Shelburne County Lobster Festival
June 6-9, 2019
2019 List of Events
Shelburne County Lobster Festival
Download our Brochure Here
Tuesday, June 4
6:30 pm Buoy Oh Buoy Family Paint Night. $25 for adults / $10 for children. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena. Register by calling Suzy (902) 637-2015.
Wednesday, June 5
6 pm 2k Tinker Run / Walk. Start and finishes at NEP Gazebo. For runners / walkers up to the age of 12. Refreshment and prizes provided after the run. Admission $2.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED. Call the recreation dept. (902) 637-2903.
6:45 pm 2k, 5k & 10k Run / Walk. Start and finishes at the NEP Gazebo. For runners / walkers older than 12. Refreshment and prizes provided after the run. Admission $2 for the 2K; $5 for the 5k & 10k.
Thursday, June 6
9:30 am -5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St. Shelburne. This self guided scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lil’ Lobster: Pop Quiz. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St. Shelburne. Answer some questions about the lobster fishing artifacts we have on display and win a prize!
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lobster Themed Selfie Stand. The Dory Shop, Dock St., Shelburne. Stop by, take a fun picture and share your photos with us on Facebook.
10 am Lobster Loop Hike. Starting and finishing from Lillian Benham Library, 35 North St., Lockeport. Join us for a walk around a lobster shaped route through the community and enjoy a lobster sandwich along the way. Please pre-register for this event by June 4. (902) 656-2817.
10 am – 4 pm Lobster Fest Knit & Yarn Gathering. Becky’s Knit & Yarn Shop, 40 North Street, Lockeport.
10:30 -11am Lil’ Lobster: Story Time. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Shelburne. Join us for story time as we read a lobster themed children’s book.
4 – 6 pm Creamed Lobster Supper. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point. (902) 875-2229.
6 pm Chowder Tasting. Guild Hall, 11 Maiden Lane, Shelburne. Come and taste some delicious lobster chowder from some of our amazing local restaurants.
6 pm Boxing Rock Beer Sampling. Guild Hall, 11 Maiden Lane, Shelburne. Check our amazing local craft beer.
6 – 8 pm Family Fun Lobster Festival Activities. Sherose Island Recreation Centre. Free fun activities for young children and their families. (902) 637-2903.
7 pm Guild Hall Summer Series Lunch. 11 Maiden Lane, Shelburne. The Summer Art Series kicks off with a performance by Greg Smith, a singer / song writer from Ontario.
Friday, June 7
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. This self guided scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lil’ Lobsters: Pop Quiz. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Answer some questions about the lobster fishing artifacts we have on display and win a prize!
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lobster Themed Selfie Stand. The Dory Shop. Dock St., Shelburne. Stop by, take a fun picture and share your photos with us on Facebook.
10:30 am – 11 am Lil’ Lobsters: Build It! Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Let your creativity shine with a surprise lobster themed craft.
1 pm – 4 pm Lobster Whirligig Workshop. The Dory Shop, Dock St., Shelburne. Must pre-register for workshop. $25 / person. Call (902) 875-3219.
3 pm Lobster Hunt for Youth. Meet at LRHS Gym, 10 Locke Street, Lockeport, open to all students (Grades Primary to 12) with different activities for each age group. Join us for an after school adventure where we will explore the community, find clues, solve puzzles and learn more about lobsters.
4 – 6 pm Boiled Lobster Supper. Sandy Point Lighthouse Recreation Centre, Sandy Point. (902) 875-2229.
7 pm Official Opening of the Shelburne County Lobster Festival. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington.
7 pm The Great Lobsterman Challenge. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. Admission $5 / person; $3 students, free for children under 5.
ALSO HAPPENING:
7 pm – 10:30 pm Y.O.L.O. Relay for Life. Lockeport Regional High School, 10 Locke Street, Lockeport
6 pm – 8 pm Barrington Area Soccer Tournament. Richard Swain Soccer Field, Barrington.
