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Roots to Boots Festival des Racines et Bottines in Chéticamp — event in Chéticamp & Margaree, Cape Breton

Roots to Boots Festival des Racines et Bottines in Chéticamp

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Chéticamp Visitor Information Centre

Chéticamp's bilingual three-day roots music festival — Acadian, Celtic, and country music across multiple village venues.

Roots to Boots Festival des Racines et Bottines is Chéticamp's bilingual roots music festival, celebrating Acadian, Celtic, and country music traditions of the western Cape Breton shore. Three days of music across multiple venues in Chéticamp — concerts, workshops, square dances, and informal pub sessions — bring together performers from across Atlantic Canada. Family-friendly programming during the day; evening shows are for older audiences. Many events are free; concerts may carry a cover.

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Roots to Boots Festival des Racines et Bottines in Chéticamp