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. Always verify times and locations on the event website or Facebook page if in doubt.
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2023 Rallies, Runs,
Events & Festivals
Please confirm all events before attending as cancellations may occur for various reasons.
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
JUNE
June 3rd Saturday
Run For The Son – All Bikers Welcome! Christian Motorcyclists Association. Any donations are greatly appreciated. For more info please visit: http://www.cmacanada.ca
From Halifax: Sign up 12:30pm. Departing at 1:00 pm from Sobeys Fast Fuel, 949 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS. Run stops in Brookfield, NS. Contact Info: Glenn Taylor 902-222-7431, getaylor@eastlink.ca
From New Glasgow: Sign up 12:30pm. Departing at 1:00pm from the Bents’ home at 1425 Alma Road, Loch Broom, NS. Stop in Brookfield at Tim’s and then on to Capt. Sub at the Truro Mall. Contact Info: Gary Bent 902-754-1241, garywsbent@gmail.com
June 3rd Saturday
Annapolis 1st Annual Blessing of the Bikes at the 74th Crusaders Campground on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 1 pm for the blessing. Location: 104 Bike Club Lane, Mochelle, NS EVERYONE WELCOME!
June 3-4 Saturday-Sunday
Cold Waters Seafood Festival celebrated at Memory Lane Village, Lake Charlotte, NS. Rain or shine featuring contemporary dishes, steamed shellfish & tried & true traditional favourites with live music & family fun. Admission: $7 Taste tickets $2. More info: Website
June 3-4th Saturday-Sunday
Atlantic Region Motocross at Dream Acres MX, Tatamagouche, NS. Practice: Saturday 11-2pm, Racing on Sunday. More info: Facebook or www.atlanticmotocross.com
June 9 Friday
Track Day. Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.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 11th Sunday
11th Annual Biker Blessing & Service in Pugwash, NS. Gather 9:30am at the Pugwash Fire Department (11057 on Rte 6) in Pugwash, NS. Depart 10am for a parade through the village to the Hope Centre Community Church for the service, bike blessing and BBQ luncheon. All welcome. Info: Pastor Bill 902-614-3000, email: bill@hopecentre.ca
June 15-18 Thursday-Sunday
Pembrooke Blues Festival, 4 days of amazing Blues Performances.
Details: www.nspembrookemusicfestival.com
June 16-18 Friday -Sunday
Atlantic Road Racing Round #2. Fri: Track Day / Sat-Sun: sARL Race Days
Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
June 17-18th Saturday-Sunday
Atlantic Region Motocross at Mount Thom MX, Mount Thom, NS. Practice: Saturday 11-2pm, Racing on Sunday. More info: Facebook or www.atlanticmotocross.com
June 18 Sunday NEW DATE
10th Anniversary Pam Vickery Angel Ride. Kickstands up at 11am. Rain date June 18th. More info to follow at Bikersdown.com.
June 18th Sunday
21st Annual Antique Car Show at Memory Lane Heritage Village at Lake Charlotte, NS. More info: https://visitmemorylane.ca/events/antique-car-show
June 23-25 Friday-Sunday
Maritime Ural Rally in Pugwash, NS. With support from Crossroad’s Cycle, Maritime Ural Drivers & the Hillcrest View Motel featuring FREE accommodations on a first-to-book basis until full for rooms, with plenty of space for tenters. Call the motel directly 1-902-243-2727 and tell them you are part of the Ural group. Hillcrest View Motel is located at 11054 Highway #6, Pugwash NS with an evening fire pit behind the motel for riders to relax and share stories. Scenic road ride is on the 24th and opportunities to ride off-road trails from the motel. For additional info contact Crossroad’s Cycle
June 23-25 Friday-Sunday
Privateer Days in Liverpool. NS. Step back to 1780 during the various weekend events & celebrations. More info: Facebook
June 24th Saturday
Memorial Ride for our Fallen Bikers hosted by Bikers Down Cape Breton, Rain date June 25th. Times & location to come. More info: Facebook
June 24-25 Saturday & Sunday
Devil’s Half Acre Motorcycle Rally in Kentville, NS. Info: at Facebook or Website.
