Four days of activities are planned in Annapolis Royal as the community pulls out all the stops to celebrate Natal Day. This year’s theme is ‘200 Years of the Annapolis Royal Volunteer Fire Department. For information go to www.annapolisnatalday.ca. Following is the schedule of events:
Friday, July 29
-- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Local Artists Show & Sale, Masonic Hall
-- 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Natal Day Canteen, St. George St.
-- 2 p.m., Acadian Heritage Tour, Lighthouse
-- 5 to 7 p.n., Barbecue ¼ chicken/salad $6 and steak/salad for $8
-- 6 p.m., 84th Regimental Encampment set up. (This year marks its 20th anniversary at Fort Anne), Fort Anne
-- 7 to 9:30 p.m., Annapolis Heritage Society Opening Ceremonies, Market Square
-- 7 to 9:30 p.m., Family Outdoor Dance, Market Square
-- 9 p.m., Karaoke Finals, Legion
Saturday, July 30
-- 8 a.m., Farmers & Traders Market, Market Square
-- 8:30 a.m., *32nd Annapolis County Fun Run, Municipal Building
-- 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Steak and eggs, $7, or omlets $4, Legion
-- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Art Show & Sale, Masonic Hall
-- 9 a.m. until dark, Natal Day Soccer Tournament, AWEC
-- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 84th Regimental Encampment, Fort Anne
-- 10 to 11 a.m., *Teddy Bears Tea, Library
-- 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Natal Day Canteen, St. George St.
-- 10:45 to 11 a.m., Encampment Cake Cutting, Key Presentation, Fort Anne
-- 11:15 a.m., March to Town Hall – Freedom of the Town Ceremony
-- 1:30 p.m., Motorcycle Roll Past, St. George St.
-- 1 to 5 p.m., Music & Children’s Activities (kids are free), Historic Gardens
-- 2 p.m., Annapolis Royal Princess Tea & Fashion Show, Legion
-- 2 p.m., Monument Unveiling, Annapolis Royal Volunteer Fire Department
-- 2 p.m., Wacky container gardening for kids, $5, Historic Gardens
-- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tacticle Battle, Fort Anne
-- 5 p.m., Royal Visit to Upper Clements Park, Upper Clements
-- 8 p.m., Sunset Ceremony, Fort Anne
-- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Natal Day Dance with FOCUS, Fire Hall
-- 9:30 p.m., Candlelight Graveyard Tour, Fort Anne
Sunday, July 31
-- 8 to 11 a.m., Fire Fighters Pancake Breakfast, Fire Hall,
-- 9:15 a.m. Church Service, Fore Anne
-- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Natal Day Soccer Tournament, AWEC
-- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Art Show & Sale, Masonic Hall
-- 10 a.m., Drills and Black Powder Demonstration, Fort Anne
-- 10 a.m., Princesses Attend Church Service, Granville Centre
-- 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Natal Day Canteen, St. George St.
-- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., *Horseshoe Tournament, $5 registration, Legion
-- 12 to 5 p.m., Barbecue Steak Sandwiches $7, Legion
-- 12 to 3 p.m., Reptile Show and Activities $3 ($10 max/family), Legion
-- 1 to 5 p.m., Music and Children’s Activities kids are free, Historic Gardens
-- 1 to 5 p.m., *Doubles Tennis Tournament 16+ age, ARRA
-- 2 p.m., Performance of Naked at the End of the World, O’Dell Museum Yard
-- 2 p.m., Wacky Container Gardening for Kids $5, Historic Gardens
-- 5:30 p.m., Community Spirit Band Concert, Fort Anne
-- 2 p.m., *Bubble Gum Blowing Contest
-- 6:30 p.m., Entrance of Royal Party, Fort Anne
-- 6:30 to 7 p.m., Ecumenical Service, Fort Anne
-- 7 p.m., Scotia Bank Coronation Ceremonies, Fort Anne
-- 8 to 9 p.m., Sunset Ceremonies & Beating Retreat, Fort Anne
-- 9:30 p.m., Candlelight Graveyard Tour, Fort Anne
-- 10 p.m., Fire Works
Monday, August 1
-- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Art Show & Sale, Masonic Hall
-- 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Natal Day Canteen, St. George St.
-- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Farmers & Traders Market, Market Square
-- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Family Day in the Garden (music, activities), Kids are free, Historic Gardens
-- 10 a.m., Children’s Parade, AR Nursing Home
-- 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Registration for Grand Street Parade, Baptist Church
-- 12 to 5 p.m., *Lequille Country Store Natal Day Fishing Derby, Causeway
-- 1 to 2:30 p.m., Grand Street Parade, Main Street
-- 2:30 to 3 p.m., Presentation of Float Winners, Fort Anne
-- 3 p.m., Dunk an Celebrity Tank, Home Hardware
-- 3:30 p.m., 7th annual Mini Golf Tournament, Action Jax
-- 3:30 p.m., 2011 Royal Party will play mini putt, Action Jax
-- 7 p.m., Tennis Ball Race 50/50 Draw, Golf & Country Club
-- 5 p.m., Annapolis Golf & Country Club Barbecue
-- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fireman’s Dance with DJ Rick Dexter, Fire Hall
* Indicates you should preregister. Following are the contacts:
32nd Fun Run, Pre-register until July 27. Contact 532-3144 or 532-2334
Teddy Bear’s Tea, Dorothy McDonald at the library, 532-2226
Horseshoe. Play at 10 a.m. $5 per person
Lequille Country Store Natal Day Fishing Derby register at site
Double Tennis Tournament contact 532-0503
