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.
Friday, October 13th Community Events
Gabarus Community Breakfast
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Price: $10
Venue: Gabarus Volunteer Fire Hall & Community Centre
Community: Gabarus
Hosted by Gabarus Volunteer Fire Department
Contact: Gabarus Volunteer Fire Department (Daniel Wheaton) – 902-884-2296 – dan.wheaton@ns.sympatico.ca
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
Artisans Market – Visual Art Series
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: Free (Donations welcome)
Venue: Gabarus Volunteer Fire Hall & Community Centre
Community: Gabarus
Hosted by Gabarus Volunteer Fire Department
Contact: Gabarus Volunteer Fire Department (Daniel Wheaton) – 902-884-2296 – dan.wheaton@ns.sympatico.ca
Annual Quilt Show – Visual Art Series
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 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
The Great Hooking Tradition – Learning Opportunities
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: Free
Venue: Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Community: Sydney
Hosted by Holley Grant
Contact: Holley Grant, holley@capebretoncraft.com – 902-270-7491
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
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
Guided Hike in the National Park: Mica Hill – Outdoor Events
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: Free with park pass
Venue: Mica Hill Trailhead
Community: South Harbour
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: 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
7th Annual Wagmatcook Aboriginal Arts & Culture Festival: Mi’kmaw Traditional Dance, Songs & Games Celebration – Learning Opportunities Visual Art Series
Time: 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
Community Heritage Hike – Outdoor Events
Time: 10:30 AM
Price: Free (Donations welcome)
Venue: Gabarus Volunteer Fire Hall & Community Centre
Community: Gabarus
Hosted by Gabarus Volunteer Fire Department
Contact: Gabarus Volunteer Fire Department (Daniel Wheaton) – 902-884-2296 – dan.wheaton@ns.sympatico.ca
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
Autumn Treasures Art Show – Visual Art Series
Time: 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
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
Lunch on the Mira
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Price: $12
Venue: Mira Seniors & Pensioners Centre
Community: Marion Bridge
Hosted by Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre
Contact: Beth Matheson (Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre) – 902-727-2325
Am Breacan Bòidheach Fàsanta: Mary’s Bonny Plaid – Natural Dye Workshop – Learning Opportunities
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Price: $25
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
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
The Bell Series: Celebrating Canada – Learning Opportunities
Time: 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
Watercolour Painting Workshop – Learning Opportunities Visual Art Series
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: $30 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
Stories of the Mi’kmaq – Learning Opportunities
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: $10
Venue: Membertou Heritage Park
Community: Membertou
Hosted by Membertou Heritage Park Aboriginal Culture Centre
Contact: Membertou Heritage Park Aboriginal Culture Centre (Jeff Ward) – 902-567-5333 – jeffward@membertou.ca