Elgin Day Well Attended

Starting from the top:
Photo 1. The flower arrangement that greeted you as you entered the Elgin Women's Institute Hall where the Elgin Eco Association had many displays.

Photo 2. Music just outside the WI Hall

Photo 3. Florence Crandall attends the door at the WI Hall.

Photo 4. Just some of the flower exhibits for all to enjoy.

Photo 5. Enviromental Farm display.

Photo 6. Petitcodiac River Keeper's display.

Photo 7. Fundy Model Forest display.

Photo 8. Just some of the many who partook of the afternoon BBQ.

Photo 9. Many families came together to enjoy the day and a good visit with each other. The Seely Family L to R Betty Lou Goutreau from Havelock, Shirley Steeves from Elgin, Ernest and Myra Seely, Haley and Cheryl Broad from Perth Andover.

Photo 10. Mona Carter proudly showing the quilt the Elgin Seniors are selling tickets on. The draw will take place later this fall.

Photo 11. Idella Lazer in the forground showing off some of the many scrap books depicting the rich history of Elgin.

Photo 12. Nancy Pollock invited anyone who wished to take a few stitches in the Elgin Seniors quilt.


ELGIN DAY, Saturday, August 8th was a community celebration that picked up on the timing and spirit of the former Elgin Blueberry Maplefest . . .

ELGIN DAY 2009 was truly a co-operative effort involving the Elgin Eco Association and Women’s Institute, the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department and Elgin Seniors Club. ELGIN DAY was centred at the Women’s Institute Hall, the historic hub of the community, located at 32 Gowland Mountain Road. There was activities at the ball field, Laurie Bishop Senior Centre, and round and about our lovely rural churches. Also the vanGeest Dairy Farm was open for touring. Visitors began their farm and church tour by picking up a map at the Senior Centre Open House.

All proceeds from ELGIN DAY go towards the Community Endowment Fund.

ELGIN DAY began at 10 a.m. Everyone enjoyed a variety of judged exhibits in the WI Hall and displays featuring a GREEN theme with emphasis on local nature photography, recycling, organic gardening and farming, eco groups such as Fundy Model Forest

NEW THIS YEAR! Photo Contest.
Bring your digital camera and take pictures of anything that strikes your fancy on ELGIN DAY. For $2, we’ll download the submitted pictures, run ’em on a loop for all to see then get everyone to vote for their favourites. Prize for fan favourite!


There was fun for everyone, from children’s activities, afternoon music, chain saw sculpture demo, kettle boil, old-fashioned races and contests, and restored antique tractors. A washers area was set up for anyone who wanted to play, plus outdoor vendors and produce market, noon hour barbecue, and those famous WI blueberry sundaes.

New this year was the Women’s Institute Roast Beef Supper and Old Time Music at The Hall.


Be Watching For Elgin's Upcoming Events

Elgin W.I. Fall Supper on Saturday, September 26th. Every year the Elgin Women’s Institute serves 300-400 delicious turkey suppers at its annual gathering. Long an Elgin tradition, the supper benefits from the efforts of many local volunteers under the experienced guidance of the W.I. People come from far and wide to enjoy the fall foliage and to catch up with friends, old and new.

6th Annual “Tour of Elgin” Mountain Bike Race on Saturday, October 3rd. Again meticulously planned by an experienced local committee (and sanctioned by Velo NB), this marquee event draws cyclists from around the Maritimes. The Eco Association believes the “Tour of Elgin” showcases what’s best about our area: its recreational potential and its friendly people!

Check out VeloNB’s home page and calendar of events: http://www.velo.nb.ca