KitchenFest!: Getting Primed - Afternoon Pub at the College
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Come out for the ‘Getting Primed’ pub sessions on-site at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Live music, hot food, and c...
Date: Aug 12, 2025
The annual Cape Breton Exhibition runs August 12-16th!
For well over 100 years, the CBEx has been a destination for friends, neighbours and visitors from across North America. It’s five jam-packed, fun-filled days featuring Horse Shows, MBRA Ram Rodeo Tour, Livestock exhibits, local vendors, amusements and games, and of course the CBEx Outdoor Entertainment Stage showcasing some of Cape Breton’s finest entertainers!
There’s something for everyone – see you at the CBEx!
9am-11pm daily
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Come out for the ‘Getting Primed’ pub sessions on-site at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Live music, hot food, and c...
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
What once was a summer tradition has become a year-long concert series in St. Ann’s. Come out for great music by Richard Wood, Hilda C...
Next Date: Jun 30, 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: Jul 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 ...
Next Date: Jul 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Join two incredible talents for an evening of stirring folk music at the Little Church in Big Baddeck! Dave Gunning, a luminary in Canadian ...
Next Date: May 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Are you an adult looking to improve your English Conversation skills? Practice at the Library with local volunteers. Please email Dorot...
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