Acoustic Roots Festival

Acoustic Roots Festival The Acoustic Roots Festival offers a variety of acoustic music spanning the genres of Folk, Blues, Celtic, Country and Bluegrass.

The inaugural Acoustic Roots Festival took place August 31 - September 2, 2013 on the banks of the picturesque Mira River at Two Rivers Wildlife Park, Grand Mira North. Nestled among the natural beauty of Two Rivers Wildlife Park, the Acoustic Roots Festival offers a variety of acoustic music spanning the genres of Folk, Blues, Celtic, Country and Bluegrass. The annual festival provides an opportu

nity to showcase Atlantic Canadian talent including a strong Cape Breton component. Following the initial Festival performances, organizers received numerous positive comments regarding the quality and variety of the entertainment. The Acoustic Roots Festival not only provides excellent entertainment for the entire family but also serves as an important fundraiser for Two Rivers Wildlife Park. The park is popular family recreation area.for local residents and visitors alike. It has become one of Cape Breton Islands' most popular tourist destinations and offers a wide variety of activities year round. Venue Location:
Two Rivers Wildlife Park is located on the banks of Cape Breton's picturesque Mira River - just 28km outside of Sydney at 4581 Grand Mira North Road, Huntingtion, NS. From Highway 125 take Exit 7 towards Marion Bridge you will drive out on Alexandra Street (Gabarus Hwy 327) and then turn right onto Sandfield Road and follow the signs. For information and to book your campsite call 902-727-2483

04/17/2026

Artist Announcement #1 🎶

We’re excited to announce that Pretty Archie will be joining us on September 6, at the 13th Annual Acoustic Roots Festival !

If you grew up on East Coast music, this one needs no explanation. Familiar songs, big sing-alongs, and a sound that feels like home!

📅 September 4–6, 2026*
📍 Two Rivers Wildlife Park

🏕️ Camping update: Serviced sites are fully booked for festival weekend, but overflow (unserviced) camping is available for those who want to stay on-site and enjoy the full experience. Call 902-727-2483 to book your spot!

👉 Tag your music loving friends in the comments and stay tuned, we have more artist announcements coming soon!

01/24/2026

The 13th Annual Acoustic Roots Festival is coming together in a big way 🎶

Our first official artist announcement drops February 1, 2026, and this is just the beginning!

📅 September 4–6, 2025
📍 Two Rivers Wildlife Park, Huntington, Cape Breton

👀 Here’s a hint about our first artist announcement…
Familiar Feeling songs. East Coast roots + A band a lot of you already know by heart😉 Can you guess who's joining us?

🏕️ Camping update: Serviced sites for festival weekend are fully booked, but overflow (unserviced/dry) camping is available for those who still want to stay on-site and soak up the full weekend experience!

👉 Follow along for artist announcements and call 902-727-2483 to book your spot!

08/21/2025
The Acoustic Roots Festival is very pleased to have award winning singer/songwriter Lennie Gallant perform at the festiv...
08/07/2025

The Acoustic Roots Festival is very pleased to have award winning singer/songwriter Lennie Gallant perform at the festival this year. Lennie has just released his 16th album “ Shelter From The Storm’’. He has been busy touring the country this year, so come out and help celebrate the release of his new album. He will be performing at the Acoustic Roots Festival on Aug 30 in a songwriters circle in the afternoon and performing with his band in the evening. lenniegallant.com

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4581 Grand Mira North Road
Marion Bridge, NS
B1K1V5

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