Northumberland Fisheries Museum

Live Lobsters, Tours, Marine Exhibits.

Hinchey’s Midway Rides & Games

Thursday to Sunday

Everyday is Bracelet Day! Purchase on site!

Lobster Dinners at the New Caledonian Curling Club

(66 Caladh Ave. - across from Marina Bar & Grill)

Friday 4 pm - 8 pm

Saturday 12 pm - 8 pm

Sunday 12 pm - Sold Out

Beer Garden - Event Grounds

Friday & Saturday 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Sunday 2:00 PM - CLOSING

Concessions throughout the town!

Schedule of Events


Queen of The Sea Pageant Preliminaries

Wednesday July 5, 2023 6:30 PM -
Stella Maris Church Hall. $2 Admission


Little Mermaid & Prince Neptune Pageant

Thursday July 6, 2023 6:00 PM -
Location - Event Grounds, Sponsored by Blaine Sutherland


Family "Campfire" Time

Thursday July 6, 2023 6:30 PM -
Event Grounds A Pictou Library event. Bring your favourite “knock knock” jokes, campfire songs & stories. A special time for families. S’mores included.

Friday July 7th 2023


Opening Ceremonies

Friday July 7, 2023 5:30 PM -
Location - Main Stage. With remarks by Special Guests.
Brought to you by the Pictou Rotary Club


Queen of the Sea Crowning

Friday July 7, 2023 6:00 PM -
Location: Main Stage


Net Cutting, Lobster Banding Competiton & King Lobster Contest

Friday July 7, 2023 7:00 PM -
Sponsored by North Nova Seafoods


Pictou Yacht Club Parade of Sails

Friday July 7, 2023 7:00 PM -
Parade of Sails


Dj IV Foam Dance Party

Friday July 7, 2023 8:30 PM -
Recommended for ages 13 and older. FREE at the Marina Stage on the waterfront.


Fireworks

Friday July 7, 2023 10:00 PM -
Sponsored by The Nook & Cranny Pictou

Saturday July 8th 2023


Pancake & Sausage Breakfast

Saturday July 8, 2023 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
New Horizons Seniors Club - $10 Adults, $5 Children 12 years and under


Children's Parade

Saturday July 8, 2023 9:00 AM -
Registration starts at 8:30 AM St. Andrew's Church to Coleraine Street, Front Street, Depot Street, Caladh Avenue to Event Grounds. Sponsored by Thompson's Dairy Bar.


30th Annual No.2 Black Construction Battalion Remembrance Ceremony

Saturday July 8, 2023 11:00 AM -
Location: Caladh Marquee


Nick Falconer Memorial Crate Run

Saturday July 8, 2023 11:30 AM -
Registration starts at 11:30 AM, Race starts at 12:00 PM Caladh Avenue on the waterfront between the Marina wharf and Marina Bar & Grill. Sponsored by AA Munro.


Lobster Boat Races

Saturday July 8, 2023 2:00 PM -
Registratioin on Pier C at 1:00 PM Presented by Maritime Tractor Repair


The John Shaw Memorial Lobster Trap Hauling Contest.

Saturday July 8, 2023 2:00 PM -
Immediately following conclusion of boat races. Registration on Pier C at 1:00 PM Sponsored by Fulton General Trucking


Mardi Gras Street Parade

Saturday July 8, 2023 6:45 PM -
Our traditional favourite Mardi Gras street parade begins at 6:45 PM and will follow a route through town, following Wellington, Denoon, Church, Water and Front Streets!

Donations will be collected and shared 50/50 with Pictou Lobster Carnival and 4H.

Download the Parade Registration form

Sunday July 9th 2023


Run for the Lobster

Sunday July 9, 2023 9:00 AM -
A JOHNNY MILES RUNNING EVENT Register at raceroster.com 5 km Race only Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 9:00 am Advocate Printing Company Parking Lot 181 Browns Point Road, Pictou, NS


Antique Car Show

Sunday July 9, 2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who doesn't enjoy a great antique car show? On Sunday, July 9th from 9 am - 3 pm come walk the beautiful Pictou water front and explore the amazing participant cars from the past! Registration for car owners will be on-site at 9 am that morning.

Location - Caladh Avenue - Awards presentation at 3:00 PM.

Dash Plaques provided by Partner's Construction, Awards provided by WearWell Garments, and special prizes provided by Don Gunning investments.


The Great Pictou Treasure Hunt Adventure

Sunday July 9, 2023 12:00 PM -
Registration at 12:00 Race begins at the CN Station at 12:30PM. Maximum of 4 per group.