Celtic Colours is an experience like no other. For nine days in October, Cape Breton Island is alive with music, energy and excitement as people come from far and wide to celebrate our rich culture. From concerts to dances and workshops to community suppers, we offer a full range of events against a gorgeous backdrop of autumn colours.
** Community cultural events are hosted and produced by non-profit organizations and community groups, held in association with Celtic Colours.
Thursday, October 12th Community Events
Lighthouse Breakfast
Time: Thursday October 12th 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Price: $10
Venue: Cape North Fire Hall
Community: Cape North
Hosted by St. Paul Island Historical Society
Contact: St. Paul Island Historical Society, fraserruby345@gmail.com – 902-383-2289
Interactive Exhibit Room Tour – Learning Opportunities (gaelic-content)
Time: Thursday October 12th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: $8
Venue: Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Community: Judique
Hosted by Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Contact: Celtic Music Interpretive Centre (Cheryl Smith) – 902-787-2708 – cheryl@celticmusiccentre.com
Buddy MacMaster Fiddle Camp – Learning Opportunities
Time: Thursday October 12th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $150/day or $500/week
Venue: Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Community: Judique
Hosted by Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Contact: Celtic Music Interpretive Centre (Allan Dewar) – 902-787-2708 – allan@celticmusiccentre.com
Annual Quilt Show – Visual Art Series
Time: Thursday October 12th 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Price: By Donation
Venue: Belle Côte Community Centre
Community: Belle Côte
Hosted by Celtic Quilt Guild
Contact: Celtic Quilt Guild (Bea Tilsley) – 902-258-3048 – quiltingbea@bellaliant.net
Finding Your Roots – A Genealogical Workshop – Learning Opportunities
Time: Thursday October 12th 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Price: $15
Venue: Baile nan Gàidheal / Highland Village
Community: Iona
Hosted by Baile nan Gàidheal / Highland Village
Contact: Baile nan Gàidheal / Highland Village (Baile nan Gàidheal / Highland Village) – 902-725-2272
Hooked on Tessellation – Visual Art Series
Time: Thursday October 12th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: Free
Venue: Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Community: Sydney
Hosted by Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Contact: Holley Grant, holley@capebretoncraft.com – 902-270-7491
Landscapes in Fabric Workshop – Learning Opportunities Visual Art Series
Time: Thursday October 12th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: $55 includes materials
Venue: Scotsville School of Crafts
Community: Scotsville
Hosted by Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild
Contact: Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild (Verna MacMillan) – 902-258-2278 – info@scotsvilleschoolofcrafts.ca
Fall Fibre Exhibition – Visual Art Series
Time: Thursday October 12th 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Price: Free
Venue: J. Franklin Wright Gallery at Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
Community: Port Hawkesbury
Hosted by J. Franklin Wright Gallery
Contact: J. Franklin Wright Gallery (J. Franklin Wright Gallery, Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre) – 902-625-2591
Guided Hike in the National Park: Middle Head – Outdoor Events
Time: Thursday October 12th 10:00 AM
Price: Free with park pass
Venue: Middle Head Trailhead
Community: Ingonish
Hosted by Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Contact: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, cbhnp.info@pc.gc.ca – 902-224-2306
Cultural Demonstrations – Learning Opportunities (gaelic-content)
Time: Thursday October 12th 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $5
Venue: Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College
Community: St. Ann’s
Hosted by Colaisde na Gàidhlig/The Gaelic College
Contact: Colaisde na Gàidhlig/The Gaelic College (Gail Montgomery) – 902 295-3411 – gail@gaeliccollege.edu
CBC Mainstreet Live – Learning Opportunities
Time: Thursday October 12th 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Price: Free
Venue: Knox Presbyterian Church
Community: Baddeck
Hosted by CBC Cape Breton
Contact: CBC Cape Breton (Wendy Bergfeldt) – 902-563-4151 – wendy.bergfeldt@cbc.ca
7th Annual Wagmatcook Aboriginal Arts & Culture Festival: Mi’kmaw Cultural Celebration Day – Learning Opportunities
Time: Thursday October 12th 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: $10
Venue: Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre
Community: Wagmatcook First Nation
