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Note: These events are subject to change
Throughout the day, Sherbrooke Village turns the spotlight on some aspect of village life - with heritage skills demonstrations, in any number of settings. This gives our staff the opportunity to shine by doing what they do best.
NEW FOR 2009
SHERBROOKE VILLAGE WATERCOLOUR CAMP - August 10 to 13
Susan Paterson will be leading a 4 day watercolour painting workshop in Sherbrooke Village. The village offers a wealth of material for painting and has inspired Susan for many years. There will be on-site painting throughout the village as well as interior and still life work. Students will work at their own pace, on the subject of their choice, while she guides them in drawing, composition, perspective and colour mixing, as well as various watercolour techniques. Each evening the class will get together for a short critique, conversation and socializing.
MUSIC CAMPS
Road to Stanfest Songwriters’ Camp - June 29 to July 2 Improve your abilities in the art, technique & craft of songwriting!
Sherbrooke Village Fiddle Camp – July 6 to 9 Offering instruction for all levels of fiddle plus piano, guitar and banjo. Information and registration forms are available by following the links on the website, sherbrookevillage.ca. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. Sign up today!
COURTHOUSE CONCERT SERIES – Concerts will be held Thursday evenings from June 25 to August 20 and on Fridays, August 28 to October 2 offering music from a variety of genres. The final concert of the season, the Road to Celtic Colours Concert will be held on Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 pm. All concerts start at 7:30 pm.
HANDS ON CRAFTS – Check the schedule for special Sundays in July and August when we will offer children a hands-on heritage craft experience. Crafts will vary and there will be a material fee of $3.00 per craft. Check for scheduled craft times and register for crafts at Sherbrooke Village Admissions.
TREASURE HUNT – Search for the museum’s hidden history treasures as you tour the site. The Sherbrooke Village Treasure Hunt adds a new element of interaction to a tour of the museum for children and families alike. Those who successfully complete their quest will be rewarded with a bounty from the treasure chest! Register at the Information Centre to take part.
June 2009
Sunday, June 7
SHERBROOKE SALUTES SENIORS – In recognition of the many and varied contributions seniors make to our society we will honour them with free admission for this day (65 years or older).
Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14
MUSEUM DAY WEEKEND "With These Two Hands" – We’ll be showcasing some of the heritage skills featured on our interactive website: "With These Two Hands, the Commerce of Sherbrooke.”
Sunday, June 14
SHEEP SHEARING DAY! 2009 is the “International Year of Natural Fibres” – It’s time for Nelson and Edward, our Cotswold sheep to shed their winter coats in the time-honoured tradition of hand shearing. We will also be washing and spinning some wool. Beginning at 10:00 am
Sunday, June 21
FATHERS’ DAY – Dads will be admitted free. Bring your father to our Ambrotype Studio and dress him up as a 19th century gentleman. Our photographers will shoot his portrait on a glass plate with our original 1905 AGFA camera. Dad's portrait is 20% off today.
Thursday, June 25
Courthouse Concert - featuring the Sherbrooke Trio 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Sunday, June 28
NATURE WALK AND PLANT IDENTIFICATION – Summer's here! Come for a guided walk along the Sherbrooke Village Nature Trail leading to a lumber camp on Sherbrooke Lake. Enjoy the new summer foliage in all of its splendor and learn a thing or two about our native plant species.
Monday, June 29 to Thursday July 2
ROAD TO STANFEST SONGWRITERS’ CAMP – Improve your abilities in the art, technique & craft of songwriting! Come to the shores of the beautiful St. Mary’s River for a songwriting experience. There will be sing-a-longs, songwriters’ circles and campfires by the river. While here you may visit our heritage site and take part in Canada Day Celebrations. Call for registration 1-888-743-7845 or visit MUSIC CAMPS on our website for printable application. Instructors: Dave Carroll, Clary Croft, Susan Crowe and Dave Gunning.
July 2009
Wednesday, July 1
CANADA DAY – Down Sherbrooke way, Celebrate Canada's birthday! There will be a street parade beginning at 4:30, a concert at the performance centre and a fireworks display.
