Festival artists perform and are interviewed for a live-to-tape recording of CBC Cape Breton’s popular show, Mainstreet.
CBC Mainstreet Live
See Related: Baddeck and area, Learning Opportunities, October 11
Margaree en Plein Air
Visual artists are invited to a “paint out” in beautiful Margaree.
See Related: Baddeck and area, Margaree area, October 11, Visual Arts
Family Square Dance
All ages are welcome at this family square dance in the heart of the hills in Inverness County.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Old fashioned corned beef and cabbage boiled dinner. Seating is limited, first come first served.
See Related: Community Meals, Northern Cape Breton, October 11
Open Stage at the Bras d’Or Yacht Club
An informal afternoon for players to share tunes and songs. Bring your instruments. Listeners welcome.
See Related: Baddeck and area, October 11, Participatory Events
Exhibit: Dhachaidh – The Geography of Home
Artist Patricia MacNeil weaves the past into the present with this exhibit.
See Related: October 11, Port Hawkesbury and area, Visual Arts
Exhibits: Colourful Characters / Hidden Treasures
Hidden Treasures is an annual show featuring unknown artists from Cape Breton. Colourful Characters by Steve Brooks features imaginary portraits, landscapes and illustrations from two graphic novels.
See Related: Inverness and area, October 11, Visual Arts
Atelier de danse traditionnelle/traditional dance workshop
This workshop includes demonstrations and basic knowledge of Chéticamp stepdancing and square sets.
See Related: Cheticamp and area, Dance, Learning Opportunities, October 11


