SHELBURNE COUNTY LOBSTER FESTIVAL
JUNE 4-7
For more information, readers can check out the event website,http://discovershelburnecounty.com/shelburnecountylobsterfestival/or the tourism website for Towns of Shelburne and Lockeport,www.shelburneandlockeport.com.
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June 1 – 10 |
During open hours: Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society: Display of Wharves around the County / People at Work. 168 Water Street, Shelburne |
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June 1, 2, 3 |
37th ‘Summit’ Floor Hockey All Star and Awards Nights, featuring Elementary and ‘Old Timers’ games, LRHS Gym, 10 Locke St., Lockeport |
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June 3 6:00 pm |
1st Annual Seasoned Lobster Pageant for Women 30 years and +, Clark’s Harbour Legion Hall. |
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Canoe Shelburne, 336 Ohio Road, Shelburne. Experience a 12 km, 5 – 6 hours guided tour down the Roseway River. Picnic lunch served half way. Time depends on water level. Please call in advance 902 874-0364 |
Thursday, June 4, 2015
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9:30 am – 5:30 pm |
Shelburne County Lobster Exhibit at the Shelburne County Museum: Contains tools used in the lobster industry in the 50’s and 60’s. Shows the tools fishermen would use on the boat as well as tools used to make the hand-made lobster pots during the off season. Buoy tree, made by Sterling Belliveau, Shelburne’s MLA. It colorfully represents all of the lobster fishery family’s in Shelburne County by the color buoy they used to identify their pots. |
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10:00 am |
Lobster Loop Hike: starting and finishing from Lockeport Rec. Centre, 10 Spruce St. Join us for a walk around the lobster shaped route through the community and enjoy a lobster sandwich along the way. 902 656-2565 |
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4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Creamed Lobster Supper: Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 875-2229 |
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6:00 pm |
2nd Annual Little Miss Lobster Festival Pageant: Clark’s Harbour Legion Hall |
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6:30 pm |
District 33 Lobster Skills Challenge: on Lighthouse Stage, Seacaps Memorial Park, 57 Hall St., Lockeport |
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7:00 pm |
FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONIES: on Lighthouse Stage, Seacaps Memorial Park, 57 Hall St., Lockeport |
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7:00 pm |
Variety Sho Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 875-2229 |
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7:30 pm |
Outdoor Concert: featuring Jamie Cotter on Lighthouse Stage, Seacaps Memorial Park, 57 Hall St., Lockeport |
Friday, June 5, 2015
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9:30 am – 5:30 pm |
Shelburne County Lobster Exhibit at Shelburne County Museum continues |
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10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Mock Jail Fundraiser, Old Court House, Barrington, proceeds to Cape Sable Island Historical Society |
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11:00 am – 4:30 pm |
Lobster Expo & Market, Barrington Arena, call Suzy for vendor booth info 902 637-8166 or [email protected] |
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12:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Afternoon Market in the Park, at Seacaps Memorial Park, 57 Hall St., Lockeport |
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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Lobster Whirligig Workshop. Come to the Dory Shop Museum and build your very own lobster whirligig to take home. $15 for small, $20 for large. Ages 7+. Dory Shop Museum 902 875-4003, 11 Dock Street, Shelburne |
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4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Boiled Lobster Supper, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 875-2229 |
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4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Boiled Lobster Supper, Sable River Community Hall, Sable River. Advance tickets only. Call June 902 656-2844 or Mona 902 656-2531 for info. or to purchase tickets |
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6:00 pm |
Men’s Lobball Tournament, Barrington and South Side Ball Fields, contact Shane 902 637-7677 |
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6:00 pm |
7th Annual BASA Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament, Richard Swain Field, Barrington |
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7:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
Y.O.L.O. Mini Relay for Life, Seacaps Park, Lockeport. For info call Ellen 902 656-2479 or Debbie 902 656-7110 |
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7:00 pm |
The Great Lobsterman Challenge, Competitors compete in lobster challenges including banding lobster, splicing rope, coiling rope and baiting traps, Barrington Arena. Call Suzy 902 637-8166 Lobster Shelling Competition will be held during the events at the Barrington Municipal Arena. Contact Anna 902 637-2903 |
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Saturday, June 6, 2015
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7:00 am |
Start Founders Golf Tournament, River Hills Golf and Country Club. Call 902 637-2415 (club) or 902 656-3092 (Rose) to register. www.riverhillsgolf.ca |
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7:00 am |
Seal Island Breakfast, Island and Barrington Passage Fire Hall, Centrevile, CSI. |
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8:00 am–2:00 pm |
