Esther Fest

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Esther Fest will be happening this year, but we're not giving up on the idea. I'll soon be reaching out to members of the community to see who might be interested in forming a group to take it on for next year! Stay tuned! In the meantime it looks like Esther Cox is now on Twitter and telling the story of the Great Amherst Mystery through tweets. Things just got weird last night, Sept. 5, 1878! https://twitter.com/EstherCox1878/status/1037545694498828288

Another great podcast about The Great Amherst Mystery. This time, an interview with Laurie Glenn Norris. Enjoy!

A big thank you to everyone who took part in Esther Fest this year. To all the groups who included their events in the listings, to the people who volunteered their time to promote Esther Fest and help create the special events, and to all of you who took part in the various activities: THANK YOU! This was just a small trial run, but the hope is that we can do something even bigger and better next year with a lot more time to plan and promote. We're hoping the Town of Amherst..., NS will become the place to be for people who love the paranormal and spooky stories. Here's to Esther Cox and The Great Amherst Mystery. And if you haven't had your fill of the story yet you can still learn more about Canada's "most famous ghost story" online. There are two new podcasts about the story which were just released last week: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/ https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/esther-cox.htm Or if you have Netflix you may want to check out Portal to the Unknown. The first episode tells the story of the Great Amherst Mystery.

Here is another podcast about The Great Amherst Mystery that was released this week. Very informative and interesting! Happy #EstherFest! https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/esther-cox.htm

TODAY AT ESTHER FEST Sunday, Oct. 29 Haunted Scarefest (Maze) With a tribute to Esther Cox... Amherst Centre Mall 142 South Albion St., Amherst 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 6 p.m. Please note: 10 a.m. shows for 12 and under Admission allows you to go through twice $5 for Teens and Adults $3 for 12 and under $1 off with a food bank donation -------------------- Music at Trinity Well-known organist, Shawn Whynot, presents the silent movie Phantom of the Opera with live pipe organ! Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church 1 Ratchford St., Amherst Tickets $15 Youth aged 8-17 free with a paying adult Tickets available at the door Or in advance at the church office or call (902) 667-8483 7 p.m. https://tssuc.com/music-at-trinity/ -------------------- And if you're not in the mood to go out, but still want to spend time with the Great Amherst Mystery there are two new podcasts about the story which have just been released this week. https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/ https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/esther-cox.htm Or if you have Netflix you may want to check out Portal to the Unknown. The first episode tells the story of the Great Amherst Mystery.

TODAY AT ESTHER FEST Saturday, Oct. 29 Psychic Fair Psychic Medium, Palm/Tarot Card Readers... Dayle’s Grand Market 129 E. Victoria St., Amherst 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prices vary -------------------- Maggie’s Place Halloween Fun Day Dress up and take part in Games, art, snacks, songs and trick or treating West Highland Elementary School Gym 18 Maltby Court, Amherst 10 a.m. - 12 noon Free but children must be accompanied by an adult -------------------- Haunted Scarefest (Maze) With a tribute to Esther Cox Amherst Centre Mall 142 South Albion St., Amherst 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 6 p.m. Please note: 10 a.m. shows for 12 and under Admission allows you to go through twice $5 for Teens and Adults $3 for 12 and under $1 off with a food bank donation -------------------- Zombie Walk 2017 for Cancer 3rd Annual Amherst Zombie Walk To take place in the South Albion St. area 100% of proceeds go to Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life There will be additional photo shoots available for participants in "Scary Settings"! Full details on where to meet and the exact route will be announced on http://bit.ly/2zsDyqh $10 per participant $20 for families Noon - 2 p.m. -------------------- Halloween Spooktacular Costume Dance Featuring the live sounds of Naked on South Albion In support of the Amherst Cheer Parents Association Best costume contest, 50/50 draw, silent auction and free shuttle services in town $15 or 2 for $25 Amherst Fire Hall 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. -------------------- And if you're not in the mood to go out, but still want to spend time with the Great Amherst Mystery there are two new podcasts about the story which have just been released this week. https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/ https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/esther-cox.htm Or if you have Netflix you may want to check out Portal to the Unknown. The first episode tells the story of the Great Amherst Mystery.