Events Schedule

August 2024
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Event schedule 2024

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Blueberry Family Cooking Class with Maggie’s Place Truro-August 16 at 10:00am-12:00pm
 
Join our blueberry family cooking class and learn how to make a delicious blueberry treaties and jams from scratch! For parents and children cooking together!
Free Class!!

Location: 1027 Prince St, Truro, NS  
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited



Contact: email navigator@maggiesplace.ca or call (902) 895-0200
Photo Contest
 
As you go on lots of blueberry Adventures, take a photo of where you adventure during the following weeks. Send it in for a chance to win a PRIZE!  

Deadline for submission is August 22 at 4:30pm
Submit entries to recreation@colchester.ca
Kick off for Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival-August 17 at 9:00am-12:00pm  

Join us for a festive kick off to celebrate the start of the wild blueberry harvest!
Location: 740 Prince St, Truro, NS    

Enjoy live music, bounce around in the bouncy castle, get a cool air brush tattoo and participate with our minute to win games and contest!There will also be vendors selling blueberries and themed items!

This event also brings together familiar faces from across Colchester County to participate in the annual blueberry pie eating contest!
Wild Blueberry Trivia

Wild blueberry facts will be posted on Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival and Colchester County Recreation.  

If you know the answer to any of the trivia, submit them for a chance to win a prize!

Last day to submit is August 23 at 4:30pm
Submit entries to recreation@colchester.ca  
Food Truck Rally with Nova Scotia’s Exhibition-August 21 at 5:00-7:00pm

Join us at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition for a mini food truck rally featuring delicious blueberry themed items
Location: 73 Ryland Ave, Bible Hill, NS

Indulge in a variety of sweet and savory treats all centered around the beloved blueberry.

Also test your skills and try your luck at our mini to win games.
 
Taste of the Festival- August 17-September 2

Get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of wild blueberries with our Taste of the Festival!  

This exciting event brings together a wide range of mouthwatering blueberry treats that you can find at various commercial food and beverage establishments in central Nova Scotia. From delectable desserts to refreshing beverages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.  

Stay updated by checking out our Facebook page and website for complete list of participating business.