Thursday, July 2
COURTHOUSE CONCERT – SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE Featuring instructors and students from the Road to Stanfest Songwriters’ Camp, 7:30 pm, tickets $8.00 at the door.
Sunday, July 5
"WITH THESE TWO HANDS" We've got Boats to Build – The St. Mary's River Punt was the vessel of choice for anglers who came from all over the world to fish the salmon pools of the St. Mary's River. Today we have a local boat builder, Keith Horton on hand to share river lore and demonstrate how these unique boats are built. 1:00 - 4:00 pm
HANDS ON CRAFTS – Children are invited to participate in Village life by taking part in a “Hands On”, interactive and fun experience. Today we will make wooden boats. Register at admissions for today’s craft. Material fee $3.
Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9
SHERBROOKE VILLAGE FIDDLE CAMP – Featuring instructors; US Grand National Fiddle Champion, 3-time Canadian Open National Fiddle Champion, 3-time Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion, Grand North American Fiddle Champion, Shane Cook, Canadian Grand Master Fiddling Championship Lifetime Achievement Award 2007, North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum Institute - International Inductee Ivan & Vivian Hicks, with Kimberley & Skip Holmes. Fiddle classes are geared to those players that have had at least 1-2 yrs experience (novice) to advanced musicians. Guitar, piano and banjo courses are directed toward students who wish to explore accompaniment of traditional music at the novice and intermediate levels. Involvement in group or family playing opportunities is strongly suggested and will help you build on what you will learn at camp. Instrument classes will be taught at a level which is appropriate to the participants involved and may include varying levels. Come to the shores of the beautiful St. Mary’s River for a musical experience. You can improve your fiddle and piano playing, visit our heritage site and enjoy nature walks and village fun at its best. There will musical gatherings at the Courthouse and a campfire by the river if weather permits. Call for registration 1-888-743-7845 or visit MUSIC CAMPS on our website for printable application.
Thursday, July 9
COURTHOUSE CONCERT – Featuring fiddle camp instructors Shane Cook, Kimberley and Skip Holmes, Ivan and Vivian Hicks and students from our Sherbrooke Fiddle Camp 7:30 pm, tickets $8.00 at the door.
Sunday, July 12
HANDS ON CRAFTS – Children are invited to participate in Village life by taking part in a “Hands On”, interactive and fun experience. Register at admissions for today’s craft. Material fee $3
Thursday, July 16
Courthouse Concert- featuring the Vagabonds, a newly formed Canadian trio who perform a wide variety of acoustic music from old covers to brand new originals. Drawing from the rich Celtic sounds of Cape Breton, the sweet vocal harmonies of gospel and the soulful melodies of the folk era; these multi-instrumentalists create a unique musical experience with intricate harmony and original arrangements 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Saturday July 18 and Sunday, July 19
SHERBROOKE VILLAGE GAELIC/SCOTTISH HERITAGE DAYS, 2009 is the “International Year of Natural Fibres” – Join us as we wash, dry, dye, pick, card and spin wool that has been sheared from our Cotswold sheep, Nelson and Edward. You may also take part in a Milling Frolic.
HANDS ON CRAFTS – Children are invited to participate in Village life by taking part in a “Hands On”, interactive and fun experience. Register at admissions for today’s craft. Material fee $3
Thursday, July 23
Courthouse Concert - featuring Juno nominated, multiple ECMA award winner, John Gracie 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Sunday, July 26
SAWMILL & GOLDMINE FROLIC
SAWMILL FROLIC – MacDonald Brothers' Sawmill, beginning at 2:00 pm. Join us for excitement and a few laughs around the mill pond for our friendly woodsmen’s competition. Competitions include hatchet throw, kettle boil, double buck saw and spike drive. We are hoping to add an antique saw category this year so dust off your old saw and bring it along. Competitions are free and open to everyone! Arthur Turner will be with us again this year to do one of his chainsaw sculptures. Fill out a ballot to win this years carving! Samples of our homemade baked beans and brown bread will be available at the Royal Oak Stamp Mill next door.