Hosted by Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre
Contact: Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre (Robert Bernard) – (902) 295-2999 – rbernard@wagmatcook.com
Textile Journeys: Helene Blanchet, Anne Morrell Robinson, Adrienne Yorinks – Visual Art Series
Time: Thursday October 12th 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: Free
Venue: Inverness County Centre for the Arts
Community: Inverness
Hosted by Inverness County Centre for the Arts
Contact: Inverness County Centre for the Arts (Elizabeth Whalley) – 902-258-2533 – elizabeth@invernessarts.com
Lunch Ceilidh
Time: Thursday October 12th 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Price: $6 admission; menu pricing
Venue: Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Community: Judique
Hosted by Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Contact: Celtic Music Interpretive Centre (Celtic Music Interpretive Centre) – (902) 787-2708 – info@celticmusiccentre.com
Margaree Luncheon
Time: Thursday October 12th 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $9
Venue: St. Patrick’s Parish Hall
Community: North East Margaree
Hosted by St. Patricks’ C.W.L
Contact: St. Patricks’ C.W.L (Lorraine Fraser) – 902-248-2397
Autumn Treasures Art Show – Visual Art Series
Time: Thursday October 12th 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Price: $3
Venue: Grand Lake Road Fire Hall
Community: Sydney
Hosted by Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey Chapter IODE
Contact: Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey Chapter IODE (Mora Smith) – 902-539-3172 – mora.smith@yahoo.ca
Lunch, Music and Hike
Time: Thursday October 12th 12:00 PM
Price: $10
Venue: St. Ann’s Bay United Church
Community: Indian Brook
Hosted by St. Ann’s Bay United Church
Contact: St. Ann’s Bay United Church, hazel.jane@hotmail.com – 902-929-2108
Acadian Kitchen Party – Community Meals
Time: Thursday October 12th 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Price: Menu pricing
Venue: Frog Pond Café
Community: Cheticamp
Hosted by La Société Saint-Pierre
Contact: Les Trois Pignons (Lisette Bourgeois) – 902-224-2642 – lestroispignons@gmail.com
Celtic Conversations – Learning Opportunities
Time: Thursday October 12th 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Price: Free
Venue: McConnell Library
Community: Sydney
Hosted by Cape Breton Regional Library
Contact: Cape Breton Regional Library (Chris or Tara) – 902-562-3279 – mcconne@nssc.library.ns.ca
Mi’kmaq Dreams and Dreamcatchers – Learning Opportunities
Time: Thursday October 12th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: $30 includes materials
Venue: MacAskill House Museum
Community: St. Peter’s
Hosted by St. Peter’s Economic Development Organization
Contact: Noelle Doucette – 902-535-3160 – ndoucette@potlotek.ca
Lakeside Impressions Art and Craft Exhibit – Visual Art Series
Time: Thursday October 12th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Price: Donation
Venue: Scotsville School of Crafts
Community: Scotsville
Hosted by Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild
Contact: Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild (Verna MacMillan) – 902-258-2278 – info@scotsvilleschoolofcrafts.ca
Community Quilting Bee – Participatory Events Visual Art Series
Time: Thursday October 12th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Price: Donation
Venue: Scotsville School of Crafts
Community: Scotsville
Hosted by Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild
Contact: Lake Ainslie Weavers & Craft Guild (Verna MacMillan) – 902-258-2278 – info@scotsvilleschoolofcrafts.ca
The Bell Series: Celebrating Canada – Learning Opportunities
Time: Thursday October 12th 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Price: Free
Venue: Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Community: Baddeck
Hosted by Parks Canada’s Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Contact: Parks Canada’s Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Madeline Harvey) – 902-295-2069 – madeline.harvey@pc.gc.ca
Trad Jam Session – Participatory Events
Time: Thursday October 12th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Price: Free
Venue: Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College
Community: St. Ann’s
Hosted by Colaisde na Gàidhlig/The Gaelic College
Contact: Colaisde na Gàidhlig/The Gaelic College (Margie Beaton) – 902-295-3411 – margie@gaeliccollege.edu
Hike The Hill – Learning Opportunities Outdoor Events
Time: Thursday October 12th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: Free
Venue: The Lakes Golf Club
Community: Ben Eoin
Hosted by Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve Association
Contact: Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve Association (Eileen Crosby) – 902-574-5185 – m.eileencrosby@gmail.com