The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be celebrating their 6th year of Celtic Oktoberfest – Cape Breton’s first ever all inclusive craft beer, local food and Celtic music gathering! Recognizing the growing strength of the emerging craft brewery sector, and its impact on tourism in the region, the Strait Area Chamber created Celtic Oktoberfest to showcase the best of Nova Scotian craft beer and Cape Breton food. The addition of a local winery broadens the appeal of the event which attracts approximately 400 people each year.
Attendees to Celtic Oktoberfest can expect unlimited access to the best food, beverage and music that Nova Scotia has to offer. As many as 20 vendors will provide samples of artisan food products, craft brews – all included in the price of your ticket. Our 4-hour festival will also include local entertainment with our feature performance from Three Finger Shot! 10 Local Brewers, 10 Local Food Providers, 2 Rocking Bands….1 Night to Remember!
Region: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Winter Guided Hike Series 2020 Hike Nova Scotia and 35 host organizations have partnered up to offer the 2020 Winter Guided Hike Series from...
Region: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: Chéticamp
Hit the ground running! Here’s your chance to run or walk to help salmon conservation efforts in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. For ...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Arichat
Visit one of the oldest stone buildings on Cape Breton Island and learn about the traditional art of blacksmithing and produce a forged piec...
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Lennie Gallant’s – The Innkeeper’s Christmas Lennie Gallant’s Christmas concert is named after the artist’s much loved Ch...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree
Listen to Cape Breton’s finest fiddlers or even learn to square dance in a welcoming venue with superb acoustics! Featuring the best p...
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
CultureFête – an 18th century style festival with encampment A three-day festival with an encampment happening July 19-21! Re-enactors wi...
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Callum MacCrimmon shares his experience on his 3rd Celtic Colours Festival in Cape Breton. Calum is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer best known as a founding member of the award-winning Scottish folk band Breabach.
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