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.

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

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

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.