Event Schedule
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
Apple Blossom Festival Opening Ceremonies
When: 6:00pm
Where: Berwick and District Volunteer Fire Department
Where to Park: Parking is available at the Fire Hall
Notes: This is a semi-formal event.
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Thursday, May 30th 2024
Apple Blossom Food Truck Party
When: 4:00 pm until 8pm
Where: Louis Millet Centre Parking Lot
Where to Park: Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park, New Minas. ; carpool recommended; main street parking is not recommended
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When: 6:00pm
Where: Old Orchard Inn
Where to Park: Old Orchard Inn Parking Lot
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90's Trivia
When: 7:00pm
Where: Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood
Where to Park: Mall parking lot is available
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Battle of the Bands
When: 7:00pm
Where: Axe Lounge - Acadia University
Where to Park: University Student Union Building Parking Lot
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Ghost Walk
When: 7:45pm
Where: Starts at the Kentville Town Clock
Where to Park: Maritime Express Building, Kentville Street parking
What to Bring: Sturdy walking shoes, water
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Friday, May 31st 2024
Blossom Bash & Fireworks in the Park
When: 4:00pm - dusk
Passions that Bloom Youth Competition Winners will be announced between the music acts during Blossom Bash (around 8:00pm)
Where: Memorial Park, Kentville
Where to Park: Street parking; carpool recommended.
Memorial park is blocked off for the evening. Only Authorized personnel allowed entrance in Memorial park.
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Wolfville Pizza Party
When: 5:00pm
Where: Wolfville Community Pizza Oven
Where to Park: Street parking; carpool recommended.
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Saturday, June 1st 2024
Children's Parade
When: 10:00 am; entries need to arrive, register and line up by 9:00am - applications available HERE
Where: One way street loop around Kentville.
Where to Park: The parade route will be blocked off from 7:30 am onward; parking is available on side streets along the parade routes and other non-private parking lots. Please check road signs and permissions before parking. Parking is not permitted within Center Square or behind town hall or along Main Street. Note that Commercial Street between Kentville and New Minas will be closing at 12pm to all traffic for Grand Street Parade.
Where to Sit: Anywhere on either side of the loop, not blocking the exit from town hall. The parade will enter between town hall and Envie Studios and exit on the opposite side of town hall and the empty lot. Sitting in front of town hall will not give you a view of the parade passing by.
What To bring: A chair and umbrella (sun or rain), $$ to spend at the vendors, entertainment and 50/50 draw, a good spirit to cheer on the kids!
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When: 11am- 1pm
Where: Center Square, Kentville and the adjacent parking lot between Valley Stove & Cycle & Lawtons.
Where to Park: The parade route will be blocked off from 7:30 am onward; parking is available on side streets along the parade routes and other non-private parking lots. Please check road signs and permissions before parking. Parking is not permitted within Center Square or behind town hall or along Main Street. Note that Commercial Street between Kentville and New Minas will be closing at 12pm to all traffic for Grand Street Parade.
What To bring: A chair or umbrella (sun or rain), $$ to spend at the vendors, entertainment and 50/50 draw, camera to take photos with your favorite super/heroes, a great attitude and PATIENCE, line up can get long as every vendor and activity is free at carnival for kids!
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Black Women In Excellence Vendor Market
When: 11 am-4:30 pm
Where: Center Square, Kentville
Where to Park: The parade route will be blocked off from 7:30 am onward; parking is available on side streets along the parade routes and other non-private parking lots. Please check road signs and permissions before parking. Parking is not permitted within Center Square or behind town hall or along Main Street. Note that Commercial Street between Kentville and New Minas will be closing at 12pm to all traffic for Grand Street Parade.
What To bring: A chair, $$ to spend at the vendors, entertainment and 50/50 draw, camera and a great attitude to enjoy the day!
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Grand Street Parade
When: 1pm-3:30pm (approx)
Where: Starts at Cornwallis River Crossing and ends at Memorial Park
Where to Park: The connector road between Commercial St and Belcher Street will be blocked off from 7:30 am onward; Commercial Street into Kentville will be blocked off from 12:00pm until the parade ends. Parking is available on side streets along the parade routes and other non-private parking lots. Please check road signs and permissions before parking. Parking is not permitted within Center Square or behind town hall or along the main parade road.
What To bring: A chair, $$ to spend at the vendors along the parade route, entertainment and 50/50 draw, camera and your waving arm with a big SMILE!
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Glow Bingo
When: 6pm-8pm (approx)
Where: Greenwich Fire Hall
Where to Park:
What To bring: $$ for bingo cards and daubers, white or neon clothing, and your fastest daubing skills
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90's Dance
When: 8pm-12am
Where: Louis Millett Centre, New Minas
Where to Park: Louis Millett parking lot. Note: this is a 19+ event with a cash/card bar - please be safe and Don't Drive Impaired. Cars can be left overnight at the Louis Millett Centre until Sunday, if needed.
What To bring: Your phattest nineties 'fit, $$ for the bar, and your hottest boy band dance moves!
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Sunday, June 2nd 2024
Annual Apple Blossom Car Show
Sponsored by G.K. Morse Trucking Ltd.
When: 10AM-3PM
Where: Centreville Recreation Park
Where To Park: Parking is available off Sherman Belcher Road, and along Sherman Belcher Road. Note: NO access to the car show from Saxon Street for the general public.
What To bring: A chair, $$ to spend at the vendors and 50/50 draw, camera, sunblock, your vote for the best vehicles in each class.
BRINGING YOUR PRIZED VEHICLE TO SHOW? Register here and avoid delays on arrival!
Woodville Chicken Barbeque
When: 11AM-5:30PM
Where: Woodville Community Centre
Where To Park: Parking is available along Bligh Road - please watch and respect parking signage
What To bring: A chair, your tickets and an empty stomach!
Apple Blossom Antique Tractor Pull
When: 10:00am
Where: Northville Farm Heritage Centre
What To bring: A chair, your tickets and a pair of earplugs
Charity BBQ Party & Lemonade Stand
Raffle prizes, lawn games, colouring & more family fun!
When: 10:30am - 3:30pm
Where: Kal Tire, 9168 Commercial St, New Minas
What To bring: Donations go to food for flood victims in Mathare, Kenya
