Festivals and Events
Every weekend along the Northumberland and Eastern Shores there are festivals and events for all interests. Musical events take centre stage for many visitors and locals alike, and there is sure to be an event with music for all tastes each week. From weekly farmers markets, agricultural exhibitions, traditional Scottish events to large (and small) community celebrations, feel free to join in on all that our shores have to offer. We guarantee you will feel right at home!
Old Fashioned Christmas at Sherbrooke Village
The event will feature an opening night tree lighting, candle light procession, fireworks and entertainment.
Pictou North Colchester Exhibition
A five-day event that lets you experience agriculture as a show in Pictou.
Annual Seafoam Lavender Festival
A two-day educational event for the whole family, all about lavender.
Art After Dark Festival
The festival draws from local artists, with the unique twist of having the event after dark.
Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition
A five-day event that lets you experience agriculture as a show in Antigonish.
Nova Scotia Summer Fest
A celebration of the finest Nova Scotia seafood, wines, micro brews, music, art and more.
The Riverfront Jubilee
The Jubilee is a signature Nova Scotia music event and mainstay of the local tourism industry.
Festival of the Tartans & Highland Games
This event is sure to bring out the Scot in everyone, even those without Scottish roots!
Race on the River/Dragon Boat Festival
These festivals provide opportunities to introduce the sport of dragon boat racing to hundreds of people while at the same time raising funds for individual charities.
Provincial 55+ Games
An event featuring games of both physical and mental challenges, and at the same time provide a venue emphasizing social interaction.
Halifax County Exhibition
The Halifax County Exhibition has been around 130+ years and thrives due to the continued support of volunteers, sponsors, vendors, exhibitors and visitor.
Annual Clam Harbour Sand Castle Competition
An annual sandcastle and sand sculpturing contest in Calm Harbour.
Friends of Taylor Head Natural History Walk
The park provides spectacular views and unspoiled coastline.
Guysborough Come Home Week
Celebrate by inviting family, friends and new acquaintances to special events in the area.
St. Mary’s River Days
A weekend full of events for the whole family hosted on the beautiful St. Mary's River.
Scotia Days in Mulgrave
Scotia Days in Mulgrave are alive with activities during our annual community celebrations.
Gaelic/Scottish Heritage Days
A celebration of Gaelic and Scottish language and culture, song and arts.
Pride Pictou County Week
We believe that a diverse and pluralistic society is central to our community’s identity.
Westville Canada Day Celebrations
The whole town of Westville goes into full fun mode for the whole family!
Pre-Canada Day Celebrations
The whole town of New Glasgow celebrates Pre-Canada Day with fun for the whole family!
Antigonish Art Fair Society & Arts House
The Antigonish Art Fair is a bi-weekly festival and market in Mid-June to August.
Antigonish International Film Festival
See award-winning documentary films which tell amazing stories of challenge, courage and creativity.
Pictou County Wellness Centre
Located in the heart of Pictou County, we are sure you'll find something that suits everybody!
Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre and Cultural Centre
A 230-seat restored heritage building (circa 1928) that serves as both theatre venue and community facility in the heart of the Musquodoboit Valley
deCoste Performing Arts Centre
One of the finest performing arts and multi-purpose meeting venues in Eastern Canada.
Riverside International Speedway
Riverside International Speedway was built and opened in 1969 under the helm of Antigonish businessman John Chisholm.
Glasgow Square Theatre
Glasgow Square presents a wide variety of the performing arts, music, comedy, dance, live theatre and more.
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Celebrating 32 years of high-quality and award-winning professional theatre!
Antigonish Highland Games
The Games feature athletic competitions such as the Elite Mile, Scottish Heavy Events, and Tug-O-War.