Victoria County Festivals & Events
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August 2007
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7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:00 pm
Candlelight Tour, NS Highland Village, IonaCome join us for an intimate evening featuring a storytelling tour of this living history site and Cape Breton sunset. Cost: $10/person, $20/family (7-9 pm)

Location:  NS Highland Village, Iona

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

8:00 pm
Ceilidh, Octagon arts Centre, DingwallCeilidh at 8:00 pm.
Featuring Karen and Joey Beaton
Location:  Octagon Arts Centre, Dingwall

9:00 pm
ANNUAL PRE-HIGHLAND VILLAGE DANCEANNUAL PRE-HIGHLAND VILLAGE DANCE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd ... 9-1
KIMBERLEY FRASER, TRACY DARES, & DARRELL KEIGAN
Location:  Washabuck Community Centre, Washabuck

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2:00 pm
Highland Village DayJoin us for a fun, afternoon of Gaelic arts. Fiddlers, step-dancers, pipers, highland dancers, and more, come together to treat visitors to traditional Nova Scotia Gaelic culture in this outdoor concert overlooking the Bras d’Or Lakes. Admission: $10 adult, children free (2-7 pm). For more information on check out our special Highland Village Day section.
Location:  NS Highland Village, Iona

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

9:00 pm
HIGHLAND VILLAGE DAY FAMILY SQUARE DANCEHIGHLAND VILLAGE DAY FAMILY SQUARE DANCE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th ... 9-1
BRENT AUCOIN, TRACEY DARES and Stan Chapman
Location:  Washabuck Community Centre, Washabuck

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2:00 pm
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Regatta Week, BaddeckA week of sailing races and entertainment. Sail pass on Sunday, August 5th.
Location:  Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Baddeck

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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2:00 pm
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Regatta Week, BaddeckA week of sailing races and entertainment. Sail pass on Sunday, August 5th.
Location:  Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Baddeck

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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2:00 pm
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Regatta Week, BaddeckA week of sailing races and entertainment. Sail pass on Sunday, August 5th.
Location:  Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Baddeck

7:30 pm
St. Ann's Bay Ceilidhs, Indian BrookCeilidhs Tuesday and Friday evenings at St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook beginning at 7:30 pm.
Location:  St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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2:00 pm
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Regatta Week, BaddeckA week of sailing races and entertainment. Sail pass on Sunday, August 5th.
Location:  Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Baddeck

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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2:00 pm
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Regatta Week, BaddeckA week of sailing races and entertainment. Sail pass on Sunday, August 5th.
Location:  Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Baddeck

7:00 pm
Candlelight Tour, NS Highland Village, IonaCome join us for an intimate evening featuring a storytelling tour of this living history site and Cape Breton sunset. Cost: $10/person, $20/family (7-9 pm)

Location:  NS Highland Village, Iona

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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2:00 pm
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Regatta Week, BaddeckA week of sailing races and entertainment. Sail pass on Sunday, August 5th.
Location:  Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Baddeck

7:30 pm
St. Ann's Bay Ceilidhs, Indian BrookCeilidhs Tuesday and Friday evenings at St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook beginning at 7:30 pm.
Location:  St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

8:00 pm
Ceilidh, Octagon Arts Centre, DingwallCeilidh at 8:00 pm.
Featuring David Greenberg &
Chris Norman
Location:  Octagon Arts Centre, Dingwall

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9:30 am
Ross Ferry Pork Chop Barbecue
2:00 pm
Bras d'Or Yacht Club Regatta Week, BaddeckA week of sailing races and entertainment. Sail pass on Sunday, August 5th.
Location:  Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Baddeck

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

9:00 pm
FAMILY SQUARE DANCEFAMILY SQUARE DANCE
August 11th ... 9 - 12
MUSIC: CARL MACKENZIE & GORDON MACLEAN

Location:  Washabuck Community Centre, Washabuck

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4:30 am
Chamber Concert, DingwallChamber concert featuring David Greenberg Violin
Chris Norman Flute begining at 4:30 pm at Octagon Arts Centre, Dingwall
Location:  Octagon Arts Centre, Dingwall

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
St. Ann's Bay Ceilidhs, Indian BrookCeilidhs Tuesday and Friday evenings at St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook beginning at 7:30 pm.
Location:  St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:00 pm
Candlelight Tour, NS Highland Village, IonaCome join us for an intimate evening featuring a storytelling tour of this living history site and Cape Breton sunset. Cost: $10/person, $20/family (7-9 pm)

Location:  NS Highland Village, Iona

7:00 pm
Saltwater Moon Play, Cape NorthA beautiful, bittersweet and humorous play about two young headstrong, star-crossed lovers, who come together on a moonlit night in Coley's Point, Newfoundland to decide their future. This classic love story by one of Canada 's most celebrated playwrights is a compelling, funny, bittersweet romance. Tickets: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $12 Children under 12: $6 . 7:00 pm. For tickets call (902) 383-2579.
Location:  United Church, Cape North

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:00 pm
Saltwater Moon Play, Cape NorthA beautiful, bittersweet and humorous play about two young headstrong, star-crossed lovers, who come together on a moonlit night in Coley's Point, Newfoundland to decide their future. This classic love story by one of Canada 's most celebrated playwrights is a compelling, funny, bittersweet romance. Tickets: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $12 Children under 12: $6 . 7:00 pm. For tickets call (902) 383-2579.
Location:  United Church, Cape North

7:30 pm
St. Ann's Bay Ceilidhs, Indian BrookCeilidhs Tuesday and Friday evenings at St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook beginning at 7:30 pm.
Location:  St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

8:00 pm
Ceilidh, Octagon Arts Centre, DingwallCeilidh at 8:00 pm
Location:  Octagon Arts Centre, Dingwall

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9:30 am
St. Ann's Blueberry Festival, Indian BrookSt. Ann's Blueberry Festival, St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook.
Location:  St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook

11:00 am
Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling, Gaelic College, St. Ann'sThe Fiddle festival will include a series of workshops and concerts on Saturday, August 18th. These include fiddlers, piano players, step-dancers, and fiddle makers leading workshops between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Lecture Series on building the tunes will take place on both Saturday (2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) and Sunday (11a.m.- 12:00 p.m.)

