Saturday, July 1
Canada Day Celebrations:
Canada Day Celebrations in Loch Lomond. There will be a Volunteer Fire Department Parade around the lake. At 4:00 pm – There will be an outdoor Hamburger & Fries BBQ at the Loch Lomond Community Hall. Price $12.00
Canada Day celebrations at the Tara Lynne Community Centre from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Music by Evelyn MacRae & Wayne Bona
Luncheon Cold Plate dinner, dessert and drink $10
Canada Day Cake
Children’ s Park open
Canada Day at the St. Georges Channel at 11:00 am. Hot dogs, drinks for the kids and music. Stay tuned as time might change.
Canada Celebrations will be held in L’Ardoise at the L’Ardoise Community Centre. Events and Time TBA.
Canada Day Celebrations at LeNoir Landing, 708 Veterans Memorial Drive, Arichat, NS B0E 1A0 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be a market… more details to come about Canada Day activities!
Sunday, June 18, 11am – 1pm: – Father’s Day Potluck will be held at the L’Ardoise Community Centre in L’Ardoise. Sponsored by the 200 Anniversary Committee. Prices TBA.
11am – 1pm: – Isle Madame Public Market will be held on the grounds at Le Noir Forge Museum in Arichat. For more information, please contact Keira’s email at kieracampbell@hotmail.ca or by calling 902-631- 5667.
10am – 1pm: – The Johnstown Landing Outdoor Farmer’s Market: Every SUNDAY.at the Johnstown Parish Hall. Interested vendors contact johnstownlanding@gmail.com or Rita Campbell (902-631-0209). Note: vendors do not need to commit to attending every week.
The dates for the SAM (Saturday Artisans Market) in St. Peter’s. These markets will run from 10am to 2pm, take place at the Bonnie Brae Centre in St. Peter’s (behind Foodland), with lots of beautiful artisans work on display. They will run on Saturdays: May 13, June 17, July 15, August 5, September 16, October 7, November 18 and December 16.
July 1 – July 8 – Kitchenfest in St. Peter’s at the following Locations:
Saturday, July 1
6pm – 9pm: – Pub Night at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn featuring Brenda Stubbert, Stuart Cameron, John Pellerin and Brennon MacDonald. Tickets $10.00 -19 +. Reserve Seating.
Sunday, July 2
6pm – 9pm: – Pub Night at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn featuring Kimberly Fraser, Hilda Chaisson, Arron Lewis and Brent Chiasson. Tickets $10.00 -19 +. Reserve Seating.
Monday, July 3
6pm – 9pm: – Pub Night at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn featuring Richard Wood, Mairi Rankin, Joel Chaisson and Roger Stone. Tickets $10.00 -19 +. Reserve Seating.
Tuesday, July 4
6pm – 9pm: – Pub Night at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn featuring Eastbound, Gabrielle MacLellon, Tom Danials, Rankin MacInnis and Calum MacKenzie. Tickets $10.00 -19 +. Reserve Seating.
July 5
6pm – 9pm: – Pub Night at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn featuring Kenneth MacKenzie, Adam Young, James MacLean and Wendy Abbott and Rosie Sampson. Tickets $10.00 – 19+. Reserve Seating.
July 6
6pm – 7:30pm – Concerts By the Sea will take place at the Arichat Waterfront. Admission Free. Take chair or blanket and enjoy the great local entertainment.
7pm – 10pm: – Kitchenfest at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge featuring: Buddy MacDonald, Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Margie Beaton. Tickets $10.00 – 19+. Reserve Seating.
July 7
7pm – 10pm: – Kitchenfest at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge. Tickets $10.00 – 19+. Reserve Seating. Featuring: Robert Bouchard, Stephanie MacDonald, Cathy Hawley, Colin MacDonald.
July 8
7pm – 10pm: – Kitchenfest at the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge. Tickets $10.00 – 19+. Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Dara MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron
July 9
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: – The Johnstown Strawberry Festival will take place at the Johnstown Parish Hall.
