During July and August, Bridge Street's downtown block will be closed to traffic on Saturday mornings for the Sackville Farmer's Market. Vendors will be able to set up in the street as well as inside Bridge Street Cafe.
The Sackville Farmer's Market features regional products and a friendly atmosphere; fresh produce, baked goods, ethnic foods, preserves, non-profit group fundraisers, etc.
To register as a vendor, call Cathy at Bridge Street Cafe 506-536-4428. Anyone wishing to perform music, dance, etc. can contact Rebekah at 506-364-4968.
So plan to stop by Bridge Street on Saturday morning and enjoy a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere where you can browse in the shops, taste locally made foods and get-together with friends.
The 27th Annual Lupin Quilt & Craft Fair, Saturday, July 5, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, July 6, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Located at the Port Elgin Regional School, Port Elgin, NB. Over 300 quilts for sale and fine crafts from around the Maritime Provinces. For additional information contact 506-538-7638. All are invited to attend!
Sackville Music Hall "Purveyors of all Things Wonderful" Open House: Above Tidewater Books in Bridge Street Entertainment; tours of the Music Hall, guest appearance by Sackville Mayor Pat Estabrooks, Robert Lapp; exerpts from Festival by the Marsh's The Tempest, clarinetist Copper Ferreira & others. Donations welcome for Hall restoration. For more information, call 364-1088. All are welcome to attend.
At 8:00pm, Nathan Richards and Shotgun Jimmie - $10.00
Take a 60 minute guided tour of Sackville's captains' corner; learn about local ship-building history and glimpse our ghost seaport! Tours are given daily from June 24th until August at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm starting at Boultenhouse Heritage Centre, 29 Queens Road. For additional information contact 506-536-2541.
Take a 60 minute guided tour of Sackville's captains' corner; learn about local ship-building history and glimpse our ghost seaport! Tours are given daily from June 24th until August at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm starting at Boultenhouse Heritage Centre, 29 Queens Road. For additional information contact 506-536-2541.
Windstream: Sackville knows wind - gentle breezes and mighty gusts. Come to the park on the corner of Bridge and Main Streets to create artworks that blow in the wind. This event is for families and all ages are welcome. Presented by Owens Art Gallery along with Communities in Bloom and Festival by the Marsh. It will be held on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 from 2pm-4pm. For more information, contact Owens Art Gallery at 364-2574. Rain location: Fine Arts Building, Mount Allison University.
Live Bait Theatre Cabaret Show Uh-oh, Canada! by Karen Valanne and Marjorie Clare. A revue of the best of Canadian music, featuring pop, rock, folk, country and hockey arena anthems. A loving look at what makes us Canadian, with all our foibles and follies. Show time 8:00 pm, (doors open at 7:30 pm) at the Live Bait Theatre, 87 Main Street. For additional information and tickets contact 506-536-2248, 1-888-655-2248 or info@livebaittheatre.com.
A fundraising concert will be held at the Sackville Music Hall starting at 8:00pm. The concert will feature two Sackville favourites, Shotgun Jimmie and Nathan Richards. The two indie rock artists are donating their time and talent to present a special show for the Music Hall. Cost is $10.00 and all proceeds will go towards restoration of the space. For more information, call 346-1088. Seating is limited. All are welcome.
Fesival By The Marsh, July 5-27th, includes:
Summer Art Workshops - theatre, writing, fine arts, voice
Outdoor theatre - Shakespeare; Marsh Jazz/Blues/World Music Fest;, Fine Arts; Writers Fest Day and much more
To register for the workshops and for additional information contact Ron Kelly Spirles at 506-364-2179 / 1-866-890-6329. Updates/schedules on Festival by the Marsh website. All are invited to attend events.
Presented by Festival by the Marsh. Featuring a sneak peek into some of Sackville's most interesting places not usually open to the public. Also, a concert, theatre performance, free barbecue, events for children and more. 506-364-2179. http://www.festivalbythemarsh.ca/prelimEvents.html