ROOTS TO BOOTS FESTIVAL

Roots to Boots Festival
Louisbourg, June 11-13th, 2015
www.rootstobootsfestival.ca

The first annual Roots to Boots Festival will
be held in the communities of Chéticamp and
Louisbourg from June 11 to 14, 2015 with a
unique blend of entertainment engineered
to please cultural enthusiasts: Storytelling,
hiking, food, local-flavour concerts, song
writers’ circle and late night square dances.

Thursday, June 11
“Cram-a lot-in” at the Louisbourg Firehall!
6:00-10:00 PM: Fishcakes and beans along with
local NFLD entertainment. Cash bar, must be 19+ to
attend. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased at
the door or in advance at the Louisbourg Playhouse:
(902) 733-2996.


Friday, June 12
Hike the Lighthouse Coastal Trail
2:30-5:00 PM: As you walk this beautiful trail, discover
stories of the history and nature of this area.
Start Point - Kennelly Point picnic area. Distance: 5k -
10k, Rating: 2A, 2B
This walk will be led by the Cape Breton Island Hoppers
Volkssport Club:
http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/
6:00 PM: Dinner and entertainment by Lee Price at
the Lobster Kettle. Phone (902) 733-2723.
8:00-10:00 PM: “Square Dance in a round playhouse!”
The Louisbourg Playhouse will be host to a square
dance with special guest, the talented fiddler, accordionist,
Uillean piper and singer from Newfoundland,
Daniel Payne, accompanied by Shirley Montague and
Bernard Felix. Tickets $15. Cash bar, 19+ event.
http://louisbourgplayhouse.ca/


Saturday, June 13
Hike the Old Town and Fortress of Louisbourg
Trails
2:30 PM: Walk back in time as you walk along
the Old Town Trail and venture inside the mighty
Fortress of Louisbourg. Your guides will tell you
stories of the “Old Town” from the 20th century
to the 18th century.
Start Point Royal Battery, Kennington Cove Road
Distance: 5k - 10k, Rating: 2A, 2B
This walk will be led by the Cape Breton Island
Hoppers Volkssport Club
Check their web site for a description of the rating
at http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/
6:00 PM: Beggar’s Banquet at the Point of
View Suites
A tantalizing evening of lobster and crab, storytelling
and tales. Dinner is served promptly at
6:00pm, you must be on location by 5:30pm to
be dressed for dinner.
http://www.louisbourgpointofview.com/beggars-banquet/
For tickets, phone (902) 733-2080

CB Island Hoppers will register for the Beggars Banquet with the club treasurer with the registration form that was mailed out earlier or pick up at the next walk event from the club president.



The Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) Trail Rating System: