15th Anniversary!

Tuesday's:  July 6 - August 31, 2010

cei·lidhs [káylee] noun
folk music and storytelling parties: social events with singing and dancing to traditional Scottish or Irish music and storytelling.

The Ceilidh’s at the Creamery, established in 1995, changed their name to the Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh’s in 2007 after the Creamery became a chocolate factory. This season's Ceilidh’s are scheduled to start July 6th and run until August 31st. Starting at 8:00pm, they run for approximately one and a half hours with a short intermission midway. Admission for adults is $8.00, $4.00 for Youth; Children under 5 are admitted free.

The Ceilidh is very much a community project. The organization and presentation of the Ceilidh's is co-ordinated by a group of approximately 35 dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers.

Port Hawkesbury is located approximately 10 minutes east of the Canso Causeway on Route 104 (Fleur-de-lis trail). From Port Hawkesbury it is one hour to Baddeck, an hour and forty minutes to Sydney and an hour to Inverness.

The Ceilidh Program

The Ceilidh program is a combination of Cape Breton fiddle music, step dancing, vocalists, Highland dancing and instrumental performances. The program combines talents of amateur and professional performers.

Our Guarantee

We would encourage anyone planning a visit to Cape Breton this summer or fall to try to organize your itinerary so that you can attend a Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh. We can guarantee that it is an affordable and enjoyable way to sample Cape Breton's culture and heritage.

Booking Special Ceilidh’s

Bus tours often join our regular Ceilidh.  If there is interest in having a Ceilidh arranged for a night other than Tuesday or for a group please contact us and we will be pleased to arrange a program for you.

Special Performances

1997 was the first year for the Celtic Colours Festival and we were delighted to be given the opportunity to play host to not one but two performances at the Creamery. We've been proud to host a very successful Celtic Colours program featuring Kilt, McGinty and Fred Morrison. In September, 1998 we had a terrific show with Kinnon & and Betty Lou Beaton. And in 2002 with hosted Glenn Graham and Slainte Mhath.