Indulge, engage, or just relax at a Nova Scotia festival. We have over 550 of them

From cultural fetes to music festivals, Nova Scotia vacations with a festive edge abound. Tour our maritime province, taking in authentic Nova Scotia cuisine, dancing to Celtic folk music, exploring your genealogy or delighting in a parade. There’s sure to be a Nova Scotia event you won’t want to miss. Check out the highlights below!

Yarmouth Seafest, Yarmouth, July 16-26
Make the Yarmouth Seafest part of your Nova Scotia vacation. This 30-year-old Nova Scotia festival features demonstrations of scallop and oyster shucking, and lobster and pot-dumping. There’s a boat-building contest for children, a ‘Treasures by the Sea’ market, guided tours of the sea captains’ homes and fireworks. And you can’t miss the Acadian-style breakfast of lobster and scrambled eggs at Cape Forchu Mug up Tea Room.
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Riverfront Music Jubilee, New Glasgow,
July 31 - August 3
Held in an outdoor amphitheatre overlooking the New Glasgow riverfront, this signature Nova Scotia tourism event is one of the best outdoor music festivals in Eastern Canada. Come to hear headline talent and promising newcomers play rock, blues and country. It’s Nova Scotia music at its best.
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Alexander Keith’s Natal Day Festival, Halifax,
July 31 - August 4
Alexander Keith’s Natal Day Festival is the annual birthday celebration for Halifax and Dartmouth. Enjoy this Nova Scotia civic holiday by taking in the parade, special breakfasts, live entertainment, family events and the biggest, most elaborate bridge fireworks of the year. It will be the highlight of your Nova Scotia vacation.
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