Along the Shores of Washabuck Festival
Location: Washabuck Community Centre, Washabuck
Date: August 2 - August 11
Along the Shores of Washabuck - Festival Schedule
Friday, August 2nd:
Kick-off Annual Square Dance – 9:30pm–1:00am
Music by TBA
19years and over!
Saturday, August 3rd:
5K Poker Walk –8:30am
Join us each morning for a 5k Poker Walk starting at the WCC.
Sunday, August 4h:
Washabuck Beach Day – 2:00pm
A beach party day after Highland Village Day. Come for a swim and socialize at the Washabuck Beach. Be sure to bring your singing voice or instrument. BBQ services around 4ish. Sausages $3.00, Hotdogs, $2.00 and Pop $1.00.
Fireworks after dark.
Monday, August 5th:
5K Poker Walk –8:30am
Join us each morning for a 5k Poker Walk starting at the WCC.
Washabuck Café – 9:30am–11:00am
A perfect time to stop in at the WCC for a coffee or a great cup of tea and some goodies. *Featuring daily specials!
A morning to relax and to recuperate before heading back to work!
Cribbage Tournament – 1:30pm–4:00pm
Come out to the WCC for an afternoon of cribbage. $5 per person.
Central Cape Breton Trivia – 7:30pm.
Join us for a night of fun! Questions from around our region.
19 years and over!
Tuesday, August 6th:
5K Poker Walk – 8:30am
Each morning join us for a 5k Poker Walk starting at the WCC.
Washabuck Café – 9:30am–11:00am
A perfect time to stop in at the WCC for a coffee or a great cup of tea and some goodies. *Featuring daily specials!
Roddie MacLean Memorial Golf Scramble – 10:00am
Golf Scramble, “Best Ball” format at Dundee Golf Club. Green Fees for 18 holes is $55.00, includes shared power cart. Come out for a day of fun, sun (we hope!) and exercise, all skill levels welcomed and encouraged to attend.Please register by Wednesday, August 1stat carmiemaclean@yahoo.com. Names of individuals or of complete foursomes may be submitted.
Spaghetti with Garlic Toast to follow at the WCC.
Kitchen Party –7:30pm
Come to socialize and enjoy listening to old country/ rock music provided by our former local James MacLean and friends. 19 years and over! Admission by donation.
Wednesday, August 7th:
5K Poker Walk –8:30am
Join us each morning for a 5k Poker Walk starting at the WCC.
Washabuck Café –9:30am–11:00am
A perfect time to stop in at the WCC for a coffee or a great cup of tea and some goodies. *Featuring daily specials!
Family and Friends Lobball –1:00pm–3:00pm
Family and Friends lobball game for all ages. A time full of fun and laughter! Located at the Baseball Field in Lower Washabuck.
Old Timers Softball –3:00pm–5:00pm
Softball game featuring the old softball team members (the Washabuck Saints) and friends.
Definitely a time to sit back and enjoy… or participate?
BBQ Social and Games Night– 5:00pm
Are you hungry and need a cold one after playing all day or being a spectator? Perfect! Join us for a Pork chop BBQ at the WCC. Play Cards, Washers, Horseshoes or Bocce Ball following the BBQ.
BBQ Admission $10.00
Thursday, August 8th:
5K Poker Walk –8:30am
Join us each morning for a 5k Poker Walk starting at the WCC.
Washabuck Café –9:30am–11:00am
A perfect time to stop in at the WCC for a coffee or a great cup of tea and some goodies. *Featuring daily specials!
Nature Walk – 11:00am-12:30pm
A nature walk with our very own Gus MacLean at MacKay’s Point, Lower Washabuck. Definitely an opportunity to learn about Nature while taking a nice stroll! A scavenger hunt to keep the children interested! All are welcome! Please wear appropriate footwear!
At your own risk!
Kids Activity Day –11:30am–3:00pm
Bring the kiddies out to the WCC for our Kid’s Fun Day! Lunch is provided. Come and play! All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Admission by donation.
Marie MacLean Memorial 45s Card Game – 7:30pm
Drop by for an evening of cards and laughs.
Friday, August 9th:
5K Poker Walk –8:30am
Join us each morning for a 5k Poker Walk starting at the WCC.
Washabuck Café – 9:30am–11:00am
A perfect time to stop in at the WCC for a coffee or a great cup of tea and some goodies. *Featuring daily specials!
Float Your Boat – 2:00pm
Get an afternoon workout floating along the shores of Washabuck River. Kayaks, SUP, Canoes, or anything that floats are all welcomed! At your own risk!
Saturday, August 10th:
5K Poker Walk –8:30am
Join us each morning for a 5k Poker Walk starting at the WCC.
Washabuck Café – 9:30am–11:00am
A perfect time to stop in at the WCC for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials!
Pub Night–9:00pm – 1:00am
Bring your dancin’ shoes to the Pub Night and listen to the music of TBA at the WCC.
19 years and over!
Sunday, August 11th:
Church Service –2:00pm
Mass at Holy Rosary Church, followed by a Blessing at the cemetery. A meet & greet at the WCC & tea/light lunch to celebrate our Washabuck Summer Festival finale day.
Beach Day
A day to relax and to recuperate.
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