June 25 Sunday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) South Alton Ride Park Family Season Opener at South Alton, NS. More info: Facebook or www.NSORRA.ca
June 30 Friday
Track Day. Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
June 30-July 3 Friday-Monday
Halifax Harbourside Rotary Ribfest will take place on the HRM waterfront at Alderney Landing, Dartmouth, NS and features 5 Rib Teams competing for awards, live music on an entertainment stage, and a beverage tent. Free admission with donations to the Rotary appreciated. More info: www.harboursideribfest.ca
June 30-July 3 Friday-Monday
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, NS; celebrating Nova Scotia’s deep connection to the sea. More info & tickets: www.nstattoo.ca
JULY
June 30-July 3 Friday-Monday
Halifax Harbourside Rotary Ribfest will take place on the HRM waterfront at Alderney Landing, Dartmouth, NS and features 5 Rib Teams competing for awards, live music on an entertainment stage, and a beverage tent. Free admission with donations to the Rotary appreciated. More info: www.harboursideribfest.ca
June 30-July 3 Friday-Monday
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, NS; celebrating Nova Scotia’s deep connection to the sea. More info & tickets: www.nstattoo.ca
July 1-2nd Saturday-Sunday
Atlantic Region Motocross at Dream Acres MX, Tatamagouche, NS. Practice: Saturday 11-2pm, Racing on Sunday. More info: Facebook or www.atlanticmotocross.com
July 2-9 Sunday-Sunday
158th Highland Games in Antigonish, NS. For information on tickets, schedule of events visit: www.antigonishhighlandgames.ca
July 7-9 Friday-Sunday
Atlantic Road Racing Round #3. Fri: Track Day / Sat-Sun: sARL Race Days at Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
July 7-9 Friday-Sunday
Lobster Bash in Digby, NS, serving delicious Lobster Rolls, Lobster Chowder and Steamed Lobster along the waterfront. Various competitions take place and a variety of events including a Car, Bike & Truck Show & Shine; music concerts at the waterfront stage; a Blessing of the Fleet Service & the finale of the Boat Parade of Lights and Fireworks Show. More info: www.lobsterbash.ca
July 7-9 Friday-Sunday
Pictou Lobster Carnival, along Front Street in Pictou, NS. Featuring live music, a beer garden, Mardi Gras parade, an antique car show, derby races, lobster boat races, a mid-way, modified boat races, fireworks over the water & more. Info: call 902-485-5150 or visit www.pictoulobstercarnival.ca
July 8 Saturday
Kingston Steer BBQ, 1490 Westwood Dr., Kingston, NS. No entrance fee, great food, music & entertainment. Breakfast, Parade, dance. More Info: Facebook
July 8-9th Saturday-Sunday
6th Annual Bordertown Biker Bash In Memory of Randy Thurber in Amherst, NS. Be There! Highlights include: Organized Rides, Live Evening Entertainment, Great Vendors, Luminosity Circus Performances, 50/50 Draw, Sunday Bike Blessing and more! Latest updates on Facebook and www.bordertownbikerbash.ca/
July 9 Sunday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Hare Scramble 1 at South Alton, NS. More info: Facebook or www.NSORRA.ca
July 11-16th Tuesday-Sunday
TD Halifax Jazz Festival along the Halifax Waterfront. More info, schedules & passes at: www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca
July 14 Friday
Track Day. Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
July 14-15 Friday-Saturday
The Yarmouth Car Show presented by the Roaring 20’s Antique Auto Club at Yarmouth, NS. Friday Car Cruise & Saturday Car Show, with Antiques, Hotrods, Customs, Trucks, Late Model, Bikes. All Welcome!
July 15th Saturday
Poker Run hosted by Bikers Down Cape Breton, Rain date July 16th. Times & location to come. More info: Facebook
July 15 Saturday
Ride for Dad Halifax is back! $40 on Ride Day, or FREE with $100 in collected pledges.
