The 14 Wing Greenwood Military Base Band entertains the crowd at the Fort Anne National Historic Site on Aug. 2. It was part of Natal Days activities in Annapolis Royal. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentNova Scotia’s first capital celebrated the 80th anniversary of Natal Days with four days full of activities for the whole family.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle content The sky above the downtown was lit up by fireworks Aug. 2 during the Natal Days festivities in Annapolis Royal. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe events took place July 31 to Aug. 3.Article contentIt included traditional favourites, like the parade, fireworks, and music, as well as some events around a Remember When theme. Those included an Apple Blossom Festival princess reunion and lawn games like three-legged races.Article content Natal Days in Annapolis Royal celebrated its 80th year in 2026 with an Apple Blossom Festival princess reunion on July 31. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle content Gayle (MacCharles) Mosher, left, and Shelley (Scott) Rector were two of the former Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival princesses who proudly wore their sashes during Natal Days in Annapolis Royal. The festival celebrated its 80th year with the theme Remember When. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle content Bear River’s Lila, right, and Shannon Goucher play Connect 4 Aug. 2 during the Natal Days Carnival in Annapolis Royal. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle content Kingston’s Lyra Batiot sits perfectly still as Maria Pownceby paints her face Aug. 2 during Natal Days Carnival in Annapolis Royal. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle content A three-legged race occurred Aug. 2 during Natal Day festivities in Annapolis Royal. From left are Halifax’s Blair, Michael, Briar and Charli Simpson. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle content Annapolis Royal sisters Destiny, left, and Adison Kemmis competed in an egg and spoon race Aug. 2 during Natal Day activities in Annapolis Royal. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle content Morristown’s Alice, left, and Evie Arsenault were having a blast competing in a potato sack race Aug. 2 as part of the lawn games at Natal Days in Annapolis Royal. Photo by Jason Malloy /Jason MalloyArticle content Bees check out the black-eyed Susans at the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Aug. 2. Visitors to town for the Natal Days celebrations were enjoying the 17-acre property. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle content The 84th Foot Encampment took place at Fort Anne National Historic Site during Natal Days in Annapolis Royal. From left are Capt. Robert Redden, the commanding officer of the 84th Regiment of Foot; Pte. Andrew Hemeon, King’s Orange Rangers; refugee Larry Haynes, camp cook Susan Bailey, and Silvana Redden, the captain’s wife. The 84th Regiment of Foot, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highland Emigrants is a living history re-enactment of a military encampment during the American Revolution. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle content There were a number of special guests at the Natal Days kids’ carnival Aug. 2 at Annapolis Royal Home Hardware. From left are Roger Lindala as the cute piglet, Stuart Hiduk as Billy Bones the friendly pirate with Poopsie the parrot; town crier Christine Connolly, and mermaid Miss Aurora Scott. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle content People gathered along the waterfront at dusk Aug. 2 to watch the Natal Days fireworks in Annapolis Royal. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Annapolis Royal celebrates 80th edition of Natal Days
