SHELBURNE COUNTY
LOBSTER FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Shelburne County Lobster Festival 2011
Every Day
Canteen Open, Sandy Point Light House Community Centre, 875-2229.
Kick-off to Lobster Festival
Monday May 30th, 2011
6:00 – 8:00 pm Come and join us for a FABULOUS meal prepared by our
own gourmet chef celebrating the Lobster Festival. We
will be serving: cream of fiddlehead soup, lobster cakes,
spiced corn cake with cream cheese frosting. All for only
$15.00 per person. Call Sobeys Barrington at 637-3063,
ask for Jennifer.
Tuesday May 31st, 2011
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Come and join us for a FABULOUS meal prepared
by our own gourmet chef celebrating the Lobster
Festival. We will be serving: cream of fiddlehead soup,
lobster cakes, spiced corn cake with cream cheese
frosting. All for only $15.00 per person. Call Sobeys
Shelburne at 875-2458, ask for Ann.
Thursday June 2nd, 2011
The Rose & Griffon Pub & Eatery invites you to dine with
us during Lobster Festival! Breakfast - Lobster Omelette;
Lunch – Lobster Sliders, steamed lobster; Supper – Hot
Lobster Roll, steamed lobster. 875-3333.
www.theloyalistinn.com
10:00 am Lobster Loop Hike. Starting and finishing from the
Recreation Centre, Lockeport. Come along and walk a
lobster shaped route around the community and enjoy a
lobster sandwich along the way. Contact 656-2565.
4:00 – 6:00 pm Creamed Lobster Supper, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
6:30 pm Walk for the Fun of It! Kick start to June is Recreation
Month. The fun walk will start and end at the Port
LaTour Fire Hall. Refreshments provided and random
draws for prizes. Contact the Barrington Municipal
Recreation Dept. 637-2903.
7:00 pm Variety Show, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community
Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229. 6:30 – 8:30 pm
“Our House” Tinkers Dance at SRHS Cafetorium for
Grades 4, 5 and 6 students of Shelburne County. $5.00.
Call 875-3337 for more information.
Friday June 3rd, 2011
The Rose & Griffon Pub & Eatery invites you to dine with
us during Lobster Festival! Breakfast – Lobster Crepe;
Lunch – Lobster Flat-crust, steamed lobster; Supper –
Lobster Mac & cheese, steamed lobster. 875-3333.
www.theloyalistinn.com
2nd Annual BASA Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament.
For more information, contact John Shaar, 745-2750.
4:00 – 6:00 pm Boiled Lobster Supper, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
5:00 pm Boiled Lobster Dinner, Sable River Community Hall.
Contact June, 656-2844.
6:00 pm 21st Annual Lobster Festival Invitational Lobball
Tournament. Contact Shane Malone at 637-1670 for
more information.
7:00 pm Official Opening 25th
Annual Shelburne County Lobster
Festival, Barrington Arena. 637-2903.
7:00 pm The Real Lobsterman of Shelburne County Pageant.
Local lobstermen compete in a fun filled night of Q&A,
talent and lobster attire, scored by a panel of judges.
Sure to be a fun night for the whole family! Barrington
Arena, Sherose Island. Admission: $5/adult &
$2/students (5 and under free). Phone Suzy at 637-2015
to register or more information.
8:00 – 10:00 pm Lobsterfest Hootenanny at the Sea Dog. Great live music
with a $5 cover on Shelburne’s waterfront. Local
musicians at their best. Happy hour from 5-7 pm.
Kitchen open until 9 pm, featuring creamed lobster and
seafood chowder. To reserve tables of six or more, call
875-2862.
Saturday June 4th
The Rose & Griffon Pub & Eatery invites you to dine with us
during Lobster Festival! Breakfast – Lobster Benedict;
Lunch – Lobster salad wrap, steamed lobster; Supper –
Lobster boat, steamed lobster. 875-3333.
www.theloyalistinn.com
7:00 am Seal Island Breakfast. Island and Barrington Passage
Fire Hall. Contacts: Fire Hall 745-0228; Larry 745-1230.
