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July 3 Word Play Children’s Literary Festival River John July 4 to August 31 Gathering of the Arts People’s Place Library, Antigonish 902-863-8570 /antigonishculturealive.ca Annual juried exhibit and sale of artwork. Live demonstrations and workshops throughout the month. July 7 to 9 Pictou Lobster Carnival pictoulobstercarnival.ca Started in 1934, the carnival is among Nova Scotia’s signature events. Musical performances, a beer garden, an antique car show, boat races, and other family activities. July 7 to August 25 Traditional Acadian Lunches - Chez Deslauriers 902-386-2363 The tearoom hosts to traditional Acadian lunches each Friday during the summer months.
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1480 Gairloch Road Hwy 289 Lansdowne, NS 902-396-4470 • Fishing Ponds (seniors and disabled only) • Tenting/Trailer Camping • Nature Trails/Bird Watching • Gift Shop • Maple Syrup Production (in season) • Woodworking shop by appointment • Large building available for use by community groups by calling or emailing LORDA.Park@bellaliant.net Visit www.lorda.org or follow us on Twitter at @LORDAPark or at www.facebook.com/LORDApark
July 8 Black Battalion Memorial, Pictou 902-485-6057 / townofpictou.ca 100th Anniversary of the formation of the Battalion. July 8 Read By the Sea, River John 902-351-2599 / readbythesea.ca A literary festival featuring some of Canada’s finest writers. Wordplay, captivating readings from authors’ collections, and an open mike. An evening of listening to the stars of tomorrow. July 8 Strawberry Festival Oxford / town.oxford.ns.ca A great day of music, food, and fun in downtown Oxford. July 8 Oxford Strawberry Festival Trail and Road Race July 13 to August 26 Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre 902-867-3333 / festivalantigonish.com Celebrating 30 years of professional theatre, Festival Antigonish offers daily matinees and evening shows. With a rotating main stage series and a Family Stage, there is sure to be something to delight one and all. July 13 to 15 Festival of the Tartans, New Glasgow – celebrating 60 Years festivalofthetartans.ca A celebration of Scottish culture featuring activities for all ages: live Celtic music, a haggis luncheon, heavy events, golf and the historic Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan ceremony. July 13 to 16 Trenton Fun Fest A community celebration with outdoor concerts in a 1,500-seat outdoor amphitheatre. Fireworks follow the concert under the stars. July 13 to 15 IWK 250 Super Weekend Riverside International Speedway riversidespeedway.ca