Feel the adrenaline as professional athletes compete in heart-pounding bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, and more. Between events, enjoy live music that showcases the best of Cape Breton’s sound, explore a bustling vendor village, and more
An annual event that brings together some of the finest folk and roots singers, songwriters and musicians in the world for a weekend of concerts, parties, workshops and celebration.
Find your favourite scarecrows as you tour the seaside town of Mahone Bay. Throughout the festival take in the children’s activities, pie baking contest, photography contest and more!
A world of colour is yours at this local quilt show and sale in beautiful Mahone Bay.
Held on the last Saturday in September, the Honey Harvest Festival is intended to promote and support local beekeepers and businesses, while educating the public about beekeeping practices and products.
A modern indie folk trio from Newfoundland, The Once have collected a trio of Canadian Folk Music Awards, numerous ECMA awards, and was named Artist of the Year by the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council.
Hants Harvest & Pumpkin Jamboree a fun, welcoming one week community event that celebrates the harvest season and brings people together. It is something that families look forward to each year — with local vendors, activities, rides & games for kids
Grab Your Plaid and Head for the Woods! The Nova Scotia Forest Festival is a showcase of the many ways Nova Scotians connect to our Province’s forests
Indulge in a showcase of 200+ exquisite wines from local, national and international wineries and vineyards that have been carefully curated to highlight excellence and sustainability in winemaking during the annual Wine Fair Halifax.
Head down to the Windsor waterfront on October 4 to watch one of the most unique events in the world: people racing across Lake Pisiquid inside giant carved-out pumpkins. Festivities kick off in the morning with a parade open to everyone, not just pumpkin paddlers. Organizers are aiming for a 10:00 a.m. parade start, followed […]
Celtic Colours invites you to celebrate the culture of Cape Breton Island through concerts and cultural events taking place October 9-17, 2026 in communities around the Island.
The Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta takes place Thanksgiving weekend on Shelburne's Historic Waterfront with a giant pumpkin weigh off and the main attraction - a giant pumpkin regatta in Shelburne Harbour!
