JUNE 7-10, 2018
Thursday, June 7
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. This scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Dress like a lobsterman. The Dory Shop, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Stop by and dress up like a lobsterman, then share your photos with us on fb.
10 am Lobster Loop Hike. Starts and finishes at the Lillian Benham Library, 35 North St., Lockeport. Join us for a walk around the community and enjoy a lobster sandwich. For info, call 902-665-2817.
10:30 am – 11 am Lil’ Lobsters: Story Time. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Join us for story time as we read Lobster Fishing on the Sea by Maureen Hull & Brenda Jones.
11am – 12 pm Shelburne Historic Waterfront Walking Tour. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Take a guided walking tour of the waterfront with a heritage interpreter.
1:30 pm Seniors Bingo. R.C. Legion Hall #80, 12 Beech St., Lockport
2:30 pm – 3 pm Museum Secrets: Lobster Edition, Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Take a closer look at some interesting lobster fishing artifacts.
3 pm – 5 pm 18th Century Afternoon: Butter Churning and Recipe Swap. Ross-Thomson House, Charlotte Lane, Town of Shelburne. Learn how to make fresh butter and take part in our lobster dishes recipe swap.
4 pm – 6 pm Creamed Lobster Supper. Sandy Point Lighthouse Comm. Ctr, Sandy Point. 902-875-2229.
6 pm – 8 pm Family Fun Lobster Festival Activities. Sherose Island Ballfield, Barrington. Free activities for children up to age 12. Sponsored by the Barrington Recreation Dept. 902-637-2903.
7 pm Lobster Rope Mat Workshop with Terry Faye, Wesley Heritage Community Centre, Barrington. $65 / person. Call Suzy to register, 902-637-2015.
Friday, June 8
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. This scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Dress like a lobsterman. The Dory Shop, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Stop by and dress up like a lobsterman, then share your photo with us on fb.
10:30 am – 11:30 am Lil’ Lobsters: Build it! – Lobster Boats. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Stop by and make a mini lobster boat that will really float!
11 am – 4 pm Lobster Fest Expo and Market. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. To book a table, call or email Suzy at 902-637-2015 or [email protected]. Admission $2 /person, $ 1 students, free for children under 5.
11 am – 12 pm Shelburne Historic Waterfront Walking Tour. Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Take a guided walking tour of the waterfront with a heritage interpreter.
1 pm – 4 pm Lobster Whirligig Workshop. The Dory Shop, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Participants must pre-register. Call 902-875-3219. $25 / person.
2:30 pm – 3 pm Museum Secrets: Lobster Edition. Shelburne’s Historical Waterfront, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Take a closer look at some interesting lobster fishing artifacts.
3 pm – 5 pm 18th Century Afternoon: Butter Churning & Recipe Swap. Ross-Thomson House, Charlotte Lane, Town of Shelburne. Learn to make fresh butter and take part in our lobster dishes recipe swap.
4 pm – 6 pm Boiled Lobster Supper. Sandy Point Lighthouse Comm. Ctr., Sandy Point. 902-875-2229.
4:30 pm Lobster Chowder, Samuel Wood Museum, Woods Harbour. 902-723-0346 or 902-635-3022.
6 pm Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament, 3754 Hwy 330, Richard Swain Soccer Field. Contact Barrington Recreation Dept. 902 637-2903
6 pm Paint Night with Catlin Perry, Studio 138, 138 Water St., Town of Shelburne. $40 / person. Call 902-875-4797 or message Studio 138 on facebook to register. 20-person limit.
7 pm Official Opening of the Shelburne County Lobster Festival. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. (Doors opened at 6 pm).
7 pm The Great Lobsterman Challenge. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. Admission $5 / person, $3 / students, free for children under 5.
7 pm – 10:30 pm Y.O.L.O. Relay for Life event. Lockport
Saturday, June 9
Founders Golf Tournament, River Hills Golf & Country Club, 2-person teams. 902-637-2415.
7 am Seal Island Breakfast. Island and Barrington Passage Fire Hall, Cape Sable Island.
8 am-1 pm Shelburne Farmers Market, Guild Hall, 11 Maiden Lane, Shelburne.
8 am – 11 am Breakfast. Birchtown Community Centre., Birchtown. 902-875-3741.
8:30 am – 10:30 pm Breakfast, Lockeport United Baptist Church, 25 Spruce Street, Lockeport.
9 am Free Community Workout at provided by Sou’West Athletics. 173 Mowatt St. Town of Shelburne. Everyone welcome!
9 am Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament, 3754 Hwy 330, Richard Swain Soccer Field. Contact Barrington Recreation Department 902-637-2903.
