Event Listings for Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival
For your convenience you may peruse the Festival's over sixty wild blueberry themed events by selecting from the categories below, or you may sort our calendar of events by "date" or by "location" as well.
We also encourage you to view our list of "Taste of the Festival" food and beverage establishments who are offering a scrumptious assortment of wild blueberry menu items all festival long!
2010 Event Listings
The Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival has a huge slate of events to share for 2010. Get a snap shot of what’s going on with this year’s festival:
- Berry Fun For Families
- Farmers Gone Wild
- Community Wild Blueberry Dining
- U-Picks & Industry Insights
- Wild About Art and Crafts
- Wild Blueberry Jams
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August 10
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
August 11
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
August 12
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
August 13
KEMPT SHORE
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Kempt Shore Bluegrass and Old-time Music Festival
A three day family event in Kempt Shore over looking the beautiful Minas Basin featuring the Maritime's best bands in bluegrass and oldtime music. Visit www.novascotiabluegrass.com for more information.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
August 14
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
GREAT VILLAGE
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Fresh or Frozen Blueberry Sale
The Great Village Community Association will be taking orders for fresh or frozen blueberries sold in 5lb boxes for $14. These can be picked up at the Farmers Market on Sat. in Great Village or the Community Centre Weekdays starting August 7th (depending on season start date). To pre order your berries and guarantee them contact Heather @ 668-2501.
KEMPT SHORE
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Kempt Shore Bluegrass and Old-time Music Festival
A three day family event in Kempt Shore over looking the beautiful Minas Basin featuring the Maritime's best bands in bluegrass and oldtime music. Visit www.novascotiabluegrass.com for more information.
MALAGASH
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Blueberry Wine Fest
Stop by for the Blueberry Fest on Saturday August 14 from noon to 5:00pm with music by The Laughing Freemen and food by Take Thyme Catering. You can also enjoy a Blueberry Wine sample throughout the festival at Jost Vineyards, 1-800-565-4567. Blueberry Wine available for purchase.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
August 15
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
KEMPT SHORE
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Kempt Shore Bluegrass and Old-time Music Festival
A three day family event in Kempt Shore over looking the beautiful Minas Basin featuring the Maritime's best bands in bluegrass and oldtime music. Visit www.novascotiabluegrass.com for more information.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
August 16
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
August 17
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
TIDNISH
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Pick-n-Grin
There will be a bluegrass festival at the Tidnish Community Centre from 7:00pm - 9:00pm to raise money to help people with disabilities. Donations at the door and door prizes.
August 18
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
WENTWORTH
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Wild Blueberry Quilt Fair and Tea
Wentworth United Church Women's Quilt Fair and Luncheon, from 11:00am - 5:00pm. All guests are welcome. If you have any quilts that you would like to have displayed, please contact Marie @ 548-2289 or Twila @ 548-2223. There will also be guest displayers with wild blueberry themed products.
August 19
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
EARLTOWN
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Spray-free Wild Blueberry U-pick
Join us in our Earltown field for our first u-pick of spray-free wild blueberries August 18 - 22, from 10:00am - 8:00pm! Bring a hat, sunscreen and old clothes (this isn't an activity for your Sunday best)! Come with your family and pick a pint, a quart or a bucket and pay for what you pick. Find us between The Falls and Earltown on Hwy 311. Watch for the banner. Visit 'Bonnymans' Wild Blueberries' on Facebook for more details.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
WENTWORTH
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Wild Blueberry Quilt Fair and Tea
Wentworth United Church Women's Quilt Fair and Luncheon, from 11:00am - 5:00pm. All guests are welcome. If you have any quilts that you would like to have displayed, please contact Marie @ 548-2289 or Twila @ 548-2223. There will also be guest displayers with wild blueberry themed products.
August 20
BIBLE HILL
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Quilt & Hooked Rug Sale
The Quilters of St. David's United Church and the Rug Hookers of Northern Nova Scotia will be holding the 13th Annual Quilt and Hooked Rug sale on Friday, Aug. 20 from 9:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday Aug. 21 from 9:00am - 4:00pm at St. David's Church, Pictou Rd., Bible Hill.
