Sunday, August 2 - Sunday, August 9, 2026

51st Annual Eastern Passage Cow Bay Summer Carnival

1975-2026 

Please continue to check the website and Facebook pages for updates. 

Sunday, August 2nd, 2026

Photography Contest Starts 

Theme: Change in Eastern Passage/Cow Bay

There will be an Adult & Youth (up to age 15) categories

Send photos from August 2 to August 8 to qualify for prizes!

Contact: EPCBsummercarn22@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

6:30 PM

Lion's Club Road Toll

7:00 PM

Music 

 Come listen to local talent at The entrance to the Crick!

8:00 PM 

Blessing of the Fleet

Government Wharf

9:30 PM

Annual Nighttime Aerial Show 

MacCormack’s Beach 

Thursday, August 6, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

MLAs Seniors Tea

Featuring Games, Music & More

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre

1909 Caldwell Road

Hosted by Barbara Adams, MLA.

For more information, call MLA Barbara Adams at 902 406-0656

1:00 PM

Jeep Deveaux Memorial Rubber Boot Scramble

Hartlen’s Point Golf Course

Preregistration required - Entry Fee $25 plus $5 for prizes

Contact: Danny Deyoung  902 483-8133

6:30pm

St. Andrew's Catholic Church 100th Anniversary Mass

Archbishop will preside over this special mass and then all are invited to a reception at Fisherman's Cove Marine Interpretative Centre

7:00 PM

Annual Bill Oakey Domino Topple 

Horizon Elementary Gymnasium 

Donations accepted at the door. All are welcome! 

Friday, August 7, 2026

8:30 AM

Sand Sculpture Contest

MacCormacks Beach 

FREE event. 

Pre-Registration Required: Pre-register by emailing louisehenman@bellaliant.net. 

Onsite registration is at 8:00 AM

(Please note this event depends on the timing of low tide and varies from year to year)

9:30 AM 

Scavenger Hunt

McCormack's Beach 

6:30 PM

Talent Show 

Horizon Community School - Rec Centre

Email to register by July 31:  epcbtalent@gmail.com

Saturday, August 8, 2026

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Lion’s Club Breakfast

Eastern Passage Cow Bay Lion's Club (65 Horne’s Rd.)

Prices: Adults $7 | Children $5

10:00 AM

51st Annual Parade

Parade floats and entries assemble in Seaside Elementary parking lot (Caldwell Road).

Contact: Cindy Morash at Parade@epcbsummercarnival.ca 

1:00 PM

Lion's Club Merchandise Bingo

Eastern Passage Cow Bay Lion's Club (65 Horne’s Rd.)

4:30-6:30 PM

Cold Plate Supper

Ham, potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad, dessert, tea & coffee. 

St. Andrew's Hall

16 Disciple's Way 

$14 per adult

Contact: Sherry Peacock at 

sherrysilver@hotmail.com or call 902 404-1847

7:00 PM

Dance & Spaghetti Supper

Royal Canadian Legion 

Dance featuring Slow Burn 

Dinner and Dance - $25

Dance only $10 

Contact the Legion at 902 465-3700

Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 Annual Car Show

 Island View High School Parking Lot

Food, silent auction and 50/50

12:00 PM

Children's Parade

Enter one of the following categories:  Best Group, Most Enthusiastic, Best Decorated Bike, 

Best Decorated Wagon, Best Decorated Stroller, Best Costume

Seaside Elementary School Tennis Court

1:00 PM

Lion's Club Merchandise Bingo

Eastern Passage Cow Bay Lion's Club (65 Horne’s Rd.)

1:00 PM

 Teddy Bear Picnic

Seaside Elementary Field

Bounce castle & games. Free event for all.

3:00 PM

Children's Races  

The races are by age category and each child receives a treat for participating. 

Seaside Elementary Field

Free event to all.

Sponsored by the Buffalo Club.

Thank you to our major sponsors and advertisers – HALIFAX  as well as our local businesses that have supported us over the years!