ABOUT
Blueberry Jam is an award winning festival that started in 2019 as an Outdoor Concert at Big Belle Farm, a 170 year old heritage farm owned by Paul and Adele Meagher on Mabou Ridge, NS. The event, formed through a collaboration between Big Belle Farm and local born musician, Rankin MacInnis, is a way to celebrate and promote both the wild blueberry industry of Cape Breton/Nova Scotia as well as the incredible music of the province. 

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Now, the outdoor concert has expanded into an annual full weekend of music in beautiful, late August. In 2020, Blueberry Jam also added 'the Harvest Series'. The series takes the music from the field and into the barn over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend to celebrate the end of the harvest season.

 

2026 DATES

THE OUTDOOR CONCERTS
AUGUST 14th & 15th

THE HARVEST SERIES

OCTOBER 9th-11th

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WHERE

Big Belle Farm

891 SW Ridge Rd

Mabou, NS B0E 1X0

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NOTE

The best way to get to Blueberry Jam is via Route 19 (the West Coast of Cape Breton). To avoid unwanted backroads, first put Mabou River Inn into your GPS after getting onto Route 19. Once you get to the Mabou River Inn, put our address into the GPS (see above). It is only a few minutes further! See you at the farm.

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CAMPING & RV CAMPING

Yes, camping will be available for both events. More information about 2026 camping will be available soon!​

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FAQ

Can we volunteer?

Yes! We will post in our newsletter and on social media when the applications will be open for 2026.

 

Can we bring our own food and refreshments? 
Yes, you may! 

Are there be food available on site?
Yes! The Big Belle Cookout will be open during all 2026 shows. More information about other vendors will be available soon!

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Can we bring our children?
Unfortunately no, this is a 19+ event. 

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Can we bring a pet? Yes for the summer events but unfortunately not for our fall series. Pets aren't permitted inside the barn (including in the summer).