Rallies & Events
2010 Nova Scotia Rallies & Events
see end of list for additional Atlantic Provinces Rallies & Events
April 3rd, Saturday
Annual SWAP MEET hosted by Valley Shifters . New Minas Fire Hall from 10am-3pm. Info: George 902-679-0728; president@valleyshifters.com
May 1st, Saturday
Annual Blessing of the Bikes. Hosted by Organization of Responsible Bikers (O.R.B.). Victoria Park, Truro. Starts at noon, band and barbeque on-site. Vendor area available, contact Marie at marie.macdow@hotmail.com
May 2nd, Sunday
CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Clyde River
May 8th, Saturday
ARL Pre-season testing. AMP, Shubenacadie. For info: 902-758-2237, www.atlanticroadracing.com
May 14-16th, Friday-Sunday
ARL Round One. AMP, Shubenacadie. For info: 902-758-2237, www.atlanticroadracing.com
May 16th, Sunday
CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Kingston
May 22nd, Saturday
SHAID Pet Food Run sponsored by the Maritime Motorcycle Association, Mahone Bay. Ride starts at Three Churches at 1pm sharp. Police escorted ride through Mahone Bay, Lunenburg and Bridgewater. For more information call 902-543-0064.
May 29th, Saturday
Annual Run for the Son. Hosted by mainland Christian Motorcyclists Association. 10am starting at Arby’s, Bedford. Contact Doug Beattie at dougbeattie@hotmail.com
May 29th, Saturday
Spring Fling. Hosted by the 74th Crusaders at the Clubhouse, Mochelle. Dance & more. Outdoor facilities available. Info: 902-532-7269
May 30th, Sunday
9th Annual Show n’Shine. Hosted by the Sou’West Nova Bikers Assoc. in Yarmouth. Reg: 11am; $5.00 per bike. Rain date June 13th. Portion of monies raised donated to local charities. For location & more info: www.souwestnovabikers.com
June 4th, 5th & 6th, Friday-Sunday
Maritime Ride for Sight Weekend Rally, near Aylesford. Registration Friday, June 4th from 5-8pm and Saturday 9-11:45am at Fox Mountain Camping Park, near Aylesford. Raise donations of $50 & all events are free. Bike games, show ‘n shine, food, door prizes, auction and live entertainment. Info: www.foxmountaincampingpark.com, www.rideforsight.com/maritimes.php
Tickets on 2009 Vulcan 900 Custom are $10 each and draw to take place June 5th at 4pm at campground. Get your ticket today from Lonnie – 902-752-6888, Barry – 902-229-4076, Tracy – 902-462-4127 or Trena – 902-752-6888; Email: maritime-ns_ride_for_sight@hotmail.com
June 5th, Saturday
Maritime Ride for Sight Ride Awareness Ride, Coldbrook. Reg 9-11:30am. Meet at Wandlyn Inn (at TCH#101 & Rte #1). Raise donations of $50 & all events are free, or Gate Fee $30. Awareness Ride begins noon. Info: 1-902-752-6888 (Local), 1-800-461-3331 (National), www.rideforsight.com/maritimes.php
June 13th, Sunday
CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Mill Hill, Kentville
June 18th-20th, Friday-Sunday
ARL Round Two. AMP, Shubenacadie. For info: 902-758-2237, www.atlanticroadracing.com
June 19th, Saturday
16th Annual Ronald McDonald House Poker Run. Sponsored by Sou’west Nova Bikers. Registration 10-11:30 in Yarmouth with run to Barrington. $10 registration per poker hand. Rain date June 20th. Info: www.souwestnovabikers.com
June 21st, Monday
Annual Ride to Work Day. Info: ridetowork.org
June 26th, Saturday
Road Dawg Poker Run. Registration 10am-11:30am, at Springfield Rec Centre, 266 Lakeview Ave., Middle Sackville. More info: Barry Finney 902-864-5129 or 902-229-4076; email: finney@accesswave.ca
July 2nd-4th, Friday-Sunday
Annual Bluenose Rally, Billtown (near Kentville). All Welcome. Sponsored by Apple Valley Riders. Registration $50, includes 3 meals, Rally Patch, Camping, Events & More! Schedule: www.bluenoserally.com, More info: Lyle Fowler 902-698-2876
July 10th, Saturday
Matt Ferguson Memorial Poker Run. Location & time to be announced. Check www.freewebs.com/waverleyriders for more info.
