Scarecrow Festival

Every fall Mahone Bay, Nova Scoita is magically transformed as the town welcomes a delightful cast of characters for the annual Scarecrow Festival. Imagine strolling through streets lined with whimsical, life-sized scarecrows—some traditional, others hilariously absurd—each crafted to bring a smile to your face.

Fall Festival

This family-friendly fall festival promises not just fun and laughter but also on-going activities galore. Come experience the joy and wonder of this unique autumn celebration! The festivities will run from September 27th to October 14th, 2024 offering a perfect way to immerse yourself in the magic of the season.

Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

As you journey to Mahone Bay, the vibrant fall foliage will leave you in awe with its breathtaking shades of reds, oranges, and yellows. But the real spectacle awaits you in town, where the entire community is decked out to celebrate the season. Mahone Bay pulls out all the stops at this fall festival to entertain and delight visitors, transforming into a whimsical wonderland that’s both charming and amusing.

Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival

The Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival is a true celebration of autumn’s bounty, featuring over 250 uniquely creative scarecrows, a dazzling quilt show and sale, a bustling local crafters market, and a pie baking contest that fills the air with mouthwatering aromas. Explore giant book sales, enjoy church tours, tap your toes to live music, and indulge in BBQs. There’s fun for the whole family, including the enchanting artfully-carved pumpkin glow gallery that lights up Saturday night. Make sure to add the Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival to your ‘Must Do’ list—it’s the perfect way to embrace the magic of fall.

Sweet Mahone Bay

Sweet Mahone Bay will have you searching the real estate listings before you leave. It holds the title of being one of ‘The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Canada’ and the three historic churches in Mahone Bay are the most photographed in all of Canada. Fall in love with the town that is pretty as a postcard.

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