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Sydney Area & Marconi Trail, Glace Bay & Area

Oct 9 – Oct 13

About

Gobblefest XXXI now considered the longest running alternative music festival in Nova Scotia is back this Thanksgiving weekend, with 30+ artists from across Canada and a dozen shows throughout the CBRM, you can also catch our very first Gobblefest Market at the Old Sydney Society on Saturday and Sunday to snag some artist merch and listen to great tunes!

Locations & Contact

136 University Boulevard, Sydney, Nova Scotia

456 Charlotte Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia

54 Prince St, Sydney, Nova Scotia

390 Charlotte St, Sydney, Nova Scotia

87 Esplanade, Sydney, Nova Scotia

78 McKeen St., Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

35 State Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia

619 George Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia

76 Townsend Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia

173 Charlotte Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia

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All Dates

Oct 9 12:00 AM Oct 10 12:00 AM Oct 11 12:00 AM Oct 12 12:00 AM Oct 13 12:00 AM

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