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Welcome to our 2016 Annapolis County Community Events Guide! This is our biggest year yet with over 160 events listed for you to experience. As you leaf through these pages you’ll be amazed by how much there is to enjoy in Annapolis County. Check out the huge variety of events, festivals, and community gatherings we have going on this year. In fact, things are going to get even more exciting as Parks Canada celebrates the 75th anniversary of the reconstruction of the Port-Royal Habitation. I encourage you to attend as many events as you can. Our coastal communities, towns, villages, historic properties and parks stretching across the County, in combination with our diverse culture and historic foundations, provide the perfect stage for the occasions you see listed in this guide. We truly are a unique destination by any standard. I’m sure you will thoroughly enjoy learning about our region as you visit and experience these events throughout the year. We take pride in knowing that most of our events are volunteer run. 2 Please, sit back and enjoy a look into our beautiful Annapolis County 3 and discover why we are so proud to call this place home. Hope to see you soon. EVENTS CANADA DAY RECREATION CULTURE MAPS & INFO Pgs 4-33 Pgs 15-16 Pgs 38-44 Pgs 46-53 Pgs 54-62 Reginald C. Ritchie Everyone Celebrate in Get out Rooted in The heart Warden welcome Annapolis and play history and of our Municipality of the County of Annapolis County alive with communities culture ONGOING EVENTS FARMERS’ MARKETS Bridgetown Friday Night Food Haul Annapolis Royal Farmers’ & Traders’ Market Fridays / Until May 20 / 4-7pm Saturdays / May-Oct / 8am-1pm 31 Bay Rd / Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Dept. Corner of St. George St & Drury Lane, Annapolis Royal Chantelle Webb, 902 955 1170, 902 665 2848 902 245 4824 / annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com [email protected] / bridgetownfarmersmarket.com Farm fresh produce, meats and flowers; homemade goodies and skillfully handcrafted Come and enjoy this Food Only Market! Hot and ready-to-eat meals with ethnic flair to items at the largest outdoor market in Nova Scotia. down-home cooking: pies, cakes, cookies, handmade chocolates, many types of breads and pastries, meat, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables, jams and jellies. There is something Annapolis Royal Winter Farmers’ Market yummy for everyone to eat. Sit down and eat at our many tables. Take-out is available too. Saturdays / Oct-May / 9am-12noon Historic Gardens, 441 St. George St, Annapolis Royal Bridgetown Lions Big Breakfast Trish Fry, 902 532 7018 / [email protected] / historicgardens.com First Saturday of each month / 8-10am Buy local food products and more! Royal Canadian Legion, 20 Jeffery St, Bridgetown Art Marshall 902 665 4060 / [email protected] / bridgetownlionsclub.ca Bridgetown Farmers’ & Traders’ Market Pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, ham, baked beans, toast, tea, coffee, Tuesdays / 4-7pm / May 24 - Sept. 13 juice. Free-will offering. Everyone welcome. Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Park, 228 Granville St, Bridgetown Chantelle Webb, 902 955 1170, 902 665 2848 4 Cornwallis Monthly Breakfast [email protected] / bridgetownfarmersmarket.com 5 Second Saturday of each month / 8-10am Baked goods, plants, crafts, farm produce and more. Felker Hall Community Centre, 734 Broadway Ave, Cornwallis Park Marty Felker, 902 638 3164 / [email protected] Did someone say food? Menu consists of eggs, bacon, hash browns, homemade beans, toast, fruit, juice, tea and coffee. Cost $6. Special prices for children 12 and under. Talk to local producers, Port George and Middleton & District Lions Club Breakfast First Sunday of each month / Until Dec 4 / 8-10am meet artisans, be entertained or Port George Regional Recreation Centre, 2256 Shore Rd East, Port George catch up with your neighbours at Linda Baltzer, 902 825 6381 / [email protected] Come on out for a wonderful breakfast. Everyone is welcome! one of our weekly markets! Brickton Jam Sessions Wednesdays / Year-round / 7-10pm / Brickton Community Hall, 12062 Hwy 1, Brickton New this summer! Cathy Frank, 902 584 3047 / [email protected] Come play, sing, dance or just listen; for anyone who likes an evening of enjoyment. During break Musical Thursdays at Port-Royal Habitation National Historic Site a small lunch is provided. All this for just $2 admission. Hope to see you out and about! Thursdays / July 14-Aug 18 / 1-4pm Port-Royal National Historic Site, 53 Historic Lane, Port Royal Fundy Community Hall Jam Session Wayne Melanson, 902 532 2898, 902 286 3602 Fridays / Year-round / 7pm / Fundy Community Hall, 5407 Shore Rd West, Youngs Cove [email protected] / parkscanada.gc.ca/portroyal