KitchenFest!: Traditional Codfish Supper at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Enjoy this cultural staple, including maritime codfish, potatoes, vegetable medley, curds, bacon and onions, chow or pickles, and a roll, ju...
Microbrewery Festival and Downhill Bike Race
The day begins with an adrenaline-pumping downhill bike race with Shoreline Dirtworks, followed by a flavorful journey at our Microbrewery Festival. Savor exceptional beers from local favorites including: The Church Brewing Co., Breton Brewing Co., Schoolhouse Brewery, and Island Folk Cider House, all while enjoying live music by Brian Cathcart.
Microbrewery Festival Tickets $35
This ticket includes entry to the Microbrewery festival, 8 sample tasting vouchers and a tasting glass you can take home with you! Additional sample tasting vouchers can be purchase for $1 each.
Mass Start Madness Downhill Bike Race Registration & Microbrewery Festival Package $44.99
This tickets covers your registration fee for the exhilarating Mass Start Madness Downhill Bike Race plus your ticket to the Microbrewery Festival which includes 8 tasting vouchers and a tasting glass you can take home with you! Feel the rush, embrace the speed, conquer the mountain and sip some delicious local brews while listening to some great live music!
Mass Start Madness Downhill Bike Race Registration only $19.99
For any patrons wanting to embrace the thrill of mastering the mountain on a bike without access to the microbrewery festival, can purchase this ticket which covers your pre-race test run and the Mass Start Madness Downhill bike race.
Schedule
11am- Noon – Mass Start Madness Downhill Bike Race by Shoreline Dirtworks
1pm-5pm – Microbrewery Festival
2pm-5pm -Live music by Brian Cathcart
*Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY.
Nearby Things To Do
KitchenFest!: Getting Primed - Afternoon Pub at the College
Next 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 c...
KitchenFest!: Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
Tap your toes to the sounds of live music when you join us for lunch! Swing by for a delicious daily special from the kitchen and enjoy our ...
KitchenFest!: Pub Night at the Doryman
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
A KitchenFest! experience isn’t complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this w...
22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival
Next Date: Sep 13, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish
A seven day hiking festival on the Cabot Trail and Northern Cape Breton, that features guided hikes, evening activities and presentations, t...
Intimate Musical Soirees In the Park
Next Date: Jul 14, 2025
Every Monday evening from July 14 to August 18, gather at the Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House for a memorable concert series showc...
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