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
EARLTOWN
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Spray-free Wild Blueberry U-pick
Join us in our Earltown field for our first u-pick of spray-free wild blueberries August 18 - 22, from 10:00am - 8:00pm! Bring a hat, sunscreen and old clothes (this isn't an activity for your Sunday best)! Come with your family and pick a pint, a quart or a bucket and pay for what you pick. Find us between The Falls and Earltown on Hwy 311. Watch for the banner. Visit 'Bonnymans' Wild Blueberries' on Facebook for more details.
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry Processing Tour
Glenmore Farms will be conducting tours of Blueberry harvesting and their HACCP compliant Fresh Blueberry cleaning and packing facility at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit on August 20 and 21. The event is weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
PARRSBORO
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Wild Blueberries at the NS Gem and Mineral Show
Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show, at the Fundy Geological Museum. Blueberry cake will be served daily at 2:00 pm along with a door prize draw of blueberries. Admission is $3.00 per person. For more information check out our website at http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fgm.
TRURO
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Festival Kick-off!
Come out to the "Official Kick-off to the Festival" at the Marigold Cultural Centre from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. There will be a free outdoor concert featuring "Blueberry Grunt" sponsored by Margolians, as well as "Broke on Payday" and "LoneCloud". Enjoy a celebrity pie-eating contest, a bouncy house, concessions, and wild blueberry desserts, including fresh blueberry crisp with proceeds going to the Bill Rawlinson Memorial Outreach Fund.You can also enter to win a $250 DOwntown Truro shopping spree.
Come out and celebrate with us 'til you're blue in the face!
August 21
BIBLE HILL
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Quilt & Hooked Rug Sale
The Quilters of St. David's United Church and the Rug Hookers of Northern Nova Scotia will be holding the 13th Annual Quilt and Hooked Rug sale on Friday, Aug. 20 from 9:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday Aug. 21 from 9:00am - 4:00pm at St. David's Church, Pictou Rd., Bible Hill.
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
EARLTOWN
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Wild Blueberry Raking Contest
Head on out to Earltown for a wild blueberry raking contest at 2:00pm on August 21. Come with your family or some friends and enjoy some friendly competition. Find us between The Falls and Earltown on Hwy 311. Watch for the banner. Visit 'Bonnymans' Wild Blueberries' on Facebook for more details.
EARLTOWN
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Spray-free Wild Blueberry U-pick
Join us in our Earltown field for our first u-pick of spray-free wild blueberries August 18 - 22, from 10:00am - 8:00pm! Bring a hat, sunscreen and old clothes (this isn't an activity for your Sunday best)! Come with your family and pick a pint, a quart or a bucket and pay for what you pick. Find us between The Falls and Earltown on Hwy 311. Watch for the banner. Visit 'Bonnymans' Wild Blueberries' on Facebook for more details.
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
ECONOMY
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Blueberry Dessert Coffee House
Blueberry Dessert Coffee House sponsored by the Board of Stewards, Economy United Church. Beginning at 7:30pm at the Economy Rec Centre. Includes blueberry desserts, entertainment, music, skits, etc. Cost is $6/person.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Blueberry, Salad and Ham Supper
Come out and enjoy a blueberry, salad and ham supper on August 21, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm, at the Penial United Church in Five Islands.
GREAT VILLAGE
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Great Village 'In the Blue'
We will be in the blue. Join us for day long events. Starting at 1:00 Tea and dessert everything blue and much more, Chinese Auction, 50/50 draw, displays, games and activities for the kids including a chocolate bar bingo. BBQ at supper time with live entertainment. All happening at the St. James United Church, Great Village Legion and the church green in Great Village. Keep your eyes open you may catch a glimpse of our blueberry Mascot.
GREAT VILLAGE
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Fresh or Frozen Blueberry Sale
The Great Village Community Association will be taking orders for fresh or frozen blueberries sold in 5lb boxes for $14. These can be picked up at the Farmers Market on Sat. in Great Village or the Community Centre Weekdays starting August 7th (depending on season start date). To pre order your berries and guarantee them contact Heather @ 668-2501.
