{"id":166472,"date":"2026-05-14T10:41:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novascotia.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=166472"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:41:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:41:25","slug":"pugwash-harbourfest-20th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/novascotia.com\/de\/event\/pugwash-harbourfest-20th-anniversary-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Pugwash Harbourfest &#8211; 20th Anniversary Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pugwash Harbourfest<\/strong> marks its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a special summer weekend celebrating two decades of music, community, and waterfront fun in the charming harbour village of Pugwash on the Northumberland Shore.<\/p>\n<p>What began as a small local gathering has grown into one of Nova Scotia\u2019s favourite summer festivals, welcoming thousands of visitors each year for free live entertainment, family activities, and unforgettable seaside atmosphere. Over the years, Harbourfest has featured memorable musical performances, waterfront events, and fan-favourite traditions that bring residents and visitors together year after year.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a longtime attendee or visiting for the first time, Pugwash Harbourfest offers a true taste of small-town Nova Scotia hospitality set against a scenic coastal backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>This year make sure to enjoy some of our featured events including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free live music all day Saturday on the Harbourfront Stage with feature act The Fabulously Rich a musical tribute to The Tragically Hip<\/li>\n<li>Food Trucks and Harbourfest Waterfront Park Wine and Beer Bar<\/li>\n<li>Free events to enjoy including:\n<ul>\n<li>Cardboard Boat Race<\/li>\n<li>Log Rolling<\/li>\n<li>Lobster Crate Race<\/li>\n<li>Crockery Smashing<\/li>\n<li>Hi-Striker Competition<\/li>\n<li>Kid Zone<\/li>\n<li>Hay Wagon Rides<\/li>\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/pugwashharbourfest.ca\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Pugwash Harbourfest website<\/a> or follow <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpugwashharbourfest%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEmily.Hiltz%40novascotia.ca%7Cb81a98488bd84afb566d08deb1bb9f3b%7C8eb23313ce754345a56a297a2412b4db%7C0%7C0%7C639143616555186689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=46jaLYk9jqNwtIYC20G9GfrNLivMVNKTbgR%2FC4Ye4YU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Pugwash Harbourfest on Facebook<\/a> for schedules, updates, and event details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> August 7-9, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Eaton Park &amp; Pugwash Waterfront, Pugwash, NS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free (Registration fees apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.route541.com\/Events\/Summary?EVENT_ID=107\">5K Salt Dash Run<\/a> and Volleyball Tournament)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pugwash Harbourfest marks its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a special summer weekend celebrating two decades of music, community, and waterfront fun in the charming harbour village of Pugwash on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2284,"featured_media":166474,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","_tribe_events_is_hybrid":"","_tribe_events_is_virtual":"","_tribe_events_virtual_video_source":"","_tribe_events_virtual_embed_video":"","_tribe_events_virtual_linked_button_text":"","_tribe_events_virtual_linked_button":"","_tribe_events_virtual_show_embed_at":"","_tribe_events_virtual_show_embed_to":[],"_tribe_events_virtual_show_on_event":"","_tribe_events_virtual_show_on_views":"","_tribe_events_virtual_url":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"campaign-category":[],"tribe_events_cat":[],"class_list":["post-166472","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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