September 2008
Discover the Wines of Nova Scotia Fall Festival
September 5 - October 30
Province-wide
Discover the passion and artistry of Nova Scotia's winemakers and some of our province's finest chefs de cuisine. Wine tastings, grape stomps, classes and wine pairing events all await your palate.
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Atlantic Film Festival
September 11-20
Halifax - Halifax Metro
A juried 10 day festival offering current films from the Atlantic region, Canada and around the world.
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Hike the Highlands
September 12-21
Ingonish - Cabot Trail, Cape Breton
10 days of guide hikes in the Cape Breton Highlands of Cape Breton Island
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DRUM!
September 12 - October 12
Halifax - Halifax Metro
One of Nova Scotia's finest musical productions, featuring our four founding cultures – Aboriginal, Black, Celtic, and Acadian – in a heart-pumping spectacle of music, dance, rhythm, and song.
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Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival
September 26-28
Wolfville - Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
A blending of the music of our founding cultures with modern roots music from across North America and around the world.
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October 2008
Maritime Fall Fair
October 10-19
Halifax - Halifax Metro
Mark your calenders for Halifax’s premier family fall event - bringing the country to the city!
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Celtic Colors International Festival
October 10-18
Various Cape Breton venues
Autumn is the time when the sounds of fiddles, pipes and voices in song echo over the island with Celtic Colours International Festival. An event to remember with over 250 musicians, dancers, singers, and storytellers at venues across the Island.
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Halifax Pop Explosion
October 16-20
Various Halifax venues - Halifax Metro
One of Canada's most respected festivals of new and emerging music, art and culture.
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November 2008
Father Christmas Festival
November 29 - December 7
Mahone Bay - South Shore
Larger than life Father Christmas figures are wonderfully adorned throughout the village - it's a winter wonderland of Christmas festivities!
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February 2008
Savour Food & Wine Festival
February 1-28
Province-wide
Celebrate all the delicacies and tastes of Nova Scotia, from fresh seafood to world-class wines. The culmination of the festival happens March 1 in Halifax, with the Savour Food & Wine Show where you can enjoy signature offerings from over 60 of our finest restaurant and food producers.
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April 2008
Cape Breton International Drum Festival
April 26-27
Sydney - Fleur-de-lis/Marconi/Metro CB, Cape Breton
This diverse festival encompasses culture and rhythmic performances from around the world and right here at home ... education through performance!
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