Bridgetown Ciderfest promises fun time

The 26th annual Bridgetown Ciderfest kicks off Thursday with an Apple Pie Contest and continues through Sunday with dozens of events including the Cardboard Boat Regatta, Giant Pumpkin Contest and Weighoff, Ducky Race, a soccer tournament, a lob ball tournament, a car rally, lots of great food and entertainment, plus a grueling fitness challenge.

This year's theme is Sowing Seeds, Past, Present, and Future. Following is the schedule of events:

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10

12 Noon – 4 p.m. - Apple Pie Contest, Bridgetown Lions Hall

Categories: Adult, 17 and Under, Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Complimentary bag of flour for every pre-registrant. (Pick up at Valufoods). For info: Call Margie Christie at 665-4460. Drop off of pies – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Judging of pies at 2 p.m. Auction at 6pm, last dinner sitting. Sponsored by Bridgetown Home Hardware Building Center

4 – 7 p.m. - Ciderfest Harvest Dinner

In support of Jack and Jill Nursery School, Lion’s Hall

Turkey Dinner - $9.00 per plate.

Turkey and all the trimmings!

Tickets at the door or

Reserve by calling Nicole at 665-4525.

Sponsored by Bridgetown Home Hardware

8 p.m. – From Broadway to the Blues, B.R.H.S.

Toe tap to the wonderful sounds of the Annapolis Basin Community Band and the

B.R.H.S. Senior Jazz Band. An evening of great music.

Free will offering at the door.

Sponsored by Integrity Printing Inc.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11

All Day -- Annapolis County Special Olympics Charity Golf Tournament, Eden Golf & Country Club

For Info: Call Judy Lockett at 584-3857 or 665-2198

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – 4th annual Quilt and Hooked Rug Show, St. James Anglican Church $3.00 per person, children U-12 free.

Visitors may cast their vote for Best Quilt and Best Hooked Rug.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Silent Auction, James House Museum

In support of “Friends of the Library”

7 – 11 p.m. -- Graves Valufoods Queen Street Café - Fire Eater, Juggler and Escape Artist Jeff Collins - Selection of Bridgetown’s 2009-2010 Youth Ambassador - Dance to the great 50’s & 60’s sounds of Hourglass - Kids Games from Glow Parties - Canteen

Rain Location- Bridgetown Arena

9 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Joe Murphy and the Water Street Blues Band, End of the Line Pub $5.00 cover charge

Cool beverages and great music!

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12

7 – 10 a.m. -- Pancake Breakfast, Bridgetown Fire Hall

In support of the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department.

Free will offering

All Day -- Investors Group Five-A-Side Soccer Tournament, B.R.H.S.

5 Age Groups

To register, call Margie Chipman at 665-2380

All Day -- Ciderfest Lob Ball Tournament

To register, call Chad Graves at 665-4788

Memorial Field.

Sponsored by Rice V.J. Concrete Ltd.

8:30 a.m. -- Harvest Prayer Walk

Interdenominational, All are welcome.

Starts at Gordon Providence United Church.

Ends at Inglewood Community Hall

9:00 a.m. – Noon - AVRL Book Sale, Regional Library on Bay Road

Tons of books at phenomenal prices

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Giant Pumpkin Contest and Weighoff, Town Hall

All pumpkins must be on site by 9:30 a.m. Weigh off starts at 10 a.m. Adult, 13 to 18, and 12 and under categories. Prizes for 1st and 2nd in each age group plus largest overall, smallest overall,and hidden weight. Sponsored by Customized Window Fashion

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Sidewalk Bazaar, Queen Street.

Complimentary apple Cider and apples, $10 per table. Reserve by calling 665-2915.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Silent Auction, James House Museum

In support of The Friends of the Library

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. - Quilt and Hooked Rug Show, St James Anglican Church

See Friday’s schedule for info

10 a.m. -- Children’s and Pets Parade, Queen Street

Line up behind Town Hall at 9:30 a.m. Children can dress up with or without a pet. There will be several winners; all entrants receive treats. Best “Super Hero Entry;” with and without pet. Best “Comic Book Character;” with and without pet. Best overall entry.

If possible, please pre – register at the Queen St. Café on Friday. Rain location: Bridgetown Arena. Sponsored by Valley Credit Union

12 Noon – Great Scavenger Hunt

Two person teams.

Ages 10 -12 start at Town Hall. Ages 9 & under start at Jubilee Park. If you like working with clues, join us. Sponsored by Scotiabank

1 – 5 p.m. – Ciderfest “Mowin,” Jubilee Park

A display of vintage lawn care equipment.

No entrance or admission fees

2 p.m. - Grand Street Parade

Parade Marshall – Eugene Chipman, Canada’s oldest active farmer.. Route goes east on Granville from BDC, south on Queen, East on Centennial, west on Granville back to starting point. Sponsored by Bridgetown Pharmasave

3:30 p.m. - Rubber Duck Race $700 in prize money. Start and Finish in front of Jubilee Park. A Fundraiser for the Bridgetown Cadet Corps. Tickets - $5. Tickets available at all banks and through the Cadets. Canteen on site. Sponsored by Fraser’s Pro Home Centers

4:30 p.m. - 9th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Start and finish will be at Jubilee Park. No entry fee. For 2009, there will again be a prize for the best costumed boat crew and a prize for the best looking boat as well as age group winner trophies. All boats should be at Jubilee Park no later than 3:30 p.m.

Canteen on site. Sponsored by Re/Max Banner Real Estate

4 - 8 p.m. – 3rd annual Amateur Talent Showcase Jamboree, Bridgetown Arena

Adults -$5, Under 15 free. Continuous music. For more info: Contact Steve Clayton at 665-2697. Sponsored by the Bridgetown Community Recreation Association and the Bridgetown Lion’s Club

9 p.m. - 1 a.m. - The Ciderfest Stomp, Bridgetown Arena.

19 and over dance and Beer Garden. $5 cover charge. Sponsored by the Bridgetown Lion’s Club and the Bridgetown Community Recreation Association

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13

Lob Ball Tournament – Continued from Saturday

Five-A-Side Soccer Tournament – Continued from Saturday

11 a.m. – Ciderfest Church Service, St. James Anglican Church

A service of prayer and song.

12 Noon Chamber of Commerce Fitness Challenege – Bridgetown Development Centre, Bay Road

Registration starting at 11:30 a.m. Absolutely a great way to get dirty, wet and tired while having a ton of fun. Many new obstacles to overcome. Team’s of four people compete. Entry Categories – Corporate, Adult, 13 to 18, 12 and under.

Entry Fee - $12 per team in support of the Bridgetown and area Food Bank. If possible, please pre-register at the Queen Street Café on Friday. Bleachers will be available for spectators.

1 p.m. - Terry Fox Run

Come out and support this annual Cancer Fundraiser.

Town Hall

4 p.m. - The Vernon Dakin Family Car Rally. B.R.H.S.

Cars should be on site by 3:30 p.m. $10 entry fee per car. In 2009 everyone will know where to start, where to finish, where you can go and where you can’t. The easiest Car Rally ever. Refreshments at the end. Sponsored by Pearles in Paradise