Festivals & Events
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
Theatre Festival
Wolfville, Nova
Scotia
Professional
Entertainment in the Annapolis Valley
07/09/02
The
Antigonish Highland Games are the longest running Highland Games in North
America - since 1863. The year 2002 Highland Games will be held on the
weekend of July 12th - 14th.
The
Celtic Colours International Festival will be held in communities all over
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. We present the finest Celtic performers from around
the world. Celtic Colours was named the # 1cultural event in Canada in 2001 by
both the American Bus Association and Attractions Canada. Oct. 11-19, 2002.
Cape
Breton International Drum Festival APRIL
27 - 28, 2002 UCCB Boardmore Playhouse
Seacoast
Celtic Concerts are held at the Petpeswick Yacht
Club in
Musquodoboit Harbour (30 minutes from Halifax) on the selected Saturday
Nights below. Food and bar service begins at 7:00 and the music starts at
7:30. The entertainment is provided by The Odd Couples and other local
entertainment. Proceeds go to The Musquodoboit Harbour Heritage Society.
Admission $8.00, Seniors and children under 12, $6.00
Our 2002 Seacoast Celtic Concert Schedule
May 11 (Welcome Summer)
Come have some fun with us and kick up your heels.
June 22 (Lobster Festival Concert)
After the festivities, Kick up your claws at another real maritime
tradition.
July 13 (Seacoast Escapes Grand Opening)
Come Celebrate the grand opening with giveaways and lots of fun .
Aug.17 (Summer on the Seacoast)
Come celebrate the hot summer, right on the water, on Petpeswick Inlet.
Sept. 21 (Celtic Colours Warm up)
On your way to Cape Breton for Celtic Colours, we're right on the way.
Oct. 26 (Celtic Colours Cool Down)
Haven't had enough of Celtic Colours, we're on the same route home from Cape
Breton.
Nov. 16 (Seaside Treefest Celtic Christmas Concert)
Enjoy Christmas and Celtic music at this concert to get you in the Christmas
spirit after visiting local open houses.
New Brunswick
Harvest
Jazz and Blues Festival. Tentative dates. Re-check site for exact 2002
dates. Sept 12-16 2002
Prince Edward Island
Festivals
and Events PEI is a federation of festivals, events, and suppliers which
includes over 80 members.
The Rest Of Prince Edward Island
26th Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival will be held August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at Bannerman Park in St. John's. For further information please contact either Bridget Noonan, Festival Coordinator, Phone: (709) 576-8508, Email:bridget@sjfac.nf.net OR Jean Hewson, Program Chair, Phone: (709) 722-2863, Email:jhewson@nfld.com or simply enter their website 07/03/02
St
Johns Regatta Newfoundland. Since 1825. Event is held first Wednesday of
August (following day if weather not permitting)