The Mabou Farmers’ Market brings you the fruit of our land, our seas, and our hands! We are home to over 50 vendors who produce a wide variety of local vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, eggs, jams and jellies, baked goods, sausages, oysters, grass-fed meats, beer and spirits. A vibrant community gathering place, we have professional musicians each week. Tap your toes to the music or mix and mingle with friends and neighbours all while enjoying lunch or a delicious snack. Find the perfect gift from a selection of leather works, jewelry, hand-dyed scarves, cards, handspun yarn goods, wooden spoons, body care products, and more.
Open every Sunday from 11am to 2pm, June to the October long weekend, at the Mabou Athletic Centre, 186 Mabou Harbour Road. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
In one of the most picturesque locations on the island, the Normaway Inn Barn, in beautiful Margaree Valley, holds a 25+ year history of sum...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
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Next Date: Jul 9, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
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Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
Howie MacDonald is a well-respected fiddler who has composed dozens of tunes and, although best known as a fiddler, he is a superb pianist w...
Next Date: Jun 21, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
West Mabou Family Square Dances have been presented for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island’s Celtic...
Next Date: Jul 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Brook Village
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