Register online: https://ridefordad.ca/chapter/halifax-2/
July 16 Sunday New Date
ALL Clubs IWK Toy Run. Kickstands up 11am. More info: Bikersdown.com or Facebook
July 15-16th Saturday-Sunday
Atlantic Region Motocross at Mount Thom MX, Mount Thom, NS. Practice: Saturday 11-2pm, Racing on Sunday. More info: Facebook or www.atlanticmotocross.com
July 15-23 Saturday-Sunday
North American Indigenous Games will host competitions in 16 sports and a variety of cultural events within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth & Mill Brook First Nation (near Truro). More than 5,000 athletes, coaches & staff from 756 Indigenous Nations will unite to share and reconnect through sport & culture. More info: naig2023.com
July 20-30 Thursday-Sunday
Halifax Pride Festival – 4th largest in Canada, an 11-day celebration. Festival site is on the Garrison Grounds at Citadel Hill featuring live stage performances of drag artists, musical acts, and comedians. Visit the Community Market, Health & Wellness area, and the new Two Spirit Space & Teepee in collaboration with the Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance. More info: www.halifaxpride.com
July 21-23rd Friday-Sunday
Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso, NS. See 30+ artists/bands performing on 3 stages over 3 days. Add in camping, crafts, great food and non-stop “jamming” for a memorable weekend!. For more details: www.stanfest.com Get your tickets now: www.stanfest.com/tickets
July 21-23 Friday-Sunday
CSBK National Week. Fri: CSBK Practice/Qualifying; Sat: CSBK Warm-up & Races; Sun: CSBK Warm-up & Races at Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
July 22-23rd Saturday-Sunday
Atlantic Region Motocross River Glade National Weekend at River Glade MX Raceway, Salisbury, NB. More info: Facebook or www.atlanticmotocross.com
July 22 Saturday
Cruisin’ to Cross Roads Summer Social 2023 at Cross Roads Cycle Sales, 11103 Hwy 6, Pugwash, NS. FREE fun for all ages, vendors, great sales, door prizes, shows & more! More info: Facebook or Website
July 28-30th Friday-Sunday
Free-Wheelin’ Summer Rally at Membertou (Sydney) NS. Fri.: Meet & Greet, music & BBQ; Sat: Vendor Village, Show & Shine, Rides, Music, Fireworks; Sun.: Ride, Vendor Village & more. Visit us on Facebook for more details.
July 28-30th Friday-Sunday
Pugwash Harbourfest along the waterfront and at Harbourfront Stage, Pugwash, NS. Live music, land & water competitions, food trucks, beer garden, fireworks & more. More info: pugwashharbourfest.ca
July 29 Saturday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Hare Scramble 2 at Hiltz Road, NS. More info: Facebook or www.NSORRA.ca
July 29-August 5th Saturday-Saturday
Festival acadien de Clare – the oldest Acadien Festival in the world! Features a lumberjack competition, parade, bazaar, musical concerts, delicious foods and ends with Tintamarre on August 15th – a day of joyful noise throughout the area. More info: festivalacadiendeclare.ca
July 30 Sunday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Drive to Ride at Mill Hill, NS. More info: Facebook or www.NSORRA.ca
AUGUST
July 29-August 5th Saturday-Saturday
Festival acadien de Clare – the oldest Acadien Festival in the world! Features a lumberjack competition, parade, bazaar, musical concerts, delicious foods and ends with Tintamarre on August 15th – a day of joyful noise throughout the area. More info: festivalacadiendeclare.ca
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
August 2-7 Wednesday-Monday
Halifax Busker Festival – a 6-day celebration with hundreds of shows on multiple stages on the waterfronts in both Halifax & Dartmouth; See street performers, fire breathers, acrobats, magicians & musicians from across the globe. More info & schedules: www.buskers.ca/
August 3-6 Thursday-Sunday
Festival de l”Escaouette in Cheticamp, NS celebrates rich Acadian culture and
traditions through music, dance, theatre, kitchen parties, a parade and more.
Info: Facebook or www.cheticamp.ca
August 4-6 Friday-Sunday
New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee – 3 days of rock and East Coast music performed in the open-air amphitheatre along the East River in New Glasgow, NS. Schedule & tickets: thejubilee.ca
Aug 4-7 Friday-Monday
Annual 74th Crusaders Riverside Rally at 104 Bike Club Lane, Moschelle, NS (near Annapolis Royal). A four-day motorcycle rally set in the 74th Crusaders Campground along the Annapolis River. Events include: Karaoke, Poker Run, Field Games, Dance & Fireworks. $80 per person includes 2 Breakfasts & Pork Dinner! Call: 902-532-7269 or for a full schedule visit us on Facebook. NEW – Etransfer: 74th.Crusaders@gmail.com or Square on-site for payment.
