Shelburne Events Committee

02/04/2025

🚚🍔 Calling all food truck vendors! 🍕🌮

Who wants to be a part of Shelburne, Nova Scotia's growing rural event destination and showcase your delicious eats at one of our amazing signature events? 🎉

Here's what's coming up in 2025:

🚤 Dock St. Days - July 18-20th, on the Shelburne waterfront
🎃 Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta - Saturday, October 11th
🎄 Miracle on Dock St. - Saturday, December 6th

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of these exciting events! Reach out to our Community Development Coordinator, Robin Smith, for more info and to apply:

📧 [email protected]
📞 902-875-3544 ext 245

We can't wait to have you join us for some fun, food, and festivities! 🥳🍽️

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Municipality of Shelburne
Town of Shelburne

01/15/2025

🌟 Save the Dates! 🌟

The Shelburne Events Committee is thrilled to announce our 2025 lineup! Get ready for an unforgettable year of festivities in the beautiful town of Shelburne, NS.

1️⃣ Dock St. Days – July 18-20th
Join us for a weekend of family fun by the waterfront! You won’t want to miss the lively activities and vibrant atmosphere at this beloved event.

2️⃣ Giant Pumpkin Festival & 4th Annual Regatta – October 11th, Thanksgiving Weekend
Last year, 15 pumpkins raced in our harbor... Can we top that this year? Come witness the giant pumpkins and exciting regatta action!

3️⃣ 5th Annual Miracle on Dock St. – December 6th
Step into a Hallmark Christmas movie right here in Shelburne! Experience the holiday magic with festive lights and floats, Santa, music, food and so much more.

Shelburne is the best place on the South Shore (or in all of Nova Scotia!) to enjoy incredible events. We can’t wait to welcome you! 🌊🎃🎄

Don’t miss out—mark your calendars today! Stay tuned for our Easter event date coming out soon as well!

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Nova Scotia's South Shore
Municipality of Shelburne
Town of Shelburne
Town of Lockeport

01/07/2025

🎉 The Shelburne Events Committee will be meeting in the coming weeks, and we’d love to hear from YOU! 🙌 Whether it’s feedback on Miracle on Dock St. or your ideas for upcoming events in 2025, we want to make sure our community's voice is heard.

Your input is important to us as we plan for another year of exciting events in Shelburne! 🌟

Feel free to send us a message on this page, email Robin Smith at [email protected], or give us a call at (902) 875-3544 ext 245.

12/20/2024

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Plan your perfect holiday getaway with our guide to Christmas in Nova Scotia, featuring must-visit events and festive attractions.

12/18/2024

A heartfelt thank you to everyone in our community for the incredible support you've shown to the Shelburne Events Committee over the past year! 🙏

We’ve loved every minute of planning and organizing our 4 signature events — the Easter Egg Hunt, Dock St. Days, the Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta, and Miracle on Dock St. 🎉

These events were a huge success, and none of it would have been possible without the support and collaboration of so many amazing people in our community. We are truly grateful to each and every one of you!

To everyone who participated and enjoyed these events, thank you for being a part of our wonderful community spirit! This year was big, and we know the future is looking bright for our committee. 🌟

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and all the best for 2025 from Val, Robin, Danyelle, Angie, Christina, Jill, Heidi, Brendan, Jamie, Jeanette and Tanny!

12/08/2024

More great pics from last night! Thanks Tony B!!

12/08/2024

Hi everyone

Found at corner of Ann and Mowatt St last night…..a 3 wheeled Baby Trend Sport Expedition Stroller…was left behind vehicle when they drove off…message us if this is yours!!

Update-FOUND the cross-chain is still missing…..Someone lost a gold chain with a cross on it tonight, if you Shelburne Guild Hall Marketwhile out walking please let us know by msging!

Also if you purchased something from “Dragons Planet” at the Shelburne Guild Hall Market and forgot your purchase, please send us a msg as well!!

12/08/2024

Thank you to the Shelburne Reenactment Group Follow the Drum for participating last night at Miracle on Dock St!!

12/08/2024

Thanks so much Jeff Wood of Seaside Cottages at Ginger Hill for capturing the floats for us last night🎄

4th Annual Miracle on Dock Street!Shelburne, Nova ScotiaWhat a great event well done Shelburne Events Committee.Need a place to stay www.seasidecottages.ns.c...

12/08/2024

12/08/2024

🎉 And the Winners Are In! 🎉

The votes have been tallied, and we are beyond excited to announce the winners of our 4th Annual Miracle on Dock St.!

But before we dive into the results, a huge THANK YOU to the 26 incredible floats that participated. We couldn’t have pulled off such a fantastic event without the amazing support from our community. Your efforts made the night so special!

Also, a big shoutout to everyone who braved the chilly temperatures and came out to enjoy the festivities – your presence truly made the night magical!

There was so much creativity and hard work behind every float that we ended up with some exciting ties this year. Here are your winners:

🏆 1st Place – $1000
Wilsons Home Hardware Building Centre & Municipality of Shelburne
Each will receive $500!

As organizers of this event, the Municipality of Shelburne will be donating their winnings to a local charity decided upon by staff tomorrow.

🥈 2nd Place –$750 We have a 3-way tie!

Shelburne Barrel Factory
Shelburne County Towing
Spencer's Garden Centre
Each will receive $250!

🥉 3rd Place – AC Belliveau Veinotte Inc
They’ll receive $250 as well!

People's Choice – Spencer's Garden Centre
They'll also receive $250!

✨ And a special Honourable Mention goes to Timmy Yee Gozansky for his wonderful float this year!!

From the bottom of our hearts, the Shelburne Events Committee thanks you for helping make Shelburne a truly magical place during this wonderful celebration. Your support of events like this means the world to us, and we couldn’t be more grateful. See you all again next year! 🎄🎉

Stay tuned for pics to come of all the floats!!!

12/07/2024

12/07/2024

Come to our info booth to vote for your fav float!!!!

12/07/2024

Miracle on Dock St has begun!!!!!

12/07/2024

Thank you to those that braved the cold and came out for our Reindeer Run this morning!!!

A big thanks to the Shelburne & Area Chamber of Commerce for coming with hot chocolate and to those who brought donations for the food bank!!!

See you all tonight at Miracle on Dock St!!!