The following list details the Rallies-Rides-Runs and other entertaining Festivals & Events in Nova Scotia. We are not responsible for any cancellations that we may not be notified of in advance of the date specified. If in Doubt, always verify times and locations on the event website or Facebook page.
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2025 Rallies, Runs,
Events & Festivals
Please confirm all events before attending as cancellations may occur for various reasons.
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
SEPTEMBER
Sept 10-17 Wednesday-Wednesday
Atlantic International Film Festival, an 8-day celebration of film & media from around the world and showcasing excellence in local filmmaking. Cineplex Cinemas, Park Lane, Halifax, NS. More info & schedules: www.atlanticfilmfestival.ca
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
Sept 12-14 Friday-Sunday
260th Anniversary Hants Co. Exhibition at 221 Wentworth Road, Windsor, NS.
More info: HantsCountyEx.com
September 13 Saturday
Cape Breton Free Wheelin’ Annual Toy Run. Reg: 10:30-11:45am; Departs: 12noon. Location: Sydney Mines Community Center, Leggato St., Sydney Mines, NS. Rain Date: Sunday Sept. 14th
September 13 Saturday
Annual MMTA Toy Run leaving Bayview Community School parking lot at 110 Clearway St., Mahone Bay, NS at 1pm sharp. Enjoy a scenic ride from Mahone Bay to the Bridgewater Salvation Army Store where your donations of Toys, School Supplies & Cash will be given over to be distributed to families in need. More info call: Purvis Naugler at 902-766-4543.
September 14 Sunday
Destiny’s Ride hosted by Bikers Down Society. Reg: 10am, Kickstands up at 11am at 15 Sackville Cross Road, Lower Sackville, NS. An annual favourite with BBQ & 50/50 to follow. Rain Date: Sept. 21st. More info: Facebook
Sept 18-21 Thursday-Sunday
2nd Annual Nova Scotia Stampede – 3 Concerts: Matt Anderson, James Barker Band, Brent Kissel & more – 3 Rodeo Days. Info: https://www.novascotiastampede.com
September 19-21 Friday-Sunday
Greenfield Dragway at Liverpool Airport, 80 Airport Rd, Greenfield, NS.
Sat: ACSSA, Pro Tree, Gamblers; Sun – ASCCA, Quick 660, NSDRA Point Series
More info: www.nsdra.ca/; Email: info@nsdra.ca
Sept 19-21 Friday-Sunday
260th Anniversary Hants Co. Exhibition at 221 Wentworth Road, Windsor, NS.
More info: HantsCountyEx.com
September 20 Saturday
Bikers Down Society Cape Breton – Dice Run. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 21st. More info to follow.
September 20-21 Saturday-Sunday
Atlantic Roadracing League Round 5 at Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. Track Day Friday 19th. More Info: www.AtlanticRoadRacing.com
September 21st Sunday
Celebrating the life of Jimi Swinamer. Jim’s Last Ride – To honour the extraordinary life of Jimi Swinamer, all riders are invited to join together for his final ride. Meeting Location: Woodside Ferry Terminal Parking Lot, Dartmouth, NS (opens 12 noon). Kickstands up 1pm SHARP. The ride will conclude at the Buffalo Club in Eastern Passage, where a service & reception will follow. Let’s show our love and respect – bring the bikes out for Jimi!
Calling All Attendees for Jimi’s Celebration of Life – September 21st. As we gather to honour and celebrate the life of our beloved Jimi, we’re expecting a large turnout of family, friends, and loved ones. To help make this day as special and smooth as possible, we’re inviting anyone who can bring along a tray of finger foods or refreshments to share.
Things like sandwiches, fruit trays, veggie trays, meat or cheese trays, charcuterie boards, etc. would be wonderful. Drinks and supplies are also appreciated — coffee, tea, milk, cream, sugar or sugar substitutes, juices, pop, water, paper cups, napkins, paper plates, etc.|
If you’re able to contribute, even just a little, it would mean so much and help make this a beautiful and seamless event for everyone.
Please contact Tracy at 902-229-8834 to let us know what you’d like to bring or if you have any questions.
To those who have already committed to bringing something — thank you so very much. Your kindness and effort are truly appreciated. Let’s come together to give Jimi the heartfelt sendoff he deserves.
With gratitude,
Sept 26-28 Friday-Sunday
Deep Roots Music Festival brings an awesome blend of up-and-coming, alongside tried-and-true, performers to our festival stages in Wolfville, NS. Info: 902-542-7668; office@deeprootsmusic.ca; deeprootsmusic.ca
September 27 Saturday
Every Child Matters Ride presented by L’Nu’K RC & Celtic Creed RC. Reg: 11-12 noon at Tims Parking Lot, Membertou, NS. Fee: $20 for single rider/$25with passenger. From 12 noon-1pm an Opening Prayer & Bike Blessing. KSU at 1:15pm for a 2:30 arrival at Eskasoni. At 3pm an Honouring/Memorial Ceremony for Survivors & Non-Survivors. Questions call: 902-574-3114
September 28 Sunday
NSORRA(NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Scramble 5 at Hiltz Road, NS.
