Esther Fest

Here's a great story about this year's Esther Fest from The Superstitious Times. Thanks for doing this, Brian! :)

https://superstitioustimes.com/amhersts-esther-fest-continues-to-grow-into-a-community-tradition/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUqH3hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXV6Z21kekFaWmJYZWJLQnRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeY4b2iwOIVnfhCT2nBUX6OQtV4FvdV2-KBSLnt_RvP5u2GOU_z0iMBLSXQiM_aem_sNO0LZKLW7Rizk88IFJl5Q

Amherst Community Living

Amherst’s Esther Fest continues to grow into a community tradition – The Superstitious Times Ghosts Amherst’s Esther Fest continues to grow into a community tradition Written by Brian Baker on September 29, 2026 Even though Amherst, Nova Scotia, sits close to the New Brunswick border, it also borders on something far more supernatural: the Esther Cox mystery. The community has learned to ...

If you’re looking for Esther Fest merch, you can find it at Maritime Mosaic in Dayle’s Grand Market! And while you’re there, check out some of their other great local items! 😊👻 

Are you as excited for Esther Fest as we are?! Come in and support by repping some merch; we have tees, mugs, and magnets! 👻

Events & Tickets 2026 | Esther Fest 2026 – Oct. 21-31 Events & Tickets 2026 Esther Fest 2026 Events & Tickets 2026Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 Events are listed in chronological order.You can also view the events in Calendar form HERE.Click on the event below for a detailed descriptionand information about how to get tickets. We ha...

For those of you traveling to Amherst for Esther Fest we thought we'd let you know about a couple of local hotels who are offering special rates to Esther Fest attendees. Check out their deals on our website below.

Special thanks to Comfort Inn and Travelodge by Wyndham for supporting Esther Fest 2026!

Accommodations | Esther Fest 2026 – Oct. 21-31 Accommodations We are excited to have Comfort Inn and the Travelodge as partners for Esther Fest 2026! Comfort Inn Amherst is happy to support Esther Fest by offering a special deal to attendees. Their updated rooms include options with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, all featuring chic furnis...

Who's ready for a SPOOKTACULAR event you won't want to miss?!

Join us in celebrating Esther Fest 2026 with our annual Great Amherst Street Party!
We will have live music with "Hittin Rewind", bounce castles, food, vendors, wagon rides, a petting zoo and so much more!

Saturday October 24th, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Victoria Square (58 Victoria Street) Amherst NS

This is always one of the biggest and most fun events of Esther Fest! Mark your calendars! 👻

Who's ready for a SPOOKTACULAR event you won't want to miss?!

Join us in celebrating Esther Fest 2026 with our annual Great Amherst Street Party!
We will have live music with "Hittin Rewind", bounce castles, food, vendors, wagon rides, a petting zoo and so much more!

Saturday October 24th, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Victoria Square (58 Victoria Street) Amherst NS

Esther Fest 2026 – Oct. 21-31 | THE GREAT AMHERST MYSTERY Welcome to Esther Fest 2026   Celebrating Canada’s Greatest Ghost Story Darkness falls across the land. The witching hour is close at hand! And that means…it’s almost time for Esther Fest 2026! Esther Fest has been growing in leaps and bounds every year since 2023 and we’re thrilled to be a...

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Esther Fest opens one month from today with the premiere of a new documentary about The Great Amherst Mystery from Makama Films at the Amherst Theatre.

"The Great Amherst Haunting" is a three part paranormal docu-series created by filmmakers Mariah MacDonald and Ali Akbar Akbar Kamal. The series brings to life the tale that Maclean's magazine called "Canada's most famous ghost story and a classic poltergeist case."

The film is approximately one hour long and will be followed by a Q&A with producer Mariah MacDonald, and writer/director Ali Akbar Akbar. The Q&A will be hosted by Esther Fest’s Executive Director, Charlie Rhindress.

If you'd like a chance to win a pair of tickets to the screening please:

1. Like this original post
2. Share this original post
3. Comment below that you've done both
..by 10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28.

A random winner will be chosen and announced that night. If you win tickets, but you've already purchased them we will refund two tickets.

Tickets are available...
In person at Bargain Bennie's in Amherst
Online here: https://greatamherstmystery.com/2026-festival-opening/
or by calling (902) 614-2666

Let's get spooky together, watching our story on the big screen! 👻

Note: The original artwork below is by Steve Scannell of Square Ghost Art.

Amherst Community Living Town of Amherst, NS

I was so sorry to read of Darryl's passing earlier today. Darryl was the curator of the Cumberland County Museum in Amherst and a big supporter of Esther Fest. He made it possible for us to hold our Psychic Fair at the museum for the past three years and was always open to us conducting ghost investigations in the building. He was always generous, helpful, and supportive. On a personal note he even arranged for me to connect with some relatives from Florida who were visiting Amherst after I discovered our family connection through DNA. He will be greatly missed by so many in the community. Sending lots of love to his family and friends at this difficult time. - Charlie

Darryl Wayne MacKenzie (1962-2026) Darryl Wayne MacKenzie – 63, Portapique. We are heartbroken to announce the death of Darryl Wayne MacKenzie (born Darryl Wayne Pickett) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his ...