Sandy Point Lighthouse Welcome Breakfast. Join us for a kick-off Community breakfast starting at 8am.
$8.00 for Adults and $4.00 12 & under.
Stop by the Dory Shop Museum for a Tour, drop-in to the County Museum from 11am-3pm for the Lil’ Buccaneers Kids program & activities, visit the Ross-Thomson House for a demonstration of 18th Century living and 3pm learn about Historic Shelburne waterfront on one of their guided walking tours.
Learn about Shelburne’s shipbuilding history of this building with local historians.
Free public access to visiting Tall Ships
Tickets or bracelets not required. Photo ID may be requested.
Come find out all about Honey Bees from head Bee Keeper Greg Sutcliffe from Chestnut Hill Farm in this informative experience.
Join Candlebox Kayaking for a special 2 hour guided kayak tour around the Shelburne Harbour and explore the Tall Ships from the water. Tickets are $55 per person with departures available at 12pm/3pm/6:30pm.
Book your spot today: https://candleboxkayaking.com/bookings
Go for a row or a ride in replica 18th Century wooden Longboat with the Shelburne Longboat Society. Rides are free, but donations are always welcome.
High energy Percussionist Greg Samek from Vancouver, BC brings his musical talents to our Guild Hall stage for a special interactive performance.
Darren and his team deliver a dynamic display of history, education, athleticism and audience participation as they display the six lumber jack sports disciplines in this AXEciting show for all ages. Also, come and try your hand at Axe Throwing in their booth from 12pm to 5pm.
Enjoy the sounds of Cheryl and Auri of The Jazz Dabblers at the new Shelburne Guild Hall as they play a variety of classical jazz, swing and Latin music from the 30’s and beyond.
Join us for an outdoor community Lobster Supper at the Guild Hall. Your $20 per person ticket includes a whole steamed lobster with butter, coleslaw, potato salad, drink, locally sourced seasonal dessert and festive lobster bib.
Note: This is a ticketed event with a maximum no. of tickets available. Two sittings will take at 5pm and 6pm. Outdoor seating is limited and not reserved. A limited number of tickets will be available the day of the event.
Tickets can be purchased through the Town of Shelburne in person or online by credit card and selecting the Tall Ships Lobster Supper payment option at:
http://www.townofshelburne.plastiq.com
Tickets can be picked up at the Waterfront Tall Ships Information booth on August 14th or at the Town Office (168 Water Street) during regular office hours prior to the day’s event.
Fireworks on the Waterfront
Stop by the Dory Shop Museum for a Tour, drop-in to the County Museum from 11am-3pm for the Lil’ Buccaneers Kids program & activities, visit the Ross-Thomson House for a demonstration of 18th Century living and 3pm learn about Historic Shelburne waterfront on one of their guided walking tours.
Children's Activities
Learn about Shelburne’s shipbuilding history of this building with local historians.
Free public access to visiting Tall Ships
Tickets or bracelets not required. Photo ID may be requested.
Join Candlebox Kayaking for a special 2 hour guided kayak tour around the Shelburne Harbour and explore the Tall Ships from the water. Tickets are $55 per person with departures available at 12pm/3pm/6:30pm.
Book your spot today: https://candleboxkayaking.com/bookings
Live music, the unveiling of a new specially created ale from Boxing Rock Brewing Company and an opportunity to sample some of the South Shore’s best seafood chowder are on tap for this event. Free sampling while supplies last.
Come find out all about Honey Bees from head Bee Keeper Greg Sutcliffe from Chestnut Hill Farm in this informative experience.
Go for a row or a ride in replica 18th Century wooden Longboat with the Shelburne Longboat Society. Rides are free, but donations are always welcome.
Come out and listen to the Shelburne based harmony oriented singing duo of Robbie Smith and Kathleen Glauser with their entertaining brand of folk music.
Watch as the visiting Tall Ships leave the Shelburne harbour with musical accompaniment.
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The Cable Wharf
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3J 1S5
p: 902.422.6591
f: 902.422.7582
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