The following list details the Rallies, Rides, Runs and other events held in Newfoundland.
Please note: We are not responsible for any cancellations that we may not be notified of in advance of the date specified. Always verify times and locations on the event website or Facebook page if in doubt.
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2025 Rallies, Runs,
Events & Festivals
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2025 Cannonball Rides and Rallies take place any time and any day between May 15th & Oct. 31st, 2025. NO FEE. Simply Register, Ride It, and Check-in at checkpoints along the way. To register, explore the rides & routes available by province, and view maps & checkpoints visit: https://cannonballrides.ca
MAY
May 3 Saturday
International Female Ride Day – Get out & ride!
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFemaleRideDay/
JUNE
June 4-7 Wednesday-Saturday
Lawnya Vawnya Music Festival celebrates its 15th season in St. John’s, NL, and features bands and solo artists. More info: www.lawnyavawnya.com
June 6-15 Friday-Sunday
Iceberg Festival along Iceberg Alley, at St. Anthony, NL on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland. Music, food, entertainment, & icebergs! Info & Schedule: theicebergfestival.ca
June 7-8 Saturday-Sunday
Canada’s 911 Ride-Atlantic is heading to Stellarton, NS. To register visit:
https://ride.auxiliumgroup.com/apps/ride/registration/
More details on Facebook or canadas911ride.com/atlantic-ride
June 14 Saturday
Ride for Dad Avalon.
Register online: ridefordad.ca/chapter/avalon
June 20 Friday
Let’s F-ing Ride Central Newfoundland Event hosted by Rugged Rock Harley-Davidson – might be their biggest event of the year! Place: Quality Inn & Suites, TCH 102, Gander, Nfld. from 9pm-1am with live music from the Tequila Mockingbirds. Limited capacity, 19+ event. Facebook
June 21 Saturday
National Indigenous Peoples Day to acknowledge the unique achievements of all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. Join celebrations at the Beothuk Interpretation Centre, Route 340, Boyd’s Cove, NL. More Info: Website.
June 28 Saturday
Ride for Dad Gander. Register online: ridefordad.ca/chapter/gander
June 27-29 Friday-Sunday
Seasons of Refreshing hosted by the Christian Motorcycling Assocation at 271 Magee Rd, Gander, NFLD. Time: 4:30pm Friday to 10am on Sunday. Cost: $25 per person, collected at Rally. For info on registration form, places to stay & more visit: Facebook
JULY
July 4-6 Friday-Sunday
Avalon Expo 12/Summer is an exciting sci-fi/comic convention showcasing sci-fi products, artworks, comics, fantasy games collectibles, and more at the Sheraton Hotel, Newfoundland in St. John’s, NL. To register visit: www.avalonexpo.com
July 11-13 Friday-Sunday
Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival in St. John’s, NL; celebrates Newfoundland & Labrador’s unique culture with great traditional music combined with the music from today. More info: www.nlfolk.com
July 12-Saturday
16th Annual Beau Bois Heritage Motorcycle Rally at Beau Bois Beach Heritage
Sat-Sun Park, Beau Bois, NL. Pre-registration: Friday evening at Park from 6-9pm with local entertainment. Saturday: Reg: 9:30am-noon with lunch served at 11am- soup, hotdogs & sandwiches. Scenic ride departs at 12:30pm sharp! and returns to the park at 5pm for a BBQ steak dinner with all the trimmings & dessert. Ticket draw and Poker Run during the ride with awesome prizes. The Dance with live music from “Hynesight” begins at 10pm. No bar service – a BYOB event, so come prepared. Dance is open to the public (19+ years old).
Pre-registration is available send etransfers to: bbhci@outlook.com
Reg: is $50/per person, includes the Ride, Lunch, Dinner & Dance admission.
In support of to Make a Wish NL. More info: Facebook & Web
July 17-20 Thursday-Sunday
Herring Neck Dory Festival in Herring Neck NL; celebrates Newfoundland & Labrador’s unique culture as the community unites for kitchen parties, Rowing Races, a parade & fireworks. More info: www.hndoryfestival.com
July 18-20 Friday-Sunday
Deer Lake Strawberry Festival takes place in the center of Deer Lake, NL. A weekend packed full of live music, storytellers, magicians, and acrobatic shows, with the Sunday evening grand finale fireworks show. Info: www.dlfestivals.ca
July 18-20 Saturday-Sunday
Penwaaq L’nu’k – Benoit First Nation – traditional family pow-wow celebrating Mi’kmaw culture & heritage with pow-wow dancers, drummers, chanting and local foods. Open to all. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Our Lady of the Cap gymnasium in Cape St. George, NL. Info: facebook.com/Benoitfirstnationmawiomi
July 23-Aug 4 Wednesday-Monday
Bay Roberts Klondyke Days at Bay Roberts, NL is a celebration of food & music. Enjoy the parade, BBQs, car show, jam sessions, walking tours & more ending with a fireworks spectacle on the Klondyke. More info: bayroberts.com
July 26 Saturday
CVFR Avalon Memorial Ride in Memory of Paula Pearcey and Byron Ford. Help us raise funds to support Daffodil Place. Registration: starts at 8:30am at Waterford River Valley Campground at Mount Pearl, NL; with KSU at 10:30am. Cost: $20/bike, $10 per passenger. Poker Cards $5 each, 50/50 Bulls Eye $5 each. BBQ & Prizes on return, First Prize a night at The Murray Premises & $200 Keg certificate.
