Festivals and Events - Town of Amherst

Come celebrate with us!

Our Maritime hospitality, culture and heritage are celebrated all year long at our many festivals and events. Annual events include French Toast Fest, Winter Carnival, Canada Day Celebrations, Fibre Arts Festival, Esther Fest, and holiday events!

For information on more events and activities taking place in Amherst, check out our Town Calendars.

Dates and events are subject to change.

Winter Carnival

Family activities celebrating the outdoors and winter play put on by the Town and community during the long weekend in Feb!

French Toast Fest

What do you do when you have an egg factory or bread factory and you're surrounded by maple woods? Eat French Toast! Celebrated the last week of March.