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Yarmouth Sea Fest

FEATURED EVENT
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 to Saturday, July 27, 2013

Yarmouth

SeaFest

2013

 

Dates (2013)

Times and Locations of Scheduled Events (Please check back for 2013 Schedule Updates)
Wednesday 
July 17th, 2013

1:00 pm-4:00 pm Pharmasave Children's Parade & Mayor's Picnic in the Park
Starting at the Yarmouth Visitor Information Centre, moving along Main Street to Frost Park for the official opening. To register for the Children's Parade please phone the Seafest office  (902) 881-3181 .

Thursday 
July 18th, 2013

THURSDAY
ALL DAY Downtown Seawalk Sales on Main Street
Yarmouth's merchants celebrate Seafest with a giant sidewalk sale!

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT DRIFTWOOD ART
All entries must be submitted to the Seafest display in the Yarmouth Mall no later than 5pm

10:00 am Children's Boat Building
Killam's Wharf/Gazebo - All materials are supplied. Ages 12 & under. Chlidren must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Contact Annette Muise at  (902) 749-1718  Ext. 1 or [email protected]

1:00 pm-4:00 pm Rug Hooking
Demonstration by rug hookers of Yarmouth and Area at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Yarmouth Branch. Rugs will be on display at "Scenes of the Sea" in conjunction with the Gallery's exhibition.

7:30 pm Seafest Pageant $*
Th'YARC, 7 Parade Street. Advance tickets are advised for this popular event and available at Th'YARC box office,  (902) 742-8150 .
Friday
July 19th, 2013

FRIDAY

ALL DAY Downtown Seawalk Sales on Main Street

ALL DAY Driftwood Art Contest
Seafest Display - Yarmouth Mall
First day for voting!

2:00 pm Way of Life Tour - Award Winning Tour of Yarmouth Town & County
Pre-registration is required by calling or emailing the Seafest office
1.5 hour tour, 21 person maximum
Complimentary transportation provided by Rodd Grand Bus

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Entertainment: TBA
Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

9:30 pm - 12:30 am Entertainment: TBA
Rudder's Tent

8:00 pm - 2:00 am Seafest Pub Parties ... NOT YOUR USUAL PUB CRAWL $*
Ages 19+ Pre-Registration required by July 10th
See Seafest display in the Yarmouth Mall, or call (902) 881-3181
Saturday
July 20th, 2013

SATURDAY

9:00 am Sheila Poole 10K Race
Begins and ends at Rudder's Restaurant, Water St.

9:00 am-1:00 pm Mammoth Garden Sale 
Yarmouth County Museum, 22 Collins Street 

ACTIVITIES ON WATERFRONT

10:00 am Water Safety with Red Cross

11:00 am YMCA Scavenger Hunt
Team up and find everything on your list!
Drop by Seafest office at the Yarmouth Mall to pick up registration forms, or phone the office at  (902) 881-3181

11:30 am Face Painting & Airbrush Tattoos
Gazebo

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kid's Inflated Pirate Ship

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cook's Seafood Chowder Cook Off $*
Restaurants compete to prepare the BEST Seafood Chowder!
Chowder sold to the public for $3.00 per bowl. While quantities last!!!

12:00 pm Demonstrations of Fishing Livelihood Skills
Such as scallop & oyster shucking, double rope splicing & rope coiling, lobster shucking and banding, haddock filleting, lobster pot building, net knitting and knitting bait bags

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Entertainment: TBA

Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Entertainment: TBA

Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Entertainment: TBA

Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Lobster Boil $*
Parker-Eakins Wharf. Proceeds go to Gilles Boudreau & Friends Cancer Help Fund

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Entertainment: TBA
Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Entertainment: TBA
Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Entertainment: TBA
Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

DUSK - Rudder's Parade of Lights
Decorated and illuminated boats parade through the harbour! To be viewed from the waterfront.
Rain date: Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 

 

Click Here To Learn More About The Sheila Poole 10k Race
Sunday
July 21st, 2013

SUNDAY

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Breakfast By The Sea $*
Knights of Columbus Hall, Collins Street

11:00 am - 4:00 pm Family Beach Party
Port Maitland Beach

12:00 pm Water Safety with Red Cross

2:00pm WHO DONE IT? - Murder Mystery Tour with Ken Langille    ...more

7:00 pm Ecumenical Service & Refreshments

Villa St. Joseph du Lac.
Phone Rev. Newell at (902) 742-2237 for more information.
Monday
July 22nd, 2013

MONDAY

ALL DAY Driftwood Art Display
Seafest Display - Yarmouth Mall
Voting continues!

2:00 pm Newell's Lobster Pound Tour
Water Street. View a working lobster pound.
Pre-register by calling Rudder's at  (902) 742-7050

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sea Balloon Experience
On Parker-Eakins Wharf. Pre-register for this very popular event. Limited spaces. Call  (902) 881-3181  or visit the Seafest Display in the Yarmouth Mall

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Entertainment: TBA
Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf
Tuesday
July 23rd, 2013

TUESDAY

ALL DAY Driftwood Art Display

Seafest Display - Yarmouth Mall

Voting continues!