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Shelburne’s 5th
Annual Town-Wide Yard &
Sidewalk Sale. Rain or shine.
2nd Annual BASA Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament.
For more information, contact John Shaar, 745-2750.
8:30am Tennis Tournament, Roger Grovestine Recreation
Complex. Men’s and Women’s singles/doubles, $5.00
registration, cash prizes. Contact Andrew Blades at
andrew.blades@gmail.com
10:00 am Lobsterfest Bake Sale & Flea Market, Sandy Point
Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
10:00 am 25th 10 km Lobster Festival Run. Starts and ends at
Sherose Island Recreation Centre. Contact Barrington
Recreation Department, 637-2903.
10:00 am 4th Annual 5 km Lobster Festival Run. Starts and ends at
Sherose Island Recreation Centre. Contact, Barrington
Recreation Department, 637-2903.
12:00 pm Lobsterburgers & Dessert, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
12:00 pm Forest Ridge Academy 5th
Annual Mini Log Run. Contact FRA, 637-4340.
1:00 – 4:00 pm Lobster Supper. Upper Clyde Social Club. Cost: $10.
Contact Dorothy MacDougall, 875-2430.
1:00 pm Lobsterfest Causeway Boat Races. Nova Scotia Boat
Racing Association will hold their first exhibition race of
the season at the Cape Sable Island Causeway. Contact
Eddie Nickerson 635-1682.
1:00 pm Scavenger Hunt, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community
Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
1:00 pm Cook off Competition. Who has the best seafood chowder
in the County? Your votes decide. Event sponsored by
Sobeys. Location is Causeway Beach, rain location is Barrington Arena.
Contact Shannon for more info, 875-1542.
1:00 – 3:00 pm Shelburne Longboat Society Row & Ride. Town Wharf,
Dock Street, Shelburne. Contact 875-2968 or
info@shelburnelongboats.com
2:00 pm 25th Annual Lobster Festival Eating Contest.
North East Point Gazebo. Contact Barrington Municipal Recreation
Department, 637-2903.
2:30 pm Buoy Tossing Contest for Children (5-12). North East
Point Causeway area. Contact Barrington Municipal
Recreation Department, 637-2903.
3:00 pm The Great Lobsterman Challenge. Test your strength and
endurance in this lobsterman obstacle course. Prizes
awarded to the top team. Register your team of 2 by
calling Suzy at 637-2015. $15/team. Cape Sable Island
Causeway (weather permitting). Barrington Arena if
inclement weather.
4:00 – 6:00 pm Lobster Chowder Supper, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
5:00 – 7:00 pm King George’s Birthday Party & Parade. The Loyalist
Inn is sponsoring a Grand Parade and Party for his
majesty, King George III, featuring members of the 3rd
New Jersey Volunteers. Parade starts at 5:00 pm at the
Loyalist. At 6:00 pm, revelers will be treated to Royal
Cake in the Rose & Griffon Pub and Eatery. The full menu
will also be available, including the delectable Loyalist
Lobster Boat. For more information, call 875-3333.
5:00pm Homemade beans and fish cake supper with pies for
dessert. CSI New Horizons Building, Clark’s Harbour.
8:00 pm Manitoba Hal performing at the Osprey Arts Centre.
Tickets $15, $5 for youth.
8:00pm Harmony Bazaar will be featuringthe band Stone Mary
at the Sea Cap Park in the Pavilion, Lockeport.
9:00 pm Lobster Festival Dance, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
9:00 pm – 2:00 am Lobsterfest Dance. Barrington Arena. Put your
dancing shoes for a night of fun, music and dancing.
Must be 19 and over to attend. Please bring ID as
everyone will be asked to show it.
Sunday, June 5th, 2011
The Rose & Griffon Pub & Eatery invites you to dine with us
during Lobster Festival!
