The Antigonish Reel

The Week in Antigonish (July 8 - July 12)

By The Antigonish Reel , Editorial

This is one of biggest weeks of the year for Antigonish, everything is in full swing and the weather, knock on wood, seems to be cooperating!

This is one of biggest weeks of the year for Antigonish, everything is in full swing and the weather, knock on wood, seems to be cooperating.

Big stuff this week, let's break it down day by day:

Wednesday July 8:

  • The Kilted Golf Classic (Antigonish Golf Club): All Day Starting at 7am
  • Stroll the Main Street Fair (Main Street): 10am - 2pm
  • Highland Games Week Pub (Oak Manor, Main Street): 7pm - 9pm

Thursday July 9:

  • Tunes in the Big Tent (Columbus Field): 4pm - 6pm
  • StFX Art Gallery 50/50 Opening Reception (Mulroney Hall, StFX Campus): 4pm - 6pm
  • Ceilidh at the Museum (Antigonish Heritage Museum): 7pm - 9pm

Friday July 10:

  • Tir Nan Og Athletics (Columbus Field): 9am - 1pm
  • The Antigonish Art Fair (Chisholm Park): 6pm - 9pm
  • 5 Mile Road Race (Columbus Field - the Landing): 6pm - 9pm
  • Alba FA vs Halifax Wanderers U21 (StFX Stadium): 6pm - 9pm
  • Official Opening of the 161st Antigonish Highland Games (Columbus Field): 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Saturday July 11:

  • Grand Stret Parade (StFX to Columbus Field): 9am - 11am
  • Highland Games Competitions Day One (Columbus Field): 8:30am - 5pm
  • Geocaching Weekend at the Keppoch (the Keppoch): 10:00am - 5pm
  • Highland Brunch (St. James Church, Main Street): 10am - 12pm
  • Axe Throwing & Wood Oven Pizza for Men & Boys (Fireloch, Lochaber): 11am - 1pm
  • Arisaig Wharf Scavenger Hunt (Arisaig Lobster Interpretive Marine Life Centre): 1pm - 5pm
  • Afternoon Ceilidh (Columbus Field): 3pm - 6pm
  • Kilts in the Kitchen IV Pickleball Tournament (Columbus Field Racquet Facility): 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Evening Ceilidh Pub feat. Beech Hill and Coastline (Columbus Field): 9pm - 2am

Sunday July 12:

  • Highland Games Competitions Day Two (Columbus Field): 8:30am - 5pm
  • The Annual Highland Games Big Breakfast (St. Joseph's Lakeside Community Centre): 8:30am - 11am
  • Highland Games Tug-Of-War (Columbus Field): 10am - 12pm

Big weekend ahead, folks. Remember that many of these events are ticketed, a number of them require registration to participate. Hope to see you all out and about the Town and County!

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