Barb Rafuse, 902 532 2579 | Potluck the last Friday of each month, 5:30pm Come and enjoy talented entertainers who will showcase traditional music in a Our jam sessions feature a variety of talented, local musicians. At 9pm refreshments are served special musical series to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the official grand and socializing begins. We offer a homey, comfortable and friendly atmosphere where we have opening of Port-Royal Habitation National Historic Site. Clap your hands, tap your the opportunity to greet old friends and meet new ones. feet and listen to the fine singers who will be happy to entertain you! Habitation New Horizons Club Jam Session Mondays / May-Oct / 7:30pm / 1771 Granville Rd, Port Wade Ron Henshaw, 902 532 2450 We hold acoustic country and gospel music jams. Play, sing or just come and listen. Admission by Weekly Events in Cornwallis Park free-will offering. Felker Hall Community Centre, 734 Broadway Ave, Cornwallis Park Litchfield-Delaps Cove Hall Jam Session Meat Bingo / Fridays / Until June 24 / 7pm Saturdays / Sept-May / 7pm / 2792 Shore Rd West, Litchfield Pete Nordland, 902 638 8009 / [email protected] 6 Tamara Halliday, 902 700 9908 Bingo has 20 games - 19 meat prizes and one full card cash prize. 7 MUSIC Free-will offering helps to keep the music playing. You are invited to come and play, sing or just listen. It’s all about having fun! At 5:30pm on the 3rd Sat. of each month we have a potluck supper Bridge - Duplicate Bridge / Wednesdays / Until May 25 / 7pm before the music begins. Herman Muenzer, 902 638 3355 / [email protected] Enjoy the incredibly Port George Regional Recreation Centre Jam Session Cribbage / Thursdays / Year-round / 7pm talented musicians of Mondays / Year-round / 7-10pm / 1225 Shore Rd East, Port George Pete Nordland, 902 638 8009 / [email protected] Sherry Fritz, 902 825 3694 Darts - Team Play / Sundays / Until May 22 / 2pm If you play an instrument, sing or just enjoy listening to local music, join us for an evening of Jim Beattie, 902 638 3175 / [email protected] Annapolis County! entertainment. Enjoy refreshments at break-time. Doors open at 6:30pm. $2 admission fee. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Wilmot Community Hall Jam Session Thursdays / Year-round / 8-10am Thursdays / 7-10 pm / 13972 Hwy 1, Wilmot Felker Hall Community Centre, 734 Broadway Ave, Cornwallis Park Al Worthen, 902 765 4788 Marty Felker, 902 638 3164 / [email protected] Light lunch provided. TOPS is a weight support group. Weigh-in from 8-9am; meeting from 9:15-10am. Going Once...Going Twice - ARCAC Auction & Celebration of the Arts Try something new! April 9 / 6:30pm / Auditorium of former Annapolis Royal Regional Academy, 590 St. George St ARCAC, 902 532 7069 / arcac-artsplace.weebly.com First Fridays This event showcases local musicians and demonstrations by talented artisans from Canning through Fridays / June 3-Oct 7 / 6-9pm / Historic Downtown Annapolis Royal to Bear River, as well as games of chance, raffles and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $15. Includes Holly Sanford, 902 532 2070 / [email protected] appetizers, desserts and choice of beverage. MONTHLY EVENTS During the summer months, enjoy late night shopping, activities for families, and entertainment at the Farmers’ Market. Bridgetown Lions 5th Annual Spring Dinner April 14 / 4:30-6:30pm / Royal Canadian Legion, 20 Jeffery St, Bridgetown Your year-round guide Fundy Squares Square Dance Club Art Marshall, 902 665 4060 / [email protected] / bridgetownlionsclub.ca Wednesdays / May-Sept / 8-10pm / Wilmot Community Hall, 13972 Hwy 1 Ham dinner made from all local products including baked glazed ham, homemade potato salad, coleslaw to great events in Al Worthen, 902 765 4788 & dessert. The meal will be take-out or delivery. Deliveries begin at 4:30pm or meals can be picked up Square dancing - all welcome. between 5:00 & 6:30 pm. Tickets are available from any member of the Bridgetown Lions Club. Annapolis County. Geocaching in Annapolis County Exhibition Spring Auction Year-round / Throughout Annapolis County April 15 / 5-10pm / Aylesford Fire Hall, 1083 Park St, Aylesford Nancy Chisholm, 902 665 3022, 902 309 0248 Rachel Taylor, 902 584 3339 / [email protected] / annapolisvalleyexhibition.com [email protected] / AnnapolisCounty.ca Come join us for our annual Meadowbrook pig roast supper and auction fundraiser for the Annapolis Annapolis County is filled with wonderful geocaching opportunities. Each year we Valley Exhibition. A great evening of food, fun, laughter and some deals to be had on the silent and host a spring and winter geocaching event for people interested in learning and for live auction items. Tickets are $25 including supper and are available from directors and the Exhibition 8 seasoned geocachers.