GOLDMINE FROLIC – The Royal Oak Stamp Mill will be the scene of our annual celebration of the golden days of the Sherbrooke. Members of the Heritage Goldenville Society will show visitors how to pan for gold (the real thing, not fool's gold!). There'll be samples of our "good as gold" recipes for baked beans and brown bread.
Thursday, July 30
Courthouse Concert – featuring: Former Ordinary Horse
Comprised of members Andrew Stalker (guitar,vocals), Dave Tellum (bass, vocals) and Garth Wilson (lead guitar/vocal), Former Ordinary Horse entertains with an eclectic mix of original songs written by Andrew, and cover tunes culled from pop, rock and folk music from the past 50 years. Playing together for over one year now, the guys met at the Bauer Theater's much loved Dylan shows, and as they say, the rest is history.
7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
August 2009
Sunday, August 2
HANDS ON CRAFTS – Children are invited to participate in Village life by taking part in a “Hands On”, interactive and fun experience. Register at admissions for today’s craft. Material fee $3
Thursday, August 6
Courthouse Concert- featuring Hal Bruce, ever since Hal Bruce witnessed the North American birth of The Beatles in February 1964, his musical influence was molded permanently. Since then, he has studied every song ever recorded by his heroes, from the instrumental parts to their unique vocal styling. His unique Beatles Tribute has netted invitations to various international events 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Sunday, August 9
"WITH THESE TWO HANDS" WE’VE GOT BOATS TO BUILD” – The St. Mary's River Punt was the vessel of choice for anglers who came from all over the world to fish the salmon pools of the St. Mary's River. Today we have local boat builder, Keith Horton on hand to share river lore and demonstrate how these unique boats are built 1:00pm to 4:00pm
HANDS ON CRAFTS – Children are invited to participate in Village life by taking part in a “Hands On”, interactive and fun experience. Today we will make wooden boats. Register at admissions for today’s craft. Material fee $3
Monday, August 10 to 13
Sherbrooke watercolour CAMP - Susan Paterson will be leading a 4 day watercolour painting workshop in Sherbrooke Village. The village offers a wealth of material for painting and has inspired Susan for many years. There will be on-site painting throughout the village as well as interior and still life work. Students will work at their own pace, on the subject of their choice, while she guides them in drawing, composition, perspective and colour mixing, as well as various watercolour techniques. Each evening the class will get together for a short critique, conversation and socializing.
Thursday, August 13
Sherbrooke Watercolour Camp, Art Exhibit – Instructor Susan Paterson and camp participants will have a showing of their weeks work at the Exhibit Centre from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Thursday, August 13
Courthouse Concert- featuring the unforgettable vocals guitar abilities of Andrew White 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15
ST MARY'S GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW – At the Exhibit Centre
Sunday, August 16
"WITH THESE TWO HANDS" Wool Preparation! In recognition of 2009 being the “International Year of Natural Fibres” – Join Village staff as they wash, dry, pick, card and spin wool that has been sheared from our Cotswold sheep, Nelson and Edward.
HANDS ON CRAFTS – Children are invited to participate in Village life by taking part in a “Hands On”, interactive and fun experience. Today we will make wooden boats. Register at admissions for today’s craft. Material fee $3
Thursday, August 20
Courthouse Concert-featuring Dan Mason, Dan Mason is recording his new CD with award-winning producer Tim Feswick early this summer. The CD will feature 10 songs all written by Dan that for the most part, will be in the 'new country' style... high energy and melodic country 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Saturday, August 22
St. Mary's Seafood Festival activities will take place in Port Bickerton and will include a fish fry and adult dance.
Sunday, August 23 Postponed until August 30 due to inclement weather.
ST.MARY'S SEAFOOD FESTIVAL – This will be a fun day for the whole family at the Sherbrooke Village Performance Centre field! It will include chowder contests, both domestic and restaurant/commercial, a farmers/crafters market, concerts, games and crafts for children and we’ll finish the day with a fireworks display.
