About Us

Queens County is comprised of 50 unique communities spanning 1000 square kilometers, our geography dotted with powerful rivers, pristine lakes and islands delivering stunning coastlines and our signature silver sand beaches.

Our population of 10,500, consists of permanent and summer residents many gravitating to our most densely populated areas such as Liverpool, Milton and Brooklyn. Liverpool is uniquely positioned as an events hosting hub within the Region as well Nova Scotia.

Accessible in under 2 hours to a captive audience exceeding 600,000 people encompassing Yarmouth, the Annapolis Valley and Halifax, with timely access to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, our Region has hosted so many amazing events over the years.

We boast prime hosting venues from the largest to most intimate. Take Liverpool direct for example: the historic Astor Theatre, expansive 3 acre Privateer Waterfront Park and one of Nova Scotia's finest multi-purpose venues Queens Place Emera Centre.

Recently it has been announced that Liverpool Championship Host Society will host the Curling Canada's Canadian Mixed Double Curling Pre-Trials in December 30, 2024 till January 4,2025 at Queens Place Emera Centre.

Other major events the society has hosted over the years include: October 2021 Home Hardware Curling pre-trials Curling Canada, 2019 Hockey Canada Women's National Team Fall Festival, 2019 World Junior Curling Championships,.

Queens Place Emera Centre in particular has hosted many high profile music acts over the years including in Brett Kissel & the Beach Boys to name a few, as well played host to Team Canada Women's Hockey Fall Fest and so many more major sports events and other high profile activity over the years!

Signature festivals and events held annually or biannually include: the Hank Snow Country Tribute, Liverpool International Theatre Festival, Memorial Auto Show, Privateer Days, Privateer 5 Mike Road Race, Greenfield Dragway season and the Queens County Fair...with more events in development encouraged by the new Events Investment Fund ! Check out the extensive resume and gallery.

What is our secret to success as an events community?

We know it's evident in the quality, in the execution and delivery of events to each and every resident or visitor because you've told us! As well its proven in the impacts: community pride, social & economic, exposure locally-provincially-nationally and across the world!

We are proud of our not for profit event organizers, business supporters and our amazing volunteers and we realize collaboration is the key to our success...always stronger together!