Seafest

Seafest is a 10-day festival in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Since 1979 locals and visitors have come together every summer to celebrate the food, culture, and life of our coastal community.

Seafest: A Celebration of Life by the Sea
Location(s)Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B5A 4K3
Established1979
Websitewww.seafest.ca

History

Beginning in 1979, Seafest is a unique maritime festival that takes place every July in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Having once been under the control of the Yarmouth Development Corporation, Seafest is now run entirely by volunteers.[1] The Canadian Government supports Seafest in the form of funding,[2] and the town's MLA, Zach Churchill, serves as an advocate for the festival, having established its importance with Premier Stephen McNeil, published as a Stephen's Pick.[3]

SeaFest is a key initiative of Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Ireland’s Integrated Marine Plan, which aims not just to develop the marine economy but also to increasing participation and engagement by the citizens of Ireland with the sea. The national festival celebrates [] proud maritime heritage and the many ways our seas and oceans impact on and enriches our lives.https://www.ouroceanwealth.ie/seafest


Signature events

Parades on foot, floats, and boats are part of the festival. Other events include a mackerel toss, rum running races, and sea balloons on the wharf in the harbor. The history of Yarmouth is portrayed through many tours throughout the town, along with museum day.[4]

Awards

Seafest was nationally recognized through an online poll on canoe.ca [5] as Canada's top Summer Event in 2013.[6] The 2014 poll has begun and Seafest has won the Nova Scotia Top Summer Event and is heading to the National Poll for a second year in a row.[7] Seafest has also been recognized provincially through the West Jet Fun'N Festival Series.[8][9] Linda Deveau was also selected for the CTV News at 5 (Maritimes) "Maritimer of the Week" award at the beginning of the 35th Seafest Festival.[10] Named the Best Festival in Nova Scotia by WestJet Fun 'n Festivals Series (2013).

See also

Culture of Halifax, Nova Scotia List of music festivals in Canada

References
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  6. "What's Replacing LIN.ca? - Sign Up and Find Out". lin.ca. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  7. "What is Canada's top summer event? Choose the top event in each province or territory". Canoe.ca. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
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  9. "The Vanguard". Vevanguard.ca. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  10. "Maritimer of the Week". Atlantic.ctvnews.ca. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
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