Saturday, June 8
7 am Seal Island Breakfast. Island and Barrington Passage Fire Hall, Cape Sable Island.
8 – 10 am Seal Island Style Breakfast. Lockeport United Baptist Church, 25 Spruce St., Lockeport. $8 without lobsters; $10 with lobsters. Proceeds to the UBC Ladies Missionary Society.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St. Shelburne. This self guided scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lil’ Lobsters: Pop Quiz. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Answer some questions about the lobster fishing artifacts we have on display and win a prize!
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lobster Themed Selfie Stand. The Dory Shop. Dock St., Shelburne. Stop by, take a fun picture and share your photos with us on Facebook.
10 am Lockeport Remote Bluenose Marathon 5k Run / Walk. Different ways to participate – cheer us on; volunteer for traffic safety; sign up for full Bluenose package & register online by May 3 at http://ecologyaction.ca/bluenose. Local Lobster fun fee $5 with Tinkers (12 & under), Rock (13-39) and Old Salt (40 & over) divisions. Start and finishes at Seacaps Park, 57 Hall St., Lockeport. For more information, contact Lockeport Rec. Dept., (902) 656-2565.
10 am – 3 pm Lobster Fest Expo and Market. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. To book a table call (902) 637-2015 or email satwood@barringtonmunicipality.com
Admission $2 person; $1 students; free for children under 5. During the expo, Children’s Lobster Fest Challenge, entertainment & more on the main stage!
10:30 – 11am Lil’ Lobsters: Build it! Shelburne County Museum. Dock St. Shelburne. Let your creativity shine with a surprise lobster themed craft.
11 am – 1 pm Lobster Chowder Luncheon. West Green Harbour Hall. (902) 319-0352 for more information.
12 pm Lobster Burgers and Dessert. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
1 pm- 4 pm Knitted Lobster. Studio 138, 138 Water St., Shelburne. Come see the amazing lobster yarn bomb and enjoy some knitting with Cindy and Friends.
4 pm- 6 pm Lobster Chowder Supper. Sandy Point, Lighthouse Community Centre (902) 875-2229.
8 pm Lobster Fest Trivia with Chris and Charlene. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. $10 person for Trivia only; $15 person for trivia and dance.
Follows trivia Dance with Ghost Town Heroes. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. Must be over 19 to attend.
9 pm-12:30 am Dance. Live music by The Hour Glass. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
ALSO HAPPENING:
8 – 11 am Breakfast. Birchtown Community Centre, (902)875-3741.
7 pm Lumber River Gospel Quartet in Concert. Lockeport United Baptist Church, 25 Spruce St. Lockeport. Proceeds to the Gideons for Bibles.
All day BASA Tournament. Richard Swain Soccer Field, Barrington.
Sunday, June 9
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St. Shelburne.
This self guided scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lil’ Lobsters: Pop Quiz. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Answer some questions about the lobster fishing artifacts we have on display and win a prize!
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lobster Themed Selfie Stand. The Dory Shop. Dock St., Shelburne. Stop by, take a fun picture and share your photos with us on Facebook.
10AM - 3PM - Lobsterfest GeoFest - Barrington Curling Club
10:30 - 11 am Lil’ Lobsters: Build It! Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Let your creativity shine with a surprise lobster themed craft.
11 am Washer Toss Tournament. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
11 am – 2 pm Lobster Burgers and Dessert. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
2 pm Sunday Family Movie Matinee. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena. Movie title and cost – TBA.
2 pm Auction. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
4 - 6 pm Seafood Chowder Supper. Lockeport Fire Hall, 67 Hall St., Lockport. Sponsored by Lockeport Sea Derby.
ALSO HAPPENING:
All day BASA tournament. Richard Swain Soccer Field, Barrington.