Friday, August 28
Courthouse Concert- featuring “Brothers Blues Bash” with George Brothers & Friends. This will be the Kick-Off concert for our Second Annual Rally That Gives weekend 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30
SHERBROOKE VILLAGE RALLY THAT GIVES – Motorcycle Rally fundraiser in aid of the Lodge That Gives which offers a home away from home for cancer patients and their families living more than 50 km away from the cancer treatment centre in Halifax. The event will feature music at the Performance Centre, dance, field games, show & shine, dinner and poker run.
Sunday, August 30
ST. MARY'S SEAFOOD FESTIVAL – This will be a fun day for the whole family at the Sherbrooke Village Performance Centre field! It will include chowder contests, both domestic and restaurant/commercial, concerts, crafts for children and we’ll finish the day with a fireworks display.
September 2009
Friday, September 4
Courthouse Concert- featuring Dan McKinnon award-winning singer, guitarist, songwriter and historian Dan McKinnon hails from the Canadian Maritimes, an area rich in the musical and cultural traditions of the North Atlantic. His warm baritone voice, superb guitar arrangements and original compositions have won this native Nova Scotian widespread praise. This will be an earth friendly concert that will really take you back in time. Dan will be unplugged and so will we with kerosene lamps and candles for lighting 7:30pm admission $8 at the door.
Sunday, September 6
WITH THESE TWO HANDS "It's a Fine Pickle!" – We'll be making some of Sherbrooke's renowned jams and pickles in the kitchen of the Jail. See how the harvest was preserved in Victorian days... smell and taste the special magic that only wood stove cookery can add to a cherished recipe.
Friday, September 11
Courthouse Concert - featuring George Brothers and Ol’ Blue celebrating more than 30 years of musical history, featuring vintage pop, country, rock & roll and roots music at the Sherbrooke Courthouse 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13
15th ANNUAL SHERBROOKE SHOW & SHINE – A gathering of classic and antique vehicles. Event will feature a road rally, music, dance at the Lions Hall, door prizes and a silent auction.
Sunday, September 13
HISTORIC WARDROBE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE – Visit us at the Wardrobe Department from 12 to 4 pm.
Friday, September 18
Courthouse Concert – This will be our annual Sherbrooke Shares concert in aid of the St. Mary’s Food Bank featuring Roly & Ellie, George & Lesley and Dan Mason 7:30pm, admission $8 at the door.
Sunday, September 20
SHERBROOKE VILLAGE APPLE DAY – It's a pressing situation! We're making apple cider in the Village and apples will be the featured ingredient at our Jail kitchen.
Friday, September 25
Courthouse Concert – featuring Jackie Benoit and the fine bluegrass band “Second Wind” 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Sunday, September 27
“WITH THESE TWO HANDS” Quilt Show – “Love is a gift that is surely handmade." Some of our Sherbrooke interpretive staff will showcase their quilting and stitch work skills.
October 2009
Friday, October 2
Courthouse Concert- featuring Irish singer, Fran Doyle, 7:30pm, tickets $8 at the door.
Sunday, October 4
NATURE WALK AND LEAF IDENTIFICATION – Join us for a guided walk along the Sherbrooke Village Nature Trail leading to a lumber camp on Sherbrooke Lake. Enjoy our fall foliage in all of its splendor and learn a thing or two about our native tree species.
Thursday, October 8
SIXTH ANNUAL ROAD TO CELTIC COLOURS CEILIDH AT THE COURTHOUSE – Once again the Road to the Isles runs through Sherbrooke. This pre-festival event will allow visitors to get a head start on the music and magic that is Celtic Colours. 7:30 pm admission $12.00 at the door, season passes will be honored.
Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11
HARVEST WEEKEND – We're celebrating Thanksgiving and the harvest, featuring traditional Holiday fare at the jail, pumpkin carving and scarecrows.
Friday to Sunday, November 27 - 29 & Friday to Sunday December 4 - 6
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS - The 2009 edition of Sherbrooke Village's Old Fashioned Christmas celebrations will begin on Friday, November 27. 2009 marks the 14th annual Old Fashioned Christmas and will feature an opening night tree lighting and procession, Christmas crafts, concerts, dinner theatre, Victorian tea and more!
