Category «Scotch Colony Fest140»

from Darlene Morton

What a wonderful weekend at ScotchColonyFest140! Thank you so much to the organizing committee who have worked for SO many months to make the weekend such a sucess. Thanks to the many volunteers and performers, here and from away, who pitched in so willingly. Thank you to those who came to celebrate their past and …

from Rev. Helene Burns

From: Helene Burns [mailto:visithelene@gmail.com] Sent: August 24, 2013 10:57 PM To: Cari and Roy Grierson Subject: Warm Best Wishes Hello Cari and Roy, First, thank you so much for sharing your hospitality with my dear husband, Gary, who has returned to share in the festivities of this weekend. Second, please extend my warm best wishes …

A Few More Things. . .

At Melville Church in Kincardine, a new tree to commemorate Scotch Fest140 was planted this past week. The cemetery caretakers will be finishing up mowing, including on the big hill. Ushers will be ready to pass out bulletins at the church service on Sunday.

Whew!!

Busy week behind the scenes here at the Scotch Colony! Folks have been checking off items on the “to do list” at a furious pace in anticipation of Fest140 next weekend Aug. 23-25. Posters have been printed and are on display at many of our local friendly businesses (thank you to them!) Our Scotch Colony …

Fest140 Programme/Schedule

Click here to Download a pdf of the programme/schedule: Fest140Schedule081613-2 Friday, August 23, 2013 6 – 9 PM – Registration, Welcome, and Musical Jam Session, Burns Hall, Kincardine Saturday, August 24, 2013 9:30 AM –  Registration, Burns Hall 10 AM – 5 PM Vendors, demonstrations and displays, Burns Hall 10 AM – 3:30 PM – …

Fest140: You’re invited!

Failte, failte! Welcome home to all who have connections in the Scotch Colony of New Brunswick! August 23, 24, 25, 2013 are special days in the Scotch Colony.  We who have ties here connecting us to the land or to the memories of the early settlers of 1873-74 will enjoy a very unique celebration that …

Fest140 Accommodations

(Repost) Search www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca for accommodations. Perth-Andover Perth-Andover Motor Inn 560 Route 190 Perth-Andover (506) 273-2224 Fort Road Motel 117 Fort Rd Perth-Andover (506) 273-3755 R. E. Baird Memorial Campground Route 105 Perth-Andover (506) 273-3080 The Castle Inn 21 Brentwood Drive, Perth-Andover, New Brunswick E7H 1P1, Canada (506) 273-9495 Kringle’s Bed & Breakfast 21 Marshall Street …

DunRoamin’ fundraiser at Fest140

DunRoamin’ Stray & Rescue will be selling snacks/drinks at the Fest140 concert/dance on Saturday, 24 August. They recently rescued a dog (within the past week or 2) from the Scotch Colony. They named him Leland, and he had to be sent to Moncton for surgery, which was very expensive. The money they raise selling lunches …

Don’t Miss Our Final Bake Sale!

We’re having our second and final “Bake Sale Fundraiser” at the Perth-Andover Farmer’s Market at the Legion Hall on Saturday July 13, from 9am – 1pm. We’d love to see you there! It’s a great way to spend a weekend morning and support the local farmers, crafters, and creative vendors who work hard to bring …