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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2024 Rallies, Runs,
Events & Festivals
Please confirm all events before attending as cancellations may occur for various reasons.
MAY 15 to OCTOBER 31st
2024 Cannonball Rides and Rallies
take place any time and any day between May 15th & Oct. 31st, 2024. 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
SEPTEMBER
Sept 11-18 – Wed-Wed
Atlantic International Film Festival, an 8-day celebration of film & media from around the world and showcasing excellence in local filmmaking. Presented at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane, Halifax, NS. More info & schedules: www.atlanticfilmfestival.ca
Sept 17-21 Tues-Sat
Queens County Fair at 9650 Hwy #8, Caledonia, NS. For schedule, pricing & more visit: https://www.queenscountyfair.ca
Sept 19-21 – Thurs-Sat
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) The Corduroy Hard Enduro.
More info: Facebook or NSORRA.ca
Sept 20-22– Fri-Sun
Hants Co. Exhibition at 221 Wentworth Road, Windsor, NS. Horse Pull, Heavy Horse Show, Gymkhaha.
More info: HantsCountyEx.com
Sept 20-22– Fri-Sun
Greenfield Dragway Season Finale – Friday evening – Time Trials; Saturday & Sunday – Quick 660 Series, Stock/Superstock, Sunday – ADRA Point Series Finals & NSDRA Points Series Finals. Spectator General Admission: Friday evening $5, Day pass $15, Weekend pass $25. Children under 12 are FREE! CASH ONLY. Canteen facilities on-site at 80 Airport Rd, Greenfield, NS
Sept 21 – Saturday
Dice Run hosted by Bikers Down Cape Breton, Rain date Sept 22nd.
Times & location & info: Facebook
Sept 21 – Saturday
SWAP MEET sponsored by Atlantic Vintage Motorcycle Society from 9am-1pm at the Pro Cycle parking lot, 360 Higney Ave., Dartmouth, NS. ADMISSION IS FREE. The publis is invited to bring used bikes, parts, apparel and related motorcycle items for sale, trade or give away. NO new bike dealers, NO new apparel vendors or any new product vendors that compete with Pro Cycle.
Sept 26-29 – Friday-Sunday
First Annual Nova Scotia Stampede – 4 nights of concerts including: Matt Minglewood, The Road Hammers, The Stanfields and Tom Cochrane & more – 3 rodeo performances. Get your tickets now: Website
Sept 27 – Saturday
2024 Crescent Beach Auto Show at Locke St., Lockeport, NS. Time: 10am-3pm. More details: Facebook
Sept 27-29 – Fri-Sun
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
Sept 27-29 – Fri-Sun
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
Sept 27-29 – Fri-Sun
Shag Harbour UFO Xpo 2024 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…this expo is for you. Held at the Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth, NS. Info: shagharbourufoexpo.com
Sept 28 – Saturday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Hare Scramble 5 at Craigmore, NS. More info: Facebook or NSORRA.ca (Rain date Oct. 5-6)
OCTOBER
Oct 4 – Friday
Track Day. Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS.
More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
Oct 4-6 – Friday-Sunday
14th Annual 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 are available on website.
Oct 5 – Saturday
Kilt-ober on Ventura Drive, Debert, NS. Time: 9am-5pm. Ancient Scottish Heavy Weight Event running from 9am-5pm; family activities & BBQ from 11am-4pm. FREE ADMISSION
Oct 5 – Saturday
Mack and Jack 2-Hour Endurance Race.
Atlantic Motorsport Park, 266 Racetrack Rd., Mill Village, NS.
More info: www.atlanticroadracing.com
Oct 5 – Saturday
Nova Scotia Forest Festival Grab your plaid & head for the woods from 11am-4pm! Featuring horse & logging demonstrations, an axe throwing contest, and lumberjack meals available at Memory Lane Heritage Village,
Lake Charlotte, NS. Free admission, rain or shine. More info: Website
Oct 11-17 – Fri-Sat
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 will be released on June 24th, with tickets on sale on July 9th. Visit: celtic-colours.com
Oct 26-27 – Sat-Sun
Cabot Trail Food Truck Rally. Enjoy a weekend of mouth-watering eats, vibrant fall foliage as you taste your way around the Cabot Trail! More info: https://www.cabottrailfoodtruckrally.com
Oct 27 – Sunday
NSORRA (NS Off-Road Riding Assoc.) Hare Scramble Awards.
More info: Facebook or NSORRA.ca
NOVEMBER
Nov 11 – Monday
Remembrance Day at 10:45am at the Veteran Memorial Park, 5653 Hwy 2, Bass River, NS
Nov 24 – Sunday
3rd Annual Bikers Down BIRD BINGO! At the Buffalo Club, 625 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage, NS. The fun begins at 1pm. More info: BikersDown.com or Facebook
Seasonal Bike Nites in Nova Scotia most begin in 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)
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
BBQ Supporting Bikers Down at 5:30-7pm at 15 Sackville Cross Road, Lower Sackville, NS. 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 Friday – Hot Dogs / Curly Fries / Cold Drinks