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: Jul 18, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck’s production of Ed’s Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed�...
Next Date: May 31, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Thirdwheel is a 5-piece cover band based out of Sydney. They play ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock, a little country, and few ...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Amigos is an acoustic/electric duo featuring Gerald Aucoin and Kenny MacLeod that plays a great selection of tunes from the 1960s and ‘70s...
Next Date: Jun 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Amigos is an acoustic/electric duo featuring Gerald Aucoin and Kenny MacLeod that plays a great selection of tunes from the 1960s and ‘70s...
Next Date: May 30, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Breton Brewing’s Music on Tap! Series puts the spotlight on local and traveling musicians. Friday Music on Tap! this week features Cal...
Next Date: Aug 17, 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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