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 >

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 >

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 >

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

Sunday, August 7th, 2016 at 1787,  Forties Road (Forties Community Centre) Doors open at 12 noon. Registration starts at 12:30pm. Play starts at 1:00pm. $20/team. Canteen Available. For information call 902-689-2147.

During our open house events on Sunday, August 7th from 2-4pm there will be two displays of antique guns. A gun club from Halifax will be displaying guns from 1816-1920 in the Learning Centre at Ross Farm. Those in the community who have shown an interest in displaying their family heirloom guns will have them...Read more >

Today is the 200th Birthday of the settlement of New Ross. Come and join the guests at Rose Bank Cottage to celebrate the past and enjoy an old-fashioned tea party from 2:00 - 4:00pm. Visitors are invited to dress in costume and take part in a tea party outside Rose Bank Cottage. There will be...Read more >

Today at Ross Farm Museum , staff will be on hand to inform and demonstrate the steps involved from planting of the seed to the spinning of the fiber.