This afternoon festival of rural life is for the entire family. See demonstrations of flax processing, candle and soap making, and play horseshoes. Watch the Cash Carding Mill demonstrations, treadle sewing, and a spinning frolic, fiddling, piping, Gaelic singing, step dancing, a céilidh, corn boil, and a whole lot more. This year, we will also celebrate the official opening of our working Cash’s Shingle MIll. Regular admission rates apply. 12-4:30 pm
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Cleveland
In a beautiful corner of the island, KitchenFest! is thrilled to have this special concert part of the 2025 festival. The Friends United Cen...
Next Date: Jun 26, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Marion Bridge
The Mira Gala is an annual event, held in Marion Bridge and surrounding areas offering a wide range of experiences and activities for all ag...
Next Date: Jul 20, 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 arriv...
Next Date: Jul 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
On the grounds of the Normaway Inn, The Barn presents weekly Fiddle Concert-Ceilidhs, followed by a short square dance after 10 pm,&nbs...
Next Date: Jun 21, 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: Oct 6, 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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