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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2023 Rallies, Runs,
Events & Festivals
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2023 Cannonball Rides and Rallies take place any time and any day between May 15th & Oct. 31st, 2023. NO FEE. Simply Register, Ride It, and Prove You Did It at checkpoints along the way. To register, explore the rides & routes available by province, and view maps & checkpoints visit: https://cannonballrides.ca
APRIL
April 1st Saturday
Biker Breakfast at Rugged Rock Harley-Davidson, Mount Pearl, Nfld. Serving from 9:30am-11am for $10. Pancakes, Sausages, Bologna, Eggs & Hashbrowns plus coffee, tea & juice are included in breakfast. Hosted by HOG. Drop by for a bite & see the 2023 line-up of motorcycles & 120th Anniversary merchandise.
MAY
May 31st-June 3rd Wednesday-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. http://www.dlfestivals.ca
JUNE
June 2-11th Friday-Sunday
Iceberg Festival along Iceberg Alley, northern peninsula of Newfoundland featuring music, food, entertainment, & icebergs! Info & Schedule: Website
June 7-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Lawnya Vawnya Music Festival celebrates it’s 13th season in St. John’s, NL featuring over 30 bands and solo artists. More info: www.lawnyavawnya.com
June 10-11 Saturday-Sunday
Canada’s 911 Ride – Atlantic at Charlottetown, PEI. More details Facebook or www.canadas911ride.com/atlantic-ride.html
June 14-24 Wednesday-Saturday
Iceberg Alley Performance Tent at St. John’s, NL. An eleven-day festival with Music performances of all genres being held under a 36,000 square foot “big top” tent in the culturally historic area of Pleasantville, on the banks of Quidi Vidi Lake. More info: www.icebergalleyconcerts.com
June 17 Saturday
Ride for Dad Avalon. Register online: ridefordad.ca/chapter/avalon
June 18 Saturday
Ride for Dad Gander. Register online: ridefordad.ca/chapter/gander
June 21st Wednesday
National Indigenous Peoples Day to acknowledge the unique achievements of all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. Join celebrations at Margaret Bowater Park, Cornerbrook, NL. More info: www.qalipu.ca and celebrations at the Beothuk Interpretation Centre, Route 340, Boyd’s Cove, NL. More Info: Website.
JULY
July 7-9th Friday-Sunday
Miawpukek Annual Powwow at Conne River, NL. Native dancing, singing, and drumming. Sacred ceremonies, daily feasts, native arts and crafts, and hospitality. Alcohol-free event and alcohol-free grounds. More info: Facebook
July 7-9th 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 8-9th Saturday-Sunday
14th Annual Beau Bois Heritage Motorcycle Rally at Beau Bois Beach Heritage Park, Beau Bois, NL. Reg: 10am with lunch served from 10am-noon. Scenic ride departs at 12:30pm sharp and returns to the park for an awesome BBQ prime rib steak dinner with all the trimmings & dessert with tea/coffee. The evening is a Dance at the park with live music from “The Racket”. No bar service – a BYOB event, so come prepared. Dance is open to the public (19+ years old) @$15/person. Pre-registration is available, accepting etransfers. Contact: kathleenwells90@yahoo.ca — Reg: is $50/per person and includes the Ride, Lunch, Dinner & Dance admission. More info: Facebook
July 21-23rd Friday-Sunday
Mount Pearl City Days Celebrations. A full weekend featuring an outdoor concert, games of chance, food and beverage concessions. More info: www.mountpearl.ca and Facebook
AUGUST
Aug. 1-7th Tuesday-Monday in Atlantic Canada
The Rolling Barrage – Coast to Coast Ride to combat PTSD.
Aug, 1, Tue. – St. John’s to Gander NL; Aug. 2, Wed. – Gander, NL – North Sydney, NS; Aug 3, Thurs. – North Sydney – Auld’s Cove, NS; Aug 4, Fri. – Auld’s Cove – Halifax, NS; Aug 5, Sat. – Halifax, NS – Charlottetown, PEI; Aug 6, Sun. – Charlottetown, PEI – Oromocto, NB; Aug 7, Mon. – Oromocto. NB – Montmagny, QC; finishing Sat. Aug 19th in Vancouver, BC. Complete schedule at: www.therollingbarrage.com
Aug 5th Saturday
6th Annual Just the Tip Motorcycle Rally. A scenic run, supper & party to follow. Details to come. Proceeds in aid of Kids Eat Smart Foundation. Contact: Chris Humby – Phone/Text 709-454-6552 or Facebook.
August 5-6th Saturday-Sunday
Downtown Busker Festival in St. John’s, NL at various performance areas with shows every hour! 12 noon to 9 pm daily. More info: Facebook
August 11-13th 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. More info: www.brimstoneheadfestival.com
August 12-14th Saturday-Monday
Brigus Blueberry Festival at Brigus, NL. Just 50 min. from St. John’s, a Folk festival with traditional NL music, games of skill, and traditional foods & blueberry treats. More info: Facebook
August 25-27 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. Registration is on Fri & Sat., with the big “Ride the Boot” around the peninsula on Saturday. Live Bands on both Fri. and Sat. nights at Smugglers Cove with shuttles to nearby accommodations. It’s going to be a rocking good weekend that can’t be missed! Info & registration at www.route210run.com
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