Date: Jun 14, 2025
There’s a ceilidh every day in Baddeck at the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh! The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie Wilmot and the late Charlie MacCuspic to whose memory the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh is dedicated. Tickets are on sale at the door between 5 and 7pm. Admission includes tea and locally baked oatcakes. Cash only. Reservations recommended.
7:30pm | $15 adults / $10 children
Next Date: Jun 15, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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Next Date: Apr 25, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
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