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Harbourfest 2026 — event in Strait Area, Cape Breton

Harbourfest 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026 · 3:00 p.m. · Lennox Passage Yacht Club

Annual summer festival in D'Escousse featuring live music, local art vendors, family activities, and food.

This annual festival in D'Escousse celebrates local Acadian heritage and coastal culture over a long weekend in late July or early August. The volunteer-run event features free live music, local artist booths, family activities, community meals, food vendors, and boat-related events.

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Can't make this night? Harbourfest 2026 has 2 other upcoming performances:

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