Shelburne Events Committee

10/16/2024

Happening next Thursday night at Hillcrest Academy!!!

🎬 Movie Night Update! 🎬

We’re excited to announce a new date for our movie night, originally scheduled as part of the Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta!

Join us at Hillcrest Academy on Thursday, October 24th at 6:30 PM for a screening of Despicable Me 4—sponsored by The Huskilson Group - Realtors at Royal LePage Atlantic.

Before the movie, there will be a Family Fun Night from 5:00 to 6:30 PM hosted by Keep It Moving, Community Use.

Don’t forget to bring your chairs, beanbags, pillows, and any snacks you’d like to enjoy during the show!

We can’t wait to see you there next week! 🍿✨

10/16/2024

🌟 Save the Date! 🌟

Join us on Saturday, December 7th, for our 4th Annual Miracle on Dock St! 🎅

We can't wait to celebrate the Christmas spirit with our wonderful community...we will have a visit from Santa, Shelburne Guild Hall Market, festive fun floats; along with fireworks to end the evening!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a magical night! 🎄✨

10/15/2024

10/12/2024

On behalf of some of the Shelburne Events Committee (not all pictured here) we thank you!!!

🎃Thank you for understanding decisions like we made today are not easy.

🎃Thank you for still coming out.

🎃Thank you for hearing from many that you will still be coming back tomorrow to see the Regatta Race at 12pm!

🎃Thank you to the many amazing vendors, pumpkin growers and everyone else who makes events like these happen.

We apologize to those who travelled and weren’t able be able to see the Regatta today, we hope you’ll be back to visit Shelburne again 🎃

10/10/2024

🌟 A Huge Thank You! 🌟

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Andy Blackmer, Mike Shand as well as George Van der Meer from the Barrell Factory for always stepping up and coming to our rescue! 🙌 Your support has been invaluable, and we truly appreciate everything you do for our community.

The Giant Pumpkin Regatta and all the exciting activities this weekend simply wouldn’t be possible without your help. Thank you for being such a crucial part of our success!

Let’s make this weekend unforgettable! 🎃🚣‍♂️

10/09/2024

Come hungry this weekend...the food line up is amazing!

10/09/2024

Don't forget you need to wear socks for the bouncy castles!

🎉 Exciting news, everyone! The Yarmouth Big Bounce will be at the Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta this year from 10 AM to 3 PM! 🎃🤸‍♂️

Bring the kids for some bouncy fun—it's all FREE! We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces as they jump and play. Don’t miss out on this fantastic addition to our fall festivities!

A reminder that the kids MUST WEAR SOCKS to go on the bouncy houses!!!

See you there! 🍂💛

10/09/2024

So many fun events at the Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta this year!

🎃 Have you ever wanted to try slingshotting a pumpkin? Here’s your chance! This weekend at the Pumpkin Festival, join us on the waterfront around 2 PM for some pumpkin-launching fun! 🏹

See if you can hit the target out in the harbor—it's a brand new addition to the festival, and you won’t want to miss it! Gather your friends and family for some laughs and friendly competition!

Let’s see those pumpkins fly! 🍂✨

10/09/2024

🎉 A huge thank you from the Shelburne Events Committee to Wayne Langthorne and his amazing team at Shelburne Stevedores!

🎃🚢 Your reliability and dedication to helping out at the Shelburne Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta are truly invaluable.

We appreciate all your hard work getting the pumpkins in and out of trucks, on scales, and into the water. You are a vital piece of the puzzle that makes this event a success!

Thank you for being such a fantastic partner in our community celebrations! We couldn’t do it without you! 💛
Shelburne Stevedores

10/09/2024

🎉 On behalf of the Shelburne Events Committee, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Bob Sinden for his incredible dedication and commitment to the Pumpkin Festival over the years!

🎃 Your hard work has helped make this wonderful fall event a cherished tradition that brings so many to our community.

We also want to express our gratitude to the local pumpkin growers—your cooperation and support are vital to making this event even bigger and better! We truly appreciate all of you for making the Pumpkin Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta such a special occasion for everyone.

Here’s to another fantastic year of fun and community spirit! 🍂💛

10/09/2024

The schedule for the Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta can be found here...we hope to see you this weekend!

