Skip to content
Festivals of Mahone Bay
  • Scarecrow Festival
  • Father Christmas
  • Impact
  • Sponsors
  • Volunteer
  • News
  • Contact
Donate
  1. Home ›
  2. News

Latest

News & updates

Festival dates, road closures, volunteer calls and community news.

Children pose among a family of handmade scarecrows on the Mahone Bay waterfront during the Scarecrow Festival

Scarecrow · Aug 15, 2026

30th Scarecrow Festival dates announced

The scarecrows return Sept 25 through Oct 12, 2026, with a special anniversary display.

Read more →
Two volunteers in tartan caps hold balsam fir trees beside a loaded truck while preparing for the Season of Father Christmas

Father Christmas · Aug 10, 2026

Season of Father Christmas: Nov 27 – Dec 24

A month-long seaside Christmas returns — tree lighting, twinkling lights around town, carollers and holiday markets.

Read more →
News

News · Jul 1, 2026

A note on vendor scams

We never sell vendor booths by phone, text or DM. Official info comes only from this site and our newsletter.

Read more →
Festivals of Mahone Bay

A volunteer-run non-profit celebrating the best small town in Canada — two beloved seasons, one seaside community.

f ◎ ✉

Festivals

  • Scarecrow Festival
  • Season of Father Christmas

Get involved

  • Volunteer
  • Sponsor
  • Donate
  • Contact

Seasonal news

Dates, road closures & volunteer calls.

Support us with a donation →

© 2026 Festivals of Mahone Bay · Registered non-profit Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