The Event Schedule
This summer during Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta, Nova Scotia's host ports will be alive with events and activities for families, foodies, music and theatre fans, history buffs, parade lovers and those who just love to experience something new. Search our event calendar by port or date to start planning your summer adventure now.
August
04August 2017
Louisbourg
Ship Arrivals
Friday, 04 August 2017, 10:00AM–11:00AM
Waterfront, Fortress of Louisbourg
Ship Arrivals: Ships Arrive with Coast Guard Guide and Cannon Fire from Fortress of Louisbourg
Louisbourg
Tall Ships Access
Friday, 04 August 2017, 11:00AM–06:00PM
Waterfront
Free public access to visiting Tall Ships
Tickets or bracelets not required. Photo ID may be requested.
Louisbourg
Pop Up Craft Fair
Friday, 04 August 2017, 11:00AM–06:00PM
Town
Pop Up Craft Fair
Louisbourg
Plein Air Event
Friday, 04 August 2017, 11:00AM–05:00PM
Town, Fortess of Louisbourg
Plein Air Event
Louisbourg
25th Annual Louisbourg Crabfest
Friday, 04 August 2017, 07:00PM–12:00AM
Town
Louisbourg
Fireworks
Friday, 04 August 2017, 09:00PM
Town
Fireworks
05August 2017
Louisbourg
Pop Up Craft Fair
Saturday, 05 August 2017, 10:00AM–06:00PM
Town
Pop Up Craft Fair
Louisbourg
Tall Ships Access
Saturday, 05 August 2017, 10:00AM–05:00PM
Waterfront
Free public access to visiting Tall Ships
Tickets or bracelets not required. Photo ID may be requested.
Louisbourg
All Day Entertainment
Saturday, 05 August 2017, 10:00AM–06:00PM
Town
All Day Entertainment
Louisbourg
Kids’ Activities
Saturday, 05 August 2017, 11:00AM–06:00PM
Waterfront
Kids’ Activities (face painting, balloon making)
Louisbourg
Plein Air Event
Saturday, 05 August 2017, 11:00AM–05:00PM
Town, Fortress of Louisbourg
Plein Air Event
Louisbourg
25th Annual Louisbourg Crabfest
Saturday, 05 August 2017, 12:00PM–05:00PM
Town
25th Annual Louisbourg Crabfest
Louisbourg
Opening Prayer/Ceremony
Saturday, 05 August 2017, 12:00PM–01:00PM
Waterfront
Opening Prayer/Ceremony
Louisbourg
Main Street Storytelling
Saturday, 05 August 2017, 08:00PM–10:00PM
Main Street
Main Street Storytelling
06August 2017
Louisbourg
Tall Ships Access
Sunday, 06 August 2017, 10:00AM–05:00PM
Waterfont
Free public access to visiting Tall Ships
Tickets or bracelets not required. Photo ID may be requested.
Louisbourg
Pop Up Craft Fair
Sunday, 06 August 2017, 10:00AM–06:00PM
Town
Pop Up Craft Fair
Louisbourg
Crew Tug of War at Kennington Cove
Sunday, 06 August 2017, 11:00AM–12:00PM
Kennington Cove
Crew Tug of War at Kennington Cove
Louisbourg
Picnic at the King's Bastion, Fortress of Louisbourg
Sunday, 06 August 2017, 12:00PM–02:00PM
Fortress of Louisbourg
Picnic at the King's Bastion, Fortress of Louisbourg
Louisbourg
Tall Ships Departure
Sunday, 06 August 2017, 06:00PM
Waterfront
Tall Ships Departure: Ships will depart under sail at 6:00P.M.
Louisbourg
Motorcycles Storm the Fortress
Sunday, 06 August 2017, 07:00PM–08:00PM
Town
Motorcycles Storm the Fortress: Motorcycles depart from Storm the Fortress of Louisbourg with a parade of bikes through the Town
Louisbourg
Louisbourg Playhouse Concert
Sunday, 06 August 2017, 08:00PM–10:00PM
Louisbourg Playhouse
Louisbourg Playhouse Concert (ticketed)
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