Washabuck - Along the Shores of Washabuck Festival - 2014
One of the most beautiful parts of Cape Breton is the Iona/Grand Narrows/Washabuck area. Located along the shores of the Bras D'Or Lakes comes the Along the Shores of Washabuck Festival. The sixth running of this festival takes place from August 1st to August 10th, 2014 in and around Washabuck, Nova Scotia. The festival features events for all ages and is shaping up to be a great time. Check below for a schedule of events.
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Schedule
- Friday, August 1st
- Kick-off Dance to the Festival
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 10pm-2am
- Our Annual Summer Square Dance where you are bound to see the Bear Dance.
- Music by Ian MacDougall, Wendy Mac Isaac and Darryl Keigan
- Saturday, August 2nd
- Tour de Washabuck
- Location: Joe Dollie’s (Murphy Pt. Road)
- Time: 10am-12pm
- A 27km mountain bike race that starts at 3474 Washabuck Rd. (Joe Dollie’s). The route goes through Cains Mountain Rd. (which is really rough) over the Jubilee Hill then pasted the Gypsum Quarry and then follow the payment back to Joe Dollie’s (where you started).
- As part of the rules you must ride a mountain bike.
- Sunday, August 3rd
- Washabuck Falls Bear Dip
- Location: Washabuck Falls, St. Columba Rd.
- Time: 1:30-2pm
- A great opportunity to get “cooled” off, if you are brave enough to go for a dip in the cold water! You may even see Browns Bear. Depending on the weather some years there is more water then others. *Please keep in mind this is at your own risk and parental supervision is required for children!
- Washabuck Beach Day
- Location: Washabuck Beach (Murdock’s beach located at the crossroads)
- Time: 2-6pm
- A beach party day after Highland Village day. The beach will be full of young and old who have come for a swim and to socialize. The Washabuck scholars will be found sitting under the trees in the shade. Be sure to bring your singing voice or instrument and join the other talents during the evening. What could possibly be any better than a beach party on a Sunday?
- 4pm – 5pm Hot Dog & Sausage Beach BBQ
- When the sun sets, it's time to take out your marshmallow sticks and roast some marshmallows with music under the trees.
- Fireworks after dark
- Monday, August 4th
- 5K Morning Walk
- Location: Starts & Ends at the Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 8:30 to 9:30am
- A Great way to start your day...
- Washabuck Cafe
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 9:30 to 11am
- A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials.
- All are welcome!
- Cribbage Tournament
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 2:00pm-5pm
- Video of 1993 Beauty Pageant
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 7 to 11
- Enjoy a fun filled evening with lots of laughs... 19yrs and older
- Tuesday, August 5th
- 5K Morning Walk
- Location: Starts & Ends at the Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 8:30 to 9:30am
- A Great way to start your day..
- Washabuck Cafe
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 9:30 to 11am
- A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials.
- All are welcome!
- Golf Scramble
- Location: Dundee Resort & Golf Club
- Time: First tee off 10:00
- Golf Scramble (also known as “Best Ball”)
- Green Fees for 18 holes is $51.75 including tax and shared cart .Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible, either by email (carmiemaclean@yahoo.com) or phone
- (725-2813). Registration will close on Friday, August 1st. You are free to enter a TEAM (with a great name!), but that's not necessary, as we can easily construct teams. All skill levels welcomed and encouraged to take part!
- BBQ Social
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 5:30 to 7pm
- Coming back from the Golf Scramble and your hungry and need a cold one? Perfect! Join us for a BBQ! Didn’t go on the Golf Scramble, you are also more than welcome to join us for another sociable event before the Pageant
- Youth Concert
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 7-9:30pm
- Wednesday, August 6th
- 5K Morning Walk
- Location: Starts & Ends at the Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 8:30 to 9:30am
- A Great way to start your day..
- Washabuck Cafe
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 9:30 to 11am
- A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials.
- All are welcome!
- Family and Friends Softball
- Location: Washabuck’s Ballball Field in Lower Washabuck
- Time: 1-3pm
- Family and Friends Softball game for all ages and all level of experiences! A time full of fun and laughter!
- Washabuck Saints (Old Timers) Softball
- Location: Washabuck Ballball Field in Lower Washabuck
- Time: 3-5pm
- Softball game featuring the old baseball team, the Washabuck Saints. You wouldn’t think those OLD folks could even still run (Just Kidding!). Definitely a time to sit back and laugh…Come cheer them on!
- BBQ Social (Horseshoes, Washers, Bocce and Cards)
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 5-11pm
- Come join us at the Washabuck Community Centre for a BBQ followed by with Horseshoes and a Washers, Bocce and Cards.
- Or you can just socialize! Activities for kids as well!
- Thursday, August 7th
- 5K Morning Walk
- Location: Starts & Ends at the Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 8:30 to 9:30am
- A Great way to start your day..
- Washabuck Cafe
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 9:30 to 11am
- A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials.
- All are welcome!
- Kids' Activity/Fun Day
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 11am-3pm
- Fun and games for the children! Varying activities: soccer, face painting, 3-legged races, water balloons and etc. More details to come!
- All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Marie MacLean Memorial 45s Card Game
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 7-9pm
- Friday, August 8th
- 5K Morning Walk
- Location: Starts & Ends at the Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 8:30 to 9:30am
- A Great way to start your day..
- Washabuck Cafe
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 9:30 to 11am
- A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials.
- All are welcome!
- Teen Movie Showing
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 7 to 10:30
- 30 minute window to stock up on popcorn and treats for the show
- Saturday, August 9th
- Canoeing and Kayaking
- Location: Starts Washabuck Bridge
- Time: 8:30 to 10:30am
- Enjoy a relaxing morning at our Early Morning Canoe & Kayaking event. The trip will run from Washabuck River to Washabuck Beach. Anything that can float is welcome!
- 5K Morning Walk
- Location: Starts & Ends at the Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 8:30 to 9:30am
- A Great way to start your day..
- Washabuck Cafe
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 9:30 to 11am
- A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials.
- All are welcome!
- Pub night
- Music by: Terry Peters and The Off The Wall Band
- Location: Washabuck Community Centre
- Time: 9pm- 1am
- 19 yrs and older
- Sunday, August 10th
- Mass Service
- Location: Holy Rosary Church,
- Time: 2Pm
- Celebrate Mass in a small country church with Father Paul Abbass & celebration of Sister Florence MacKenzies 50th Anniversary
- Cemetery Service
- Location: Holy Rosary Cemetery
- Time: Blessing to follow the mass,
- A cemetery service at the Holy Rosary Cemetery in memory of those who are buried there. In case of inclement weather, the service then will be moved to the Holy Rosary Church
- A Meet & Greet
- At the Washabuck Community Centre with Sister Florence & tea/light lunch to celebrate our Washabuck summer festival finale day.
- Beach Day
- A day to relax and to recuperate before heading back to work!
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