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Saturday, August 19th
Wedgeport Community Yard Sale (Sponsored by Wedgeport Antiques)
When: Saturday, August 19th; starting at 8am
Where: Throughout Wedgeport
Set up in your front yard, or set up in front of the Wedgeport Tuna Museum if you need a place to go! If you have any questions, contact Craig Corporon 902-740-4929.
**RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 20th
Sunday, August 20th
Tuna Fun Run 5K & 10K (Sponsored by Strong Tides CrossFit)
Who: All ages!
When: Sunday, August 20th;
Registration from 8am - 8:45am, Run starts at 9am
Where: Start/Finish at Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: $30 / participant (frst 50 participants are guaranteed a t-shirt and medal)
Children 12 and under run for FREE!
Get the registration form & route maps on our website (wedgeporttuna.ca) or facebook page (Wedgeport Tuna Tournament & Festival)
Tiny Tuna 600-meter Run (Sponsored by Flying Eagle Fisheries Ltd.)
Who: Children 12 and under
When: Sunday, August 20th;
Registration from 10am-10:20am, Run starts at 10:30am
Where: Start/Finish at Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Tuna Wharf Road
Cost: FREE!
Come down to cheer on our tiny tunas in a 600-meter race!
Kids “Gone fshin’!” Party! (Sponsored by Tail Chaser Fisheries Ltd.)
Who: Children 12 and under
When: Sunday, August 20th from 1pm - 3pm
Where: Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: FREE!
A fun-flled afternoon of FISHIN’ themed fun for the kids! Canteen $ will be available.
*Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of this activity.
Monday, August 21
Kids Day at the Park with Yarmouth Big Bounce
Who: Children 12 and under
When: Monday, August 21st from 1pm - 3pm
Where: Parc des jeunes / Parc-du-sud, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: FREE!
Come have fun with Yarmouth Big Bounce and a variety of games at the Parc des jeunes / Parc-du-sud.
*Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of this activity.
**In case of RAIN, activity will be held at École Wedgeport.
Opening ceremony
Wine & Cheese with Wild Roots and Maison Meuse & Fils
Live entertainment by Shannon Malone
Who: 19+
When: Monday, August 21st at 7 pm
Where: Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: $30 / person (plus cash bar)
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Come eat, drink, and enjoy an evening with live music by Shannon Malone. This year’s Tuna Pageant Princess contestants will be presented at this event.
Tuesday, August 22
Captains’ Send-Off (Sponsored by Fish Safe NS)
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Tuesday, August 22nd at 6pm
Where: Breakwater Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: FREE!
Come wish the fshers a safe 12-hour sail to the fshing grounds!
“Sister Sundays” will be on-site to sell scones & drinks both hot and cold!
Wednesday, August 23
Sand Sculpture Competition
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Wednesday, August 23rd from 10am - 12pm
Where: Comeau’s Hill Beach
Cost: FREE! Prizes to be won!
Bring your own beach equipment needed to build your sand creation.
*Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians for the duration of this activity.
Tuna Weigh-Ins - Pending on arrival of boats (Sponsored by Eric’s Salt & Water)
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Wednesday, August 23rd at 6pm
Where: Breakwater Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: FREE!
Tuna caught will be weighed upon boat arrivals. Make sure to join in on the excitement as we weigh the giant & remarkable fsh at the Breakwater Wharf! You won’t want to miss it! LIVE Stream: facebook.com/wedgeporttuna
Wedgeport Amazing Race!
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Wednesday, August 23rd
Registration at 6pm, Start at 7pm
Where: Throughout Wedgeport
Cost: $5 / person (teams of 2 to 5 participants)
Get ready to join us in our new event! Complete challenges, search for clues and navigate your way through Wedgeport. Extra points awarded to teams dressed in our “Under the Sea” theme!
Thursday August 24
Tuna Weigh-Ins - Pending on arrival of boats (Sponsored by Eric’s Salt & Water)
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Thursday, August 24th at 6pm
Where: Breakwater Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: FREE!
Tuna caught will be weighed upon boat arrivals. Make sure to join in on the excitement as we weigh the giant & remarkable fsh at the Breakwater Wharf! You won’t want to miss it! LIVE stream: facebook.com/wedgeporttuna
Wedgeport Tuna Pageant (Sponsored by La Shoppe à Carl)
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Thursday, August 24th from 7pm - 9pm
Where: Tuna Tent behind Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: $5
Come enjoy an "Under the Sea" evening full of entertainment with Kidzact and the crowning of our Tuna Queen!
Friday, August 25
Seafood Extravaganza
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Friday, August 25th at 4pm
Where: Tuna Tent behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Come enjoy seafood in all its glory! A large variety of delicious food including lobster rolls, seafood chowder, bacon wrapped scallops, tuna steaks, swordfsh, chicken and clam rappie pie, hotdogs, hamburgers, fries, and NEW this year fsh bits! Grab a dish of blueberry grunt for dessert! Bar will be OPEN at 4pm!
Tuna Weigh-Ins - Pending on arrival of boats (Sponsored by Eric’s Salt & Water)
Who: Spectators are welcome!
When: Friday, August 25th at 6pm
Where: Breakwater Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: FREE!
Tuna caught will be weighed upon boat arrivals. Make sure to join in on the excitement as we weigh the giant & remarkable fsh at the Breakwater Wharf! You won’t want to miss it! LIVE stream: facebook.com/wedgeporttuna
Beer Garden, LIVE Entertainment & Karaoke by ALEXANDRA RODGERSON
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Friday, August 25th from 4pm - 8pm
Where: Tuna Tent, behind Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: FREE!
Take in the live entertainment while enjoying your meal at the Seafood Extravaganza. After you’ve eaten, you and your friends can try singing some karaoke!
Saturday August 26
Tuna Weigh-Ins (Sponsored by Eric’s Salt & Water)
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Saturday, August 26th from 9am - 12pm
Where: Breakwater Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: FREE!
Tuna caught will be weighed upon boat arrivals. Make sure to join in on the excitement as we weigh the giant & remarkable fsh at the Breakwater Wharf! You won’t want to miss it! LIVE stream: facebook.com/wedgeporttuna
Seafood EXTRAVAGANZA
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Saturday, August 26th at 11am while supplies last!
Where: Tuna Tent, behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Come enjoy seafood in all its glory! A large variety of delicious food including lobster rolls, seafood chowder, bacon wrapped scallops, tuna steaks, swordfsh, chicken and clam rappie pie, hotdogs, hamburgers, fries, and NEW this year - fsh bits! Grab a dish of blueberry grunt for dessert! Bar will be OPEN at 11am!
Beer Garden & LIVE Entertainment by Jimmy Moy
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Saturday, August 26th from 11am - 1pm
Where: Tuna Tent behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: FREE!
Closing Ceremony
Who: Everyone welcome!
When: Saturday, August 26th at approximately 1pm (once all weigh-ins have been completed)
Where: Tuna Tent behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Who will win the Milton J. LeBlanc Memorial Tuna Cup this year?
“Tuna Tent Soirée” Beer Garden & LIVE Entertainment (Sponsored by CMA 2024)
Who: 19+
When: 8pm to 10:30pm - Happy Hour with Jet Black
11pm to 2am - The Radiaters
Where: Tuna Tent behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Cost: $30 per person (Bracelets will be sold in advance)
There will be a free shuttle service in the Wedgeport area on August 25 & 26. Call 902-663-2560
For more information call us at 902-663-2560 or email wedgeporttuna@outlook.com
Also visit our website: wedgeporttuna.ca and our Facebook Page: Wedgeport Tuna Tournament & Festival