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2016 Don’t Miss Events 15 Come celebrate with us at these top-notch events in 2016! Get details on these and many more at novascotia.com. Specific event information may change from time of printing, so please confirm dates online before finalizing your plans. Antigonish Highland Games, Antigonish July 3–10 Held annually for over 150 years, “The Games” are a true showcase of Scottish culture. The week-long schedule of events blends spirited competition featuring athletes, pipeand-drum bands, and highland dancers from across the country and around the world, with Scottish-flavoured ceilidhs, clan activities, and concerts. antigonishhighlandgames.ca June Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax June 30–July 7 The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is one of the world’s premiere indoor cultural and entertainment events, featuring over 2,000 world-class Canadian and international military and civilian performers. nstattoo.ca July Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Canso July 1–3 Some of the finest songwriters and performers in North America gather at this international festival to celebrate the lasting contributions Stan Rogers has made to folk music. Discover the worlds of folk, jazz, Celtic, gospel, and bluegrass in the picturesque seaside setting of Canso. stanfest.com KitchenFest! | Féis a’ Chidsin!, various locations around Cape Breton July 2–9 Nova Scotians are known for our hospitality and throwing a good down-home kitchen party. Take in one of the dozens of concerts and events happening around Cape Breton and kick off the summer while kicking up your heels! gaeliccollege.edu/kitchenfest The oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in the Atlantic region, marking 30 years in 2016, features the best of the East Coast alongside a strong international lineup. Our stages proudly present jazz— the heart and soul of our programming—as well as TD Halifax Jazz Festival its counterparts: world, blues, Latin, and much more. halifaxjazzfestival.ca Halifax Pride Festival, Halifax July 14–24 Join more than 150,000 participants at Canada’s fourth-largest and Atlantic Canada’s largest and oldest LGBTQ+ Pride Festival. This celebration is reflective of the best of the LGBTQ+ community and culture in Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia. Come out and celebrate the community with cruises, an interfaith service, the Halifax Pride Parade, and, to close out the celebration, a dazzling fireworks display. halifaxpride.com Halifax International Busker Festival, Halifax July 27– August 1 Historic Halifax waterfront comes alive with entertaining, actionpacked shows. Featuring street performers from all across the globe, this event is a family-oriented, free-to-attend festival event with music, magic, and fun for all tastes. buskers.ca Don’t Miss Events Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo TD Halifax Jazz Festival, Halifax July 13–17 The distinctive venue of the New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee provides a truly unique experience for music lovers. Setting the stage for the region’s rising stars to perform alongside seasoned local and international musicians, the event is an eclectic mix of rock, blues, folk, and country music. jubilee.ns.ca Halifax Pride Festival novascotia.com New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee, New Glasgow July 29–31 Photo: Chris Smith 16 Festival acadien de Clare Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie August Festival de l’Escaouette, Chéticamp August 3–7 The festival celebrates the rich Acadian culture and traditions with a variety of music, dance, theatre, kitchen parties, a parade, and many more activities for all ages. cheticamp.ca Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, Lunenburg August 4–7 The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival celebrates roots and traditional music at its best. Nova Scotia’s longest-running folk festival brings the best in traditional and contemporary music to scenic Lunenburg, showcasing great Nova Scotian and international talent. folkharbour.com Seaport Beerfest, Halifax August 5–6 Enjoy “beer on the pier” at Atlantic Canada’s largest gathering of craft beer, cider, and imports. With over 100 producers on hand from all over Canada and the world, don’t miss your chance to sample a variety of brews, including those crafted right here in Nova Scotia! Delicious food and toe-tapping music round out the festival. seaportbeerfest.com Don’t Miss Events Festival acadien de Clare, Clare August 7–15 The modern marries with the traditional at the oldest Acadian festival in the world. Celebrate with concerts featuring Acadian, Cajun, bluegrass, and contemporary music. Take in art and quilt expositions, enjoy a nature hike showcasing the beauty of Baie Sainte-Marie, and experience the Tintamarre, a noise parade and walk on National Acadian Day on August 15. festivalacadiendeclare.ca Chester Race Week, Chester August 10–13 The Chester area is no stranger to yacht racing. With firm roots in sailing dating back to more than 150 years ago, this quintessential Nova Scotia village welcomes dozens of racers to Canada’s largest keel racing regatta each year. Enjoy lots of action both on and off the water! chesterraceweek.com novascotia.com Shelburne Kayak Festival, Shelburne August 19–21 Calling all paddlers! Bring your sea kayak and enjoy two days of workshops, clinics, entertainment, campfires, demonstrations, and of course, guided paddles of the picturesque Shelburne Harbour. Fun for paddlers of all abilities and ages. shelburnekayakfestival.ca September Atlantic Film Festival, Halifax September 15–22 The Atlantic Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film, media, and music from around the world in Halifax. It features Halifax Pop Explosion screenings, industry panels, events, receptions, special presentations, and awards ceremonies in a charming and historical coastal city setting. atlanticfilm.com Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival, Wolfville September 23–25 The festival celebrates Nova Scotia’s rich and diverse musical traditions, blending the music of our founding cultures with modern roots music from across North America and around the world. Activities, including ones especially for young people, take place throughout the festival. deeprootsmusic.ca Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie September 24–25 Participants will be challenged by the Gran 117-kilometre loop while novice cyclists may prefer the shorter 35-kilometre Piccolo Fondo ride or split the difference with the 67-kilometre Medio Fondo. Cyclists will navigate rolling inland roads and pass by towering wooden churches along the panoramic coastal route that hugs beautiful Baie Sainte-Marie. Acadian culture is highlighted during the social event on the Saturday before the ride. granfondobaiesaintemarie.ca October Celtic Colours International Festival, Cape Breton October 7–15 Autumn is the time when the sounds of fiddles, pipes, and voices in song echo over the Island. This festival is an event to remember, with over 250 musicians, dancers, singers, and storytellers at venues across the Island. celtic-colours.com Nocturne: Art at Night, Halifax & Dartmouth October 15 This fall festival brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax and Dartmouth. Take in dozens of displays of visual art in galleries and public spaces throughout the city. Be sure to download the app or pick up your map before heading out. This event is completely free. nocturnehalifax.ca Halifax Pop Explosion, Halifax October 19–22 One of Canada’s most respected festivals of new and emerging music, art, and culture, the Halifax Pop Explosion is a festival and conference celebrating cutting-edge music, culture, and media. halifaxpopexplosion.com November Devour! The Food Film Fest, Wolfville November 2–6 This international festival celebrating cinema, food, and wine culture attracts top-notch chefs from around the globe to the picturesque town of Wolfville, nestled in Nova Scotia’s wine country in the Annapolis Valley. Festival-goers enjoy food films, wine tours, farmers’ market events, special dinners, chef demonstrations, tastings, and pop-ups. devourfest.com