July 25-Aug 3 Friday-Sunday
Jigs & Wheels Summer Festival is a 10-day festival of concerts & events in Corner Brook, NL. More info: cornerbrook.com/corner-brook-jigs-wheels-festival
July 26-27 Saturday-Sunday
Southern Shore Shamrock Festival at Ferryland, NL presents traditional Newfoundland/Irish music, song and dance near Ferryland’s museum, lighthouse, archaeological dig & beaches. More info: https://www.ssfac.com/about
July 26-Aug 2 Saturday-Sunday
“Wicked on Da Wharf” Grand Bank Summer Festival is a community fair on the waterfront with dory races, traditional dinners, music, breakfasts, bingo, sporting events & a street dance at Grand Bank, NL. More info: facebook.com/groups/428999443847594
July 27-Aug 16 Begins Sunday
The Rolling Barrage Coast to Coast to Combat PTSD A rolling fundraiser in support of veterans, active duty military and first responders. A show of brotherhood strength, and unity to conquer the stigma of PTSD. Ride dates & locations in Atlantic Canada: Begins July 27th in St. John’s, NL; July 28th in Gander, NL; July 29th aboard ferry from Port Aux Basques, NL; July 30th in Dartmouth, NS; July 31st in Charlottetown. PEI; August 1st in Oromocto, NB; then onwards across Canada ending in Aldergrove, BC on August 16th. For more info, to donate or join visit the website: www.therollingbarrage.com
July 30 Wednesday
Royal St. John’s Regatta has been held on the first Wednesday in August (weather permitting) since 1818! Located on Quidi Vidi Lake, St. John’s, NL. More info: saintjohnsregatta.ca
July 31-Aug 3 Thursday-Monday
Harbour Lights Summer Festival is a weekend of music, great food, & events along the waterfront in Rocky Harbour, NL. More info: facebook.com/harbourlightsfestival
AUGUST
Aug 1-3 Friday-Sunday
Port aux Basques Heritage/Astrolabe Days is a weekend festival of song, dance, great food & more in Port aux Basques, NL. More info: https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/festivals-and-events/212639
August 2 Saturday
2025 Ride for the Health of it! at CeeBee Way, Harbour Grace, NL. In support of the TCP Health Foundation. Join us for a great scenic ride, delicious lunch and a chance to win some amazing prizes. Facebook
Aug 4-9 Monday-Saturday
La Scie Crab Festival features local entertainment, activities, concession booths & seafood to enjoy in La Scie, NL. More info: https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/festivals-and-events/11801376
Aug 8-10 Friday-Sunday
Brimstone Head Folk Festival at Fogo, Fogo Island, NL. The outdoor music stage is located at the base of Brimstone Head, considered to be one of the four corners of the earth, according to the Flat Earth Society. Info: https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/plan-and-book/festivals-and-events/210426
Aug 9 Saturday
HD Demo Rides at Rugged Rock Harley-Davidson, Mount Pearl, NF. For more info: ruggedrockhd.com/whats-going-on-xcalendar
Aug 22-24 Friday-Sunday
The Route 210 Run – Ride The Boot – Rally to the Burin Peninsula. Hosted by the Heritage Riders at the Smuggler’s Cove Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Smugglers Cove, NL. Reg: is on Fri & Sat., with the big “Ride the Boot” on Saturday. Live Bands on both nights at Smugglers Cove. It’s going to be a rocking good weekend
that can’t be missed! Info & registration at: www.route210run.com
SEPTEMBER
Sept 11-18 Thursday-Thursday
Targa Newfoundland at St. John’s, NL. The ultimate automotive spectacle – an exhilarating 8-day Targa Newfoundland – a breathtaking 2,000km journey through the streets of Newfoundland. Info: targanfld.com
Sept 12-14 Friday-Sunday
The 16th Cabot Trail Biker 9/11 Ride to Maine, US. Thousands of Americans ride their bikes to enjoy Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail and Daniel Ross wants to give back to our American biker friends by raising money for the Rolling Thunder Charities. Leaving (location TBA) at 9am on Friday, September 12th, 2025, and meeting the US contingent of the 9/11 ride in Maine. Hope you can come!
Questions: text 902-870-4630, or email: cabottrailbiker@gmail.com. To join the ride to Maine, OR to donate to this charity visit: www.cabottrailbiker.com/9-11-ride
OCTOBER
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