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Festivals and Events
Westville Canada Days
June 20 - July 1st, 2009
Celebrate Canada's birthday in Westvile (only 20 minutes from Stonehame), home to the biggest community birthday party around. Everyone is invited and thousands come each year to enjoy the music, pomp and pageantry of the province's longest birthday parade. Week long festivities that begin June 20 climax in a stupendous fireworks display that lights up the evening sky July 1st.
Summer Sounds of Nova Scotia
JULY 7 - AUGUST 27 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m).
A ceilidh is a kitchen party where friends get together to share their love of music. The opening Summer Sounds is a perfect example—with three performers from Pictou County who have taken their talents across Canada, the United States and Europe.
Fleur Mainville is a dynamic fiddle player whose ability to excel at all styles of fiddle music has enable her to share the stage with such performers as Natalie MacMaster, The Tragically Hip, the Rankin Family, Great Big Sea….the list goes on.
John Spyder Macdonald is Pictou’s true troubadour. His love of folk lore and tradition is brilliantly displayed on his CD, ‘By Sea, By Land’—a collection of songs depicting Maritime history and Celtic culture.
Dave Gunning has been acclaimed as one of Canada’s best singer/songwriters. His performances are infused with humour, energy and poignant commentary. His songs and recordings consistently win awards, both in Canada and internationally.
All three of this week’s featured performers have played together for many years. Their musical rapport onstage is a joy to watch and a treat to hear.
Pictou Lobster Carnival
July 9-11, 2010
Started in 1934, the Pictou Lobster Carnival has become a signature event in Nova Scotia. This three day festival celebrates the end of the fishing season in the area, maritime culture and music. The event features musical performances at the Main Stage, a Beer Garden, a Mardi Gras Parade, an Antique Car Show, Derby Races, Boat Races, a Mid-Way, a Children's Parade and many other activities for the whole family.
The "Carnie" takes place annually during the first full weekend of July after July 1st.
Trenton Fun Fest
July 16-19, 2009
Picturesque Trenton Park (only 25 minutes from Stonehame) provides the setting for the town's annual Trenton Fun Fest. Enjoy a variety of activities from outdoor concerts and live entertainment to a delicious pork chop barbeque. The Concert Under the Stars is followed by an awesome fireworks display that is second to none!
Antigonish Highland Games
July 3-11, 2010
For generations, Antigonish (only 50 minutes from Stonehame by car) has been Nova Scotia's bastion of Gaelic culture, language and music. That heritage is celebrated every summer at the Antigonish Highland Games. Hundreds of athletes and musicians gather to participate in what has become the oldest and largest highland games festival outside Scotland.
River John Festival Days
July 19-26, 2009
River John Festival Days is an annual celebration in the picturesque village of River John, located only 30 minutes by car from Stonehame. The village comes alive with community breakfasts, fiddling contests, a street parade and a lobster supper that simply that leaves everyone wanting more!
Stellarton Homecoming Festival
July 22-26, 2009
The Stellarton Homecoming Festival takes place in the town of Stellarton (only 20 minutes from Stonehame) and offers events for all ages. Highlights include a coffee party, kids fun day, recognition dinner, homecoming dance, pancake breakfast and a concert in the park.
New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee
July 30 - August 1, 2010
The New Glasgow Music Jubilee is a four day community music celebration. The Jubilee is known as a mainstay of tourism in Pictou County and a signature music event in Nova Scotia. This 3 time Music Nova Scotia ( MNS ) Event of the Year Recipient and East Coast Music Association ( ECMA ) Event of the Year nominee continues to be one of the best entertainment values in Atlantic Canada. It is held in a premier outdoor amphitheatre overlooking the New Glasgow riverfront.
From its scenic outdoor setting on the East River, the 13th annual Jubilee promises music lovers the most intimate and engaging music experience of its kind. The artists who have graced The Jubilee stage include: Joel Plaskett, Garrett and Dutch Mason, Crush, The Stampeders, Jason McCoy, Ron Hynes, The Trews, Lennie Gallant, Bruce Guthro, Jimmy Swift Band, Melanie Doane, Default, April Wine, Aaron Pritchett, Wintersleep, Mobile, The Novaks, Northern Pikes and lots of Pictou County talent such as George Canyon, Dave Gunning, Steven Bowers, Alert the Medic, Beyond Ash, Dirty Deeds and many more! This year's event includes an outstanding lineup that continues to deliver on The Jubilee's proud tradition of setting the stage for this region's rising stars to perform alongside seasoned East Coast, Canadian and International acts.
Hector Festival
August 11-16, 2009
The Hector Festival takes place in and around the Decoste Entertainment Centre in the historic town of Pictou. The Festival commemorates the landing the Ship Hector in 1773. A re-enactment of this historic event takes place on the closing day of the festival - costumed settlers' row ashore to be greeted by the 84th Regiment by Foot and a commentary of the voyage gives viewers an insight to the hardships experienced by these early immigrants. For further information or to reserve tickets, please call the Decoste Centre at 485-8848 or visit them online at www.decostecentre.ca (click on View Useful Links above to find link).
Celtic Colours International Festival
October 9-17, 2009
Located midway between the city of Halifax and beautiful Cape Breton Island, make Stonehame your 'stop for photo ops' (and a break for the weary traveller) heading to, or coming from the Celtic Colours Festival. Celtic Colours International Festival organizers are excited about this year’s focus on the ties to and influence of Irish music and culture. The festival kicks off with Island to Island: The Cape Breton-Ireland Musical Bridge, in Port Hawkesbury on October 9. It’s a concert that goes to the root of it all, says Artistic Director Joella Foulds. “In 1993, a group of Cape Breton musicians were invited to Ireland to put on a Cape Breton festival in Cork. Now, we have invited the Irish here to share their cultural traditions in this concert and throughout the nine days of the Festival.”
Twenty-four artists from Ireland will be participating in the Festival this year which runs from October 9-17. Their presence will contribute to an exploration of tradition and culture and how that is maintained through generations and in communities. People might not recognize the names of some of the Irish artists, but they are the people who are carrying on the tradition.
“We want our audience to experience the real thing,” Foulds explains, “just as they would with our Cape Breton artists. These Irish artists represent the best of the various traditions including Donegal fiddling, the Irish harp, uillean piping, Irish Gaelic and sean nos (meaning “old style”) singing, accordion, sean nos dancing, and story telling.”
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