Our 2011 Events are All Lined Up!

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BEER GARDEN

Advance tickets to Friday night Beer Gardens are now available at, Woody's and East End in Pictou And Big Al's in New Glasgow, $10.00 advance, $15.00 at the door. Only on Sale until July 6. July 6.

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT AIMED TOWARDS BEER GARDEN PATRONS !!!!

After three years of having draught, we, The Lobster Carnival Committee have decided to go back to cans, and not the regular 355ml can, the 473 ml can. Great deal , less trips, cold beer in cans, no pouring needed. You asked, we looked into it, an now it is done !! Come out and enjoy a few cold (and BIGGER) beer !

Although we did not have enough entrants for a full band, We will be putting on 2 acoustic sets featuring the two highest vote getters, Connor skyrnsky and Rob Gratto will both be performing some of their favorites. Connor will go on at 3:00 on Saturday afternoon, Rob will follow Connor at 3:30.

Lobster Banding Competition

One of the events that attracts the biggest crowds every year is our celebrity lobster banding contest. Come out and cheer and jeer this year's contestants. Up for the challenge this year are:

Peter MacKay - Minister of National Defence

Clarrie MacKinnon - MLA for Pictou East

Charlie Parker - NS Minister of Natural Resources, Energy

Don MacKenzie - Local Celebrity Extraordinaire!!



Glady Knowles
gladyknowles@eastlink.ca


Concessions

There is a waiting list for concessions, however we urge you to fill out an application and submit it!

Laurena Greencorn
laurenamarie@live.ca

 

Opening Ceremonies

Faus Johnson

755-3463 / 759-8022

Faus.johnson@pictouchamber.com

 

Mardi Gras Parade

Faus Johnson

755-3463 / 759-8022

Faus.johnson@pictouchamber.com

 

Bed Races

Brian Burton

485-5150
pictoulobstercarnival@hotmail.com

 

Entertainment

Brian Burton

485-8138
brianburton1@hotmail.com

 

Run For The Lobster

Patsy Langille

752-0202
patsyl@pcymca.ca

 

 

Teen Pageant

Teen pageant for This years Lobster Carnival and are looking for girls between the ages of 16 and 20 to participate, if you are interested or know somebody who is interested, please contact either

Sarah Wilson, Marree Mackenzie

695-6064

wilson.sarah716@gmail.com

mmackenzie09@hotmail.com

 

Kids Pageant

ATTENTION ALL LITTLE PEOPLE, MISS MERMAID AND PRINCE NEPTUNE ARE SEEKING YOU TO JOIN US IN THE FUN OR BEING IN OUR PAGEANT

Laurena Greencorn
laurenamarie@live.ca

 

Teen Events

Tanya Mackenzie

752-5921
tanya.plc@hotmail.com

 

Jennifer Boyce

485-6668
guiderjen@eastlink.ca

 

Derby Race

Graham Hann

485-5150
pictoulobstercarnival@hotmail.com

 

Fishing Events Coordinator

Ryan Fleury

485-6617

pictoulobstercarnival@hotmail.com 

 

Kids Parade

Saturday July 9, 2011

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, Coleraine Street

Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. (proceed to CN Grounds for awards)

Categories

Maximum of 4 participants per group/category

Bike/motorized entries must wear a helmet

All participants will receive a gift bag

Shauna Turple/o:p>

shaunaturple@gmail.com

 

Kerri Casey

Kerri.casey@ca.michelin.com

 

Grounds & Operations

Kent Corbett

485-5605

kentcorbett@bellaliant.net

 

Matthew Landry

485-8639

Matt.l@bellaliant.ca

 

Beer Garden

Angie Scanlon

eascanlan@hotmail.com

 

Adam Carr

Adam_carr8@hotmail.com

 

Dog Show

Dayle Crouse

crousedc@gov.ns.ca 

 

Military

Cst. Ken MacDonald

759-7277

Ken.macdonald@newglasgow.ca

 

Tammy Nichol Bursary

Jennifer Buchanan

pictoulobstercarnival@hotmail.com

 

Treasure Hunt

Abby Weatherbie

Abby_weatherbie12@hotmail.com

 

Paige Mattie

Pem386@hotmail.com

 

Shelby Fraser

Shelby_theresa@hotmail.com

     

Fundraising

Kathie O’laney

pictoulobstercarnival@hotmail.com

 

Laurie Gillis

pictoulobstercarnival@hotmail.com

 

Programme

Grant Boyce

grantboyce@eastlink.ca

 

Main Stage Management

Grant Boyce

grantboyce@eastlink.ca

 

Jennifer Boyce

guiderjen@eastlink.ca

 

RCMP

Cpl. Andrew Joyce

485-4333

Andrew.joyce@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

 

 

 

The Advocate

Steve Goodwin

steve@pictouadvocate.com

 

Town Council Representative

Raymond Gregory

gregorri@gov.ns.ca

 

Event Volunteers

Denise Byrne

Erika Hunter

Angela Fraser

Cynthia Outred

 

The Pictou Lobster Carnival has become a signature event in Nova Scotia. This three day festival celebrates the end of the fishing season in the area, maritime culture and music. The event features musical performances at the Main Stage, a Mardi Gras Parade, an Antique Car Show, Derby Races, Boat Races, a Mid-Way, a Children's Parade and many other activities for the whole family.fun, lots of prizes, lots of winners... Thanks to everyone who participated!!