Shelburne County Lobster Festival
Download our Brochure Here
Tuesday, June 4
6:30 pm Buoy Oh Buoy Family Paint Night. $25 for adults / $10 for children. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena. Register by calling Suzy (902) 637-2015.
Wednesday, June 5
6 pm 2k Tinker Run / Walk. Start and finishes at NEP Gazebo. For runners / walkers up to the age of 12. Refreshment and prizes provided after the run. Admission $2.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED. Call the recreation dept. (902) 637-2903.
6:45 pm 2k, 5k & 10k Run / Walk. Start and finishes at the NEP Gazebo. For runners / walkers older than 12. Refreshment and prizes provided after the run. Admission $2 for the 2K; $5 for the 5k & 10k.
Thursday, June 6
9:30 am -5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St. Shelburne. This self guided scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lil’ Lobster: Pop Quiz. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St. Shelburne. Answer some questions about the lobster fishing artifacts we have on display and win a prize!
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lobster Themed Selfie Stand. The Dory Shop, Dock St., Shelburne. Stop by, take a fun picture and share your photos with us on Facebook.
10 am Lobster Loop Hike. Starting and finishing from Lillian Benham Library, 35 North St., Lockeport. Join us for a walk around a lobster shaped route through the community and enjoy a lobster sandwich along the way. Please pre-register for this event by June 4. (902) 656-2817.
10 am – 4 pm Lobster Fest Knit & Yarn Gathering. Becky’s Knit & Yarn Shop, 40 North Street, Lockeport.
10:30 -11am Lil’ Lobster: Story Time. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St., Shelburne. Join us for story time as we read a lobster themed children’s book.
4 – 6 pm Creamed Lobster Supper. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point. (902) 875-2229.
6 pm Chowder Tasting. Guild Hall, 11 Maiden Lane, Shelburne. Come and taste some delicious lobster chowder from some of our amazing local restaurants.
6 pm Boxing Rock Beer Sampling. Guild Hall, 11 Maiden Lane, Shelburne. Check our amazing local craft beer.
6 – 8 pm Family Fun Lobster Festival Activities. Sherose Island Recreation Centre. Free fun activities for young children and their families. (902) 637-2903.
7 pm Guild Hall Summer Series Lunch. 11 Maiden Lane, Shelburne. The Summer Art Series kicks off with a performance by Greg Smith, a singer / song writer from Ontario.
Friday, June 7
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. This self guided scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lil’ Lobsters: Pop Quiz. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Answer some questions about the lobster fishing artifacts we have on display and win a prize!
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lobster Themed Selfie Stand. The Dory Shop. Dock St., Shelburne. Stop by, take a fun picture and share your photos with us on Facebook.
10:30 am – 11 am Lil’ Lobsters: Build It! Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Let your creativity shine with a surprise lobster themed craft.
1 pm – 4 pm Lobster Whirligig Workshop. The Dory Shop, Dock St., Shelburne. Must pre-register for workshop. $25 / person. Call (902) 875-3219.
3 pm Lobster Hunt for Youth. Meet at LRHS Gym, 10 Locke Street, Lockeport, open to all students (Grades Primary to 12) with different activities for each age group. Join us for an after school adventure where we will explore the community, find clues, solve puzzles and learn more about lobsters.
4 – 6 pm Boiled Lobster Supper. Sandy Point Lighthouse Recreation Centre, Sandy Point. (902) 875-2229.
7 pm Official Opening of the Shelburne County Lobster Festival. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington.
7 pm The Great Lobsterman Challenge. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. Admission $5 / person; $3 students, free for children under 5.
ALSO HAPPENING:
7 pm – 10:30 pm Y.O.L.O. Relay for Life. Lockeport Regional High School, 10 Locke Street, Lockeport
6 pm – 8 pm Barrington Area Soccer Tournament. Richard Swain Soccer Field, Barrington.
Saturday, June 8
7 am Seal Island Breakfast. Island and Barrington Passage Fire Hall, Cape Sable Island.
