Established 1979 | ||
Location(s) Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada | ||
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Seafest is a festival in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia which celebrates life by the sea. The 10-day event features parades, tours, seafood dishes, and activities for all ages. Seafest 2014 is taking place from July 16–26, the theme "Seashells and Sandcastles."
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Seafest parade 2015
History
Beginning in 1979, the Seafest Festival has expanded from a week-long festival in August to a 10-day festival in July. Having once been under the control of the Yarmouth Development Corporation, Seafest is now run entirely by volunteers. The Canadian Government supports Seafest in the form of funding, and the town's MLA, Zach Churchill, serves as an advocate for the festival, having established its importance with Premier Stephen MacNeil, published as a Stephen's Pick
Signature Events
Parades on foot, floats, and boats are witnessed throughout the festival. Other events including a mackerel toss, rum running races, and sea balloons that take place on the wharf in the harbor. History of Yarmouth is portrayed from countless tours throughout the town, along with museum day.
Awards
Seafest was nationally recognized through an online pole on canoe.ca as Canada's top Summer Event in 2013. The 2014 pole has begun and Seafest has won the Nova Scotia Top Summer Event and is heading to the National Poll for a second year in a row. Seafest has also been recognized provincially through the West Jet Fun'N Festival Series. Linda Deveau was also selected for the CTV News at 5 (Maritimes) "Maritimer of the Week" award at the beginning of the 35th Seafest Festival.