Là Fhéill Mìcheil | St. Michael’s Day
Next Date: Sep 29, 2019
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
St. Michael was the Scottish and Irish patron saint of horses, travel, sea and seafarers. His calendar day was celebrated in the Hebrides wi...
Highland Village Day Concert
Join us for an afternoon of fun and Gaelic arts. Fiddlers, step-dancers, pipers, and more come together to treat visitors to traditional Nova Scotia Gaelic culture during this outdoor concert overlooking the scenic Bras d’Or Lake. This year marks the 58th Annual Highland Village Day Concert. Highland Village Day is one of Cape Breton Island’s original Outdoor Scotch Concerts.
$15 per person, children 12 and under free.
2:00-6:00 pm
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