Breakfast – Lobster wrap; Lunch – Lobster Chowder, steamed lobster;
Supper – Lobster Florentine, steamed lobster. 875-3333.
www.theloyalistinn.com
2nd Annual BASA Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament.
For more information, contact John Shaar, 745-2750.
8:00 – 11:00 am Bacon & Eggs Breakfast, Jordan Fire Hall, sponsored by
Jordan Falls Volunteer Fire Department, contact 875-1147.
11:00 am Washer Toss Tournament, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lobster Chowder Lunch, West Green Harbour
Recreation Association Hall, West Green Harbour. Contact
Mary at 656-3212.
12:00 pm Lobster Burgers and Dessert, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
2:00 pm Queen of Hearts Dory Races. Races start at the
Causeway by the Gazebo, Cape Sable Island. After the
races we would like to invite people to jump in & give
rowing a try for FREE! Prizes to be won. Contact Nicole
Hurlburt 745-1428 or 745-0342 for more info.
2:00 pm Auction, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre,
Sandy Point, 875-2229.
2:00 – 5:00 pm Broiled and Creamed Lobster Supper, Jordan Bay
Schoolhouse Community Hall Association. Contact 875-
4484 or 875-4316.
4:00 – 6:00 pm Seafood Chowder Supper, Lockeport Fire Hall, 67 Hall
Street. Sponsored by Lockeport Sea Derby.
4:30 – 5:30 pm
1st sitting Albert Masonic Lodge Creamed Lobster Supper. Open to
Masons, Families & Friends. Tickets must be purchased
in advance, $12.50 each. Sale dates May 1-14. Contact
Millard MacKenzie, 875-2391. Located at 156 Water
Street, 2nd Floor, Albert Masonic Lodge
6:30 pm
2nd sitting Albert Masonic Lodge Creamed Lobster Supper. Open to
Masons, Families & Friends. Tickets must be purchased
in advance, $12.50 each. Sale dates May 1-14. Contact
Millard MacKenzie, 875-2391. Located at 156 Water
Street, 2nd Floor, Albert Masonic Lodge
Every Day
Canteen Open, Sandy Point Light House Community Centre, 875-2229.
Kick-off to Lobster Festival
Monday May 30th, 2011
6:00 – 8:00 pm Come and join us for a FABULOUS meal prepared by our
own gourmet chef celebrating the Lobster Festival. We
will be serving: cream of fiddlehead soup, lobster cakes,
spiced corn cake with cream cheese frosting. All for only
$15.00 per person. Call Sobeys Barrington at 637-3063,
ask for Jennifer.
Tuesday May 31st, 2011
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Come and join us for a FABULOUS meal prepared
by our own gourmet chef celebrating the Lobster
Festival. We will be serving: cream of fiddlehead soup,
lobster cakes, spiced corn cake with cream cheese
frosting. All for only $15.00 per person. Call Sobeys
Shelburne at 875-2458, ask for Ann.
Thursday June 2nd, 2011
The Rose & Griffon Pub & Eatery invites you to dine with
us during Lobster Festival! Breakfast - Lobster Omelette;
Lunch – Lobster Sliders, steamed lobster; Supper – Hot
Lobster Roll, steamed lobster. 875-3333.
www.theloyalistinn.com
10:00 am Lobster Loop Hike. Starting and finishing from the
Recreation Centre, Lockeport. Come along and walk a
lobster shaped route around the community and enjoy a
lobster sandwich along the way. Contact 656-2565.
4:00 – 6:00 pm Creamed Lobster Supper, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
6:30 pm Walk for the Fun of It! Kick start to June is Recreation
Month. The fun walk will start and end at the Port
LaTour Fire Hall. Refreshments provided and random
draws for prizes. Contact the Barrington Municipal
Recreation Dept. 637-2903.
7:00 pm Variety Show, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community
Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229. 6:30 – 8:30 pm
“Our House” Tinkers Dance at SRHS Cafetorium for
Grades 4, 5 and 6 students of Shelburne County. $5.00.
Call 875-3337 for more information.