MASSTOWN
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Annual Wild Blueberry Potluck Supper
Annual Blueberry Potluck Supper Saturday August 21, 4:30 - 6:00pm at Masstown United Church, corner of Masstown Road and Highway #2. Potluck meal with a variety of blueberry desserts presented by Board of Stewards, Masstown United. Contact Joy Reid at 902-662-3515 or jreid19@hotmail.com
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry Processing Tour
Glenmore Farms will be conducting tours of Blueberry harvesting and their HACCP compliant Fresh Blueberry cleaning and packing facility at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit on August 20 and 21. The event is weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Wild Blueberry Bash
The Oxford Curling Club at 56 Waverly Street will be hosting a full day of activities to celebrate the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival. Come for breakfast from 8:00 - 11:00 am and enjoy live entertainment while you eat. The full breakfast is $10.00/plate with all proceeds going to the food bank. A dance will take place in the evening from 8:00pm - 1:30am. The dance is $12.00/person and will host entertainment by FreeFall. For more information call Cecil Hannah at 664-4077 or 552-2081.
PARRSBORO
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Parrsboro Farmers' Market
Come to the Parrsboro Farmers' Market 9:00am - 1:00pm at the Lions Den on King Street. We'll have lots of homemade blueberry goodies to buy and blueberry food samples too! Blueberry cake with sauce, blueberry pancakes with maple syrup, blueberry pies, muffins, scones, and desserts.
PARRSBORO
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Wild Blueberries at the NS Gem and Mineral Show
Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show, at the Fundy Geological Museum. Blueberry cake will be served daily at 2:00 pm along with a door prize draw of blueberries. Admission is $3.00 per person. For more information check out our website at http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fgm.
PARRSBORO
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Blueberry Supper
The Trinity United Church, on the corner of Queen and Dominion, will be hosting a Blueberry Supper from 4:30 - 6:30pm at the church hall. Come out and enjoy the evening; dinner is $10 per person, $5 for children under 12.
TATAMAGOUCHE
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Tatamagouche Farmers' Market Blueberry Pie Eating Contest
Pie eating contest times are 9:00am, 10:00am & 11:00am or until pies are gone. The categories are: Children 12 & under; Age 13 - 18; 19 & over men ; 19 & over women. Admission is free. Prizes will be awarded! Pies provided by Carole Downey and Downey's Blueberries.
TATAMAGOUCHE
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Blueberry Tea & Bake Sale
The Fraser Cultural Centre will be serving blueberry tea with musical entertainment from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There will be a sale of blueberries, bake sale and Blueberry Harvest Gifts.
TATAMAGOUCHE
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Blueberry Breakfast at the Train Station Inn
Come out to the Train Station Inn from 8:00am to 11:00am and enjoy blueberry pancakes, jam, and muffins with tea. Contact 657-3222.
TRURO
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Truro Farmers' Market
On August 21 from 8:00 am - noon the Truro Farmers' Market will have a chef demo again this year! Red Mountain Farm will have top quality, clean, dry blueberries and our gourmet cupcake chef, Tracey is doing "blueberry buttercream" frosted vanilla cupcakes. The Fair Trade Cafe will be offering Blueberry Pancakes, and for the kids, we will have face painting, & blueberry mini-golf! Come out to the Truro Farmers' Market and Say Good Morning to Your Community.
August 22
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
EARLTOWN
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Spray-free Wild Blueberry U-pick
Join us in our Earltown field for our first u-pick of spray-free wild blueberries August 18 - 22, from 10:00am - 8:00pm! Bring a hat, sunscreen and old clothes (this isn't an activity for your Sunday best)! Come with your family and pick a pint, a quart or a bucket and pay for what you pick. Find us between The Falls and Earltown on Hwy 311. Watch for the banner. Visit 'Bonnymans' Wild Blueberries' on Facebook for more details.
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Wild Blueberry Miniature Horse Show
Come to the Wild Blueberry Miniature Horse Show at the Oxford Arena, 70 Waverly St at 9:00 am. Admission is free.
PARRSBORO
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Wild Blueberries at the NS Gem and Mineral Show
Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show, at the Fundy Geological Museum. Blueberry cake will be served daily at 2:00 pm along with a door prize draw of blueberries. Admission is $3.00 per person. For more information check out our website at http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fgm.
