Saturday, July 18, 2026
Sackville Sunset Market
Pack your chair or blanket and join us for an incredible evening that you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18 from 6–9 p.m. as we gather at the picturesque Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive.
Get ready to explore the vibrant makers' market, offering an array of vendors showcasing their unique products. Be captivated by the dynamic multicultural performances taking place on the main stage, while the little ones enjoy the accessible playground and children's activities. Stay tuned for more information, including the full list of makers!
Mainstage Performers
Emcee
Laura Eamon
Laura Eamon, originally from Hammonds Plains now proudly living in Sackville, has been performing on several stages for over 20 years. Laura was introduced to Sackville Business Association when interviewing for her first co-op position as an undergraduate student at Saint Mary's University in 2021, and she's always coming back to help bring SBA's incredible projects to life in Sackville. Laura is honoured to emcee this year's Sackville Sunset Market and share the bandstand and Acadia Park with so many talented artists, makers, and Sackville families.
Blessing and Indigenous Drumming
Charlotte Bernard
Charlotte Bernard will do a Blessing and drum an Indigenous song. Bernard is a married Mi’kmaq Matriarch, born in Sipekne'katik, Nova Scotia now living in Kjipuktuk, NS. A nurse by trade, she worked for the Mik’maw Native Friendship Centre for many years in several roles.
Live DJ Set
DJ Kruks
DJ Kruks is a Halifax-based DJ known for delivering high-energy sets, blending global sounds with a strong focus on House music at events across the region to bring people together. He creates an infectious, upbeat atmosphere for any event. As an active music producer, he will be rolling out his debut original music releases this year.
African Drumming
Drum Against Malaria (DAM Warriors)
Drum Against Malaria (DAM Warriors) is a Halifax-based, family-led drumming troupe founded by Olugu Ukpai. It was established to honour the memory of his 16-month-old daughter, Goodness, who tragically passed away from malaria in 2006. The group raises global awareness about the disease and advocates for volunteerism through traditional African drumming.
Live Celtic Music
Scott Henderson, Ashlyne MacRae, and Paul O’Brien
Scott Henderson, Ashlyne MacRae, and Paul O’Brien, come together as a new trad acoustic trio that blends rich Celtic roots with contemporary energy. Paul O’Brien drives the music with rhythmic, percussive guitar and bouzouki accompaniment, creating a powerful backdrop for intricate melodies and dance‑inspired arrangements. Scott Henderson adds the distinctive colours of uilleann and Highland pipes, Scottish smallpipes, whistles, flute, and vocals, while Ashlyne MacRae’s virtuosic fiddle and dynamic step dancing brings both precision and showmanship to the stage. Together they deliver driving tune sets, spellbinding slow airs, lyrical songs and lift‑the-roof finales, offering an intimate yet high‑impact Celtic experience for concerts, festivals, and listening rooms alike.
