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200th Anniversary-Night Market

New Ross Fair Grounds

The 200th Anniversary Committee would like to invite you to our Night Market, “An Evening of Wonder”: -combining tastes, sights, and sounds, with: -acts from Atlantic Cirque, -musical entertainment by “the Market Band” -Food Vendors to tantalize your taste-buds -including pizza, pasta, pad Thai, African, meats, food truck, and Clothing/Craft Vendors - including wood carvings,...Read more >

$2.00 – $5.00

Happy Birthday New Ross!

New Ross Fair Grounds

Join the FCC in the Dining Hall at the Fair Grounds for a cold beer and sausage to celebrate!

New Ross Legion

New Ross Legion Branch #79 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada

Legion opens at 10:00am, Bar and BBQ

200th Anniversary Breakfast

New Ross Fire Hall Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada

The New Ross Volunteer Firefighters Auxiliary will be having a Pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 6th, from 7:30 am - 10:00 am. Menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, baked beans, juice, tea and coffee. Adults: $7.00, Child 5-12: $4.00, Under 5: free We are expecting a large crowd and will be in need of more...Read more >

200th Anniversary Parade

*If you would like to submit and entry please contact Marie Meister (902-689-2981) or Sharon Rafuse (902-689-2402)*

200th Woodsman Competition

New Ross Fair Grounds

Come and watch or compete at the 200th Anniversary Woodsman Competition. Register early by calling Jeff Reeves at 902-275-8134, or register the day of at 8:30am. You must be 16 of age or older to compete. Saturday, August 6, 2016 starting at 9am. Events are: 1) modified crosscut, 2) old fashion crosscut, 3) swede saw,...Read more >

Costume Contest

Golden Age Club

We are inviting all the "Lords and Ladies" to enter a contest for the 200th Anniversary of New Ross by dressing in an outfit depicting what may have been worn by Captain William and Mary Ross to an event in 1819. Contestants must enter prior to the event by calling Ross Farm Museum at 902-689-2210...Read more >

200 Gun Salute

It's official, we will be having a 200 Gun Salute at the opening ceremonies on August 6, 2016. We are looking for gunners, aged 18+, male and female, who hold valid fire arms acquisition certificate to join us as we salute New Ross. You will require a shot gun; ammunition will be provided. We need...Read more >

Christmas Tree (cut, drag, tie) Competition

New Ross Fair Grounds

Part of New Ross' history is cutting, tying, and dragging of Christmas trees by hand. This competition involves cutting 2 trees with a bow saw, dragging and tying by hand. Everything is supplied except a knife. Saturday, August 6th, 2016 starting at 5pm at the New Ross Fair Grounds. Any questions call, Jeff Reeves at...Read more >

Legion Open House & BBQ

New Ross Legion Branch #79 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada

Legion will open at 11:00am. Open House and BBQ from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Family Heirloom Firearm Show will also be here.