August 23
AMHERST
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Wild Blueberry Motorcycle Tour
Meet fellow bikers at A&W, 219 South Albion Street, Amherst and enjoy a ride through wild blueberry country. Contact Joe Dupuis, 667-2229.
AMHERST
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Cumberland County Wild Blueberry Festival Kick Off
The Amherst Wandlyn presents a "Wild Night in Amherst". Come out from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and enjoy Local Arts & Crafts for Sale, FREE BBQ & Ice Cream, Local Bands, Fun & Games For Kids, Local Products For Sale, and Blueberry Baked Good Recipe Contest. For more information call 667-3331.
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Wild Blueberry Amazing Race
Come out and get active with the Wild Blueberry Amazing Race. Help kick off a week of wild blueberry events in Oxford at 11:00 am at the Oxford Lions Park. For more information call Linda Cloney at 447-2798.
PARRSBORO
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Ryan Cook and Sunny Acres
Enjoy the fast-rising honky-tonk & country music singer/songwriter, Ryan Cook. From Yarmouth, Ryan is poised to become something of a new country music star. Ryan has won a few: Music Nova Scotia Awards (Male Artist Recording of the year, Country/Bluegrass Recording of the year); the 2008 Rodeo Idol Songwriting and Singing Competition; and has been nominated for many other awards, including: several Music Nova Scotia Awards and East Coast Music Award for Country Recording of the year. The show starts at 8:00pm at Ship’s Company Theatre and you would be best to book your tickets ahead. Call the box office at 1-800-565-SHOW.
August 24
AMHERST
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Blueberry Jamboree
Come out to Maggie's Place in Amherst at 11 Elmwood Drive from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Children ages 0-7 years are invited to join in on the fun. The afternoon will include learning activities, games, songs, stories, and healthy snacks. Call 667-7250 for more information.
BIBLE HILL
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NSPE Opening Ceremonies on the Wild Blueberry Stage
Come out for the Opening Ceremonies of the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition in Bible Hill at 7:00pm. The Opening Ceremonies with Pat Watson will take place on the Wild Blueberry Stage. Come early and enjoy the Mister J Magic Show at 4:00pm
DEBERT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Come out and pick your own wild blueberries from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, weather permitting, at 159 George Weatherby Rd. in Debert. Please call ahead to Tony or Sandra Phillips at 662-3399.
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MILLBROOK
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Luskikn Sampling
The Glooscap Heritage Centre will be serving Tea and Luskikn (a traditional Mi'kmaq bread) and blueberries. Blueberries played a big part in Mi'kmaq life as a medicinal plant and a source of dye for quills and baskets. Come join us to find out more about the blueberry connection. Located in the Power Centre.
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Wild Blueberry Movie
Enjoy a movie and wild blueberry ice cream at the Oxford Capital Theatre at 2:00 pm. Cost is $2.00. Call the movie line, 447-2068, after Aug 16 for the movie listing.
August 25
BIBLE HILL
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Entertainment on the Wild Blueberry Stage at the NSPE
Entertainment on the Wild Blueberry Stage will include the Mister J Magic Show at 2:00pm. It will be followed by Alycia Putnam & Family at 3:00pm. The Youth Talent Competitions Auditions begin at 4:30pm and the Open Talent Auditions begin at 6:00pm. The day will end off with a Fiddle Fest at 7:30pm. For more information, visit www.nspe.ca.
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Wild Blueberry Teddy Bear Picnic
Teddy Bear Picnic at the Oxford Lion's Park at 11:00 am. Come out and enjoy the festivities and be sure not to forget your teddy bear!
TATAMAGOUCHE
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Sara Bonnyman Blueberry Pottery Tour
Tour on Aug 25 and Sept 1, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Blueberry juice will be served. 902-657-3215. Sarabonnymanpottery.com;
TRURO
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Blueberry Tea
Blueberry Tea August 25th from 1:30 to 3:30pm at Parkland Truro. Come for scrumptious blueberry treats, tea, door prizes and much more at Edinburgh Hall, 356 Young St, Truro. Enter for a chance to win a basket filled with blueberry products. All are welcome.
