Date: Sunday, October 6 2024 to Sunday, October 20 2024

Eastbound—a husband and wife duo made up of Krista and Jay Luddington—were brought together through their love of music. With their beautifully in-sync harmonies and wide range of songs and genres, from East Coast Celtic Folk to Country and everything in between, you are sure to be kept entertained at one of their shows. The duo has played from Coast to Coast together, and their shared passion continues to guide them in ways they never could have imagined. 8-11pm

Date: Thursday, October 3 2024

Eastbound—a husband and wife duo made up of Krista and Jay Luddington—were brought together through their love of music. With their beautifully in-sync harmonies and wide range of songs and genres, from East Coast Celtic Folk to Country and everything in between, you are sure to be kept entertained at one of their shows. The duo has played from Coast to Coast together, and their shared passion continues to guide them in ways they never could have imagined. FREE |…

Date: Monday, September 30 2024 to Wednesday, October 2 2024

Neil McDaniel originates from Margaree Forks who has entertained audiences from the Maritimes to the Ottawa Valley and across the Atlantic to the West Coast of Ireland. McDaniel holds true to his Irish heritage which is evident in his singing and performances on mandolin, guitar, banjo, whistles, and piano. His lively shows encompass a well-flavoured recipe of music, headlining as a solo artist or with a band and always ready to bring on the tradition. Kevin LeVesconte is a fiddler…

Date: Tuesday, October 1 2024 to Saturday, November 23 2024

Lyndsay Hubley is an artist living in St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia. Being a native of Cape Breton, she is inspired to create as a way of honouring the beauty of the land and culture of her home. Living away, it has become tradition to return to Cape Breton each summer with her children to share the landscapes, coastal views and places of importance from her own childhood. In her Journeys Home collection, Lyndsay shares her unique point of view…

Date: Sunday, October 13 2024

Night three of Blueberry Jam Harvest Series will feature a whole MacInnis reunion with Rankin MacInnis & the Broken Reeds with Peter MacInnis, Mike MacInnis, Neil MacInnis, Cullen MacInnis and Mary Elizabeth MacInnis plus Blueberry Jam Harvest Series first guest from Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Rodgers. $65 (Premium seating) / $50 (General Admission) [+ tax & fees) | 7pm-midnight | 19+

Date: Saturday, October 12 2024

Saturday nights alright for absolutely rippin… The Harvest Series is stoked to welcome Slowcoaster to their first ever Blueberry Jam show. Legends!! Also appearing Saturday is the ever powerful Abbey Mullendore with her new outfit, the Luxtones, and returning to Big Belle for their Harvest debut, Voodoo Sometimes. $65 (Premium seating) / $50 (General Admission) [+ tax & fees) | 7pm-midnight | 19+

Date: Friday, October 11 2024

Blueberry Jam organizers are breaking a few traditions with this opening night lineup for the Harvest Series. Usually they never invite a band to do back to back events, but, Big Country did such an absolute killer job kicking off the summer event that there was no choice but to invite them back to kick off the Harvest Series in the big barn! Not only are they back, but they will be bringing a very special surprise guest. Joining opening…

Date: Sunday, September 1 2024 to Sunday, September 29 2024

The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Sunday Céilidh is offered year-round and showcases authentic traditional music. While you’re at the Centre, visit the Gift Shop for locally-made products and one of the largest collections of Celtic CDs anywhere, take a journey through the history of Cape Breton music in the interactive Exhibit Room, or enjoy the Musical Walking Tour along the Trans Canada Trail. “The Music Awaits You” at the Celtic Music Centre, a lively place with a great atmosphere to…

Date: Sunday, October 6 2024

Once a year, in wild, beautiful Unama’ki (Cape Breton), writers and readers come together and experience the magic power of stories to connect us and create community. The Cabot Trail Writers Festival continues through Sunday afternoon and concludes in the evening with events in the Chéticamp area including a walking tour of Cap-Rouge and Supper in Grand Étang at Centre de la Mi-Carême.3:30-9:30pm

Date: Monday, September 23 2024

Join us at Chéticamp Visitor Centre on September 23 for a relaxing Paint Night with local artist Mathieu Lebrun. Enjoy two hours of guided painting in the inspiring Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Cost per person includes use of paint and brushes, traditional canvas (9”x12”), and instruction that makes it easy and fun to make memories with friends and family! Pre-registration is required by e-mail (cbinfo@pc.gc.ca), phone (902-224-2306), or in person at Chéticamp and Ingonish Visitor Information Centres and campgrounds.*Recommended…