The Great Scarecrow Festival & Antique Fair

October 2 - 4, 2009

Embrace all that autumn has to offer and join us in Mahone Bay for our famous fall festival.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Magical Pumpkin Path

150 handcarved, lighted pumpkins!  Listen to a cappella singer Belinda Wilneff's Celtic and Folk songs as you and she stroll along the path.   Hot cider will be on sale near the United Church parking lot.  Viewing is on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Pumpkins are available for sale on site, Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and on Sunday at Jo-Ann's Market.

Photo: Ellen Agger

The Great Scarecrow Challenge
Residents and businesses alike take part in The Great Scarecrow Challenge.  Scarecrow artistry acknowledgements will be delivered on Sunday.   Scarecrow Kits - on sale at Jo-Ann's Market

Photo: Ellen Agger

The Antique Fair
A wide range & unique selection of treasures from the most respected dealers anywhere. Admission is just $2/person for all three halls.
Venues: The Legion Hall, The Mahone Bay Centre & the Anglican Church Hall
Friday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Quilt Jamboree at Suttles & Seawinds

Enjoy the music and fun while you learn how to quilt from the Mahone Bay Quilter's Guild Members.  Stitch a spell - will your stiches be toenail catchers?  Saturday & Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mahone Bay Quilters' Guild Show and Sale

Take a short run up Hwy #325 to the Blockhouse Fire Hall to the Mahone Bay Quilters' Guild Show and Sale.  See the beautiful displays and enter to win a hand-quilted quilt.  Show hours are Friday & Saturday from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Scarecrow Cruise Antique Car Show

Bigger and better than ever!  Watch for these golden oldies as they stream into town, then drop down to the Mahone Bay Civic Marina (a.k.a. Government Wharf) to admire them at your lesuire.  Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   If you're hungry the Mahone  Bay Fire Department will be flipping burgers, etc., all day!

Stuff for Kids

There will be losts great games and fun activities with something for every age and interest.  Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 4:00 pm at the Bandstand weather permitting.

Photo: Ellen Agger

Live Theatre

S.H.A.R.K. The Future Bites.  A new musical comedy by Reid Campbell about species at risk in Nova Scotia.  Join Piping Plover, Blanding's Turtle, Flying Squirrel and Snake as they study the threatened... human(!) population and come up with a plan to save them.  At Trinity United Church Hall, Saturday at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.  Tickets at the door.  Adults $10, children $5.  Proceeds to the Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation.

Live Music

The Centennial Dixieland Jazz Band will add some zip to your afternoon.  They perform under the apple tree between Jo-Ann's Deli Market and The Old Station Saturday from 2:00 - 3:30 pm and then at the Bandstand from 5:00 - 6:30 pm.

Cecelia's Retreat, 1199 Oakland Road, celebrates with Breakfast with the Blues on Saturday at 10:00 am.  Start your day with jazz pianist Peter Togni.  Enjoy an hour of great music followed by a tasty breakfast overlooking the beautiful waters of Mahone Bay.  Tickets $20.  Reserve by e-mail: barbara.butler@ns.sympatico.ca or call 902-624-0506.

Storytelling and Walking Tours

The Mahone Bay Seniors Project is proud to offer stories of our rich history told by those who were here to see it all happen!  Learn about school days, the tricks and treats of Halloween and much more.  At the Mahone Bay Centre, Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Stretch your legs while hearing tales of Mahoen Bay with local "know-it-all" Bob Sayer.  See the tombstones of our earliest settlers.  Learn the history of our three magnificent seaside churches.  Meet at the Visitor Information Centre at 1:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday for a 1 hour tour.  Cost: $2

Granny's Attic Yard Sale

Collectibles, lines and nice old things.  In support of the Mahone Bay Settlers Museum.  Saturday 9:00 am - Noon at 674 Main Street (opposite the Mahone Bay Civic Marina).

For more information contact:

Mahone Bay Visitor Information Centre

624-6151 or 1-888-624-6151