Festivals & Events - South Shore, St. Margaret's Bay
Our special events will interest and entertain you. Community events occur all year long, so you're bound to luck into several of these during your visit: craft shows, ceilidhs, art exhibits, dances, chowder festivals, concerts, fireworks, fairs, bazaars, variety shows, festivals, auctions, lobsterfests, carnivals, farmer's markets, quilt and rug shows, rowing races, suppers, parades, and more.Whatever your pleasure, just join in the fun!
Visitor Information Centre staff will be pleased to provide you with details of current activities and assist you in planning your visit to our wonderful destination area. Our Tantallon Visitor Services Centre is located on the Atlantic Superstore property on the corner of Hwy 3 and Route 333.
Please select a month for details and dates of local celebrations (coded in red) and other events within easy driving distance from the Bay (coded in black).
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Hubbard's Farmers' Market
May 8 - Oct 30, 2010
, The Hubbards Barn
The Hubbard's Farmers' Market at The Hubbards Barn houses a variety of local farmers, bakers, artists, and artisans offering fresh produce, plants, jams/jellies, fresh seafood, homemade cheese, jewellery, and much more. There is also live musical entertainment.
Location: The Hubbards Barn, 57 Hwy 3 in Hubbards
Time: Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm
Admission is FREE
Early May to the End of October
Contact: Ashley Marlin
Phone: (902) 277-1697
Email: info@hubbardsbarn.org
Website: http://hubbardsbarn.org/?page_id=9
Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival
Sep 16 - Oct 17, 2010
, Across Mainland Nova Scotia
Celebrate Nova Scotian wines while enjoying two months of entertaining wine and food events, including grape stomps, winemakers' dinners, wine education seminars, cooking classes, accommodation packages, and more.
Contact: Winery Association of Nova Scotia
Phone: 492-9291; 800-281-5507
Fax: (902) 492-9286
Website: www.nsfallwinefestival.ca
Saturday Night Dances at The Shore Club
Oct 2 - 30, 2010
, The Shore Club, Hubbards
For its 65th straight year, The Shore Club delivers top-notch live dance floor entertainment that has earned its reputation as “Nova Scotia’s Last Great Dance Hall.”
Featuring the best in classic and contemporary rock, blues, R&B, Reggae, Zydeco, Swing and Big Band, The Shore Club has served up one great party every summer Saturday night since 1946.
Time: Doors open at 9:30pm; Dancing is from 10:00pm-1:30am
Tickets are only available at the door
OCTOBER BAND SCHEDULE
October 2: Blue Bay
October 9: Winner of the Battle of the Bands
October 15: Heritage Dinner Theatre
October 16: Late Nite Lover
October 23: Fossil Rock
October 30: Halloween Party with The Persuaders
Contact: Rhys Harnish
Phone: (902) 857-9555
Email: lobster@shoreclub.ca
Website: www.shoreclub.ca
Aspotogan Arts and Crafts Exhibit
Oct 3 - Nov 7, 2010
, The Trellis Cafe, Hubbards
 
Abundance Australian Sunflowers
by Philippa Borgal by Philippa Borgal
(limited edition lino block print)
 
Path Through the Woods All Your Eggs in One Basket
by Carol Vaughan by Carol Vaughan
Aspotogan Arts and Crafts is a non-profit association of artists and artisans working in the Aspotogan Peninsula area, currently celebrating their 10th anniversary.
Come and enjoy an exhibition of their members' work.
Location: The Trellis Café (22 Hwy 3, Hubbards)
Contact: Philippa Borgal
Phone: (902) 228-2480
Email: pborgal@explornet.com
Website: www.AAandC.org
Nocturne: Art at Night
Oct 16, 2010
, Halifax
This annual festival brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax.
Time: 6:00pm-Midnight
Admission is FREE
Email: nocturnehalifax@gmail.com
Halifax Pop Explosion
Oct 19 - 23, 2010
, Halifax
This five-day music, culture, and media festival and conference showcases homegrown talent. Audiences will be treated to many different genres of talented musicians.
Contact: Waye Mason
Phone: (902) 482-8176 ext 1
Fax: (902) 482-0716
Email: waye@halifaxpopexplosion.com
Website: www.halifaxpopexplosion.com
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