Wednesday, October 1
6:30pm: – Open Mic at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s.
Friday, October 3
7pm: – Come to the L’Ardoise Fall Fair in L’Ardoise for Kids Movie Night at the L’Ardoise Fire Hall. This is a free event.
Saturday, October 4
8am come to the Fall Fair’s Lob Ball Tournament in L’Ardoise.
7am to 10am: – Come to the Fall Fair Breakfast at the L’Ardoise Community Centre. Cost: $13.00 adults and $6.00 for children 12 years and younger.
2pm: – Merchandise Bingo at the L’Ardoise Community Centre for Fall Fair.
2pm – 4pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for Tanya Carter’s Book Signing.
6pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for entertainment with Richmond’s own local entertainer, Jason MacDonald.
8pm: – Come to the Fail Fair Trivia Night at the L’Ardoise community Centre. Cost – $10.00 per person for a 4 person team. 19+ to attend.
In celebrating the 175th. Anniversary of the Louisdale, come to the Louisdale Fall Fair. Stay tuned for more information on the events being scheduled.
Sunday, October 5
10:30am: – Join the Louisdale Ladies Aux. from the Fire Department for the Louisdale Fall Fair Parade.
8am: – Come to the L’Ardoise Fall Fair Log Ball Tournament as it continues.
1pm: – Come to the Fall Fair and try your luck at the Cribbage Tournament at the L’Ardoise Community Centre. Cost $25.00 per team of 2 players.
Wednesday, October 8
6:30pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for Open Mic.
Friday, October 10
October 10,11, 17, 18, 24, 25 – Come to the Two Rivers Wildlife Park at Huntington, Cape Breton for Fright Night XXIII Twisted Nightmares. Tickets go on sale September 2025. No Refunds, No transfers, event is rain or shine. Zero Alcohol and Drug Tolerance. Gates open at 6pm, Trail starts at 7pm, 8pm & 9pm. Tickets are $20.00 per person.
6pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for entertainment with Robyn Merrick.
7:30pm: – Celtic Colours Opening Concert. venue Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. locale Port Hawkesbury. Price – $70/$60/$40.00. Performers: The Barra MacNeils • Flook • David Francey • MacArthur Dancers.
Saturday, October 11
11am – 2pm: – Come to the St. Peter’s & District Volunteer fire Department’s Open House. Join us for an afternoon of truck tours, games and BBQ. Let’s fill the boot for Muscular Dystrophy.
12pm – 4pm: – Come to our biggest event of the season. Our Annual Live Auction and Brunch Fundraiser for the Dr. Kingston Memorial community Health Centre, at the L’Ardoise Community Centre in L’Ardoise. Adult admission: $15.00 and Kids admission: $7.00. Tickets available at the door.
7:30pm: – French Connections : – venue La Picasse Centre Communautaire Cultural. .locale Petit-de-Grat – price $40.00. Performers: Vishtèn • Donna Marie DeWolfe & Joël Chiasson • Hommage aux Aînés..
Saturday, Oct 11th 2025
7:30pm: -Along The Shores of Bras d’Or. Venue: Big Pond Community Centre / Fire Hall in Big Pond. Price: $40.00. Performers: Shelly Campbell & Andrea Beaton & Allan Dewar •Teresa Horgan & Donogh Hennessey • Maxim & Gervais Cormier.
Sunday, Oct 12th.,
2:00pm: – A Full Slate. Venue: L’Ardoise Community Centre. Locale: L’Ardoise. Price: $35.00. Performers: Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen • Dwayne Côté & Roger Stone • Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson.
6pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for entertainment with Richmond Native, Leona Burkey.
Monday, Oct 13th., 2025
7:30pm: – Beòlach 25! Venue: SAERC (Strait Area Education Recreation Centre). Locale: Port Hawkesbury. Price: $55/$45
Performers: Beòlach • Heather Rankin • Mary Jane Lamond • Change Of Step • Patrick Gillis & Ryan J. MacNeil & Mattie Foulds & Kenneth MacKenzie.
Monday, Oct 13th .,2025
7:30pm: – A Good D’Escousse for a Party! venue D’Escousse Civic Improvement Hall. locale D’Escousse. Price $40/$35.
Performers: Ashley MacIsaac • James Keelaghan • Sylvia LeLièvre with Marcel Lefort
Tuesday, Oct 14th., 2025
7:30pm: – A Touch of the Irish. Venue: Riverdale Community Centre. Locale: Lower River Inhabitants. Price: $40.00. Performers: Cassie & Maggie • Rìoghnach Connolly • Dane Pedersen & Malcolm MacNeil & Maxim Cormier.
Wednesday, October 15
6:30pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for Open Mic.
Friday, Oct 17th 2025
7:30pm: – We Remember You Well: A Tribute to Cyril MacPhee. Venue St. Peter’s Lions Hall. Locale St. Peter’s. Price: $40/$35
Performers: Roger Stone • Buddy MacDonald • Haley MacPhee • Liz Doherty & Ryan MacNeil • Calum MacPhee and Curt Dillon.
Friday, Oct 17th., 2025
1:00pm: – Sounds and Supper by the Sea. Venue: L’Ardoise Community Centre. Locale L’Ardoise. Price: $50.00 a person
The event will take place In the scenic, fishing community of L’Ardoise, enjoy live music from local community members, beginning at 1:00pm and a traditional lobster dinner beginning at 3:00pm. You can expect a 1.5 pound lobster served with salads, dessert and tea/coffee. Tickets through the Celtic Colours box office. Local contact: lardoisemensclub75@gmail.com
KitchenRackets will take place during the Festival. Monday, Oct 13th , Tuesday, Oct 14, Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm ADT. Venue: Bonnie Brae Seniors Club. Locale St. Peter’s. Price: Free (donations accepted). Join in the music of St. Peter’s during Celtic Colours. You’re invited to a family-friendly afternoon of acoustic jamming, bringing together visiting and local musician.
Saturday, October 18
10am – 2pm: -Come to the United Church Hall in St. Peter’s for the Saturday Artisans Market.
6pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for entertainment with Shane Savoury and Heather Ryan.
Sunday, October 19
10:30am – 1:30pm: – St. Louis Parish Annual FALL MARKET SHOWCASE will be held at the St. Louis Parish Hall in Louisdale! We will have so many wonderful makers showcase their work. Perfect time to start your Christmas shopping, or to pick up something nice for yourself! It’s a wonderful opportunity to support local business! Looking forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, October 22
6:30pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for Open Mic.
Friday, October 24
6pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for entertainment with Ashley MacDonnell.
6pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for entertainment with Glen MacNeil.
Wednesday, October 29
6:30pm: – Come to the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for Open Mic.