12:00 pm Scotia Garden Mackerel Toss

Yarmouth Waterfront. This slippery event is sure to entertain, as teams toss and catch mackerel dressed in true Sou'Westers!

Pre-register at Seafest Display, by phoning  (902) 881-3181 , OR register on the wharf the day of event

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm High Tea by the Sea

Holy Trinity Church

Tickets available at the door

6:00 pm Rum Running Races $*
On Parker Eakins Wharf. Pre-register at Seafest Display, or call the Seafest office, 881-3181 

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Entertainment: TBA
Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf
Wednesday
July 24th, 2013

WEDNESDAY

Museum Day Free For All Ages!

Yarmouth County Museum & Pelton Fuller House: 20 & 22 Collins Street (9-5)

 

Killam Brother's Shipping Office: Water Street (9-5)

Tuna Museum: Wedgeport (10-6)

Musée Acadien: West Pubnico (9-5)

Firefighter's Museum: Main Street (9-5)

Sweeney's Fisheries Museum: Water Street (10-6). Step onto the Waterfront of Yarmouth's Past

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch: Main Street (12-5)

Village Historique Acadian: Pubnico (9-5)

Église Sainte-Marie: Church Point (8:30-5:30)

Rendez-vous de la Baie: Church Point

Cape Forchu Lightstation: Yarmouth (11-5)

Sports Heritage Museum: Main Street (9-5)

2:00 pm Way of Life Tour (Yarmouth Town & County)

Award-winning tour! Pre-registration required by phoning or emailing the Seafest office

1.5 hour tour, 21 person maximum

Complimentary transportation provided by Rodd Grand Bus

8:00 pm Ghost Tour: Frost Park, Main Street. Guided by Ken Langille, join in Nova Scotia's largest ghost walking tour in historic Downtown Yarmouth, beginning at Frost Park. This once a year evening tour attracts hundreds ofspecatators each year as it makes its way through Yarmouth, telling the stories of the ghosts and spirits that inhabit many of the town's historic buildings and parks.
Wear comfortable shoes.
 
ALL DAY Driftwood Art Display
 
Seafest Display - Yarmouth Mall
 
Voting continues!
Thursday
July 25th, 2013

THURSDAY
ALL DAY Driftwood Art Display

Seafest Display - Yarmouth Mall

Voting continues!

2:00 pm IMO Ltd. Seafood Cannery Tour

Pre-register by calling Rudders  (902) 742-7050 . 

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Concert of the Bells

Outside Holy Trinity Church, Williams Street.

Bring your own lawn chairs. Donations welcome, proceeds from donations collected during the Ringing of the Bells are to be used to preserve this heritage property.
Friday
July 26th, 2013

FRIDAY

Lighthouse Day at Cape Forchu

ALL DAY Driftwood Art Display

Seafest Display - Yarmouth Mall.

Voting continues, last day to vote!

 8:30 am - 11:00 am Acadian Style Breakfast $*

Mug Up Tea Room, Yarmouth Lighthouse

Sautéed lobster and scrambled eggs on a toasted English muffin with side of home fries and a beverage.

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Picnic by the Sea $*

Yarmouth Lighthouse 

Pack up our signature menu items from a cold lobster sandwiche to cheesecake and enjoy the breathtaking views!

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Family Day and BBQ $*

Yarmouth Lighthouse

Hot dogs and beverages

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bonfire by the Sea $*

Yarmouth Lighthouse

Complimentary marshmallows!

On Yarmouth's Main Drag ...

 7:00 pm Classic Car Cruise

The Roaring 20's Antique Auto Club cruises through Yarmouth's Main Drag!

On The Waterfront ...

9:00 pm - Midnight Open Mic with Jeremy Watkins and Guests

Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

DUSK - Fireworks

Yarmouth Waterfront

Rain Date: Saturday July 28th
Saturday
July 27th, 2013

SATURDAY

8:00 am - 12:00 pm "Junk in the Trunk" Sale $*
Collins Street Parking Lot. Sell your treasures from your trunk!
2 parking spaces allotted per registration, $10 fee applies. Pre-register by calling the Seafest Office,  (902) 881-3181

10:00 am - 2:30 pm Classic Car Show
Yarmouth Mariners  Center. Free Admission! 

11:00 am Entertainment: TBA
Killam's Wharf, TBA

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Flavours by the Sea
Parker-Eakins Wharf

3:00 pm Seafest Street Parade
Along Main St. and Starrs Rd. finishing at mall upper parking lot
RAIN OR SHINE

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lobster Boil $*
Parker-Eakins Wharf

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Entertainment: TBA

Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Entertainment: TBA
Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

9:30 pm - 11:30 pm Entertainment: TBA
Coal Shed, Killam's Wharf

 

Event Location: 
Yarmouth
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