More info: Facebook or NSORRA.ca Rain Date October 4-5
OCTOBER
Oct 3-5 Friday-Sunday
Shag Harbour UFO XPO 2025 brings UFO experts and eyewitnesses together to share observations, theories and research about the 1967 Shag Harbour Incident. Held at the Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth, NS. Info: shagharbourufoexpo.com
Oct 3-5 Friday-Sunday
15th Annual Parrsboro Film Festival – three days of short film competitions, speakers and film viewing at The Hall, 44 King St., Parrsboro, NS. Details, schedules & passes: www.parrsborofilmfestival.com
October 4 Saturday
Atlantic Roadracing League Mac & Jack Endurance Race at Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More Info: www.AtlanticRoadRacing.com Track Day Friday Oct. 3rd
Oct 4 Saturday
Nova Scotia Forest Festival From 11am-4pm Featuring horse logging, an axe throwing contest, and more at Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte, NS. Free admission, rain or shine. More info: https://visitmemorylane.ca/events
Oct 10-18 Friday-Saturday
Celtic Colours International Festival – a unique celebration of Cape Breton Island’s living traditional culture. For nine days in October, you’ll discover hundreds of events around the Island. Visit: celtic-colours.com
October 12 Sunday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Trials Event 5 at Falmouth, NS
More info: Facebook or NSORRA.ca
October 26 Sunday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Trials Event 6 at Hantsport, NS (Kevin’s)
More info: Facebook or NSORRA.ca
NOVEMBER
November 11 Tuesday
Remembrance Day at Veterans Memorial Park, 5653 Hwy 2, Bass River, NS. Time: 10:45am, More Info: Facebook
November 23 Sunday
4th Annual Biker Bird Bingo at the Buffalo Club, Eastern Passage (Dartmouth), NS. Win yourself a bird or other great prizes. More info: Facebook
2025
Confirmed Seasonal Bike Nights
Tuesday Nights Masstown Market, 10622 Hwy #2, Masstown, NS (Exit 12 off #104, west of Truro)
Tuesdays –Valley Biker Night beginning April 1, 2025. 4 food places to eat, easy access & huge parking lot at outside the Eastlink entrance at Greenwood Mall, Greenwood, NS.
Wednesday Bike Nights Every Wednesday at Churchill Drive, Membertou, NS. Time: 6-8pm, BBQ & Music. Rain Date: Thursdays, beginning May 21, 2025
Thursdays – Bikers Down Support BBQ every Thursday at 5:30pm (weather permitting) at 15 Sackville Cross Road, Lower Sackville, NS. BBQ • Live Music • 50/50 Draw. Begins Thursday June 5th
Friday Nights – BBQ Bike Night at 15430 Hwy #3, Hebbville, NS (next to Cummins Fire & Safety) with all proceeds from BBQ to Bikers Down Society. Starting first Friday in June
Rallies & Events in Atlantic Canada
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2024 Seasonal Bike Nites in Nova Scotia most begin in May & end in September
TUESDAYS:
Brotherhood of Bikers BBQ Nite, 24 Old Lake Echo Rd, Lake Echo, NS (off #7)
Blacktop Brotherhood Bikers Nite at Pizzatown (corner of Cobequid-Glendale in Lr. Sackville) 15% off food & soft drinks, donation jar for BikersDown.
BikersDown Cape Breton BBQ Bike Night, at Sydco Fuels, 452 George St, Sydney, NS – 6-8:30pm (weather permitting) 50/50, Door Prizes, Music
Toonie Tuesday Biker Night @5:30pm at the Petro Canada, 1036 Brooklyn St., Middleton, NS. Eats & drinks available at Robins and your toonie goes to local charities. Sponsored by UN/NATO Veterans, Fundy Group.
WEDNESDAYS:
Port Hawkesbury – Sobey’s parking lot, hosted by 320 Sport Bike Motorcycle Riders. Meet at 6:30pm at 622 Reeves St, Port Hawkesbury, NS.
Email: redninjabike29@hotmail.com
NS Lady Biker & Friends: NSCC Burridge Campus, Yarmouth, NS,
Supper, and a ride departs at 6pm.
Cape Breton FreeWheelin’ Bike Nite from 6:30-9pm at D&S Rentals, Grand Lake Rd., Sydney, NS. Music, BBQ, Door Prizes, Surprises, All welcome, parking in back – (June 1-Sept. 28)
THURSDAYS :
Liberty CC Ride Nights at 6pm at 1 Ralston Ave, Dartmouth, NS. June 6-Sept. 12
Privateers H-D Ride Nights with BBQ starting at 5pm till 8pm, 74 Hobsons Lake Dr., Bayers Lake Business Park, Halifax, NS
74th Crusaders Bike Night at the Clubhouse, 104 Bike Club Lane, Moschelle. Every other Friday – Hot Dogs / Curly Fries / Cold Drinks
