Privateer Days, Liverpool, Nova Scotia

06/16/2026

Ahoy, families! 🏴‍☠️✨

Is your little one ready to shine and show off their pirate spirit?

Applications are officially open for the Privateer Days 2026 Little Miss & Master Contest! 👑⚔️
We’re looking for enthusiastic young scallywags to join us on stage for a fun, casual chat with our judges. Big personalities and pirate or colonial attire are highly encouraged!

⚓ Contest Details:
Who: Children ages 5-9
When: Friday, June 26th at 5:00pm
Where: Mersey Seafoods Main Stage
The Perk: The winners get the ultimate honor of riding in the Privateer Grand Parade on Saturday, June 27th! 🎉

📝 How to Register:
Spaces are limited! Please fill out the official registration form below
👇🏼
https://forms.gle/Bf8SVGnJadF6UAzp7

Let’s get ready to celebrate our community's future leaders. 🌊⚓

06/16/2026

One of the best-loved traditions of Privateer Days is returning! We’re calling all local kids and their furry best friends to join us for a day of prizes, bragging rights, and canine charm! Whether your dog is big, small, or a one-of-a-kind mystery mix, we want to see them in the ring! 🐶 June 2...

06/16/2026

French Fry Eating Contest: Sponsored by Dixie Lee Get your taste buds ready and your appetites primed! One of the most anticipated (and delicious) traditions is back for Privateer Days 2026. Join us as the team from Dixie Lee hosts the annual French Fry Eating Contest! Whether you're a seasoned comp...

06/16/2026

Ice Cream Eating Contest Sponsored by West End Quik-Way Get ready to chill out-litterally! NEW for for Privateer Days 2026! Join us and the team from West End Kwik-Way as they host this years Ice Cream Eating Contest. We're looking for the fastest scoopers in town to see who can finish their bowl fi...

06/14/2026

❌Open to ALL AGES❌

The Privateer Days Mutt Show is BACK! 🐾

One of the best-loved traditions of Privateer Days is returning, and we want to see your furry family members shine! We’re calling all local kids and their furry best friends to join us for a day of prizes, bragging rights, and pure canine charm. 🐶✨
Whether your dog is big, small, fluffy, or a one-of-a-kind mystery mix, there is a spot in the ring for them. It’s all about fun, celebrating our community's mutts, and showing off what makes your pup unique!
📅 When: Friday, June 26, 2026 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM 📍 Where: Centennial Park Stage 🏆 Sponsored by: Pet Valu
🏅 Fun Categories Include:
Best Trick 🎩
Wiggliest Tail 🐕
Most Unique Mix (The ultimate mystery pup!) 🧩
Best Look-Alike (Dog & Owner) 👯..and so much more!

❌Please fill out the form below ❌

Grab the leash, practice those tricks, and come on down to Centennial Park to cheer on the best pups in town.

Let’s make some noise for our favorite four-legged friends! 👇

One of the best-loved traditions of Privateer Days is returning! We’re calling all local kids and their furry best friends to join us for a day of prizes, bragging rights, and canine charm! Whether your dog is big, small, or a one-of-a-kind mystery mix, we want to see them in the ring! 🐶 June 2...

06/14/2026

WOW! What an incredible morning at the Brooklyn Marina !! 🥞🍳

A massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to the 84 amazing people who came out to support our breakfast fundraiser this morning. Because of your incredible turnout, we officially SOLD OUT by 11:00 AM!

Every single contribution from this morning goes directly toward making Privateer Days 2026 our best festival yet. We are so grateful for this community's ongoing support—we truly couldn't do it without you.

The countdown is officially on, and we can’t wait to see everyone for a weekend full of history, music, and fun in just a couple of weeks! ⚓🏴‍☠️

🗓️ Save the Dates:
June 26th – June 28th

See you there!

06/11/2026

⚓️🔥 Planked Salmon Supper 🔥⚓️

Tickets for our upcoming Planked Salmon Supper are selling steadily, and we are now down to our final 50 tickets. If you plan on attending this year's dinner, we encourage you to secure yours soon before they sell out.

Here are the details for the evening:

📅 Event Information:

Date: Sunday, June 28th, 2026
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 38 (Liverpool)
Ticket Cost: $25 each

🎟️ How to Purchase:
To secure your seat, send a direct message to our page or comment here on this post.

Thank you to everyone who has already purchased their tickets—we look forward to seeing you there!

06/10/2026

🏴‍☠️❌❌ FINALIZING The Parade ..please get your applications in! ❌❌🏴‍☠️

It’s time to bring history to the pavement! Applications are now open for the Privateer Days Grand Street Parade on Saturday, June 27th at 11 AM.

This year’s theme is "Back to Our Roots." ⚓️ We’re looking for floats that channel the Spirit of 1780—think rustic wood, period attire, and all things privateer heritage!

⚓️ Why Join the Fleet?
• Cost: It is completely FREE to enter!
• Theme: Back to Our Roots (1780 Heritage)

Whether you're a local business or a group of friends, grab your "crew" and help us turn back the clock.

📝 Sign Up Today on the link below!

Let’s make the 1780s proud! ⚔️📜

This years theme is "Back to Our Roots" A renewed focus on the "Spirit of 1780" bringing our privateer history to life! Parade will be held 11am on Saturday June 27th, 2026. Starting from the Hank Snow Museum in Liverpool, NS. ** Please arrive at least 1 HOUR PRIOR to start time ** NO FEES are assoc...