BETHEL – A horseshoe tournament. A bean supper. Old-time times. An ice cream social. These are some of the many activities scheduled as part of the 28th annual Sudbury Canada Days, the summer heritage festival of the Bethel Historical Society, to be held on Aug. 10-12.

As usual, the weekend will begin with the arrival of 18th century re-enactors, who will camp on the grounds of the Dr. Moses Mason House throughout the festival. Also that evening, at 7:30 p.m., attendees will hear the 16th Annual Hall Memorial Lecture by Vandall T. King of Rochester, N.Y., who will speak on “Minerals and Mining in Oxford County, Maine.” King has researched, lectured and written widely on the topic of Maine minerals and gems.

On Saturday, Aug. 11, re-enactors will begin their demonstrations and other activities. There will also be a horseshoe tournament, a children’s parade with “Heroes and Heroines of the Past” as its theme, old-time children’s games and an ice cream eating contest. Author William Andrews will make an appearance to sign copies of his book, “Stealing History.” Other afternoon activities include traditional craft demonstrations and exhibits, a flower show, an art show, historical videos, badminton and croquet tournaments (with prizes for senior winners provide by the Western Mountains Senior College) and a farming/logging exhibit.

New this year will be a “Make Your Own Ice Cream Social” presented by Western Mountain Senior College on the back porch of the Robinson House. Tables will set up on the back lawn for old-time games; and people are encouraged to bring along Chinese checkers, cribbage, checkers, backgammon and other games.

There will be a drawing for a subscription to Old House Interiors magazine at 4 p.m. In the evening, there will be log driver’s bean supper followed by a presentation by 18th century re-enactors.

On Sunday, Aug. 12, there will be a flower show, historical videos and 18th century re-enactors. The Lower Sunday River Schoolhouse, built in 1895 on Sunday River Road, will be open during the afternoon.

The last event of the weekend will be an old-time hymn sing at the Middle Intervale Meetinghouse on Intervale Road.

Sudbury Canada was Bethel’s name from the time of the granting of this western Maine township in 1768 to its incorporation in 1796. Sudbury Canada Days, the society’s summer heritage festival, honors the town’s rich heritage, dating from the 18th century. Anyone wishing more information may call the society at 824-2908 or 1-800- 824-2910.