Highland Pipes Barry Shears will present a lecture, Sìol nam Pìobaire – The Seed of the Pipers. Barry will speak on the traditional piping styles in the New World Gàidhealtachd during the second half of the 20th century. (2:00 pm)…
St. Michael was the Scottish and Irish patron saint of horses, travel, sea and seafarers. His calendar day was celebrated in the Hebrides with eating of a multigrain bonnach called struan. Join us for a special St. Michael’s Day Milling…
The Highland Village Scotch Music Series celebrates the contribution of Nova Scotia Gaels to world fiddle music. The late Alex Francis MacKay of Kingsville was a champion of Cape Breton’s Gaelic fiddling tradition. Presentations will remember the music of Alex…
This afternoon festival of rural life is for the entire family. See demonstrations of flax processing, candle and soap making, and play horseshoes. Watch the Cash Carding Mill demonstrations, treadle sewing, and a spinning frolic, fiddling, piping, Gaelic singing, step…
Family Square Dance
Admission $10 ~ 15 & under free
9 – 1 pm
We finish off Féis week with a night of music, dancing and fun for everyone! Bring your family & friends to hear Boyd MacNeil (fiddle), and…
Square-Dance Workshop
Admission $6
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Join instructor Anita MacDonald and learn the basic steps for a traditional Cape Breton square dance. She will be leading you through the Christmas Island/Sydney set. Her lively and enthusiastic style will…
Féis Children’s Concert & Family Dance
Admission Free
7 – 9:30pm
Students of our summer music program will perform at the Christmas Island Fire Hall. Stay for the Family Square dance with music by local musicians Anita MacDonald (fiddle) and…
“Tell Your News” – Gabh do Naidheachd
Admission – No Charge
3:30 pm
Fear an Taighe Shamus Y. MacDonald will host this session which is conducted entirely in Gaelic. Held at the Grand Narrows Hotel B&B it is an opportunity…
Step-Dance Workshop
Adm. $6
2 – 3:30 pm
The beginner class with Lauren MacDonald is designed for those with no previous instruction in traditional Cape Breton step-dance. This intermediate/advanced class led by Anita MacDonald is designed for those who wish…
Gaelic Song Circle – Sreath de dh’Òrain
Admission – No Charge
2 -3:30 pm
Bean an Taighe Lorrie MacKinnon will lead the singing at The Grand Narrows Hotel B & B. Tradition bearers and new singers alike will be welcome…