August 26
AMHERST
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Blueberry Jamboree
Come out to Maggie's Place in Amherst at 11 Elmwood Drive from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Children ages 0-7 years are invited to join in on the fun. The morning will include learning activities, games, songs, stories, and healthy snacks. Call 667-7250 for more information.
BIBLE HILL
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NSPE Wild Blueberry Stage Entertainment
The NSPE will host Kidzact at 1:00pm, the Mister J Magic Show at 2:00pm, and an encore performance by Kidzact at 3:00pm. This will be followed by Youth Talent Competition Auditions at 4:00pm and Open Talent Auditions at 5:30pm. We will finish off the day with Scott DeCoste at 7:00pm and Ian Stewart's Hypnosis at 9:00. All events take place on the Wild Blueberry Stage. For more information, visit www.nspe.ca
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
ELMSDALE
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Wild Blueberry Demo
Stop by the Atlantic Superstore in Elmsdale from 11am-1pm for a Wild Blueberry food demo.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Wild Blueberry Jump Rope for Heart
Come out and support Heart and Stroke Foundation at the Wild Blueberry Jump Rope for Heart. The festivities start at 11:00 am at the Oxford Lions Park. For more information call Linda Cloney at 447-2798.
RIVER PHILIP
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Wild Blueberry Dinner
There will be a Wild Blueberry Dinner from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the River Philip Community Hall on Wyvern Road. The meal will include a casserole dinner with wild blueberry desserts.
SPRINGHILL
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Springhill Farmers' Market
Springhill Farmers' Market hosts vendors with fresh produce, blueberries, eggs, home baking, homemade chocolates, hand crafted items, wood carvings, jewelry and much more! The Farmer’s Market is held at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre every Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm with FREE ADMISSION. Phone 763-3000.
August 27
AMHERST
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Amherst Farmers' Market
Weekly Farmers' Market at the Amherst Lion's Club, Electric Street, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Come out and listen to a piper while at the market. Featuring fresh blueberries for sale, home baked blueberry treats, and blueberry themed crafts. Enter draw for 10lb box of blueberries each Friday!
BIBLE HILL
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Entertainment at the NSPE on the Wild Blueberry Stage
Come to the Wild Blueberry Stage to see Razz-ma-tazz at 1:00pm and 4:45pm. Fraser Newcombe will perform at 1:45pm, followed by Paul Mingo at 3:15pm. At 5:30pm the Youth Talent Competition Auditions will take place, followed by the Open Talent Auditions at 6:45pm. At 8:00pm Rawding Lowe & Lily will perform. Visit www.nspe.ca for more information.
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Wild blueberry Scavenger Hunt
Join us at the Wild Blueberry Scavenger Hunt at 11:00 at the Oxford Lions Park. Prizes to be awarded. For more information call Linda Cloney at 447-2798.
OXFORD
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Wild Blueberry Concert
Enjoy a wild blueberry concert at the Oxford Capital Theatre at 8:00pm. Admission is $2.00 per person. For more information call Linda Clonet at 447-2798.
PARRSBORO
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Blueberry Pie and Ice Cream
There will be blueberry desserts and blueberry ice cream served daily from 11am to 5pm on August 27, 28 and 29 at the Ottawa House Museum in Parrsboro. There will also be a speaker on history of Captain Kidd on the 29th at 2pm.
August 28
AMHERST
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Wild Blue Hullabaloo
CANCELLED
AMHERST
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Blueberry Festival Breakfast
Saturday, Aug 28 from 8:00 - 11:00am the Amherst Masonic Society will be hosting a breakfast at the Masonic Temple, 20 Lawrence Street, Amherst. Enjoy a great deal on a hot breakfast of blueberry pancakes, sausages or bacon, homefries, white or whole wheat toast, and coffee, tea, or juice.
BIBLE HILL
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Wild Blueberry Entertainment Stage at the NSPE
The Wild Blueberry Stage will be the place for children with the Children's Talent Competition at 11:00am, Freddy and Freda will perform at 1:30pm, and Richard Zurawski's Kid's Presentation will be at 2:30. At 3:30pm, there will be Richard Zurawski's Adult's Presentation, followed by an encore performance by Freddy and Freda. The evening will include the Youth Talent Competition Finals at 6:00pm, the Open Talent Competition Finals at 8:00pm, and Mendiva band will perform at 9:30pm. Visit www.nspe.ca for more information.