2:00 pm – Our Lady of Guadeloupe Shrine Outdoor Mass in Johnstown.
July 12
6pm – 7:30pm – Concerts By the Sea will take place at the St. Peter’s Marina in St. Peter’s. Admission Free. Take chair or blanket and enjoy the great local entertainment.
Thursday July 13 – Sunday July 16 – The Festival on the Lake will take place in Sampsonville. Events TBA.
July 15
10am – 2pm: – Isle Madame Public Market will be held on the grounds at Le Noir Forge Museum in Arichat.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: – The Loch Lomond Strawberry Festival will take place at the Loch Lomond Community Hall next to the Fire Department in Loch Lomond. The cost is $12.00 per person.
July 15 and July 16: – Rocky Bay Irish Festival. Save the date!
July 19
6pm – 7:30pm – Concerts By the Sea will take place at the Louisdale Lions Waterfront in Louisdale. Admission Free. Take chair or blanket and enjoy the great local entertainment.
Saturday, July 22
11am – 2pm: – Louisdale Giant Yard Sale / Vendors Event at the St Louis Parish Hall in Louisdale. One day event, come check it out, Yard Sale lovers will enjoy checking out the treasures that await them and there will be lots of beautiful hand-made artisans work to choose from at the Vendors tables. Old and New Treasures to find something for everyone. If you are interested in reserving a table, do so by July 15 by Nikki Carter at 903-631-3617.
The Grand River Farmers Markets will take place from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, at the Grand River Fire Hall. Refreshments available including a different specialty lunch each month!
July 22 and July 23 – Potlotek Powwow at Potlotek. For more information contact Mary Lafford 902 535 3317.
July 26
6pm – 7:30pm – Concerts By the Sea will take place at the St. Peter’s Marina in St. Peter’s. Admission Free. Take chair or blanket and enjoy the great local entertainment.
July 27, 28, 29 and 30: – The L’Ardoise Acadian Festival in L’Ardoise.
July 27 Festival events: –
6pm – 7:30pm: – Pre-Teen Dance – for ages 4 to 11 years of age. Admission is $3.00.
8pm – 10pm: – Teen Dance – for ages 12 to 18 years. Admission is $3.00.
July 28:
10am – 12pm: – Track & Field – at the old ball field. Hotdogs and ice cream to follow.
10:30am: – Blessing of the New Cemetery Crosses.
5pm – 7pm: – Crab Dinner Cost $30.00 a person. Contact Nicole for tickets at 902-293-6651.
8pm – 10pm: – Trivia Night $10.00 a person for a (4 member team). Contact Vernon Burke at 902-587-2675.
July 29
7am – 10am: – Festival Breakfast.
9am: – Children’s Parade.
10am: – Tamarin Workshop, contact Kaitlynn at 902-227-8524.
12:30pm: – Blessing of the Fleet.
2pm: – Bingo
4pm: – Acadian Meat Pie & Seafood Chowder Supper.
9pm – 1am: – Festival Dance.
July 30 Events:
July 30 – 8am – 5KM Run/walk/crawl event.
8am: – Lob Ball Tournament.
11am – 3pm: – Artisans Sale
11am: – Acadian Festival Mass.
11am: – Hot Turkey Dinner
1pm – 4pm: – Out Door Events
1pm – 4pm: – Live Entertainment
1pm – 4pm: – Booths and Games.
2pm – 4pm: – Parade of Floats.
2pm – 6pm: – Live entertainment on the deck.
July 27 – July 30 – Russel and John Marshall Memorial Fast Pitch Tournament, Chapel Island.
July 27 – July 31 – The St. Anne’s Mission will take place on Chapel Island. Times and events TBA.
July 31 to August 6 – Nicolas Denys Days in St. Peter’s. Schedule of Events TBA.