Friday June 3rd, 2011
The Rose & Griffon Pub & Eatery invites you to dine with
us during Lobster Festival! Breakfast – Lobster Crepe;
Lunch – Lobster Flat-crust, steamed lobster; Supper –
Lobster Mac & cheese, steamed lobster. 875-3333.
www.theloyalistinn.com
2nd Annual BASA Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament.
For more information, contact John Shaar, 745-2750.
4:00 – 6:00 pm Boiled Lobster Supper, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
5:00 pm Boiled Lobster Dinner, Sable River Community Hall.
Contact June, 656-2844.
6:00 pm 21st Annual Lobster Festival Invitational Lobball
Tournament. Contact Shane Malone at 637-1670 for
more information.
7:00 pm Official Opening 25th
Annual Shelburne County Lobster
Festival, Barrington Arena. 637-2903.
7:00 pm The Real Lobsterman of Shelburne County Pageant.
Local lobstermen compete in a fun filled night of Q&A,
talent and lobster attire, scored by a panel of judges.
Sure to be a fun night for the whole family! Barrington
Arena, Sherose Island. Admission: $5/adult &
$2/students (5 and under free). Phone Suzy at 637-2015
to register or more information.
8:00 – 10:00 pm Lobsterfest Hootenanny at the Sea Dog. Great live music
with a $5 cover on Shelburne’s waterfront. Local
musicians at their best. Happy hour from 5-7 pm.
Kitchen open until 9 pm, featuring creamed lobster and
seafood chowder. To reserve tables of six or more, call
875-2862.
Saturday June 4th
The Rose & Griffon Pub & Eatery invites you to dine with us
during Lobster Festival! Breakfast – Lobster Benedict;
Lunch – Lobster salad wrap, steamed lobster; Supper –
Lobster boat, steamed lobster. 875-3333.
www.theloyalistinn.com
7:00 am Seal Island Breakfast. Island and Barrington Passage
Fire Hall. Contacts: Fire Hall 745-0228; Larry 745-1230.
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Shelburne’s 5th
Annual Town-Wide Yard &
Sidewalk Sale. Rain or shine.
2nd Annual BASA Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament.
For more information, contact John Shaar, 745-2750.
8:30am Tennis Tournament, Roger Grovestine Recreation
Complex. Men’s and Women’s singles/doubles, $5.00
registration, cash prizes. Contact Andrew Blades at
andrew.blades@gmail.com
10:00 am Lobsterfest Bake Sale & Flea Market, Sandy Point
Lighthouse Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
10:00 am 25th 10 km Lobster Festival Run. Starts and ends at
Sherose Island Recreation Centre. Contact Barrington
Recreation Department, 637-2903.
10:00 am 4th Annual 5 km Lobster Festival Run. Starts and ends at
Sherose Island Recreation Centre. Contact, Barrington
Recreation Department, 637-2903.
12:00 pm Lobsterburgers & Dessert, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
12:00 pm Forest Ridge Academy 5th
Annual Mini Log Run. Contact FRA, 637-4340.
1:00 – 4:00 pm Lobster Supper. Upper Clyde Social Club. Cost: $10.
Contact Dorothy MacDougall, 875-2430.
1:00 pm Lobsterfest Causeway Boat Races. Nova Scotia Boat
Racing Association will hold their first exhibition race of
the season at the Cape Sable Island Causeway. Contact
Eddie Nickerson 635-1682.
1:00 pm Scavenger Hunt, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community
Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
1:00 pm Cook off Competition. Who has the best seafood chowder
in the County? Your votes decide. Event sponsored by
Sobeys. Location is Causeway Beach, rain location is Barrington Arena.
Contact Shannon for more info, 875-1542.
1:00 – 3:00 pm Shelburne Longboat Society Row & Ride. Town Wharf,
Dock Street, Shelburne. Contact 875-2968 or
info@shelburnelongboats.com
2:00 pm 25th Annual Lobster Festival Eating Contest.
North East Point Gazebo. Contact Barrington Municipal Recreation
Department, 637-2903.
