Margaree Highland Games

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Margaree Highland Games
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Margarees

Aug 8 – Aug 9

from $10

About

This annual event is a true homecoming for the region! A two-day festival highlighting strength athletics, community pride, culture, food, music, and fun! Saturday’s event kick off with Bingo, Opening Mass, Acadian Fricot Supper, and traditional Cape Breton Square Dance with music by Chrissy Crowley and prompting by Peter LeBlanc, of Front Porch Productions. Sunday’s schedule is packed with Heavy Event Competitions, Highland Dancing, Bag Piping, BBQ, Beer Garden, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Kid Zone, and MORE!!! The easiest way to stay up to date on all the fun is to follow us on social media. Bring a lawn chair and get comfy – the event is rain or shine!

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Location & Contact

1181 East Margaree Road, Margaree, Nova Scotia

1-902-304-3902

[email protected]

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All Dates

Aug 8 1:00 PM

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