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.
Tuesday, October 10th Community Events
Blacksmithing Workshop – Learning Opportunities
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $65 adult $30 youth
Venue: Le Noir Landing
Community: Arichat
Hosted by Isle Madame Historical Society
Contact: Isle Madame Historical Society, islemadamehistoricalsociety@gmail.com – 902-226-2880
Interactive Exhibit Room Tour – Learning Opportunities (gaelic-content)
Time: 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: 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
Guiding Lights of Isle Madame – Outdoor Events
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Price: $20 per person
Venue: Lennox Passage Provincial Park
Community: Martinique
Hosted by Isle Madame Lighthouse Preservation Society / Société de preservation des phares de l’Ile Madame
Contact: Isle Madame Lighthouse Preservation Society / Société de preservation des phares de l’Ile Madame (Margaret Herdman) – 902-227-8303 – margareteherdman@yahoo.ca
Hooked on Tessellation – Visual Art Series
Time: 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
Fibre Festival – Visual Art Series
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: $2
Venue: Baddeck Volunteer Fire Department Community: Centre
Community: Baddeck
Hosted by Baddeck Quilt Guild & South Haven Weavers’ Guild
Contact: South Haven Weavers’ Guild, dianne@wovencloth.ca – 902-945-2226
Fall Fibre Exhibition – Visual Art Series
Time: 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
Seawall Trail Preview Hike – Outdoor Events
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: $100
Venue: Trailhead Parking Area, Red River Road
Community: Pleasant Bay
Hosted by Seawall Trail Society
Contact: Seawall Trail Society (Jen Moses) – 902-383-2552 – cabottrailadventures@gmail.com
Cultural Demonstrations – Learning Opportunities (gaelic-content)
Time: 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: 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
North River Hike & Lunch
Time: 11:00 AM
Price: $12 (includes lunch)
Venue: North River Community: Hall
Community: North River
Hosted by North River Community: Hall
Contact: Bev Brett (North River Community: Hall) – 902-929-2426 – northriverhall@gmail.com
Textile Journeys: Helene Blanchet, Anne Morrell Robinson, Adrienne Yorinks – Visual Art Series
Time: 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: 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
Underground Tour of a Coal Mine – Learning Opportunities
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: Adults $17.25; Youth $14.95
Venue: Cape Breton Miners’ Museum
Community: Glace Bay
Hosted by Cape Breton Miners Museum
Contact: Cape Breton Miners Museum (Mary Pat Mombourquette) – 902-849-4522 – marypat@minersmuseum.com
Brunch aux Crêpes / Pancake Brunch – Community: Meals
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Price: $8
Venue: La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel
Community: Petit-de-Grat
Hosted by La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel
Contact: La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel (Lynn Theriault) – 902-226-0149 – programmation@lapicasse.ca
Soup and Sandwich Luncheon
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $10
Venue: St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church
Community: Port Hood
Hosted by St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall
Contact: St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall (Susan Campbell) – (902) 787-2842 – bobsuecampbell@hotmail.com
Acadian Kitchen Party – Community Meals
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Price: Menu pricing
Venue: Seafood Stop
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: 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
Fibre Festival Workshop: Knitting Lace with Jenni Beaton – Learning Opportunities
Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Price: $50 includes materials
Venue: Baddeck Volunteer Fire Department Community: Centre
Community: Baddeck
Hosted by Baddeck Quilt Guild & South Haven Weavers’ Guild
Contact: South Haven Weavers’ Guild, dianne@wovencloth.ca – 902-945-2226
Sounds and Supper by the Sea – Community Meals
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Price: $30
Venue: Lobsters R Us
Community: L’Ardoise
Hosted by L’Ardoise Men’s Club
Contact: L’Ardoise Men’s Club, mensclub1975@outlook.com – (902) 587-2778
Trad Jam Session – Participatory Events
Time: 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
Lakeside Impressions Art and Craft Exhibit – Visual Art Series
Time: 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: 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
Weaving Demonstration – Learning Opportunities
Time: 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
Hands On Spinning Demonstration – Learning Opportunities
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Price: Free
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