Nova Scotia festivals

Subject: Nova Scotia festivals
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 06:20 PM

Can anyone recommend any music festivals in Nova Scotia/ Cape Breton that will be happening in August?   I'm a fiddler and singer and would like to listen to some good stuff, and possibly participate, while visiting Atlantic Canada. Thank you.   Andy

Subject: RE: Nova Scotia festivals
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 10:03 PM

I think the dates were a little earlier, but this thread may give you some ideas.

Subject: RE: Nova Scotia festivals
From: Jim Lad
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 02:54 PM

There was a thread about this, quite recently. I'll see if I can find it for you.

Subject: RE: Nova Scotia festivals
From: Anglo
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 05:28 PM

August 9-12, the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival.

You'd be hard pressed to find a better folk festival anywhere.

Subject: RE: Nova Scotia festivals
From:
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 07:14 PM

How about:

Halifax Int'l Busker Festival
Fox Mtn Country Music Festival
NS Bluegrass Music Festival
Boxwood
Evolve Festival

Also, our oldest Folk Music Festival in Canada is celebrating FIFTY this year:

Subject: RE: Nova Scotia festivals
From:
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 07:21 PM

Better (more direct) links for Fox Mtn, Boxwood & the Bluegrass festivals

Kempt Shore Bluegrasss Festival
Boxwood (Flute) Music Festival
Fox Mountain

Subject: RE: Nova Scotia festivals
From: Bee
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 09:16 PM

Can vouch for Lunenburg and the Bluegrass festivals in particular. There are open mikes usually at the BG festivals, and great field pickin'. They're all good. I will be attending for sure the Bluegrass festival in Stewiacke Labour Day weekend. It is by far the most laid back of the events I've attended - kids and dogs welcome, multitudes of RVs and campers, it is on the river, grassy site, very relaxed atmosphere (gets more relaxed as the night goes on), tons of talent. But you will likely enjoy any of the events George has listed. ;-)