July 13, 2024
Jubilee Park, Bridgetown, Annapolis County
The Festival is a fun-filled day open to everyone, celebrating the environmental, historical, cultural, and recreational values of the Annapolis River.
Advanced Registration
CLOSED- see you on site. To register for events, visit the main registration table
2023 Schedule of Events
All Day Activities/ 9 AM- 5 PM
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Children's Activities
Skills Village
Farming, Livestock & Life Skills
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Food & Beverage Tent
Aroma Mocha Cafe- iced beverages, snacks, breakfast
CARP- baked goods/coffee/pop/pizza by Mama Sofia's/ hot dogs
D'Aubins Family Meats- sausages
Fiesta Siesta- tacos, burritos, fresh fruit drinks
Indian Masala House- Indian cuisine & snacks
Lunn's Mill Brewing Co.- craft beer
Still Fired Distilleries- mixed cocktails
Thistle Hospitality Group- Canadian fusion food truck
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Live Music
10:30am The Taproom Growlers
11:30am The 3 of THem
12:30pm Michael Robertson & Jeff Barteaux
1:30pm The Swell Brothers
2:30pm Jill and Jade
3:30pm Joker's Right (double set)
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Dragon Boat Races (15 teams)
9 am Round 1, 5 heats of 3 teams
1 pm Round 2, 5 heats of 3 teams
2 pm Consolation round, 1 heat of 3 teams
3 pm Final, 1 heat of 3 teams
3:30 pm Awards ceremony (main stage)
Canoe, Kayak, SUP Sprint Race/ 1 PM
Register in advance online or at the main registration table on site. Limited boat loans available. Entry fee $10/paddler, includes t-shirt.
Kids Obstacle Course/ 3 PM
Register in advance online or at the main registration table on site. Free. Ages 8-12.
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Canoe Obstacle Course/ 4 PM
Register in advance online or at the main registration table on site. Limited boat loans available. Entry fee $10/paddler, includes t-shirt.
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Guided Heritage River Tours/ 1:15, 2:45 PM
Advanced registration online strongly encouraged. Check in 30 minutes before departure time.
Raffle sales open, Purchase here
2023 Event Details
Children's Activities/ All Day/ FREE
The County of Annapolis Recreation Team will be on site with a variety of equipment and games. In additional, burn some energy on the bouncy tent or at the natural playground, play with giant bubbles, and check out the native fish tank.
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Skills Village/ 10 AM start/ FREE
The Annapolis Valley Folk School has organized a fantastic lineup of artisans and makers who will be on-site to share their skills and give you an opportunity for some hands-on learning.
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The lineup includes doll making, wool spinning, dyeing with natural elements, printmaking, vegetable fermenting, knitting, hooking, candle making, watercolours, rope up-cycling, nest box building, henna, and wood carving.
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In addition, we will have a wide variety of educational displays from conservation partners across southwest Nova Scotia.
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Farming, Livestock & Lifeskills
The Clarence 4-H club will be setting up demonstrations and activities so that families can learn about livestock, farming and other life skills developed through the 4-H program.
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Food & Beverage Tent/ All Day
Breakfast items will be available starting at 8:30 am.
General food sales will begin at 10 am.
Alcohol sales will open at 11 am, with last call at 5:45 pm.
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Live Music/ FREE
Located at the main stage.
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Limited seating from the food & beverage tent. BYO lawn chair suggested.
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Dragon Boat Races
Advanced registration only. For team members, please reach out to your team captains for more details.
Download the information package.
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8:30 am mandatory race briefing near the main pavilion/stage.
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Boom truck generously donated by
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Canoe, Kayak, SUP Spring Race/ $10 per paddler
Registration opening June 26. Limited spaces, advanced registration recommended. Limited free boat loans available.
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Canoe Obstacle Course/FREE
2 paddlers/boat.
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Sprint race & obstacle race presented by
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Kids Obstacle Course/ FREE
Teams of 2, ages 8-12.
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Registration opening June 26. Limited spaces, advanced registration recommended. Limited free boat loans available.
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Guided Heritage River Tours/ FREE
Registration opening June 26. Limited spaces, advanced registration reccomended.
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Comfort Station
If you need any assistance such as first aid, assistance finding a lost child, or rest and hydration after too much fun, please find our volunteers at the comfort for assistance.
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