August 5th Saturday
Not Since Moses 5K and 10K along the ocean floor as you race the tides at Lower Five Islands, NS. Registration & info: www.notsincemoses.ca
August 6th Sunday
Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival at the War Memorial Arena, Lunenburg, NS. Info: Facebook
August 10-12 Thursday-Saturday
Halifax Seaport Cider & Beerfest – Atlantic Canada’s largest gathering of Craft Beer, Specialty, Import, Cider & Fizzy Drinks! A 100% Outdoor Festival at 961 Marginal Rd. in the parking lot of “Old” Seaport Market, Halifax, NS. More info & tickets at: www.seaportbeerfest.com
August 10-13 Thursday-Sunday
Digby Scallop Days in Digby, NS presents tasty scallop dishes; and a variety of events including competitions and demonstrations, a Parade, Show & Shine, & Fireworks. For more info & schedule visit: www.digbyscallopdays.ca
August 10-13 Thursday-Sunday
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival. 4 Days of Live Performances. For more info & to get your tickets now: www.folkharbour.com/
August 11-13th Friday-Sunday
Route 16 Thunder Rally (formerly Lost Shores) at the Stanfest Event Site, Canso, NS. The Weekend Pass includes a T-Shirt, 2 nights camping, 2 hot breakfasts, lunch & dinner on Saturday, Biker Games & live music Fri. & Sat nites. The Saturday Day Pass includes a T-shirt, Biker Games, dinner and live music Sat. nite. This is a 19+ event only. Full details at www.route16thunderrally.ca
August 11-13 Friday-Sunday
Atlantic Road Racing Round #4. Fri: Track Day / Sat-Sun: sARL Race Days at Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
August 11-13 Friday-Sunday
Toadstock Weekend at River John, NS – Olde skool biker party featuring bike games, live entertainment, BBQ, vendors, wet t-shirt & sexy buns contests & much more. Camping is available (NO hookups). Please contact Bikersdown.com for more info regarding the purchase of weekend packages, or to volunteer.
August 16-19th Wednesday-Saturday
Chester Race Week – exciting sailing races, BBQs, dances, live music with yachts & crews from across Canada competing on race courses in Mahone Bay. More info: chesterraceweek.com
August 18 Friday
Track Day. Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
August 18-19th Friday-Saturday
Nova Scotia Summer Fest at 121 Main St., Antigonish, NS. presenting world-class musical acts, famous spirits & local seafood. For schedule & tickets: novascotiasummerfest.ca/tickets
August 18-20 Friday-Sunday
Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show at Parrsboro, NS. A showcase for geological treasures, with high quality exhibitors of spectacular gems, minerals, jewelry and metalwork. Those for sale, are some of the finest in the Maritimes. Open 10am-5pm Friday-Sunday. More info: Facebook or Website
August 19-20th Saturday-Sunday
Atlantic Region Motocross at Miller Meadow MX, Meaghers Grant, NS. Practice: Saturday 11-2pm, Racing on Sunday. More info: Facebook or www.atlanticmotocross.com
August 19 Saturday
6th Annual Highway of Heros Tribute. Meet at Value Village in Dartmouth, NS for a 12 noon departure to the Truro Power Centre, Truro, NS. Route follows Hwy 111 to Hwy 118 to Hwy 102.
August 19th Saturday
Memorial Auto Show 2023 at Privateer Park, Henry Hensey Dr., Liverpool, NS. Time: 10am-4pm; DJ Music & Concession Stands. Entrants in show – Reg: 8am-Noon; Questions call Terry Connolly at 902-354-5103 or 902-803-5103; or Wendall Whynot at 902-354-2232 or 902-350-6560. Sponsored by ASM Repairs, Karen & Ricky Miller, Mill Village, NS
August 20 Sunday
Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition held at the Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park at Lake Charlotte, NS. Free admission. More info: Website
August 25 Friday
Track Day. Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
August 26 Saturday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Hare Scramble 3 at Craigmore, NS. More info: Facebook or www.NSORRA.ca
August 26-27 Saturday & Sunday
Air Show Atlantic in Debert, NS. The theme and line-up for Air Show Atlantic 2023 will be revealed at a later date. Fans will be thrilled at the special aircraft we are pursuing and how we will make the BCATP history of Debert and our region come alive once again. (*hint*) Become an Insider to get performer announcements at www.airshowatlantic.ca
August 26-27 Saturday & Sunday
High-Performance Racing Academy #2. Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
August 27 Sunday NEW DATE
3rd Annual Toad Memorial Poker Run. Kickstands up 11am. More info: Bikersdown.com or Facebook
August 31-Sept. 3rd Thursday-Sunday
Wharf Rat Rally at Digby, NS. Labour Day weekend event. The heart of the rally is the Town of Digby, which offers both a central meeting place and access to the Bay of Fundy on the Digby Wharf. Events take advantage of both the streetscape and the water and generally include a combination of stunters, displays, music, vendors, raffles, fireworks, great local food and drink, 50/50, bike blessing, buskers, watersport demonstrations, competitions, custom builders, guided tours, and of course… a lot of bikes!. More Info: Facebook or www.wharfratrally.com
SEPTEMBER