In addition, a concert on Saturday evening at 4:00 p.m. features both the youth fiddlers and the seasoned members of the Association. On Sunday, the highlight of t
Location:  Gaelic College, St. Ann's

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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9:30 am
Aviation Day, BaddeckAviation Day at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Baddeck
11:00 am
Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling, Gaelic College, St. Ann'sThe Fiddle festival will include a series of workshops and concerts on Saturday, August 18th. These include fiddlers, piano players, step-dancers, and fiddle makers leading workshops between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Lecture Series on building the tunes will take place on both Saturday (2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) and Sunday (11a.m.- 12:00 p.m.)

In addition, a concert on Saturday evening at 4:00 p.m. features both the youth fiddlers and the seasoned members of the Association. On Sunday, the highlight of t
Location:  Gaelic College, St. Ann's

2:00 pm
Saltwater Moon Play, Cape NorthA beautiful, bittersweet and humorous play about two young headstrong, star-crossed lovers, who come together on a moonlit night in Coley's Point, Newfoundland to decide their future. This classic love story by one of Canada 's most celebrated playwrights is a compelling, funny, bittersweet romance. Tickets: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $12 Children under 12: $6 . Call for tickets - (902) 383-2579.
Location:  United Church, Cape North

4:30 pm
Chamber concert, DingwallSunday afternoon chamber concert featuring Djokic Family at Octagon Arts Centre, Dingwall
Location:  Octagon Arts Centre, Dingwall

7:00 pm
Saltwater Moon Play, Cape NorthA beautiful, bittersweet and humorous play about two young headstrong, star-crossed lovers, who come together on a moonlit night in Coley's Point, Newfoundland to decide their future. This classic love story by one of Canada 's most celebrated playwrights is a compelling, funny, bittersweet romance. Tickets: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $12 Children under 12: $6 . 7:00 pm. For tickets call (902) 383-2579.
Location:  United Church, Cape North

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:00 pm
Saltwater Moon Play, Cape NorthA beautiful, bittersweet and humorous play about two young headstrong, star-crossed lovers, who come together on a moonlit night in Coley's Point, Newfoundland to decide their future. This classic love story by one of Canada 's most celebrated playwrights is a compelling, funny, bittersweet romance. Tickets: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $12 Children under 12: $6 . 7:00 pm. For tickets call (902) 383-2579.
Location:  United Church, Cape North

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:00 pm
Saltwater Moon Play, Cape NorthA beautiful, bittersweet and humorous play about two young headstrong, star-crossed lovers, who come together on a moonlit night in Coley's Point, Newfoundland to decide their future. This classic love story by one of Canada 's most celebrated playwrights is a compelling, funny, bittersweet romance. Tickets: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $12 Children under 12: $6 . 7:00 pm. For tickets call (902) 383-2579.
Location:  United Church, Cape North

7:30 pm
St. Ann's Bay Ceilidhs, Indian BrookCeilidhs Tuesday and Friday evenings at St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook beginning at 7:30 pm.
Location:  St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:00 pm
Candlelight Tour, NS Highland Village, IonaCome join us for an intimate evening featuring a storytelling tour of this living history site and Cape Breton sunset. Cost: $10/person, $20/family (7-9 pm)

Location:  NS Highland Village, Iona

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
St. Ann's Bay Ceilidhs, Indian BrookCeilidhs Tuesday and Friday evenings at St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook beginning at 7:30 pm.
Location:  St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

8:00 pm
Ceilidh, Octagon Arts CentreCeilidh at 8:00 pm.
Featuring Chrissy Crowley and Jason Roach
Location:  Octagon Arts Centre, Dingwall

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3:00 pm
Codfish Supper, IonaCome satisfy your taste buds with a feed of salt cod, potatoes and all the trimmings of a traditional Cape Breton salt cod supper. If you don’t cotton to cod, hot dogs are available upon request. Cost: $12 adult plate, $6 child plate, $1 hot dog. (Backstage, 3-6 pm)
Location:  NS Highland Village, Iona

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
St. Ann's Bay Ceilidhs, Indian BrookCeilidhs Tuesday and Friday evenings at St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook beginning at 7:30 pm.
Location:  St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:00 pm
Candlelight Tour, NS Highland Village, IonaCome join us for an intimate evening featuring a storytelling tour of this living history site and Cape Breton sunset. Cost: $10/person, $20/family (7-9 pm)

Location:  NS Highland Village, Iona

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

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7:30 pm
St. Ann's Bay Ceilidhs, Indian BrookCeilidhs Tuesday and Friday evenings at St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook beginning at 7:30 pm.
Location:  St. Ann's Bay United Church Tea Room, Indian Brook

7:30 pm
Baddeck Gathering CeilidhsEnjoy traditional music in a family friendly environment.
Location:  St. Michael's Parish Hall, Baddeck

8:00 pm
Ceilidh, Octagon Arts Centre, DingwallCeilidh at 8:00 pm.
Featuring Andrea Beaton
Location:  Octagon Arts Centre, Dingwall