The Big Ex: Ox Pull Spectators

The Big Ex

Bridgewater, NS

July 26, 2013

A mix of gents taking in the ox pull competition at the 2013 Big Ex.  Mr. Lunenburg County is in this shot, can you spot him? ;-)

What's on this weekend? Mackerel Snappin'! Horse & ox pull! Variety Supper! Strawberries!

I hope you can get out and enjoy some of the classic Lun. County events on offer this weekend.  I have yet to attend the mackerel snappers picnic, but by all accounts it is a 'must attend' event.  I do love me some mackerel....

The Conquerall Mills horse/ox pull and variety supper is one of my perennial favourites.  If you love comfort food, this is the supper for you.  All the greatest hits will be there (i.e. swedish meatballs, chop suey, scalloped potatoes,etc.) and more!  

Decisions, decisions....have a great weekend!

Breakfasts

Saturday, July 13, 

St. Martin's Anglican Church hall, Martins River

7 - 11:30 a.m.

Scrambled eggs, baked beans, hash browns, pancakes, bacon or sausage, toast, tea, coffee or juice. 

Adults $7, 5-12 $3, under 5 free. Proceeds church maintenance.

Community Events

Saturday, July 13, Rain date July 14

Mackerel Snappers Picnic, 

Graves Island Provincial Park, near Chester. 

Noon until 6 pm . 

6 hours of Classic country Music: Featuring Coastline; Matt Balsor; Buddy Boutilier/Wilfred White; Ron Muise; Memory Lane; Newfound Country. Many others. 

Bingo, games of chance, raffles. 

Best ever Mackerel dinner with all the fixins. Variety of pies for dessert; 

$9 per plate. No admission. 

Come and bring a friend, don't forget your lawn chair. More information: 275-3645.

Suppers

July 13

Horse and Ox Pull,

Conquerall Mills community hall, 

weigh-in 9-11:30 a.m. Pull starts 12:30 p.m. Random prize draws for teamsters. 

Variety supper starting at 4:30 p.m.

Adults $9; children 5-12 $4; under 5 free.

Saturday, July 13. 

Strawberry Supper. 

Lapland & District Fire Hall 

4 p.m. 

Ham, beans, scalloped potatoes, potato salad, breads, cakes and strawberry shortcake or just berries. Adults $8.50, 12 and under $4, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Auxiliary.

July 14

Seafood and Corn Chowder Supper, 

LaHave fire hall,

4- 6:30 p.m. 

$12 (seafood) $7 (corn) 5 and under free.

What's On This Weekend? Breakfasts! Horse Pull & Variety Supper! Turkey and Roast Beef!

Another solid selection of breakfasts around the county.  

Horse Pull and variety supper in New Cumberland, though the pull could easily get cancelled due to rain....

Turkey and roast beef for supper in New Germany and Lunenburg, you're set!

Breakfasts

May 25

Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,

7:30-11:30 a.m. 

Adults $7; ages 5-12, $3. 

Takeout available for pick-up $7.50. 634-4215

Saturday, May 25

Newfie Breakfast,

Chester Basin Legion

7:30-10:30,

Menu selections and take-out available.

Saturday, May 25, 

Firemen's Breakfast, 

United Communities Fire Hall, Cherry Hill. 

8- 11 a.m. 

Adults $7, 5- 12 years $3.25, under 5 free.

Sunday, May 26, 

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #49, Mahone Bay

Brunch

9 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

Adults $7.00, $3.00 for children, ages 5 and under free.

Community Events

May 25

Horse and Ox Pull

Lake Centre/ New Cumberland Hall. 

Pull starts at 12:30. Canteen. 

Variety supper, 4-6 p.m. 

Adults $10; 12 and under $5; under 5 free. 

Rain date: May 26.

Suppers

May 25

Turkey Supper,

Epworth United Church, New Germany

4- 6 p.m.,

Adults $12, children under 12, $5 and children under 5 free.

Sunday, May 26

Roast Beef Supper, 

Central United Church Hall, Lunenburg,

4:30- 6:30 p.m. 

$12 (12 and under $5)

What's on this weekend? More like what isn't on this weekend?!?

For starters, this weekend is the Apple Blossom Festival in the Valley.  There's a parade on Saturday, the 'infamous' 1/2 chicken dinner on Sunday (arrive before 2 pm, trust me) and all sorts of other activities.

