Festivals and Events
3 Pages of Festivals & Events Listed
Cape Breton Savour Food & Wine ShowEvent posted on January 27, 2012
Sample, sip and savour the night away at the only premier food & wine event on the Island, Savour food & wine show is an annual event showcasing restaurants, wines & beverages. This event brings together chefs, cooks, sommeliers and other culinary professionals to present our unique culinary experience. Event goers will have the opportunity to visit each booth, taste what has been prepared, and tantalize the tast buds to discover a "taste" of Cape Breton! Join the fun and stay tuned for ticket information and a list of participants for the 2012 show.
Sydney, NS
May 17, 2012
6:30pm- 9:30pm
Lumière: Contemporary Art . Unconventional SpacesEvent posted on September 15, 2011
A nighttime celebration of the arts, Lumière brings together many different sectors to infuse Sydney’s downtown core with the vibrancy and excitement of theatre, dance, music, and visual art and fine craft. Lumière provides a platform for our different communities to collaborate, making the arts engaging and accessible to the public. The organizers of Lumiere will partner artists with unconventional indoor and outdoor spaces in downtown Sydney to create a unique nighttime cultural event. Venues will be in the area between Townsend St. & Dorchester St. and Charlotte St. & The Esplanade.
Sydney
September 19, 2012, 6:57pm to 12:57am
Ph: 902- 539 -7491 ext 115
Sunday CeilidhEvent posted on July 22, 2011
Weekly Sunday ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Centre in Judique feature traditional Cape Breton music, with bar service available.
Judique
Jan 1 – December 30, 2012
3:00-6:30pm
Cost: $8.00
Bras d’Ors Lakes FestivalEvent posted on July 22, 2011
The Bras d’Or Lakes Festival celebrates Canada’s spectacular Inland Sea on Cape Breton Island. Join us in 2011 for sailing, boating, music, cultural events and other activities in the communities along the shores of the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes!
Various locations surrounding Bras d'Ors Lakes
July-September, 2012
Ph: (902) 849-6383
Model Railway DayEvent posted on July 22, 2011
Special events bring life and laughter to the station during the season as railroaders and enthusiasts gather to relive the heyday of the station. Climb onto vintage railway cars and explore the romance of the rails in a fine collection of artefacts and memorabilia at this 19th-century railway station.
Orangedale
June 23rd
Festival of the StraitEvent posted on July 22, 2011
Get in on the family fun from Thursday through Sunday at the pancake breakfast, barbecue, street parade, canoe races, sporting events, and live entertainment, all on the waterfront.
Port Hawkesbury Waterfront
Festival de l’EscaouetteEvent posted on July 22, 2011
In 2011, Chéticamp celebrates its Festival de l’Escaouette’s 35th anniversary from July 1 to August 28. We invite you to join our clebrations and discover our unique Acadian culture. Cette année, du 1er juillet au 28 août, Chéticamp fête le 35e anniversaire du Festival de l’Escaouette. Ce festival annuel offre aux Acadiens de la région de Chéticamp de se rassembler et de célébrer leur culture, leurs traditions et leur identité.
Cheticamp
July 15 – August 15
Granville GreenEvent posted on July 22, 2011
A free outdoor concert series each Sunday evening from July 10 to August 14. Enjoy musicians such as Jill Barber, The Stanfields, Gordie Sampson, Tim Chaisson, These Kids Wear Crowns, and Rawlin's Cross.
Port Hawkesbury
Cost: Free
Port Hood Annual Lobster PicnicEvent posted on July 22, 2011
A family pleaser, our lobster picnic is loaded up with lots of fun for the young and old. How does a delicious lobster burger and a cold beer sound, all while listening to nonstop entertainment.
Port Hood Arena Grounds
July 14th
Coal Dust DaysEvent posted on July 22, 2011
Join the twenty-eighth celebration of the New Waterford Coal Dust Days from July 16-24. There will be nine days of varied activities, including a children's festival, cribbage and fast ball tournaments, pancake breakfast, antique car show, ceilidhs and more.
New Waterford
July 14 - 29