Mabou Ceilidh Days
June 27 to July 1
Mabou Ceilidh Days. Mabou. Road race, boat parade, street parade, dances, buffet dinner, Scottish concert, childrens games and crafts, chicken barbeque, outdoor gala, beer garden, and softball tournament.

Early July
Glendale Ceilidh Days Glendale
Outdoor Scottish concert, family square dance held at Glendale Parish Hall & grounds. Adult dances

Inverness Crab Festival
Mid July
Noon - 6pm
Inverness Crab Festival. Inverness Museum. Live entertainment on deck of Museum.

July
Bartown Festival
North Sydney

Judique On The Floor Days
July 11 to 13
Judique On The Floor Days. Judique Recreation Grounds. Outdoor dances, beer gardens, childrens games, games of chance, ball games, junior track meet, variety concert, road race, dinner and teen dance. This event is held out doors except for the teen dance at the Judique Recreation Grounds 20 miles north of the Canso Causeway on route #19 Judique

Mid-July
Whycocomagh Summer Festival
The 30th Anniversary of the Whycocomagh Summer Festival. Situated at the head of the Bras d'Or Lakes, it is ideal for water activities such as canoe racing and boat tours and Ceilidhs On The Waterfront featuring traditional Scottish and Mi'Kmaq talent. There are Maragh suppers, craft shows, dances, kiddie games and a wide variety of sporting events for all ages.

Inverness Gathering
Third week in July
Inverness Gathering. Groups in the area have a day of activities- I.E.: K.C. Seniors Party. Wednesday-Legion Day-Parade Of Vets, games of chance, bingo, BBQ, harness racing.Friday - Firemans Day - pie sale, fire-truck rides, BBQ, flea market, games, Brigade Beauties fashion show, dance. Saturday - arena & minor hockey - games of chance, kiddie parade & main float parade (many changes each year). Sunday - harness racing.

Belle Cote Days on the Cabot Trail
Last weekend each July - Ecumenical Service, outdoor concert. Sunset beach party. Corn & crab boil on Friday, breakfast brunch and adult dance on Saturday, Kids Day Saturday pm, Seniors Day Friday pm. Firemans chicken barbeque on Sunday.

Chestico Days Summer Festival July 28 to August 3
Port Hood Arena grounds. Week-long summer festival with events such as golf tournament, horse race, road race, dances, concerts, ceilidhs, BBQ, beer gardens, boat and street parades, boat rides, games, fireworks, stepdancing showcase, Celtic music, stepdancing workshops. Childrens parade, teen dances.
Golf tournament;
Horse race
Concerts/ceilidhs
Stepdancing workshops
Road race
Dances
 

Early August
Festival de l'Escaouette
Festival de lEscaouette. Annual Acadian Festival featuring 3 days of concerts. Live entertainment, dances, Acadian meals, parade, childrens activities and much more. A chance to relive the Acadian traditions. We invite all our visitors to join in with our community for a festive 3 days in the beautiful Acadian region of Cheticamp. Aug 13. Admission charged.

Creignish Ceilidh By The Sea
August 8 to 10
Childrens games, bbq, bicycle parade, concert and family square dance all concentrating on Celtic culture and community. Family fun.

Third week in August
Annual Cape Breton Exhibition
Held in North Sydney

Aug 30Sep 1
Cabot Trail Bicycle Tour
Cape Breton Highlands. Largest cycling event in Cape Breton. Recreational cycling tour around the Cabot Trail. Admission fee.

Third weekend in August
Annual Kintyre Farm Scottish Outdoor Concert
Kintyre Farm Scottish Concert. Kintyre Farm. 2-7 pm - Outdoor family Scottish concert At Kintyre Farm, Judique featuring Judiques and Inverness Countys famed fiddlers, singers, dancers, pipers and Celtic guitarists. Canteen, washrooms and fee parking. Pack a blanket or chairs & head for this scenic country farm setting. At the Centre, take in a ceilidh from 7-9 pm and adult square dance 9 pm . Always third Sunday in August..