

BLUEBERRY JAM -
EVENT INFORMATION
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.
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
TICKETS
FRIDAY NIGHT - $70+tax/fee
SATURDAY NIGHT - $85+tax/fee
WEEKEND PASS - $130 + tax/fee FOR TICKETS
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
WHERE
Big Belle Farm
891 SW Ridge Rd
Mabou, NS B0E 1X0
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.
CAMPING & RV CAMPING
To book Tent Camping click HERE
To book RV Camping click HERE
VOLUNTEER!
All volunteers must be 19+ and register individually via this form!
All volunteers are required to work 5-6 hours over the concert weekend, which gets you:
🎟️ Full concert access all weekend
⛺ Free on-site tent camping
To Volunteer click HERE
FAQ
Can we volunteer?
Yes! See the link above!
Can we bring our own food and refreshments?
Yes, you may! Whatever you like just drink, eat and clean up responsibly.
Are there be food available on site?
Yes! The Big Belle Cookout will be open during all 2026 shows and this year to the Outdoor concert we welcome Mabou Munchies and
Can we bring our children?
Unfortunately no, this is a 19+ event. Exceptions can be made for children 3 and under who are completely dependent.
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).
What is your refund policy?
We do not offer refunds but you can transfer your ticket to another person.