10.00 Entry Fee) |
Starts at Corner of Anne/Water Streets |
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Coastal Oldies Car Show |
Shelburne Community Centre |
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10:00 am-Closing |
Booths Open |
Dock Street |
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Bill Norman Park Dock Street |
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Children’s Bouncer Jungle Safari |
Near Fishermen’s Memorial |
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Regatta – |
Waterfront |
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Lobster Crate Races |
Waterfront |
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Historical Garden Party (Sponsored by the |
Ross Thomson House Yard |
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Family Games & Competitions - Giant Snakes & Ladders - Twister - Relay Races, etc. |
Near Fishermen’s Memorial |
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DRAWS: Booth Draw - $100 Prize (Vendors
Only) |
Guild Hall |
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Lobster Chowder Supper (Details to be announced) |
Cox’s Warehouse Dock Street |
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Coastal Oldies Car Show Parade |
Dock Street |
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Jamie Cotter Gospel Service |
Guild Hall |
the crowd throughout the weekend.
By Appointment
Bessie Robart 656-2052/Carson Swim 656-3155
2 Tours per day – June 1st - September 30th
For more information, please call Ken /Sherri Taylor 875-4439
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