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Festival de l’Escaouette in Chéticamp — event in Chéticamp & Margaree, Cape Breton

Festival de l’Escaouette in Chéticamp

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 3:00 a.m. · Chéticamp Visitor Information Centre

Chéticamp hosts an annual summer festival celebrating Acadian music, culture, and community gatherings.

An annual Acadian summer festival in Chéticamp featuring traditional and contemporary music, family activities, cultural events, and kitchen parties. The festival celebrates Acadian culture and brings together locals and visitors along the Cabot Trail.

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Can't make this night? Festival de l’Escaouette in Chéticamp has 3 other upcoming performances:

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