Cape Breton Festivals
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What is going on in Cape Breton, Atlantic Canada? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in Cape Breton, it is listed here.
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Festivities taking place during this four-day festival include live outdoor concerts, children's activities and a parade. Events take place at the Port Hawkesbury waterfront.
Festivities taking place during this four-day festival include live outdoor concerts, children's activities and a parade. Events take place at the Port Hawkesbury waterfront.
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An Event to preserve the spirit of storytelling in honor of Sadie Poirier a gaelic speaker and storyteller from Judique, Cape Breton Island. A gathering of storytellers not to be missed!
An Event to preserve the spirit of storytelling in honor of Sadie Poirier a gaelic speaker and storyteller from Judique, Cape Breton Island. A gathering of storytellers not to be missed!
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Created in an effort to pay tribute to the town's deeply rooted heritage, the Coal Dust Days festival carries on this tradition by bringing together families and friends to celebrate their culture and community.
Created in an effort to pay tribute to the town's deeply rooted heritage, the Coal Dust Days festival carries on this tradition by bringing together families and friends to celebrate their culture and community.
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A summer tradition in Dominion since 1981, this festival features an array of festivities for all ages. Pancake breakfasts, a parade, pub crawls, live concerts, food events and a fireworks display are just a few of the highlights.
A summer tradition in Dominion since 1981, this festival features an array of festivities for all ages. Pancake breakfasts, a parade, pub crawls, live concerts, food events and a fireworks display are just a few of the highlights.
- Dominion Heritage Building Address: Dominion-Gardiner Hwy, Rte 28 Dominion NS
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Occurring over the last weekend in July, this annual event offers an array of rallies, scheduled rides and events for motorcycle enthusiasts. In addition to featuring an extensive choice of activities from the Sydney home-base, visitors are welcome to take self-guided tours and participate in coinciding festivals island-wide.
Occurring over the last weekend in July, this annual event offers an array of rallies, scheduled rides and events for motorcycle enthusiasts. In addition to featuring an extensive choice of activities from the Sydney home-base, visitors are welcome to take self-guided tours and participate in coinciding festivals island-wide.
- Fleur-de-lis Trail Address:
- Centre 200 Address: 481 George Street Sydney NS
- Ceilidh Trail Address:
- Cabot Trail Address:
- Bras d'Or Lakes Drive Address:
Aug 04 to Aug 06
Three day Medieval/Renaissance Faire, August Civic Holiday Weekend. Tent campsites available, day visitors welcome. Family tent $50 for 3 days, single tent $30. Day visitor admission $15 per day. Children under 12 free. Best costume contest, pig roast, bonfire, swordplay demos, archery, tarot card readings, vendors and more. Fun and frolics for the whole family on a 25 acre organic homestead on the Cabot Trail.
Three day Medieval/Renaissance Faire, August Civic Holiday Weekend. Tent campsites available, day visitors welcome. Family tent $50 for 3 days, single tent $30. Day visitor admission $15 per day. Children under 12 free. Best costume contest, pig roast, bonfire, swordplay demos, archery, tarot card readings, vendors and more. Fun and frolics for the whole family on a 25 acre organic homestead on the Cabot Trail.
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Action week is a nine day long community summer festival featuring activities and fun for the entire family. It includes a gigantic kick-off concert, boardwalk busker festival, sports tournaments, night light parade, cultural and historical programs, children's festival, waterfront concerts, fireworks display and much more.
Action week is a nine day long community summer festival featuring activities and fun for the entire family. It includes a gigantic kick-off concert, boardwalk busker festival, sports tournaments, night light parade, cultural and historical programs, children's festival, waterfront concerts, fireworks display and much more.
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Located in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia this festival provides something for all ages. There will be a Kid’s Fest, Senior’s Luncheon, Live Entertainment, fireworks and of course the Johnny Miles Road Race. The Johnny Miles Festival is a wonderful way to keep the memory of a local hero and two time Boston Marathon winner alive as well as getting the community together.
Located in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia this festival provides something for all ages. There will be a Kid’s Fest, Senior’s Luncheon, Live Entertainment, fireworks and of course the Johnny Miles Road Race. The Johnny Miles Festival is a wonderful way to keep the memory of a local hero and two time Boston Marathon winner alive as well as getting the community together.
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Highlights of this annual event include a pride parade, a drag show, a baseball tournament, karaoke parties and a beach bash and camp-out. A music festival, dance and a movie night are just a few of the additional offerings.
Highlights of this annual event include a pride parade, a drag show, a baseball tournament, karaoke parties and a beach bash and camp-out. A music festival, dance and a movie night are just a few of the additional offerings.
- Centre 200 Address: 481 George Street Sydney NS
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This Annual Festival celebrates the Cape Breton Fiddling tradition in the hopes of keeping the Celtic spirit alive. Events include lectures, workshops, dances and several concerts. Concessions and free parking are available. The concert goes on rain or shine.
