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Sunday

Mabou Farmer's Market - 11 am - 2pm
@ Mabou Arena -186 Mabou Harbour Road
maboufarmersmarket.ca

Drive to picturesque Mabou on the Ceilidh Trail to interact with local farmers & artisans. Support Nova Scotia's 'Buy local' movement and find unique souvenirs and gifts!


 

Red Shoe Pub - Sunday Ceilidh - Mabou - 4 pm - 7 pm
www.redshoepub.com

What is a Ceilidh, you ask? Join in on the fun at the Red Shoe's matiness every Sunday afternoon! $7.00 cover Local favourite, lively atmosphere, great music and tasty food! Kitchen open 12.00 -9.30pm.

Harness Racing - Inverness Raceway - Inverness 1.30pm

Sundays, May to October

Sunday Ceilidh - Celtic Music Interpretive Centre - 3 pm - 6.30 pm
www.celticmusiccentre.com

More Ceilidh madness! Tour the interpretive centre prior to the show, then test your ear to the difference between a jig & a reel and tap your toes to the beat! The beautiful Interpretive Music Centre aims to promote & preserve the music that makes Cape Breton truly special! http://www.youtube.com/user/celticmusiccentre

Monday

Brook Village Square Dance - Brook Village Hall - 10 pm - 1 am
July - September

Who would have thought this tiny village would be up so late on a Monday? Well – they are! Come join the fun & kick up your heels with the locals! Ages 19+ due to the service of alcohol.

The Red Shoe Pub - Dinner Music - 5 pm - 7 pm
11573 Route 19

www.redshoepub.com

Free, live music Monday – Wednesday during the suppertime hour. Local music, local food at our favourite local pub!

Tuesday

Tuesday Night Ceilidhs - Mabou - 7.30 - 9 pm
June 14 - August 30

Traditional Cape Breton fiddle music. In-house musicians include fiddler, Karen Beaton, pianist, Joey Beaton & a guest fiddler !

Scotsville Square Dance - Lake Ainslie Fire Hall - 10pm - 1 am
July - September

The party moves to the next tiny village on Tuesdays. Ages 19+ due to the service of alcohol.

Wednesday

Ceilidh at St Ann's Gaelic College - St. Ann's - 7 pm

Ceilidhs are performed by the instructors of the college! Cape Breton Fiddle, Piano, Highland Bagpipes, Cape Breton Step Dance, Gaelic Songs, Stories, Highland Dance, Celtic harp and more!

Harness Racing - Inverness Raceway - Inverness 1.30pm
Wednesdays, July - August

Baddeck Farmer's Market - Baddeck - 11am - 2pm
June - October
http://www.baddeckcommunitymarket.net/

Thursday

Ceilidh at the Inn / Kitchen Rackets - July 7 - August 18 - 7pm
Session's Lounge - Bras D'or Lakes Inn, St Peter's
http://www.brasdorlakesinn.com/ceilidhs

Live music and dance performances by Cape Breton artists of all ages; then after the Ceilidh at 9pm an acoustic jam session welcoming all musicians - especially visitors to Cape Breton - are invited to sit in with a gang of local players and singers!

Glencoe Mills Square Dance - Lake Ainslie Fire Hall - 10pm - 1 am
Every Thursday , July - September

This is a family friendly square dance, a locally loved one too!

Friday

Southwest Margaree Square Dance - SW Margaree Community Hall - 10pm - 1am
Every Friday, July - August

Ages 19+ due to alcohol service

Saturday

Cape Breton Farmer's Market - Sydney - 8:30 am - 1 pm
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cape-Breton-Farmers-Market

The largest Farmer's market on the island! A little something for everyone! ?

Cheticamp Farmer's Market - Cheticamp - 11am - 2pm
June - October

Products are fresh fruits and vegetables, rolls, cakes, various products and local crafts such as hooked rugs, paintings, photography and wood products.

Everyday!

The Red Shoe Pub - Mabou - Live Music
www.redshoepub.com

Visit their website to check the schedule! A local favourite you do not want to miss!

Celtic Music Interpretation Centre - Judique - Lunch Time Ceilidhs - Monday - Saturday 1130am - 1250pm

Daily Music Demonstrations: Monday - Saturday - every 1/2hr 930am - 430pm

Baddeck Ceilidh Gatherings - St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

July & August, every evening starting at 730pm

Glass Blowing Demonstrations - Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery
www.glassartisans.ca

Daily glass blowing demos, drop by this lovely studio from 8am - 8pm.

Live Music in the Glenora Pub - Glenora Distillery - Glenville
http://www.glenoradistillery.com/dining.htm

Live music daily 1pm - 3pm and again from 8pm - 10pm. Bring your fiddle and join in, taste North America's 1st Single Malt Whiskey & the rest is up to you! Restaurant Hours for the Glenora Pub are 12 pm - 9pm.