'Down home', usual round up of breakfasts.  Broad Cove/Vogler's Cove is a busy spot this weekend, hosting a champagne brunch one day and a baked bean and ham supper the next day.

The Maitland Spring Tea on Saturday is always yummy (possibly the best orange pekoe tea you'll ever drink), well worth checking out.

Ox pulls, roast beef suppers AND it's going to be sunny!?  Soak it up folks, soak___it___up.

Breakfasts

June 2, Saturday.
Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall,
6- 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children 5- 12 $3, Everyone welcome.

June 2
St. Norberts BIG BREAKFAST
Central United Church Hall, Lunenburg.
7- 11:30 a.m.
Bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, homemade beans, juice, toast and beverage.
Adults $7, children $3.50, under 5 free.
A great place to start your weekend and meet friends!

Saturday, June 2
Pinehurst hall,
7 - 11 a.m.
Proceeds for the hall.

June 2
Country Breakfast.
Chester Basin Fire Hall
7:30-10:30 a.m.
Various menu selections.

June 2
Broad Cove Champagne Brunch,
Broad Cove Hall.
Two seatings: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m
Champagne mimosas, fabulous food, music by The Flat Hill Roadbillies and a rug hooking display.
Advance tickets $12.
Phone 677-2289 or e-mail: tsturner@eastlink.ca

Teas/Luncheons

Saturday, June 2
First South United Church Soup Luncheon, celebrating our 125 years,
11:30- 2.
Soup and chowders, dessert is variety of cakes. $7. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, June 3

Spring Tea,
Maitland community hall,
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Chicken salad or ham, cole slaw, potato salad, variety of squares for dessert.
Adults $8; children $4; under 5 free. 

Also, bake table, white elephant sale and tickets on grocery box.
For information call 624-9416.

Community Events

Saturday, June 2
Ox Pull, Branch LaHave Community Hall,
Sponsored by W.R. Bolivar Transport.

Suppers

Saturday, June 2
Roast Beef Supper,
District #1 Blandford community centre,
4:30- 6 p.m.
Adults $10, children $5, under 5 years free.
Also guild's goods and bake table.
Proceeds to St. Barnabas Guild.

Sunday, June 3.
Baked Bean and Ham Supper.
Vogler's Cove Community Hall,
4- 6 p.m.
Served with salads, brown bread, dessert.
$8, 5- 12 $4, under 5 free.
Proceeds: Playground.

What's on this weekend? 5 breakfasts & 1 brunch! Horse/Ox Pull! Variety Supper! Turkey!!!

Well, well, well....how many wells does it take to fill a lake?  Lots going on this weekend, especially for breakfast.  See for yourself!

First horse/ox pull of the season (that I've noticed) in Lake Centre.  Stop by Village Nursery on your way there and pick up some plants, why dont'cha?

Turkey supper in New Germany is usually good, though the last time I went the folks in line were loading up their plates like it was their last meal....stand your ground!

Also, check out Gloria's big, jeezly 'ole yard sale in LaHave on Saturday (next to the post office).  Chances are, it will be hard to miss....

Have a great weeekend, ya'll.

Breakfasts

May 26 

Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg

7:30-11:30 a.m. 

Adults $7; ages 5-12, $3. 

Takeout available for pick-up $7.50. 634-4215

Saturday, May 26

Newfie Breakfast, 

Chester Basin Legion. 

7:30-10:30

Menu selections and take-out available.

Saturday, May 26

Conquerall Bank Fire Hall, 

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. 

8- 11 a.m. 

Donation to Muscular Dystrophy.

Saturday, May 26. 

Firemen's Breakfast, 

United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill, 

8 - 11 a.m. 

Adults $7, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.

May 26- 

Blandford Community Centre, 

9- 11 a.m. 

Adults $6, children $3.

Sunday, May 27 

Brunch, 

Mahone Bay Legion

10 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Adults $7; children $3; under 5 free.

Community Events

Saturday, May 26 

30th Annual Horse and Ox Pull,

Lake Centre/ New Cumberland Hall. 

Pull starts at 12:30, there will be a canteen.

Raindate: May 27. 

Suppers

Saturday, May 26 
30th Annual Horse and Ox Pull Variety Supper

Variety supper, 4-6 p.m. 

Adults $10; 12 and under $5; under 5 free. 

May 26,  

Turkey Supper, 

Epworth United Church, New Germany, 

4- 6 p.m. 

Adults $10; children under 12 years $5; and under 5 years free.