KitchenFest!: Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
51779 Cabot Trail , St. Ann's
902-295-3411
Date: Jul 3, 2025
Come out for the “Getting Primed” pub sessions on-site at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Live music, hot food, and cold beer are all on offer as we get an extra set of tunes in before picking what other KitchenFest! events we hit that night. Get primed Thursday with Andrea Beaton, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, and Buddy MacDonald.
$10 | All ages | Pay at the Door
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
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