Thank you to our 2026 sponsors! We mean it when we say that we couldn’t put on this festival without you.

Check out the wonderful businesses who are supporting us this year! Go give them some love on socials and irl.

RAINBOW SPONSORS

Acadia University

Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of the oldest and most respected liberal arts universities in Canada. Acadia is an integral part of the quintessential college town of Wolfville, overlooking the Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy.

Nova Bounce

Wolfville Wedding Chapel

At Nova Bounce, we do more than rent inflatables—we create safe, joy-filled experiences. Fully insured, carefully maintained, and proud to give back to the communities we serve.

The Wolfville Wedding Chapel is a modern micro-wedding venue for couples who want to get married – without the meltdown or massive price tag.

GOLD SPONSORS

Bridge Beauty Bar

Bridge is a unique salon experience in the heart of Kentville, Nova Scotia! We are proud to be a gender inclusive, gratuity free and eco-conscious beauty studio. At Bridge Beauty Bar we are committed to providing an inclusive and sustainable environment for absolutely everyone!

Gavin Lawton & Clive Dsouza

Gavin Lawton is a REALTOR® with Royal LePage Atlantic, proudly serving communities across the Annapolis Valley and Nova Scotia. Known for combining professional service with a modern and approachable style, Gavin is passionate about helping people feel confident and supported throughout their real estate journey. As a proud supporter of Annapolis Valley Pride, Gavin believes strong communities are built on inclusivity, connection, and being able to truly feel at home.

Clive Dsouza is a dedicated Mortgage Broker focused on helping clients across Nova Scotia explore financing options that work for their lifestyle and future plans. With a client-first approach and a commitment to clear communication, Clive works to make the mortgage process feel straightforward and stress-free. Proud to support Annapolis Valley Pride, Clive values community, inclusivity, and creating spaces where everyone feels respected and celebrated.”

Maritime Express

The Maritime Express Cider Co., is an award winning cidery and restaurant located in what was once the stone patio of an iconic railway hotel located in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

Kings Arms, by Lew Murphy’s

Established in 1985 within a keystone brick building, the Arms has quickly become a favorite meeting spot in the Annapolis Valley.

Town of Kentville

Kentville is the heart of Nova Scotia’s renowned Annapolis Valley. A place full of wonderful traditions, festivals, beautiful trails, and bespoke shops along well-kept streets – a breath of fresh air.

Taylor MacLellan Cochrane Lawyers

Taylor MacLellan Cochrane Lawyers is a long-standing Annapolis Valley law firm proud to support the diverse communities we serve, offering trusted legal guidance to individuals, families, and businesses. We’re committed to inclusion, respect, and building strong relationships across the Valley.

SILVER SPONSORS

Global Pet Foods

Global Pet Foods New Minas is a locally owned and operated pet specialty store focused on helping you provide your pet with everything they need to live their best life.

H.E. Armstrong Mechanical Ltd.

H.E. Armstrong Mechanical Ltd. and VBS energy is a locally owned and family operated commercial and residential mechanical contracting company, offering service from Annapolis Royal to Avonport. Providing residential HVAC installations and maintenance – heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, along with efficient options for domestic hot water. Proudly serving the Annapolis Valley with home comfort since 1958.

New Scotland Candle Co.

At New Scotland Candle Company, Mark and Erin ( partners in both life and business) hand-pour Soy Candles and Wax Melts at their store, which located at 12 Webster Street in downtown Kentville! They are proud to provide a safe, welcoming, and fully accessible shopping environment for everyone to enjoy!

Valley Credit Union

At Valley Credit Union, we know how to bank – for people, not profits. We offer the same great services as any other full-service financial cooperative, but it’s how we do things that truly sets us apart. Our focus is on you, our community, and reinvesting in the people and places that matter most.

BRONZE SPONSORS

High Tide Wellness

High Tide Wellness is a modern, inclusive wellness clinic in Wolfville offering naturopathic medicine, registered massage therapy, and acupuncture for every body rooted in kindness, care, and community

Old Orchard Inn

Old Orchard Inn is a countryside escape in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, just minutes from Wolfville and an easy drive from Halifax. Set among orchards and vineyards with wide-open views toward the Bay of Fundy, we are a welcoming home base for valley weekends, celebrations, and quiet getaways alike. Guests come for comfortable rooms and stay for the experience, including sensational local flavours, at our brand new restaurant, Terroir.

TacoCentric

TACOcentric brings unconventional Mexican-themed handheld food + drink to the Valley! Emphasizing local ingredients in a fast-casual setting.

GRASSROOTS SPONSORS

Benjamin Bridge

At Benjamin Bridge, we believe the world’s finest sparkling wines can be born of Nova Scotia’s shores. Since 1999, our commitment to craftsmanship and the traditional method has established us as Canada’s premier sparkling wine house.

Cooperators Insurance

We’re a leading all-Canadian financial services co-operative deeply invested in helping Canadians build and grow their financial strength and security. We offer multi-line insurance and investment products, services, and advice that’s personalized to your unique needs.

Cumin Kitchen

Cumin is an urban café and eatery based on locally sourced and supportive agriculture. Fresh and honest food prepared simply for dine in, take out or take home. Our goal is to be sustainable while supporting all our local connections.

Grand Pre Estates Winery

Domaine de Grand Pré is truly a family story, built on a love for Nova Scotia and a passion for great wine and food. Back in 1994, our father, Hanspeter Stutz, took a leap of faith, moving his family from Switzerland to Nova Scotia, and believing that something special could grow here. With vision and determination, he set out to create not only a world-class winery but also a place where his family could build a future together and share it with others.

Luckett Vinyards

An English grocer, marketer & vintner shaped a new way of understanding and enjoying food in Atlantic Canada.

Now a family-run winery & vineyard with gorgeous varieties and some of the most iconic views in Canada.

Millstone Holdings

T.A.N. Coffee

T.A.N. stands for “The Alternative Network”

We are a network of owner-operated micro-roasters and cafés that are committed to providing our customers with ethically-sourced and superior-grade fair trade products. We embrace fair trade as a vital mechanism that promotes social justice and environmental sustainability.