Bedford Days 2009-June 24-28 & July 1.
June 19-21, 26-28
Bedford Days Minor Baseball Tournaments
Contact: Ken Lenihan, 835-9531
Location: Joan and Robert Lenihan Fields (Range Park)
Friday, 6-10pm
Saturday, 9am-9pm
The annual Bedford Days tournament will once again be held for the Mosquito, Pee-Wee, Bantam AAA divisions, as well as the Midget AA. All games will be played at Joan and Robert Lenihan (Range Park) in Bedford. The will mark the 28th year for the tournament, and is one of the older minor baseball tournaments being held in Bedford. Come watch some exciting baseball being played by possibly some future stars.
Wednesday, June 24
Halloween in June
Contact: 490-5757
Location: Bedford Public Library
10:30-11:30am
Dress up and join us at the Bedford Public Library for a Halloween Party featuring puppets, stories and more. It’s sure to be a ghostly good time! Free tickets will be given out 15 minutes before the program (All ages.)
Bedford Days Kick Off Celebration!
Location: DeWolf Park
6pm: Glow Parties Bouncy Castle only
Arrive before 7pm and beat the line-ups for the Glow Parties Playground Extravaganza.
7-10:30pm: Entertainment
10pm: Pyrotechnic Fireworks show
Bedford Days festivities kick off with a bang. Join us for live music by Shanneyganock as well as children’s entertainment. Don’t miss the amazing pyrotechnic fireworks show behind the stage at 10pm. The best view of these fireworks will be in centre of DeWolf Park. Feed Nova Scotia will be onsite accepting donations.
Thursday, June 25
Opening Reception-Youth Art Exhibition
Contact: Marie Corkum, 832-2336
Location: Scott Manor House
6-8pm
Join us for the opening reception for the Youth Art Exhibition at the Scott Manor House.
Lions Club Seniors Dinner and Bingo
Contact: 835-9874
Location: Bedford Lions Den
6-9pm
Limited seating-be sure to reserve your seat early!
alFresco Film in the Park
Location: DeWolf Park
9:30-11pm
Bring your lawn chair and blanket to DeWolf Park to eat some popcorn and enjoy “Madagascar Escape 2 Africa” (Rated PG) film on the big screen under the stars. Presented in partnership with alFresco Film Festival.
Friday, June 26
Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party
Contact: 490-5757
Location: Bedford Public Library
10-11:30am
Calling all kids! Kick-off this year’s Summer Reading Program by dropping in to the Bedford Public Library anytime between 10 and 11:30am. Register for this fabulous program while enjoying games, crafts, prizes, cake and juice. (Ages 5+)
Kids Extravaganza
Location: DeWolf Park
5pm: Glow Parties Bouncy Castle only
Arrive before 7pm and beat the line-ups for the Glow Parties Playground Extravaganza.
7-9pm: Children’s entertainment
Children’s entertainment and a great show by Razzmatazz will provide loads of fun. Theodore Too will be making an appearance, thanks to WDCL (shine only). Don’t forget to stick around for Fireworks at the end of the night!
Saturday, June 27
Annual Dog Wash and BBQ for Charity
Contact: Shannon O’Shea, 832-4818
Location: Vetcetera Animal Hospital
10am-4pm
We have a Big Splash again.
Bedford Art Society Show and Sale
Contact: Margaret Brown, 835-3291
Location: Bedford United Church
10am-3pm
Come view and purchase the beautiful artwork created by the talented Bedford Basin Artists Society.
Bedford Days Community Georgian Tea
Contact: Marie Corkum, 832-2336
Location: Scott Manor House
2-4pm
A Georgian Tea will be held at the historic Scott Manor House. Town crier Stewart MacMillan will make the proclamation with performances by Cheryl Reid-O’Hagan, student harpists, and the Farquharson Pipe and Drum Band.
Bedford Days Kids of Steel Triathlon
Contact: Phillip or Darlene Caulier, 832-0362 (h); 428-6335 (o); d.caulier@ns.sympatico.ca
Location: Bedford Lions Pool (Shore Drive)
The Bedford Days Kids of Steel Triathlon is a multi-sport event made up of a swim, bike, and run event. The event is geared to children ages 4 to 15 with wide ranging capabilities. To take part, the youth must register, have a bike in good working order, and a bicycle helmet in good condition. There is a competitive race section for youth 12 to 15 and a non-competitive set of races for all age groups. Registration information can be found on The Triathlon Nova Scotia website: www.trins.ca
Cool Canines
Canine Agility Team
Location: DeWolf Park
2-4pm
These dogs have talent! Come out and see one or even both of the Cool Canine’s shows. Watch them as they show off their agility running through the agility course. Fun for the whole family, these dogs of different breeds and sizes are not to be missed.
Councillor’s Community Clean Up
Contact: Tim Outhit, 490-5679
or outhitt@halifax.ca
Location: Fish Hatchery Park
9:30-11:30am; BBQ to follow
Here is an opportunity to help our beautiful community! Councillor Tim Outhit is looking for volunteers to pitch in and clean up Bedford. Supplies will be provided by HRM and Clean Nova Scotia.
Duck Dash
Contact: 835-1568
Location: Fish Hatchery Park
Drop at 1pm
Which duck swims the fastest? Come down to Fish Hatchery Park and see if it could be yours. Tickets will be on sale in DeWolf Park during Bedford Days events. First prize is $200., second prize is $100 and third prize is $50.
Minor Hockey Beerfest
Location: DeWolf Park
7:30pm-midnight
Live entertainment by Da’Rock!
Sunday, June 28
Bedford 5k Run
Contact: Jean St-Amand, 431-9629
Location: DeWolf Park, Bedford Waterfront
Registration 7:30am; Start 8:30am
The Bedford 5k Run is a family-friendly walk/run event along Bedford’s beautiful waterfront. There is even a “sprint route” for kids. Registration for individuals, families and teams. For more information or to register, visit our website at www.bedford5k.com
alFresco Film in the Park
Location: DeWolf Park
9:30-11pm
Bring your lawn chair and blanket to DeWolf Park to eat some popcorn and enjoy “Horton Hears a Who!” (Rated G) on the big screen under the stars. Presented in partnership with alFresco Film Festival.
Wednesday, July 1
Pancake Breakfast
Location: DeWolf Park
8:30-10:30am
What better way to start Canada Day off than coming down to DeWolf Park for a wonderful pancake breakfast provided by the staff of the Sunnyside Too Restaurant. Pancakes for everyone! (While quantities last)
Teddy Bear Picnic
Location: DeWolf Park
11am-1:30pm
Teddy Bears deserve their own fun too. Bring your favourtie stuffed buddy to a picnic in their honour. There will be children’s entertainment, face painting, and more for you and your teddy bear to enjoy!
Bedford Days
Canada Day Celebrations!
Location: DeWolf Park
6pm: Glow Parties Bouncy Castle only
Arrive before 7pm and beat the line-ups for the Glow Parties Playground Extravaganza.
7-10pm: Entertainment
10pm: Fireworks
Take part in our Canada Day festivities and enjoy the entertainment by Crossfire. Be sure to take in the fireworks show, co-sponsored by Clayton, Cresco and The Parks of West Bedford.
For more information on Bedford Days 2009 visit www.bedforddays.ca.