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Performers, teachers and adjudicators from across Canada and the United States converge on Nova Scotia each may for the largest band festival on the East Coast. Over 3000 musicians in concert bands, choirs, orchestras, chamber choirs and jazz and brass bands gather together for clinics and performances at this educational festival.
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 1 902 886-3060
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May 25
This event unites the colourful fans of the popular British soap and longest-running TV show in history, Coronation Street. The name 'Pingfest" originally came from a mispelling of the word 'Pintfest', and now the word is common vocabulary to corrie lovers throughout the world. Pingfests often feature stars of the show.
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Jul 3 to 7
Since 1050 fiddlers and other musicians and dancers have gathered in Halifax to perform and compete in the Maritime Fiddle Festival. Workshops for fiddlers, guitar players and pianists are available, and musicians and step dancers all compete for a number of prizes. Events occur at the Akerley Campus as well as Prince Andrew High School, located next to Akerley.
Address: Akerley Campus, 21 Woodlawn Road Halifax NS
Send an Email 1 902 435-4168
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Jul 11 to 19
This annual Jazz festival features an impressive line-up of Canadian and International Jazz performers. Performances range from large-scale stage shows to intimate jam sessions. Hopeful attendees should get their tickets early, since the event usually attracts around 65,000 people.
Address: Various Venues Halifax NS
Send an Email 1 902 492-2225
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Jul 12
The Halifax Dragon Boat Festival brings competitors and audiences out by the thousands in support of the Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund. The event features over 70 teams of 20 paddlers, plus a drummer to keep the paddle-rhythm, competing in a number of fun and friendly races.
Address: Lake Banook Halifax NS
Send an Email 1 902 425-5450
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Jul 12
One of the most popular events of its kind in Canada, the Halifax Highland Games and Scottish Festival celebrates Scottish history and culture. The event includes piping, drum, pipe band and highland dancing competitions, heavyweight challenges, country dancing demonstrations, concessions, food vendors, beer gardens, Celtic wares vendors, music and more.
Address: The Garrison Grounds At The Base Of Citadel Hill, Entrances Located On Both Ahearn Avenue & Sackvill Halifax NS
Send an Email 1 902 466-3778
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Jul 20 to 27
Halifax's Pride Week celebrations offer events and activities that are accessible to everyone. All visitors are invited to enjoy movie screenings, youth art exhibits, drag shows and workshops, softball challenges, an AIDS walk, brunch and silent auction, cabaret nights, club nights, a Pride Parade and more.
Address: Various Locations Halifax NS
Send an Email 1 902 429-5429
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Jul 31 to Aug 4
Alexander Keith's Natal Day Festival celebrates the civic holiday dedicated to the communities in and around Halifax and Dartmouth. Events and activities include a parade, live entertainment, sporting events, festival tents, family games, a huge fireworks display and more.
Address: Various Locations Halifax NS
1 902 490-6773
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The Halifax Harbour Festival is a new event that gives residents and visitors of Bedford, Dartmouth, Halifax and the Eastern Passage the chance to get out and enjoy a range of family activities on the harbour. A number of live shows and fun activities will be available throughout the day.
*NOTE: The 2007 festival has been postponed, but hopes to return in 2008.
Address: Along the Waterfront Halifax NS
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Aug 7 to 17
The annual Busker Festival is a haligonian favourite, and always manages to attract many well-known street performers and buskers from around the world. Vendors, food, beer gardens, children's activities and a surplus of lively performances are available at this large festival.
Address: Halifax Waterfront
Send an Email 1 902 429-2105
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The Atlantic Film Festival's aim is to build a strong film industry in Atlantic Canada, promote local films and filmmakers and bring regional and international films to a local audience. A variety of movies made by filmmakers across the world are presented during the course of the festival.
Address: Various Locations Halifax NS
Send an Email 1 902 422-3456
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Oct 20 to 25
Held every October in a variety of venues throughout Halifax, this festival began in 1993. Music enthusiasts will find well over 100 musical acts to enjoy over the course of this five day event. Past performers of the Halifax Pop Explosion include, the Arcade Fire, Stars, Jason Collett and Cat Power.
Address: 5467 Cornwallis Street Halifax NS
Send an Email 1 902 482-8176
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Annual Port of Wines Festival
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This event, held at the Halifax World Trade Convention Centre, features over 300 hundred wines and a five-course dinner. There are also seminars and a silent auction.
Address: 1800 Argyle St Halifax NS
1 902 450-6752
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