Celtic Colours International Festival had an amazing year in 2009. The Festival’s unique combination of culture, heritage, history and scenery, bolstered by new investment and marketing initiatives, found new audiences and increased visitorship to Cape Breton Island, resulting in a $5.5 million economic impact in 2009.

The impact of the festival goes well beyond visitor expenditures though. Celtic Colours put over $100,000 back into community venues in 2009 and another $45,000 was realized by the groups who hosted more than 290 community cultural activities. One hundred twenty-six non-profit organizations throughout the island partnered with Celtic Colours to get directly involved in the festival.

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For a sampling of what the Festival had to offer in 2009, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/celticcolours to see the newly launched 2009 highlight video. And stay tuned for information on Celtic Colours International Festival 2010, taking place October 8-16.