9 am – 1 pm Outdoor Market, Seacaps Park, 57 Hall Street, Lockeport.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. This scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Dress like a lobsterman. The Dory Shop, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Stop by and dress up like a lobsterman, then share your photo with us on fb.
10 am – 2 pm World Wide Knit in Public Day event. Sponsored by Becky’s Knit and Yarn Shop, Crescent Beach, Lockeport.
10 am – 3 pm Car Show, Wood’s Harbour Ball Field. 902-723-0366.
10:30 am – 11:30 am Lil’ Lobsters: Arts and Crafts. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Let your creativity shine with a surprise craft!
11 am – 12 pm Shelburne Historic Waterfront Walking Tour. Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Take a guided walking tour of the waterfront with a heritage interpreter.
11 am – 3 pm Lobster Fest Expo & Market. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. To book a table, call or email Suzy at 902-637-2015 or [email protected]. Admission $2 / person, $1 students, free for children under 5.
12 pm Lobster Burgers and Dessert. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre., Sandy Point. 902-875-2229
1 – 4 pm World Wide Knit in Public Day Event, Studio 138, 138 Water Street, Shelburne. Come help us knit a lobster that will yarn bomb the Studio!
2 pm Outdoor Concert, Jamie Cotter and friends, Lighthouse Stage, Seacaps Park, 61 Hall Street, Lockeport.
2:30 pm – 3 pm Museum Secrets: Lobster Edition. Shelburne’s Historical Waterfront, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Take a closer look at some interesting lobster fishing artifacts.
3 pm – 6 pm 18th Century Afternoon: Butter Churning & Recipe Swap. Ross-Thomson House, Charlotte Lane, Town of Shelburne. Learn to make fresh butter and take part in our lobster dishes recipe swap.
4 pm – 6 pm Lobster Chowder Supper. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. Sandy Point. 902-875-2229.
4 pm – 6 pm Lobster Chowder Supper. Barrington and Area Lions Club, Barrington. Sponsored by The Cape Sable Historical Society.
5:30 pm Lobster Shelling Contest, Barrington and Area Lions Club, Barrington. Sponsored by the Barrington Recreation Department. See how fast you can shell 3 lobsters!
9 pm – 12:30 am Dance at Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point. 902 -875-2229.
10 pm – 2 am Lobster Festival Arena Dance. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. Music – DJ. $10 / person. 19 and over only.
Sunday, June 10
Founders Golf Tournament, River Hills Golf & Country Club, 2 persons teams. 902-637-2415.
9 am Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament, 3754 Hwy 330, Richard Swain Soccer Field. Contact Barrington Recreation Department, 902-637-2903.
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt, Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. This scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits for artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Dress like a Lobsterman. The Dory Shop, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Stop by and dress up like a lobsterman then share your photo with us on fb.
10 am – 3 pm LobsterFest Geofest Geo-Caching. Barrington Regional Curling Club. Barrington. Contact Suzy 902- 637-2015.
10:30 am – 11:30 am Lil’ Lobsters: Arts and Crafts. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St. Town of Shelburne. Let your creativity shine with a surprise craft!
11 am – 2 pm Lobster Chowder Luncheon. West Green Harbour Hall. Email [email protected] for more information.
11 am – Washer Toss Tournament. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point. 902-875-2229
11 am Lobster Burgers and Dessert. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point. 902-875-2229.
11 am – 12 pm Shelburne Historic Waterfront Walking Tour. Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Take a guided tour of the waterfront with a heritage interpreter.
2 pm Memorial Service, Calvary Baptist Church, Wood’s Harbour. 902- 723-0366.
2 pm 2nd Annual Fishermen’s Memorial Service. Fishermen’s Memorial location on Dock St., Town of Shelburne.
2 pm Auction. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point. 902-875-2229.
2:30 pm to 3 pm Museum Secrets: Lobster Edition. Shelburne’s Historic Waterfront, Dock St., Town of Shelburne. Take a closer look at some interesting lobster fishing artifacts.
3 pm – 5 pm 18th Century Afternoon: Butter Churning and Recipe Swap. Ross-Thomson House, Charlotte Lane, Town of Shelburne. Learn how to make fresh butter and take part in the lobster dishes recipe swap.
3:30 pm Kids Fish Derby, Wood’s Harbour Wharf, 902-723-0366.
4 pm – 6 pm Seafood Chowder. Lockeport Fire Hall, 67 Hall St., Lockport. Sponsored by Lockeport Sea Derby.
Dusk Parade of Lights, Wood’s Harbour Wharf. 902 -723-0366.
