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Natal Days
Raven Haven Beach
First Fridays
and abilities.
Registration is $5.
Pre-register online by July 25, or by
July 15 if you want a water bottle.
Limited run day registration 8:30 -
9:15 a.m.
at the Municipal Building.
Run starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp!
Payment due at registration. 532-
2334, www.annapoliscounty.ca
ACADIAN
KITCHEN PARTY
August 4 (5 - 8 p.m.)
Enjoy toe-tapping music,
nibblies with an Acadian flair, and
Nova Scotia wine, beer and cider in
the Historic Gardens.
532-7018.
VINTAGE AUTO SHOW
August 9 (1 - 4 p.m.)
Enjoy cars and trucks from
1900 - 1980, and chat with owners at
North Hills Museum,
5065 Granville
Rd., Granville Ferry. F
ree family
event! For information: 532-2168
www.annapolisheritagesociety.com
PORT-ROYAL
CONSTRUCTION DAY
August 9 (1 - 4 p.m.)
Interact with craftsmen who
will share their knowledge of the
skills used to reconstruct the Port-
Royal Habitation almost 75 years
ago. It is a milestone in Canada’s
heritage preservation movement.
Hewing timbers, making shingles,
turning wood and blacksmithing are
a few of the unique crafts. 532-2898.
PAINT THE TOWN
August 15 - 16 (See p. 21)
ARTS UNLEASHED
August 15 - 23
Enjoy 9 days of art, music,
spoken word, dance, cuisine, history
and more! Sponsored by Annapolis
Board of Trade in cooperation with
FODAR and ARCAC. 532-5454.
www.artsunleashed.wordpress.com
FLOWER SHOW
& DESSERT TEA
July 11
Don’t miss Champlain Garden
Club’s annual show at the Legion,
from 2 - 5 p.m. (Tea with homemade
desserts until 4.) Entries welcome.
Numerous categories. 532-0834.
BANDFEST 2015
July 17 - 19
The 20th annual Bandfest will
welcome community bands from
across Nova Scotia and beyond for a
delightful weekend of learning and
performing. Highlights include
children’s activities, music,
fun at the
Historic Gardens and a public
Sunday afternoon concert. 532-2741.
CELEBRATE PARKS DAY
July 18
Pay homage to the First World
War and World War II at Fort Anne
National Historic Site with the
launch of enhanced special exhibits
at the Officers’ Quarters. 532-2321.
CRADLE OF ACADIE
August 1 - 15
The spotlight will be on the
unique Acadian House at the
Historic Gardens and 17th century
life in the Annapolis Royal Area,
once the Cradle of Acadie. 532-
7018, www.historicgardens.com
Acadian Heritage Tours will also
be offered by 10th generation
Acadian, Alan Melanson, at the
Annapolis Royal Lighthouse at 2 p.m.
on Tuesdays and Fridays.
532-3035,
www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com
NATAL DAY WEEKEND
July 31 - August 3
Natal Day Weekend is an annual
highlight in Annapolis Royal. It
consists of four delightful days of fun
including the Coronation of the 69th
Queen Annapolis Royal, Fun Run,
Princess Tea and Fashion Show,
Farmers and Traders Market, 74th
Crusaders Motorcycle Rally, Outdoor
Concert, Art Shows, Sports Day and
Legion’s BBQ open to all, Mobile
Canteen, Beerfest, Fire Hall Pancake
Breakfasts, Mini Golf, Grand Street
Parade,
Natal Day Birthday Party,
Horseshoe and Sports Tournament,
Ecumenical Service, Sunset
Ceremony, Fireworks and more.
Events also at the Historic Gardens:
532-7018. Parks Canada: 532-2397.
www.annapolisroyal.com
NATAL DAY FORT ANNE
ENCAMPMENT DAYS
July 31 (p.m.) - August 2 (a.m.)
Enjoy the sights, smells and
sounds of black powder musketry ,
outdoor cooking and life in an 18th
century military camp. The 84th
Regiment of Foot 2nd Battalion
(Royal Highland Emigrants) create
a vivid picture of the conditions of
18th century military life. Saturday
afternoon (weather permitting) a
tactical battle features 18th century
techniques. 24th year! 532-2397.
MOTORCYCLE RALLY
July 31 - August 3
Enjoy the 35th Annual Rally.
532-7269, www.74thcrusaders.ca
LOCAL ARTISTS’
ART SHOW & SALE
July 31 - August 9
Don’t miss this free Art Show
and Sale, Masonic Hall, 21Church
St., daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 532-7622.
36th ANNUAL FUN RUN
August 1
Join in a 4 km run in historic
Annapolis Royal, partly on paved
road and partly on cross country.
Prizes awarded to runners of all ages
EXPLORER,
2015 Official Visitors Guide, Page 9
2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE
TUESDAY & FRIDAY
2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE
TUESDAY & FRIDAY
NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
ACADIAN / MI’KMAQ TOUR
with
10th Generation
Acadian
ALAN MELANSON
THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF ANNAPOLIS ROYAL’S HISTORIC WALKING TOURS