July 11th, Sunday
Cruise for Crohns. Rain or Shine. Registration 11am for 1pm start at Sobey’s Plaza, Fall River. For pledge sheets and information call Tracey at 902-422-8137, or 1-800-265-1101. Email: tdurkee@ccfc.ca
July 11th, Sunday
CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Pleasant Valley, Brookfield
July 16th-18th, Friday-Sunday
ARL Round Three. AMP, Shubenacadie. For info: 902-758-2237, www.atlanticroadracing.com
July 17th, Saturday
1st Annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters Fun Run. $10 per poker hand, Yarmouth. Pledge sheets can be picked up at Big Brothers Office. For more info: www.souwestnovabikers.com
July 17th, Saturday
Road Kill Romp. At the Queens Co. Fair Grounds, Caledonia. Romp Admission:$2 per person, $5 family. The ONLY indoor Loud Pipe & Burn-Out Competition! Also Mini Motorcross, Swap Meet, Slow Race, Show & Shine, Barrel Race, Bike Wash, Bite the Weiner & much more. Beer Barn, dance and musical entertainment in the evening at $10 per person. Camping available $10/tents, $15/power. For more info call David Freeman at 902-682-7208.
July 30th-Aug 2nd, Friday-Monday
74th Crusaders 32nd Annual Riverside Rally, Mochelle. Registration starts at noon at Clubhouse, Mochelle (near Annapolis Royal) and listed meals are included in registration. Friday, Evening Bonfire, Meet & Greet, DJ & Karoke. Saturday: Breakfast, Poker Run, Parade of Bikes, Field Games, Pig Roast, Trophies & Awards and Dance with Live Band. Sunday: Breakfast & Scenic Tour. Monday: Natal Day Parade Ride. Info: www.74thcrusaders.ca/rally/index.html
July 30th-Aug 2nd, Friday-Monday
2nd Annual Thunder in the Highlands Cape Breton Bike Fest, Sydney, Cape Breton. Burnout Pit, Drag Racing, Show & Shine, Safety & Stunt Demos, Beach BBQ, Street Party, Indoor & Outdoor Concerts, Crab Festival, Lobster Boil, Vendors & Fireworks. Info: www.capebretonbikefest.ca
July 30th-Aug 1st, Friday-Sunday
ARL Round Four, AMP, Shubenacadie. For info: 902-758-2237, www.atlanticroadracing.com
Aug 1st, Sunday
Wendell Lewis Memorial Poker Run for Fallen Members, hosted by South Shore HOG Chapter, Liverpool Sobeys/Tim Horton parking lot. Registration 10am for 11am departure. For info: 902-354-4558, email: rhgfs@eastlink.ca, www.southshorenshog.com
Aug 5th-8th, Thursday-Sunday
Parts Canada Superbike Nationals – DOUBLE Header Season Finale!, AMP, Shubenacadie. For info: 902-758-2237, www.atlanticroadracing.com
Aug 6th-8th, Friday-Sunday
11th Annual Halifax Scooter Council Rally in the Valley, 74th Crusaders Campsite, Mochelle. Open to all makes of scooters and the scooter curious are welcome to attend! For events and info call: Justin at 902-422-1443, www.halifaxscootercouncil.com
Aug 7th, Saturday
Wind Demonz 1st Annual Poker Run. Everyone welcome to attend! Registration 11am-noon at South Shore Exhibition grounds, 50 Exhibition Drive, Bridgewater. Held in conjunction with South Shore in Motion, www.southshoreinmotion.ca; For info call Kevin at 902-521-8649, or email: ride@winddemonz.ca
Aug 8th, Sunday
Coastal Drifters Memorial Toy Run. All riders and passengers of any street motorcycle welcome to attend! Registration 12:30pm at Barrington’s Lion’s Hall, with run departing at 1pm, Barrington. Please bring a new unwrapped toy or cash donation. Ride returns to Lion’s Hall for fish chowder. Rain or shine! For info call 902-745-2061.