Shelburne Town Wide Yard Sale, no fees, no fuss, just lots of fun. Rain or shine |
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9:00 am |
Mixed Lobball Tournament, Old Son’s Field, Lockeport. For info or to register contact Michelle 902 875-0069 |
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9:00 am |
Men’s Lobball Tournament continues Barrington and South Side fields |
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9:00 am |
7th Annual BASA Soccer Tournament continues, Richard Swain Soccer Field |
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9:00 am–5:00 pm |
Lobster Expo & Market, Barrington Arena, call Suzy for vendor booth info 902 637-8166 or [email protected] |
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9:30 am–5:30 pm |
Shelburne County Lobster Exhibit at Shelburne County Museum continues |
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10:00 am–4:00 pm |
Lobster Whirligig Workshop. Come to the Dory Shop Museum and build your very own lobster whirligig to take home. $15 for small, $20 for large. Ages 7+. Dory Shop Museum, 902 875-4003, 11 Dock Street |
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10:00 am–2:00 pm |
Sou’West Coin Club Show and Appraisal, Barrington Library Conference Room. Phone Herbert Penney 902 745-2245 or Doug Shand 902 637-2949 for more info. |
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10:00 am |
Lobsterfest Bake Sale and Flea Market, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 875-2229 |
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10:00 am |
1K Tinkers Run (running around the Sherose Isl. Ball Field). For children up to the age 12. Contact the Barrington Recreation Dept. for more info., 902 637-2903 |
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11:00 am |
7th Annual 5K and 10 K Lobster Festival Runs. Starts and ends at Sherose Island Recreation Centre. Contact Barrington Recreation Dept. for info., 902 637-2903 |
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11:00 am |
9th Annual Log Run, Forest Ridge Academy. Contact FRA to purchase your mini log, 902 637-4340 |
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12:00 pm |
Lobster Burgers and Desserts, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 875-2229 |
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1:30 pm |
Grand Opening of the new Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, 119 Birchtown Road, Shelburne. For the first time, the general public can enter the new Centre to learn about a unique Canadian History. Explore the virtual copy of Carlton’s Book of Negroes and continue to tour the site and the heritage trail. For more details: http://www.blackloyalist.com/ 902 875-1310. Tours beginning at 9:00 am, outdoor screening of the Book on Negroes. Overflow parking at the Birchtown Community Centre. |
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2:00 pm-5:00 pm |
Sand Sculpture contest at Crescent Beach in Lockeport 902 656-2565 |
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4:00 pm-6:00 pm |
Lobster Chowder Supper, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 875-2229 |
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7:00 pm |
Everything Lobster Monte Carlo Night, Location: Sherose Island Recreation Centre. Contact Shelley 902 637-3071 |
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8:00 pm |
East Coast Kitchen Party, Barrington Arena, showcasing local artists and bands throughout the night. Open to all ages. Contact Suzy 902 637-8166 |
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9:00 pm |
Lobster Festival Dance, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 875-2229 |
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Sunday, June 7, 2015
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9:00 am |
Men’s Lobball Tournament continues, Barrington & South Side Ball Fields |
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9:00 am |
Mixed Lobball Tournament continues, Lockeport |
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9:00 am |
River Hills Founders Golf Tournament continues, Clyde River |
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9:00 am |
7th Annual BASA Soccer Tournament continues, Richard Swain Soccer Field |
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9:30 am – 5:30 pm |
Shelburne County Lobster Exhibit at Shelburne County Museum continues |
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Ride a Dory. Sit back and enjoy a paddle around the Shelburne Harbour in a traditional Shelburne dory! By donation. Dory Shop Museum, 902 875-4003, 11 Dock Street |
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10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Lobsterfest Geofest Geocaching event, Barrington Curling Club. Contact Suzy for more information at 902 637-8166. |
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11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Lobster Chowder Luncheon at the West Green Harbour Hall. Email [email protected] for more information |
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11:00 am |
Washer Toss Tournament, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 874-2229 |
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11:00 am |
Lobster Burgers and Dessert, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 875-2229 |
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2:00 pm |
Auction, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 902 875-2229 |
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2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Boiled and Cream Lobster Supper, Jordan Bay School Community Hall 902 875-4316 for more information |
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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Seafood Chowder Supper at Lockeport Fire Hall, 67 Hall St., Lockeport. Sponsored by Lockeport Sea Derby |
Partnering Restaurants
How many ways can you eat Lobster?