August 31-Sept. 3rd Thursday-Sunday
Wharf Rat Rally at Digby, NS. Labour Day weekend event. The heart of the rally is the Town of Digby, which offers both a central meeting place and access to the Bay of Fundy on the Digby Wharf. Events take advantage of both the streetscape and the water and generally include a combination of stunters, displays, music, vendors, raffles, fireworks, great local food and drink, 50/50, bike blessing, buskers, watersport demonstrations, competitions, custom builders, guided tours, and of course… a lot of bikes!. More Info: Facebook or www.wharfratrally.com
Sept 8-10 Friday-Sunday
The 14th Cabot Trail Biker 9/11 Ride 2023 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. Questions: text 902-870-4630. To join the ride to Maine for the weekend, OR to donate to this charity visit: www.cabottrailbiker.com/9-11-ride
September 8-10 Friday-Sunday
Atlantic Road Racing Round #5. Fri: Track Day / Sat-Sun: sARL Race Days at Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
September 9-10 Saturday-Sunday
Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie – the largest cycling event in Atlantic Canada, offering 5 rides ranging from 35km to 161km, along rolling inland roads and the panoramic coastal route along Baie Sainte Marie. More info & reg: www.granfondobaiesaintemarie.ca/en
September 9-10th Saturday-Sunday
Atlantic Region Motocross at River Glade MX, Salisbury, NB. Practice: Saturday 11-2pm, Racing on Sunday. More info: Facebook or www.atlanticmotocross.com
September 14-21 Thursday-Thursday
FIN Atlantic International Film Festival, an 8-day celebration of film & media from around the world and showcasing excellence in local filmmaking. More info & schedules: www.finfestival.ca
September 15th Friday
Track Day. Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
September 16 Saturday
Mack and Jack 2 Hour Endurance Race. Atlantic Motorsport Park,
Sat 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS. More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
September 16 Saturday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Hare Scramble 4. Location TBC. More info: Facebook or www.NSORRA.ca
September 16 Saturday
Pictou Co. Ride for a Cure – JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes). Reg: 10:30am – kickstands up at 12 noon. Reg. Fee: $20 (receipts available) Location: 3772 Scotsburn Rd. (Rte 256), Scotsburn, NS. Open to everyone. Donation on-site/receipts available. A 120km run with 50/50, BBQ & Raffles. Rain Date: Sept. 17th. More Info: 902-396-7212; leahsutherland13@gmail.com
September 17 Sunday NEW DATE
Destiny’s Ride. Kickstands up 10am from 15 Sackville Crossroad, Lr. Sackville, NS. More info: Bikersdown.com or Facebook
September 17th Sunday
Dice Run hosted by Bikers Down Cape Breton, Rain date Sept 18th. Times & location to come. More info: Facebook
Sept 22-24 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 23rd Saturday
Atlantic Region Motocross Sears MX Night Race Special Event at Sears MX, Mazerolle Settlement, NB. More info: Facebook or www.atlanticmotocross.com
September 29-October 1 Friday-Sunday
13th Parrsboro Film Festival – three days of short film competitions, speakers and film viewing. Held at The Hall, 44 King St., Parrsboro, NS. Details, schedules & passes available on website.
September 30 Saturday
Nova Scotia Forest Festival with horse & logging demonstrations, axe throwing contest and lumberjack meals available at Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte, NS. Free admission. More info: Website
Sept 29-Oct 1st, Friday-Sunday
Shag Harbour UFO Xpo 2023 brings UFO experts and eyewitnesses together to share their observations and the latest theories and research about the 1967 Shag Harbour Incident, Canada’s most famous UFO case. UFOers whatever your interest…triangles, orbs, crashed saucers…this expo is for you. Held at the Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth, NS. Info: shagharbourufoexpo.com
OCTOBER
October 6-14th 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 and activities taking place in communities around the Island. The full lineup of concerts, artists, and community events will be released on Monday, June 26th. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, July 11th. Visit: celtic-colours.com
Seasonal Bike Nites in Nova Scotia most begin May & end in September
TUESDAYS:
Masstown Market, 10622 Hwy #2, Masstown, NS (Exit 12 off #104, west of Truro)
Brotherhood of Bikers BBQ Nite, 24 Old Lake Echo Rd, Lake Echo, NS (off #7)
Kustom Creations, 5720 Hwy #1, Cambridge, NS – 5-8pm
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 Steve Lewis Autobody, 137 Welton 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:
CabotPowersports, Rides depart at 6pm at 616 Keltic Drive, Sydney, NS.
Please bring a $2 non-perishable food item
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
BBQ Supporting Bikers Down at 5:30pm at Maritime Vehicle Providers, 208 Joseph Zatzman Dr., Burnside. BBQ • Live Music • 50/50 Draw. Begins in May– ending in September
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 Thursday – Hot Dogs / Curly Fries / Cold Drinks