Events
Event Correction: The reference to the parade route being blocked off at 7:30am is in reference to the Parade Lineup on Middle Dyke Road. Please see our Maps page for detailed maps regarding road closures.
Wednesday, May 24th, 2023
Apple Blossom Festival Opening Ceremonies
When: 6:00pm
Where: Maritime Express Cider Ballroom; 325 Main st Kentville.
Where to Park: Main parking lot & street parking spaces
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Thursday, May 25th 2023
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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Ciders and Sliders
When: 6:00- 9:00PM
Where: Wooden Room, Wolfville Farmers' Market
Cost: $45 includes taxes & fees, complimentary sliders while supplies last.
Tickets can be purchased here
Kentville Ghost Walk Tour hosted by Valley Ghost Walks
When : 7:45 PM
Gather a the bottom of the stairs at Main Street Station and meet Jerome the Gatekeeper for a tour of Kentville's favorite haunts!
Friday, May 26th, 2023
Blossom Business Breakfast & Trade Show
When: 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: Louis Millet Centre
Where to Park: Louis Millet Main Parking Lot.
Pre-registration is required (TBA). Bring your smile and your business cards.
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Fireworks vendors in the park; Rewind Party; Fireworks at Dusk;
When: 4:00pm - dusk
Where: Memorial Park, Kentville
Where to Park: Street parking; carpool recommended.
Memorial park is blocked of for the evening. Only Authorized personnel allowed entrance in Memorial park.
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Saturday, May 27th, 2023
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.
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), $$ to spend at the vendors, entertainment and 50/50 draw, a good spirit to cheer on the kids!
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Carnival For Kids
When: 11am- 2pm
Where: Center Square, Kentville and the adjacent parking lot between Valley Stove & Cycle & Lawtons.
Where to Park: The parade route will be blocked off from 7:30 am onward; parking is available on side streets along the parade routes and other non-private parking lots. Please check road signs and permissions before parking. Parking is not permitted within Center Square or behind town hall.
What To bring: A chair or umbrella (sun or rain), $$ 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.
What To bring: A chair, $$ to spend at the vendors, entertainment and 50/50 draw, camera and a great attitude to enjoy the day!
Website: www.bwiecanada.com
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Grand Street Parade with media coverage by Eastlink
When: 1pm-3:30pm (approx)
Where: Starts at Cornwallis River Crossing and ends at Memorial Park
Where to Park: The parade route will be blocked off from 7:30 am onward; parking is available on side streets along the parade routes and other non-private parking lots. Please check road signs and permissions before parking. Parking is not permitted within Center Square or behind town hall.
What To bring: A chair, $$ 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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Foam Party sponsored by Village of New Minas
When: May 27th 6PM-8PM
Where: Lockhart & Ryan Park , New Minas
A family friendly event to come and play in the bubbles!
Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Barn Dance sponsored by AVR & hosted by Old Orchard Inn
When: May 27th doors open ay 8:30
Cost: $20 plus tax & fees, on sale April 15th on Eventbrite, best to buy in advance
Come and dance the night away to close out an awesome festival Saturday!
Sunday, May 28th, 2023
Annual Apple Blossom Car Show
Sponsored by G.K. Morse Construction
When: 10AM-3PM
Where: Coldbrook Lions Hall
Where To Park: Please see parking attendants to direct you to field parking or choose to park and walk into the grounds from the road.
What To bring: A chair, $$ to spend at the canteen and 50/50 draw, camera, your vote for the best vehicles in each class.
49th Woodville Chicken BBQ
It's back! The Woodville community centre will be hosting their BBQ on May 28th 2023. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance with all proceeds going back to the hall association. More details to follow!
Monday, May 29th, 2023
Events coming soon!