Visit our local restaurants to celebrate the love of lobster and try a number of tasty special dishes served just for the Lobster Festival!
Anchors Away Family Restaurant & Dairy Bar
10341 Highway #103, Clyde River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-637-3338
Creamed lobster sandwich, with choice of fries or mashed potato, and a drink.
The Beandock Cafe and Collectables,
32 Dock Street, Shelburne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-875-1302
Lobster Poutine: Pan fried homemade hash browns covered with crème lobster & mozzarella cheese, served with roll & butter.
Charlotte Lane Cafe and Gifts,
13 Charlotte Lane, Shelburne . . . . . . . . . . . . .902-875-3314
Lobster and Scallops Brandy Gratin: tender lobster and scallops simmered in decadent brandy cream, baked with Monterey and cheddar cheese.
Hooked GastroPub
149 Water Street, Shelburne . . . . . .....902-265-3003
Lobster Cappuccino with chantilly cream. Also served during the festival, Lobster Colorado: 6 oz beef tenderloin wrapped in house smoked bacon topped with Ns lobster and brown butter served with lobster risotto and asparagus. Lobster biscuits will be available as well as all regular lobster menu items.
SeaDog Saloon,
1 Dock Street, Shelburne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-875-1131
Lobster Poutine: creamed lobster over a bed of golden Prince Edward Island French Fries.
Lobster Fettuccini: Creamed lobster over a bed of fettuccini noodles served with garlic bread and side Caesar salad.
Sophia’s Cafe,
115 King Street, Shelburne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-875-1148
Seafood Casserole: Lobster, shaddock and scallops in a three cheese sauce grated carrots and buttered egg noodles.
Shelburne Harbour Supper Boat Cruise,
107 Water Street, Shelburne . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-875-6521
Two hour cruise with boiled lobster with homemade potato saland, melted butter and a roll. A
A strip steak grilled on the BBQ is an alternative option. Reservations are a MUST!
Fresh from ocean, enjoy a lobster dinner and learn about your view from the harbour.
Lockeport Landing Café,
18 Beech Street, Lockeport, Nova Scotia B0T 1L0, Canada . .. ..........902- 656-3333
We will be serving seafood chowder at the Friday Market in the Park. Saturday special: Creamed lobster on toast; and Sunday special: Lobster club sandwich.
Town & Country Diner,
24 Beech Street, Lockeport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-656-2255
Jumbo macaroni shells stuffed with lobster & our house cheese sauce.
Lobster and blue cheese fruit & vegetable salad.
White Gull Restaurant & Marina,
58 Water Street, Lockeport . . . . . . . . . . . 902-656-2822
We serve not just one meal but lobster quiche, boiled lobster dinner, creamed lobster, cold lobster roll, chowders & lobster Poutine.
Other Partnering Restaurants
Captain Wayne’s Café
6365 Highway 3, Lower Woods Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . 902-723--0223
JB’s Restaurant
55 Highway 330, Barrington Passage . . . . . . . . . . . 902-637-3435
The Lobster Shack
3723 Highway 3, Barrington Passage . . . . . . . . . . . 902-637-1788
The Ship’s Galley Pub & Eatery
156 Water Street, Shelburne . . . . . . . . . . . 902-875-1302
West Head Take Out
81 Boundry Street, Clark’s Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . 902-745-1322
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