Special Events 2010

Be sure to request a copy of Inverness County’s Summer/Fall Events Brochure with festival schedules, special events, dances, concerts & ceilidhs and outdoor events. These brochures will also be available at visitor information centres on Cape Breton Island June to September.

* Please note: this page will be updated periodically as information is submitted to us.

January 23, 2010

First Annual Mel Parsons Memorial Robert Burns Supper

Location: Judique Community Centre, Judique, Highway 19 The Ceilidh Tril

Time:       6:30pm   Reception begins
               7 pm   Roast beef dinner served

Guest speaker-Daniel Rankin

Entertainment: Pipe Major Mike Campbell, Celtic Touch Dancers,
Piper Harold MacDonnell, Patrick & Heather Lamey, Father Allan MacMillan,
St. Peter's Scottish Country Dance Group.

Tickets $25

Tickets available in:
Mabou - Mabou Freshmart, Judique - Wayne's Variety,
Port Hood - Seaside Fuels & Port Hood Co-op, Port Hawkesbury - MacIsaac's Convenience

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Thursdays (July & Aug)

8pm, Ceilidh, Inverness Fire Hall

Mondays (July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 9)

8pm, Acadian Concert, Cape Breton Highlands

Tuesdays (June 15-Aug. 31)

7:30pm, Ceilidh, Mabou Community Hall, Karen & Joey Beaton with Guest Fiddlers

Saturdays (June - October)

8pm, Concert Series, The Barn, Margaree Valley

July 25

3-9pm, Broad Cove Concert, St. Margaret's of Scotland Parish Grounds, Broad Cove

July 4 - 11

Summer Camp for Juniors (ages 9-12).  West Lake Ainslie Wayside Chapel, For info:  258 - 3817

July 11

1pm Official Opening of the Annual Lobster Picnic, Al MacInnis Sports Centre, Port Hood. Boat Tours, Horseshoe Tournament, Children's Games, Bounce-a-ramas, Fish Pond, Beer Gardens, and Live Entertainment.  Lobster burgers, Scallops & Fries, and hot dogs will be available.  For more info: www.porthood.ca

July 11 - 18

Summer Camp for Teens(ages 13-18). West Lake Ainslie Wayside Chapel, For info: 258 - 3817

July 18 - 23

Horsemanship Camp(ages 12+), West Lake Ainslie Wayside Chapel.  For info: 258 - 3817

July 23 - July 31

Old fashion week long camp meeting for adults and families.  Contact the

Lake Ainslie Wayside Chapel 258-3817

AUGUST

August 1 - 30

Sunday Kitchen Ceilidhs, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique

August 9

1-4pm, Ceilidh on the Whart, Mabou Cold Mines

August 16

2-6pm, Kintyre Farm Outdoor Concert, Judique

SEPTEMBER

September 5

Glencoe Day, Glencoe Mills

September 19

4pm, Fall Bazaar, Brook Village Hall

OCTOBER

October 8 -16

Celtic Colours Concerts throughout Inverness County

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Celtic Colours International Festival with venues across Cape Breton Island.

Eleven concerts will be hosted in Inverness County.  Visit www.celtic-colours.com

 or 1 - 877 - 285 - 2321 for detailed information.