KitchenFest!: The Big Bash! at Colaisde na Gàidhlig
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
As part of KitchenFest! 2025, we are thrilled to invite you to the Big Bash at Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College! Running from 4 pm...
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Artist in residence
Offered in collaboration with the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Art has always been an important part of innovation. Our artist in residence will interact and respond to visitor inquiries about the life and 100th anniversary legacy celebration of Mabel Hubbard Bell through their chosen art medium. You’ll leave inspired to create your own works of art!
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
As part of KitchenFest! 2025, we are thrilled to invite you to the Big Bash at Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College! Running from 4 pm...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
The Highland Village is open with a variety of heritage skill demonstrations. You can learn about blacksmithing, flax and wool working, heri...
Next Date: Jun 29, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A fun night at Daniel’s Alehouse! Join us for this Pub Night full of great tunes and favourite songs featuring Donnie Campbell an...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
It’s always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!’s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tune...
Next Date: Aug 9, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Poet of the Common Man: A Tribute to Merle Haggard is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary American country artist Merle Haggard. Performed ...
Next Date: Sep 13, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
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