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Lobsterpalooza 2007
May 27 - July 1, 2007
Cabot Trail
A new and exciting, mouth-watering, fun-filled learning and cuisine experience that showcases Maritime traditions and celebrates all things seafood - led by our lobster heritage!
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Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival
May 30 - June 4, 2007
Kentville - Evangeline Trail
The valley’s in full bloom and this festival is celebrating its 75th anniversary showcasing the traditional and agricultural heritage of the area as well as featuring special concerts, barbecues, art shows and a grand street parade.
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June 2007
Museum Weekend
June 9-10
Province-wide
Be captivated by the fun facts and learn something new - explore a Nova Scotia museum near you!
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Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival
June 15-17, 2007
Dartmouth - Halifax Metro
Celebrating diversity and friendship, this festival features over 25 ethno-cultural groups.
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Stan Rogers Folk Festival
June 29 - July 1, 2007
Canso - Marine Drive
A musical adventure that pays tribute to a great Canadian singer/songwriter. The world of folk music, jazz, celtic, gospel, bluegrass and more is yours to discover in this seaside setting.
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July 2007
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
July 1-8, 2007
Halifax - Halifax Metro
Selected as the top event in Canada by the American Bus Association, this fast moving, exciting, fun-filled spectacular event featuring international, military and civilian performers is for the entire family.
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Privateer Days
July 5-8, 2007
Liverpool - Lighthouse Route
This historically based festival strives to recreate the privateering era with reenactments, a downtown festival, sporting events, music and more! Step back to 1780 for a celebration of the area’s colourful privateering history.
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Pictou Lobster Carnival
July 5-8, 2007
Pictou - Sunrise Trail
This four-day festival honours the lobster industry! Events include entertainment, daily contests (boat races, lobster trap hauling, etc.), parades, buskers, yacht races, lobster dinners and much more!
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Pipefest Nova Scotia
July 8
Halifax - Halifax/Metro
Pipefest Nova Scotia promises to be a spectacular sight - 1,000 pipers piping in downtown Halifax!
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Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival 2007
July 13-23, 2007
Province-wide
Bring the family and enjoy Nova Scotia's celebration of the Tall Ships Challenge. It's the largest gathering of Tall Ships in North America!
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Historic
Shelburne Tall Ships Festival 2007
July 18-19, 2007
Historic
Shelburne
A fun0filed family event, including ships tours, wharfside
entertainment and parade of sail
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TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival
July 13-21, 2007
Halifax - Halifax Metro
The groove kicks in when Halifax comes alive with an eclectic smorgasbord of Jazz, World Beat, Blues and Urban Groove at this annual 9 day festival featuring the best of the east coast alongside a strong international line-up.
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Pride Festival
July 15-22, 2007
Halifax - Halifax Metro
Atlantic Canada's largest pride celebration with a number of events leading up to the big parade at week's end.
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Yarmouth Seafest
July 18-22, 2007
Yarmouth - Evangeline Trail
The festival of the sea features a pageant, giant sidewalk sale, open air concerts, the Great Nova Scotia Fishfeast, parades, dory and rum running races and a thrilling display of fireworks over Historic Yarmouth Harbour.
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Antigonish Highland Games
July 20-22, 2007
Antigonish - Sunrise Trail
A traditional Scottish Highland Games including clan gatherings and concerts, piping, dancing, drumming and heavy event competitions, along with one of Canada’s finest outdoor tattoos and the Concert Under The Stars.
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Festival Acadien de Clare
July 28 - August 15, 2007
Municipality of Clare - Evangeline Trail
Canada's largest and oldest annual Acadian cultural festival with fun-filled activities for all ages promoting our Acadian culture.
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August 2007
Mahone Bay Classic Boat Festival
August 2-5, 2007
Mahone Bay - Lighthouse Route
A family festival celebrating Mahone Bay’s heritage as a wooden boat building community. See classic boats in the water and on the wharf, take in the workshops and enjoy the parade, fireworks and entertainment.
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Riverfront Music Jubilee
August 2-5, 2007
New Glasgow - Sunrise Trail
A celebration of music from Country to Celtic, Rock to Blues, Children's entertainment and even some alternative musical styles, there is something for every music lover whatever their taste.
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Alexander Keith's Natal Day Festival
August 2-6, 2007
Halifax - Halifax Metro
Natal Day is the annual birthday celebration of the communities of Halifax and Dartmouth...a time where citizens, former citizens, guests and visitors celebrate our civic holiday. Take in parades, breakfasts, live entertainment, sporting activities, family events and the biggest, most elaborate fireworks display of the year!
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Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
August 9-12, 2007
Lunenburg - Lighthouse Route
Celebrate roots and traditional music at its best! An intimate festival experience not to be missed as musical memories are made by the sea.
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Digby Scallop Days Festival
August 9-12, 2007
Digby - Evangeline Trail
Celebrate one of the world’s largest scallop fleets. Come and taste how many ways succulent scallops can be prepared. Musical events, scallop shucking competitions, parades, and more!
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Halifax International Busker Festival
August 9-18, 2007
Halifax - Halifax Metro
Street performers from all over the world come to town for this 11 day event. Music, magic and fun for the whole family along the waterfront.
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Atlantic Fringe Festival
August 30 - September 9, 2007
Halifax - Halifax Metro
Theatre that goes for the edges, presses the form, takes risks, is offbeat and fresh! New work from emerging / established artists from across Canada, the US and the UK.
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Wharf Rat Rally
August 31 - September 3, 2007
Digby - Evangeline Trail
An action packed weekend for motorcycle enthusiasts!
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September 2007
Nova Scotia International Air Show
September 8-9, 2007
Enfield - Halifax Metro
Atlantic Canada's largest two-day, outdoor spectator event. Featuring a 3-hour air show, aircraft displays, and Nova Scotia lifestyle exhibits.
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Atlantic Film Festival
September 13-22, 2007
Halifax - Halifax Metro
A juried 10-day festival offering current films from the Atlantic region, Canada and around the world.
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DRUM!
September 14 - October 12, 2007
Halifax - Halifax Metro
DRUM! is one of Nova Scotia's finest musical productions and features the four founding cultures - Aborginal, Black, Celtic, and Acadian - in a heart-pumping spectacle of music, dance, rhythm, and song.
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The Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival
September 14-16, 2007
Wolfville - Evangeline Trail
A blending of the music of our founding cultures with modern roots music from across North America and around the world.
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October 2007
Maritime Fall Fair
October 5-14, 2007
Halifax - Halifax Metro
Mark your calendars for Halifax's premier family fall event - bringing the country to the city!
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Celtic Colours International Festival
October 6-14, 2007
Cape Breton
Autumn is the time when the sounds of fiddles, pipes and voices in song echo over the island with Celtic Colours International Festival. An event to remember with over 250 musicians, dancers, singers, and storytellers at venues across the Island.
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