Samba Nova drummers, some wearing bike helmets, entertained cyclists who lounged around on the Commons.
Breakaway artist.
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More from today’s cycling festival
Published May 29, 2011 Agricola Street , City , Cogswell Street , Cunard Street , Halifax , North Park Street , Robie Street Leave a CommentTags: cycling, festival, Halifax, Halifax-Commons
Weeds, pasta-making and Moonshine Ramblers
Published May 5, 2010 Agricola Street , Brunswick Street , Gottingen Street , Halifax 1 CommentTags: beer, community, festival, food, pasta, sustainable
HALIFAX — The Dandelion Festival started on the weekend. According to the event website, it celebrates the “original home-grown, DIY, local, non-corporate, uncultivated anarchist of the plant world.”
Families should note Saturday’s “Extravaganza” at the George Dixon Centre, featuring kid’s games, live music and a potluck. Thanks to organizers who sent over the schedule printed below.
SCHEDULE FOR MAY 5 – 8
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Pasta making and cooking with Moonfire Organic Farm (at Union Mission Kitchen, 2107 Brunswick St.)
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Edible weed walk with Jen Stotland (starting at George Dixon horseshoe courts, 2501 Gottingen St.)
Friday, 6 p.m.
Fermentation workshop. Mead and ginger beer with Jocelyne and Natalia (at the Grainery, 2385 Agricola St.)
Saturday, 3:30-8 p.m.
Dandelion Festival Celebration (at George Dixon Centre). Features a potluck with dandelion foods; information tables; children’s games; live music and entertainment; Moonshine Ramblers at 7 p.m.; and an open mic for poetry, music and stories. Free admission. Donations appreciated.
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