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town-main street — #5th Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · town-main street

#5th Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; craft sale, kids, street dance, Johnny Miles Race

The Sydney Mines Heritage Festival is a three-day community celebration held on Main Street in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, hosted by New Deal Development and drawing hundreds of visitors each year. The festival features two outdoor stages, food trucks, and international food and dance. There is plenty for kids to enjoy, including walking mascots and outdoor displays, making it a lively, all-ages summer event right in the heart of town.

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