This Annual Festival celebrates the Cape Breton Fiddling tradition in the hopes of keeping the Celtic spirit alive. Events include lectures, workshops, dances and several concerts. Concessions and free parking are available. The concert goes on rain or shine.
- Gaelic College of Celtic Arts Address: . Englishtown NS Canada B0C 1H0
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This summer-long cultural festival celebrates Acadian traditions through music, dance and food. Highlights include theatrical performances, live concerts, Acadian-style kitchen parties and summer camp opportunities for children.
This summer-long cultural festival celebrates Acadian traditions through music, dance and food. Highlights include theatrical performances, live concerts, Acadian-style kitchen parties and summer camp opportunities for children.
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The Festival is exciting to both writers and readers, providing insight into the life of an author, and the growth of his work.
The 2011 lineup of authors includes 2010 Scotiabank Giller and Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize nominee Alexander MacLeod, spoken-word artist and 2010 Poet Laureate of Halifax Shauntay Grant, and poet, novelist, and 2010 Giller Prize winner Johanna Skibsrud.
Friday opening reception: Shauntay Grant reads new poems commissioned by the Festival and inspired by the large iron sculpture of Gordon Kennedy. His dynamic works are on display during the readings.
Saturday: the featured authors conduct workshops and discussions for both readers and writers. Lunch included.
Saturday evening: readings from Alexander MacLeod and Johanna Skibsrud. Afterward, Alec Frith (of Gypsophilia) entertains. Cash bar. The very popular Readers' Market is open.
Sunday: a panel discussion featuring Johanna Skibsrud and Alexander MacLeod, followed by Sunday Brunch, then singer-songwriter Angelo Spinazzola.
The Festival is exciting to both writers and readers, providing insight into the life of an author, and the growth of his work.
The 2011 lineup of authors includes 2010 Scotiabank Giller and Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize nominee Alexander MacLeod, spoken-word artist and 2010 Poet Laureate of Halifax Shauntay Grant, and poet, novelist, and 2010 Giller Prize winner Johanna Skibsrud.
Friday opening reception: Shauntay Grant reads new poems commissioned by the Festival and inspired by the large iron sculpture of Gordon Kennedy. His dynamic works are on display during the readings.
Saturday: the featured authors conduct workshops and discussions for both readers and writers. Lunch included.
Saturday evening: readings from Alexander MacLeod and Johanna Skibsrud. Afterward, Alec Frith (of Gypsophilia) entertains. Cash bar. The very popular Readers' Market is open.
Sunday: a panel discussion featuring Johanna Skibsrud and Alexander MacLeod, followed by Sunday Brunch, then singer-songwriter Angelo Spinazzola.
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This festival celebrates the traditions of the only true Celtic society in North America. The festival features performances by well-known Celtic musicians and dancers from around the globe. It takes place in autumn, when the Celtic Colours of Cape Breton are vivid hues of orange and red.
This festival celebrates the traditions of the only true Celtic society in North America. The festival features performances by well-known Celtic musicians and dancers from around the globe. It takes place in autumn, when the Celtic Colours of Cape Breton are vivid hues of orange and red.
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Saturday, July 9th
10am. – 3pm. Féis a’ Bhràigh- (Glendale Gaelic Festival
4 – 5:30 pm CWL Cold Plate
9pm. – 1am. Adult Square Dance – Music by Shelley Campbell & Friends
Sunday, July 10
10:30 am. – 12:30 pm. Family Fun Activities - Highland games for Kids.
2 pm. – 5:00 pm. Traditional Outdoor Scottish Concert with Kinnon & Betty Beaton, Howie MacDonald, Harvey MacKinnon, Shelly Campbell, Cape Breton Fiddlers, and more
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Saturday, July 9th
10am. – 3pm. Féis a’ Bhràigh- (Glendale Gaelic Festival
4 – 5:30 pm CWL Cold Plate
9pm. – 1am. Adult Square Dance – Music by Shelley Campbell & Friends
Sunday, July 10
10:30 am. – 12:30 pm. Family Fun Activities - Highland games for Kids.
2 pm. – 5:00 pm. Traditional Outdoor Scottish Concert with Kinnon & Betty Beaton, Howie MacDonald, Harvey MacKinnon, Shelly Campbell, Cape Breton Fiddlers, and more
Nach Tig Sibh Dha’n Froilig
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Some of the world's greatest drummers will flock to Cape Breton Island for a weekend of non-stop drumming genius.
"When Cape Breton Rocks...The World Rocks"
Some of the world's greatest drummers will flock to Cape Breton Island for a weekend of non-stop drumming genius.
"When Cape Breton Rocks...The World Rocks"