8 – 10 am Seal Island Style Breakfast. Lockeport United Baptist Church, 25 Spruce St., Lockeport. $8 without lobsters; $10 with lobsters. Proceeds to the UBC Ladies Missionary Society.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St. Shelburne. This self guided scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lil’ Lobsters: Pop Quiz. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Answer some questions about the lobster fishing artifacts we have on display and win a prize!
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lobster Themed Selfie Stand. The Dory Shop. Dock St., Shelburne. Stop by, take a fun picture and share your photos with us on Facebook.
10 am Lockeport Remote Bluenose Marathon 5k Run / Walk. Different ways to participate – cheer us on; volunteer for traffic safety; sign up for full Bluenose package & register online by May 3 at http://ecologyaction.ca/bluenose. Local Lobster fun fee $5 with Tinkers (12 & under), Rock (13-39) and Old Salt (40 & over) divisions. Start and finishes at Seacaps Park, 57 Hall St., Lockeport. For more information, contact Lockeport Rec. Dept., (902) 656-2565.
10 am – 3 pm Lobster Fest Expo and Market. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. To book a table call (902) 637-2015 or email satwood@barringtonmunicipality.com
Admission $2 person; $1 students; free for children under 5. During the expo, Children’s Lobster Fest Challenge, entertainment & more on the main stage!
10:30 – 11am Lil’ Lobsters: Build it! Shelburne County Museum. Dock St. Shelburne. Let your creativity shine with a surprise lobster themed craft.
11 am – 1 pm Lobster Chowder Luncheon. West Green Harbour Hall. (902) 319-0352 for more information.
12 pm Lobster Burgers and Dessert. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
1 pm- 4 pm Knitted Lobster. Studio 138, 138 Water St., Shelburne. Come see the amazing lobster yarn bomb and enjoy some knitting with Cindy and Friends.
4 pm- 6 pm Lobster Chowder Supper. Sandy Point, Lighthouse Community Centre (902) 875-2229.
8 pm Lobster Fest Trivia with Chris and Charlene. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. $10 person for Trivia only; $15 person for trivia and dance.
Follows trivia Dance with Ghost Town Heroes. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Barrington. Must be over 19 to attend.
9 pm-12:30 am Dance. Live music by The Hour Glass. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
ALSO HAPPENING:
8 – 11 am Breakfast. Birchtown Community Centre, (902)875-3741.
7 pm Lumber River Gospel Quartet in Concert. Lockeport United Baptist Church, 25 Spruce St. Lockeport. Proceeds to the Gideons for Bibles.
All day BASA Tournament. Richard Swain Soccer Field, Barrington.
Sunday, June 9
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Museum Lobster Hunt. Shelburne County Museum, Dock St. Shelburne.
This self guided scavenger hunt will have you exploring the museum’s exhibits in search of artifacts and hidden lobsters.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lil’ Lobsters: Pop Quiz. Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Answer some questions about the lobster fishing artifacts we have on display and win a prize!
9:30 am – 5:30 pm Lobster Themed Selfie Stand. The Dory Shop. Dock St., Shelburne. Stop by, take a fun picture and share your photos with us on Facebook.
10AM - 3PM - Lobsterfest GeoFest - Barrington Curling Club
10:30 - 11 am Lil’ Lobsters: Build It! Shelburne County Museum. Dock St., Shelburne. Let your creativity shine with a surprise lobster themed craft.
11 am Washer Toss Tournament. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
11 am – 2 pm Lobster Burgers and Dessert. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
2 pm Sunday Family Movie Matinee. Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena. Movie title and cost – TBA.
2 pm Auction. Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre. (902) 875-2229.
4 - 6 pm Seafood Chowder Supper. Lockeport Fire Hall, 67 Hall St., Lockport. Sponsored by Lockeport Sea Derby.
ALSO HAPPENING:
All day BASA tournament. Richard Swain Soccer Field, Barrington.