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
GREAT VILLAGE
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Fresh or Frozen Blueberry Sale
The Great Village Community Association will be taking orders for fresh or frozen blueberries sold in 5lb boxes for $14. These can be picked up at the Farmers Market on Sat. in Great Village or the Community Centre Weekdays starting August 7th (depending on season start date). To pre order your berries and guarantee them contact Heather @ 668-2501.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Horse Pulls
Come out and enjoy horse pulls at 1:00 pm, at the Cumberland County Exhibition. Three divisions- Light/Medium/Heavy. Admission $5.00.
PARRSBORO
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Parrsboro Farmers' Market
Come to the Parrsboro Farmers' Market 9:00am - 1:00pm at the Lions Den on King Street. We'll have lots of homemade blueberry goodies to buy and blueberry food samples too! Blueberry cake with sauce, blueberry pancakes with maple syrup, blueberry pies, muffins, scones, and desserts.
PARRSBORO
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Blueberry Pie and Ice Cream
There will be blueberry desserts and blueberry ice cream served daily from 11am to 5pm on August 27, 28 and 29 at the Ottawa House Museum in Parrsboro. There will also be a speaker on history of Captain Kidd on the 29th at 2pm.
TRURO
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Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 am - 11:00 am, hosted by The Salvation Army, 14 Outram St., Truro. Menu includes blueberry pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, toast, tea coffee, juice. Adults $6; children $3. All are Welcome!
August 29
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
PARRSBORO
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Blueberry Pie and Ice Cream
There will be blueberry desserts and blueberry ice cream served daily from 11am to 5pm on August 27, 28 and 29 at the Ottawa House Museum in Parrsboro. There will also be a speaker on history of Captain Kidd on the 29th at 2pm.
August 30
AMHERST
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Wild Blueberry Motorcycle Tour
Meet fellow bikers at A&W, 219 South Albion Street, Amherst and enjoy a ride through wild blueberry country. Contact Joe Dupuis, 667-2229.
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
August 31
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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Fresh Wild Blueberry Cleaning and Packing Operation Tour
Get a behind the scenes look at a wild blueberry cleaning and packing operation. Fresh from the field… from cleaning to packaging. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 80 Little Dyke Rd. at Curtis Millen’s Farm. More details and directions are available at Masstown Market.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Cumberland County Exhibition
The Cumberland County Exhibition will take place from August 31 - Sept 4 at 56 Waverly Street in Oxford. There will be musical entertainment, 4H events, agriculture presentation, concessions, and more. Come out to the Blueberry Capital of Canada and visit the Cumberland County Exhibition. Visit http://cumberlandcountyexhibition.canadianwebs.com for more information.
September 01
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Cumberland County Exhibition
The Cumberland County Exhibition will take place from August 31 - Sept 4 at 56 Waverly Street in Oxford. There will be musical entertainment, 4H events, agriculture presentation, concessions, and more. Come out to the Blueberry Capital of Canada and visit the Cumberland County Exhibition. Visit http://cumberlandcountyexhibition.canadianwebs.com for more information.
TATAMAGOUCHE
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Sara Bonnyman Blueberry Pottery Tour
Tour on Aug 25 and Sept 1, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Blueberry juice will be served. 902-657-3215. Sarabonnymanpottery.com;
September 02
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
ELMSDALE
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Wild Blueberry Demo
Stop by the Atlantic Superstore in Elmsdale from 11am-1pm for a Wild Blueberry food demo.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Cumberland County Exhibition
The Cumberland County Exhibition will take place from August 31 - Sept 4 at 56 Waverly Street in Oxford. There will be musical entertainment, 4H events, agriculture presentation, concessions, and more. Come out to the Blueberry Capital of Canada and visit the Cumberland County Exhibition. Visit http://cumberlandcountyexhibition.canadianwebs.com for more information.
