TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Saturday August 17
Trivia Night - Sponsored by Terry's Rentals Inc
7 PM - Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Come and enjoy a night full of fun and laughter at one of Adam's lightning trivia nights. Prizes to be won! Limit of 8 per team, ages 19 and over.
Pre-register at the Wedgeport Tuna Museum or call 902-663-2560 to reserve a table.
Cost: $10 Per Person
Sunday August 18
Tuna Fun Run - Sponsored by A.F Theriault & Son Ltd
8 AM to 8:45 AM - Registration
9 AM - Run
Come run or walk a 5K 0r 10K Fun Run starting at the Wedgeport Tuna Museum in Lower Wedgeport! Children ages 12 and under can participate for FREE!
Cost: $20 Per Person (first 100 participants guaranteed a t-shirt)
Tiny Tuna Run
10 AM to 10:20 AM - Registration
10:30 AM - Run
Tie your tiny shoes and join our Tiny Tuna Run of 600m. Children ages 12 and under have the opportunity to race to the finish line!
This event is FREE! (first 20 participants guaranteed a t-shirt)
Carnival Party - Sponsored by Pharmasave West Pubnico
2 PM to 4 PM - Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Children ages 2 to 12 can join us for carnival-themed activities, crafts, and snacks during our afternoon party with the Tuna Princesses!
Cost: $5 Per Child
Paint Night
6 PM to 9 PM - Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Join us to paint a lovely nautical themed canvas. Wine will be available for purchase. Only 40 spaces are available! All painting supplies are included. Must be 19 or over!
Pre-register at the Wedgeport Tuna Museum or call 902-663-2560 to reserve a spot.
Cost: $40 Per Person
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Monday August 19
Children's Obstacle Course & Activities
10 AM to 12 PM - Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Children ages 4 to 14 can come to join us for a water-themed obstacle course including water balloons, a slip and slide and other activities! Bring an extra pair of clothes and a towel!
Pre-registration at the Wedgeport Tuna Museum is recommended.
This event is FREE!
Opening Ceremony Wine & Cheese
7 PM - Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Come eat, drink and enjoy an evening at the great gatsby! Meet this year's Pageant Princesses and enjoy live entertainment by Alyssa & Chelsea. Organized by the Pageant Committee.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Wedgeport Tuna Museum or at the door.
Cost: $15 Per Person (includes one glass of wine, more wine can be purchased for $5)
Fireworks (Weather Permitting) - Sponsored by Tusket Island Tours
Approximately 9 PM - Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
This event is FREE!
Tuesday August 20
Captains' Send-Off
7 PM - Wedgeport Breakwater Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
Wish the fishermen well as they set sail for the fishing grounds, a 12-hour sail!
This event is FREE!
Herring Toss
7:30 PM - Wedgeport Breakwater Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
Teams of 2 toss and catch herring during this messy event for people of all ages! The toss will take place right next to the wharf shortly after the tuna boats set sail. Great family fun event!
Pre-registration at the Wedgeport Tuna Museum is recommended.
Cost: $10 Per Team of 2 People (FREE for spectators)
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Wednesday August 21
Junior Fishing Derby - Sponsored by D.K. Muise Motors Ltd
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM - Wedgeport Breakwater Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
Anyone 16 and under can participate! Bring your rod, lures and mandatory lifejacket to catch some fish off of the wharf. Parent or guardian must be present.
This event is FREE! (first 75 participants guaranteed a t-shirt)
Scavenger Hunt
5:30 PM - Registration in the tent behind Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Scavenger Hunt starting in the tent behind Wedgeport Tuna Museum
Bring a team of 2 or more, a car and a camera and search Wedgeport to take pictures with your team with all of the items on your list!
Pre-registration at the Wedgeport Tuna Museum is recommended.
Cost: $5 Per Person
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Thursday August 22
Wedgeport Tuna Tournament Pageant
7 PM - Tent behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Come watch the crowning of the 2019 Tuna Queen! It will be a Great Gatsby themed night featuring live entertainment by Alyssa & Chelsea!
Cost: $5 Per Person
Friday August 23
Seafood Extravaganza
4 PM - Tent behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
A large variety of fantastic food will be available including steamed lobsters, clams, rappie pie, lobster rolls, sushi, seafood chowder, bacon-wrapped scallops, tuna steaks, hot dogs, hamburgers and more! The bar will also open at 4 PM!
Beer Garden & Live Entertainment by Gerard LeBlanc
4 PM to 8 PM - Tent behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Take in the live entertainment while enjoying your meal at the Seafood Extravaganza!
FREE admission in the tent!
Tuna Weigh-In (Pending Arrival of Boats)
6 PM - Wedgeport Tuna Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
We will weigh in some of the giant tuna that have been caught by the fishing boats during the week. Watch the tuna teams celebrate their catch and experience the excitement!
This event is FREE for spectators!
Saturday August 24
Bouncy Castle
10 AM to 4 PM
Yarmouth Big Bounce Rentals will be here with a bouncy castle for the children!
This event is FREE!
Tuna Weigh-In
11 AM to 2 PM - Wedgeport Tuna Wharf, Lower Wedgeport
We will weigh in some of the giant tuna that have been caught by the fishing boats during the week. Watch the tuna teams celebrate their catch and experience the excitement!
This event is FREE for spectators!
Seafood Extravaganza
11 AM until supplies last - Tent behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
A large variety of fantastic food will be available including steamed lobsters, clams, rappie pie, lobster rolls, sushi, seafood chowder, bacon-wrapped scallops, tuna steaks, hot dogs, hamburgers and more!
Live Entertainment in the Tent
11 AM to 2 PM - Music by Sign of Life
This event is FREE!
Closing Ceremonies
Approximately 2 PM - Tent behind the Wedgeport Tuna Museum, Lower Wedgeport
Who will win the Milton J. LeBlanc Memorial Tuna Cup this year?
This event is FREE!
Beer Garden & Live Entertainment by The Radiaters
9 PM - Beer Garden Opens
10:30 PM to 2 AM - The Radiaters
Cost: $20 Per Person (youth under the age of 19 are not permitted at this event)