10/09/2024

🎃 As we gear up for Pumpkin Festival and Regatta Weekend, we want to give a big shout-out from the Shelburne Events Committee to the incredible Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department 🚒

Your unwavering support and willingness to assist with our events make all the difference. We truly appreciate your dedication and commitment to helping bring our ideas to life.

Thank you for being an essential part of our community celebrations! We can’t wait to see everyone at the festivities! 🌟

10/08/2024

Part 3 of the videos put out by the Municipality of Shelburne for the Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta happening this Saturday on the waterfront! Can't wait!

10/08/2024

Part 2 of the videos put out by the Municipality of Shelburne for the Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta!

Hope to see you Saturday and see if Adam's training will pay off!

10/08/2024

Have you seen the amazing set of videos put out by the Municipality of Shelburne for the Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta!!!

Here's Part 1!

10/03/2024

🎃🚤 Get ready for some creative fun at the Pumpkin Festival and Regatta! This year, we’re excited to announce the "Anything But a Boat Race" happening on Saturday, October 12th at 4pm! 🛶✨

It’s time to unleash your imagination and come up with the wildest, wackiest entries you can think of! From inflatable unicorns to DIY rafts, anything goes as long as it floats!

Start brainstorming and crafting your unique creation, and join us for a day of laughter and excitement. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🚀💡

Let’s make this a race to remember!

***Pre-registration is encouraged just so we can have an idea of how many to expect*** Please email [email protected] or call (902) 875-3544 ext. 245 to let us know you are in!

09/27/2024

The schedule is out for the Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta🎃🙌🏻

09/27/2024

09/25/2024

Check out the food lineup for Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival🎃🎃 We can’t wait!!!

09/24/2024

🎃🌊 We are excited to start announcing some of the fun happening in a few weeks!!!

Get ready for a day of fun at the Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta!

We’re thrilled to announce that on Saturday, October 12th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the waterfront in Shelburne, we’ll be offering FREE activities for all ages! 🌟

Join us for face painting, henna, airbrush tattoos, bubbles and balloon animals! 🎉 It’s the perfect way to celebrate the festival spirit!

And don’t forget to stick around for the Regatta happening at 3 PM—there's so much to enjoy! We can’t wait to see you there! 🍂🥳

Stay tuned, so many more great events will be announced in coming days!
Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival

09/09/2024

🎃🌟 Calling all giant pumpkin enthusiasts! 🌟🎃

The countdown is on for the 3rd Annual Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta in beautiful Shelburne! 🍂🚤 Whether you’ve got a giant pumpkin of your own or just want to be part of the action, we want YOU to join the fun!

📅 Date: Saturday October 12th
📍 Location: Shelburne Waterfront, Nova Scotia

👨‍🌾 Got a giant pumpkin? Bring it to the festival for your shot at bragging rights and the chance to be crowned the champion! 🏆🎉 Fill out the google link below so we can keep track of number of racers attending.

🚣‍♂️ Want to ride in one of our giant pumpkins? We’ll have some incredible pumpkins ready for regatta races, and we’re looking for adventurous souls to fill them! To be considered, just fill out the Google Form linked below. 🥇🚀

🔗 https://forms.gle/81wqEwDwfcNhMEgT6

Deadline to register is Friday September 20th!

Let’s make this year’s festival the biggest and best one yet! Spread the word, bring your pumpkins, and get ready for a day of giant fun! 🎃💪

09/06/2024

We’re excited for this event to be happening on the Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta weekend!!! Be sure to get your tickets soon!!
Flippin' Mike's Gourmet Burgers & Fries

📅 Mark Your Calendars for a Night to Remember! 🎸

Get ready to kick off the Pumpkin Festival and Regatta weekend with an incredible evening on Friday, October 11th at District 33 Winery (4297 Sandy Point Road). The amazing One Meter Up will be rocking the stage beginning at 7pm, and the mouthwatering Flippin’ Mike’s Gourmet Burgers & Fries food truck will be selling some delicious eats! 🍔🍟🍷

🎟️ Tickets to attend are only $20, and ALL proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Shelburne Loyalist Food Bank! 🙌 This is a 19+ event, so gather your friends and come out for a fantastic cause.

Tickets and parking are extremely limited, so don’t wait! Secure yours by emailing [email protected] or calling (902) 875-6956.

Let's make this a night to remember while supporting a great cause! 💖