2:30 pm Buoy Tossing Contest for Children (5-12). North East
Point Causeway area. Contact Barrington Municipal
Recreation Department, 637-2903.
3:00 pm The Great Lobsterman Challenge. Test your strength and
endurance in this lobsterman obstacle course. Prizes
awarded to the top team. Register your team of 2 by
calling Suzy at 637-2015. $15/team. Cape Sable Island
Causeway (weather permitting). Barrington Arena if
inclement weather.
4:00 – 6:00 pm Lobster Chowder Supper, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
5:00 – 7:00 pm King George’s Birthday Party & Parade. The Loyalist
Inn is sponsoring a Grand Parade and Party for his
majesty, King George III, featuring members of the 3rd
New Jersey Volunteers. Parade starts at 5:00 pm at the
Loyalist. At 6:00 pm, revelers will be treated to Royal
Cake in the Rose & Griffon Pub and Eatery. The full menu
will also be available, including the delectable Loyalist
Lobster Boat. For more information, call 875-3333.
5:00pm Homemade beans and fish cake supper with pies for
dessert. CSI New Horizons Building, Clark’s Harbour.
8:00 pm Manitoba Hal performing at the Osprey Arts Centre.
Tickets $15, $5 for youth.
8:00pm Harmony Bazaar will be featuringthe band Stone Mary
at the Sea Cap Park in the Pavilion, Lockeport.
9:00 pm Lobster Festival Dance, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
9:00 pm – 2:00 am Lobsterfest Dance. Barrington Arena. Put your
dancing shoes for a night of fun, music and dancing.
Must be 19 and over to attend. Please bring ID as
everyone will be asked to show it.
Sunday, June 5th, 2011
The Rose & Griffon Pub & Eatery invites you to dine with us
during Lobster Festival!
Breakfast – Lobster wrap; Lunch – Lobster Chowder, steamed lobster;
Supper – Lobster Florentine, steamed lobster. 875-3333.
www.theloyalistinn.com
2nd Annual BASA Lobster Festival Soccer Tournament.
For more information, contact John Shaar, 745-2750.
8:00 – 11:00 am Bacon & Eggs Breakfast, Jordan Fire Hall, sponsored by
Jordan Falls Volunteer Fire Department, contact 875-1147.
11:00 am Washer Toss Tournament, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lobster Chowder Lunch, West Green Harbour
Recreation Association Hall, West Green Harbour. Contact
Mary at 656-3212.
12:00 pm Lobster Burgers and Dessert, Sandy Point Lighthouse
Community Centre, Sandy Point, 875-2229.
2:00 pm Queen of Hearts Dory Races. Races start at the
Causeway by the Gazebo, Cape Sable Island. After the
races we would like to invite people to jump in & give
rowing a try for FREE! Prizes to be won. Contact Nicole
Hurlburt 745-1428 or 745-0342 for more info.
2:00 pm Auction, Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre,
Sandy Point, 875-2229.
2:00 – 5:00 pm Broiled and Creamed Lobster Supper, Jordan Bay
Schoolhouse Community Hall Association. Contact 875-
4484 or 875-4316.
4:00 – 6:00 pm Seafood Chowder Supper, Lockeport Fire Hall, 67 Hall
Street. Sponsored by Lockeport Sea Derby.
4:30 – 5:30 pm
1st sitting Albert Masonic Lodge Creamed Lobster Supper. Open to
Masons, Families & Friends. Tickets must be purchased
in advance, $12.50 each. Sale dates May 1-14. Contact
Millard MacKenzie, 875-2391. Located at 156 Water
Street, 2nd Floor, Albert Masonic Lodge
6:30 pm
2nd sitting Albert Masonic Lodge Creamed Lobster Supper. Open to
Masons, Families & Friends. Tickets must be purchased
in advance, $12.50 each. Sale dates May 1-14. Contact
Millard MacKenzie, 875-2391. Located at 156 Water
Street, 2nd Floor, Albert Masonic Lodge