SPRINGHILL
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Springhill Farmers' Market
Springhill Farmers' Market hosts vendors with fresh produce, blueberries, eggs, home baking, homemade chocolates, hand crafted items, wood carvings, jewelry and much more! The Farmer’s Market is held at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre every Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm with FREE ADMISSION. Phone 763-3000.
September 03
AMHERST
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Amherst Farmers' Market
Weekly Farmers' Market at the Amherst Lion's Club, Electric Street, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Come out and listen to a piper while at the market. Featuring fresh blueberries for sale, home baked blueberry treats, and blueberry themed crafts. Enter draw for 10lb box of blueberries each Friday!
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Cumberland County Exhibition
The Cumberland County Exhibition will take place from August 31 - Sept 4 at 56 Waverly Street in Oxford. There will be musical entertainment, 4H events, agriculture presentation, concessions, and more. Come out to the Blueberry Capital of Canada and visit the Cumberland County Exhibition. Visit http://cumberlandcountyexhibition.canadianwebs.com for more information.
TRURO
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The Wild Blueberry Roadshow
The Colchester Historical Museum in Truro will be hosting the Wild Blueberry Road Show starting at 7:00 pm. There will be wild blueberry desserts & two exhibits: Horsepower to Horsepower and a Planter 1761, as well as a musical performance by Doris McKinley & Friends.
September 04
ECONOMY
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Glooscap Country Bazaar
Stop at the Glooscap Country Bazaar in Central Economy throughout the festival and enjoy all our blueberry jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and crafts. Contact 647-2920 for more information.
FIVE ISLANDS
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Five Islands Bazaar
Stop at Five Islands Bazaar throughout the festival and check out our assortment of Wild Blueberry jams, baked goods, and our variety of crafts and quilts. Call 254-5610 for more information.
MASSTOWN
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All Things Blueberry at Masstown Market
Nestled in the heart of wild blueberry country, the Market has tons of fresh blueberries waiting for you. Just-picked blueberries from nearby Millen Farms arrive at our door daily. Enjoy them right out of the box, or sink your teeth into a warm blueberry biscuit, delight in all kinds of blueberry jams, jellies, and sauces, brew a cup of blueberry tea, take home a blueberry pie or a package of our blueberry maple muffins, discover local blueberry wines, or just cool off with a wild blueberry ice cream cone, sundae, or smoothie… Discover lots of other blueberry products and events here, too. Masstown Market, close to home, far from ordinary…
MUSQUODOBOIT
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Wild Blueberry U-Pick
Glenmore Farms will be hosting a u-pick at 1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit from August 10 to September 4. All dates are weather dependent, calling ahead would be advisable at 902-384-2734.
OXFORD
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Cumberland County Exhibition
The Cumberland County Exhibition will take place from August 31 - Sept 4 at 56 Waverly Street in Oxford. There will be musical entertainment, 4H events, agriculture presentation, concessions, and more. Come out to the Blueberry Capital of Canada and visit the Cumberland County Exhibition. Visit http://cumberlandcountyexhibition.canadianwebs.com for more information.
PARRSBORO
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Parrsboro Farmers' Market
Come to the Parrsboro Farmers' Market 9:00am - 1:00pm at the Lions Den on King Street. We'll have lots of homemade blueberry goodies to buy and blueberry food samples too! Blueberry cake with sauce, blueberry pancakes with maple syrup, blueberry pies, muffins, scones, and desserts.
PARRSBORO
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Tonveta's Blueberry Festival
Come join in on the festivities including a country music concert featuring #1 classic country singer Don Haggart, David Anderson, Wendy Manning and Tonveta Band (including Al Snell, Keith Delong, Dave Murphy) on September 4 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $25 at the door or by calling 686-3876. Blueberry dessert fundraiser for the Parrsboro Lions Club.
September 11
AMHERST
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Annual Blueberry Dance
Cumberland Twirlers 36th Blueberry dance. Saturday Sept 11, 2010 Amherst Regional High School, 190 Willow St, Amherst, NS 8:00 – 10:00 pm. $10 per couple. Mainstream and rounds, lunch and prizes. Caller: Kerry Fletcher, cuer: Beth Dickinson. Contact: Gerry & Marion McLellan (902) 447-2857, mclellan.gm@ns.sympatico.ca, for more information.



