Musical merriment in MerigomishPublished Sep 05, 2025 1 minute readPictou County’s Andre Pettipas performing as part of a songwriter’s circle on Sunday (Aug. 31) at Giantstock in Merigomish. Pettipas organizes the three-day festival which was in its third year. Also part of the circle are singer-songwriters Valmy (left) and Joanie (both performers go by one name on stage). Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle contentThe music festival Giantstock, which also included wrestling, yoga, washer toss, and other activities, took place from Aug. 29 to 31 in Merigomish. This was the third annual festival which is organized by well-known Pictou County-based musician Andre Pettipas.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle content The merchandise booth, looked after by Logan Tait, was a busy spot during the third annual Giantstock festival which took place this year, Aug. 29 to 31, in Merigomish. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle content A sign welcoming folks to Giantstock 3 which was held Aug. 29 to 31 in Merigomish. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle content Dustin MacColl (right) and Jeb Patterson on stage at Giantstock 3 on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle content Stellarton’s Mike Jack is a world record holder when it comes to eating hot peppers and he displayed some of his unique ability during Sunday afternoon activities at Giantstock. He is pictured offering audience members a chance to try a ghost pepper while festival organizer Andre Pettipas is ready to provide play-by-play for what is about to happen. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle content On stage for the songwriter’s circle at Giantstock 3 are Valmy (left), Joanie, and festival organizer Andre Pettipas. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle contentArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Living large at Giantstock 3
