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

MacCormack's Beach 

6:30 PM

Talent Show 

Horizon Community School - Rec Centre

Think you've got talent? We'd love to see it!

The EPCB Summer Carnival Talent Show is back and we're looking for performers of all ages to take the stage. 

Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, perform magic, tell jokes, showcase a special skill, 

or have another unique talent, this is your chance to shine. 

Participation is free, and everyone receives a certificate and recognition for participating. 

Admission is by donation to the EPCB Summer Carnival. 

To register or learn more, please email abbeygirard@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 $8 | Children $6

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 – 1:00 PM

 Annual Car Event, Meet & Greet

 Island View High School Parking Lot

Food, silent auction and 50/50

12:00 PM

Children's Parade

Decorate your bikes, wagons, scooters, strollers, or dress up in your favourite costume and join us for this annual event. 

Pre-registration is required to participate. 

Awards will be presented for:   Most Creative Entry, Best Duo or Group, Best Decorated Bike, 

Wagon or Scooter, Best Costume, Carnival Spirit Award

Seaside Elementary School Tennis Court

To pre-register or learn more, please email abbeygirard@gmail.com 

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!