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Spring in the Shire
April 8, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
The long cold winter nights are finally at an end. Winter is loosing its icy grip on the land and Spring has once more returned to the Shire. Warmer days, merrily babbling brooks and bright green fields and forests are once again upon us.
Come, celebrate the season with us at Spring in the Shire. There will be food to remember, fencers that will awe you with their martial displays and artisans that will amaze you with their skill and, of course, the April Pole, a joyous dance to celebrate the Spring.
There will be activities for all ages,
The annual, Avonmore Rapier Championship,
An Arts and Science competition open to all
The April Pole
Dayboard and feast
It will be a day to remember so come out and join us in the festivities and celebrate Spring in the Shire
Onboard Off board
Adults $23.00 $13.00 A $5.00 discount with proof of membership
Youth $15.00 $6.00 Teens will be defined as 17-6 years of age
Children Free Free Children will be defined as 5 and under
Family $60.00 $30.00 Defined as 2 Adults and 2 Youths living under the same roof
Reservation Cut off March 31 2017
How to get there
From Moncton or Nova Scotia
NB-2 W/Trans-Canada Hwy
Take exit 414 for NB-885 toward Havelock
Turn right onto NB-885 N (signs for Havelock)
Turn left onto NB-880 W/NB-885 N (signs for Fredericton)
Take the 1st right onto Cross St
Destination will be on the left
From Fredericton Area
Trans-Canada Hwy
Take exit 414 for NB-885 toward Petitcodiac/Havelock
Turn right onto NB-885 N (signs for Havelock)
Turn left onto NB-880 W/NB-885 N (signs for Fredericton)
Take the 1st right onto Cross St
Destination will be on the left