With Covid restrictions easing, residents and visitors alike are excited to get back to popular pre-pandemic activities. Nova Scotia is home to hundreds of festivals – here are my favourites in the Annapolis Valley area.
Popular Annapolis Valley festivals
The Apple Blossom Festival is the number one festival in the Annapolis Valley. It kicks off tourism season at the end of May, and features mostly free and family-friendly events in communities throughout the Valley. One don’t-miss event is the Grand Street Parade, but there are also fireworks, brew nights, art events, concerts, and more.
Berwick Gala Days in early September offers up a bunch of fun activities, include a car show, in this quaint little town throughout one weekend in early September.
Kingston is home to the longest running Steer BBQ in North America each July. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, grand street parade, live entertainment, craft fair, dessert contest, children’s activities, an adult dance, and of course, a steer BBQ!
Valley music festivals
Like country music? You’ll love the Fox Mountain Country Music Festival. Held every August in Aylesford, this multi-day event offers 17 hours of live music, workshops, and more. Camping is available!
The Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival brings together a truly fantastic blend of up-and-coming and tried-and-true, performers to their festival stages. Held in late September in Wolfville, this is a must-see for music aficionados.
The Hantsport Music Festival in July is the highlight of a weekend of events to celebrate the greater Hantsport area.
Looking for more festivals and events? Check out ValleyEvents.ca.