The Sydney Mines Heritage Festival, hosted by New Deal Development, returns for three days of fun for the whole family. The festival will feature two outdoor stages, food trucks, and international food and dance. There’s plenty for the kids to take in during the Heritage Festival including walking mascots, outdoor displays, Kids Fun Day at the Fossil Centre and many other games. Saturday starts with the Johnny Miles Race in the morning and continues with a craft show at the John J. Nugent Fire Hall on Saturday. The Chinese Dragon Festival Dancers and The Ninja Noodles will be performing all three days, Om and Priya will present their Bollywood fusion on Saturday and Sunday, while Taal Tarang Group’s blend of Bhangra and Bollywood takes centre stage on Saturday. The Festival will also feature special appearances by Dylan Devoe, Winston Scotty Fitzgerald Jr., and Victoria McDougall in addition to the main stage performances daily from 2-10pm.
Friday, July 26: Feisty Fiddlers / Parkview Seniors / Barcode / Kids Street with DJ Duke
Saturday, July 27: The Circle / Hi Boys / Low Profile / Backhouse Brass / Final Cut
Sunday, July 28: D&R Dance / Terry Peters / DownHouse / AnuAngela Band / Full Circle
Next Date: Jan 18, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Ed Woodsworth’s music career began with award-winning, chart-topping Cape Breton group Realworld. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrume...
Next Date: Jan 15, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Tot skating is available at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre (Coxheath Arena) on Wednesday mornings. Helmets are required. 10:45-11:...
Next Date: Jan 25, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
Next Date: Jan 25, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
For more than 25 years, singer-songwriter Andrew Doyle has been performing locally around Cape Breton Island and internationally across the ...
Next Date: Jan 19, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Dominion
The Dominion District Community Centre is a hub for ice skating enthusiasts in the area offering a fun and welcoming environment for skaters...
Next Date: Jan 20, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Parent and tot skating is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are...
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