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What’s Happening around the South Shore July 30-Aug 4

Thursday, July 30

Music on the Riverbank 2026

Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Pijinuiskaq Park, Bridgewater
Celebrate summer with live music along the LaHave River as Music on the Riverbank returns for its 10th anniversary season. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of entertainment in a beautiful waterfront setting

South Shore Exhibition

Time: Open until 11pm
Location: South Shore Exhibition Grounds, 50 Exhibition Drive, Bridgewater
The Big Ex continues with midway rides, agricultural exhibits, entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Friday, July 31

Fox Mountain Country Music Festival


Location: Fox Mountain Camping Park, Aylesford
Country music fans can enjoy a full day of entertainment at this annual festival. The 2026 event features Highway 101’s Paulette Carlson as headliner.

Sunday, August 2

Bonny Lea Farm “Claws For A Cause” Lobster Fundraiser

Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Bonny Lea Farm, East Chester
Support Bonny Lea Farm while enjoying a fresh lobster meal. Funds raised help support programs and services offered by the organization.

Tuesday, August 4

Smartphones 101

Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Bridgewater
Learn smartphone basics, tips, tricks, and accessibility features in a friendly and informative environment. Participants can also get answers to their device questions.

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    Ben Holmes has lived on the South Shore of Nova Scotia for most of his life and has a deep passion for the culture and community of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes. He believes strongly in the importance of radio and other local media, and the role they play in keeping communities informed, connected, and entertained.
    He is the host of “Breakfast With Ben” on CKBW in Bridgewater. When he is not talking, at least not into a microphone, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors, cycling, watching films, taking road trips, and being around family and friends.

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