Aug 13th-15th, Friday-Sunday
6th Annual Dutch Mason Blues Festival and Atlantic Canada’s Motorcycle Lifestyle Show. Truro Raceway & Exhibition Grounds, Bible Hill/Truro. A weekend of Blues, Bikes, Beer & BBQ! Featuring Outdoor Concerts, Custom Motorcycle Show, BBQ Competitions, Artist Fan Fare, Concessions, Vendor Market and On Site Campground. For info: 1-800-735-3725, www.dutchmason.com/festival/
Aug 13th-15th, Friday-Sunday
11th Annual Valley Rally sponsored by the Valley Shifters. Fox Mountain Campground, near Aylesford. Come with or without a bike to enjoy a fun weekend of games, food, rides, camping, dancing to a live band & much more! For info: www.valleyshifters.com; George 902-679-0728, email: president@valleyshifters.com; Wade 902-461-8187; Meagan 902-825-1722.
August 15th, Sunday
CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Mill Hill, Kentville
Aug 20th-22nd, Friday-Sunday
CMC Halifax 004 East Coast Rally. Juniper Campground, 20 minutes outside Halifax. Registration: $48; early bird $40. Friday: Registration & Welcome Gift Bag, Meet & Greet, Bonfire; Saturday: Free Breakfast, Scenic Rides, Games, Entertainment, BBQ, Trophies & Awards, Live Bands & Kitchen Party; Sunday: Free Breakfast. For more info & registration: www.cmchalifax004.com/?page_id=211
Aug 27th, Friday
Coal Shed Music Festival Food Run. Depart Wendy’s Restaurant, Yarmouth at 7pm. All bikers please bring non-perishable food items. Rain date August 28. Contact Christian Surette 902-663-4462. More info: www.souwestnovabikers.com
Aug 27th-29th, Friday-Sunday
3rd Annual Sherbrooke Village Motorcycle Rally that Gives! Sherbrooke Village. Supporting the Canadian Cancer Society’s Lodge that provides a home away from home for cancer patients. Registration: $50/per person and includes for the first 150 participants: Evening Concert on Friday; Lunch and Dinner & Dance on Saturday; 1 free Hand at Scenic Poker Run on Saturday; Field Events & Games & Prizes. Please register by July 30th. Info: www.rallythatgives.ca, 1-888-743-7845
Aug 29th, Sunday
Yarmouth Lions Club 11th Annual Toy Run/Poker Run. Sponsored by Sou’west Nova Bikers Assoc. Depart Canadian Tire parking lot, Yarmouth at 10:30am. Contact Christian Surette 902-663-4462. More info: www.souwestnovabikers.com
Sept 1st-6th, Wednesday-Monday
6th Annual Wharf Rat Rally, Digby. Atlantic Canada’s largest Motorcycle Rally. A week of events including Custom Bike Displays and Pro Bike Builders, Stunt Shows, Bike Tours, Burnout, Loud Pipe, & Tattoo Contests, Vendors, Celebrities, Concerts & more. Info: www.wharfratrally.ca, Peter 902-245-4702 or t.robertson@ns.sympatico.ca
Sept 10th-12th, Friday-Sunday
ARL Round 5. AMP, Shubenacadie. For info: 902-758-2237, www.atlanticroadracing.com
Sept 11th, Saturday
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Fun Run. Hosted by 74th Crusaders at Clubhouse, Mochelle. Ride starts at 1:00pm. For info: 902-532-7269
Sept 12th, Sunday
6th Annual Glen Allen Memorial Poker Run. Sponsored by Sou’west Nova Bikers Assoc. Depart Yarmouth Lions Club, Parade St. Yarmouth at 11am. $10 per poker hand, monies raised to help local charity. Contact Christian Surette 902-663-4462. More info: www.souwestnovabikers.com
Sept 12th, Sunday
14th Annual Biker Church Service, Aylesford. Baptist Church, 2543 Hwy #1. 10:30am. Everyone welcome & free lunch to all who arrive by motorcycle later at firehall. Info: Mel Walker. Email: mmwalker@eastlink.ca
September 12th, Sunday
CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Kingston
Sept 17th-18th, Saturday & Sunday
Ride 4 The Cure. Hosted by Gord’s Sport Racing, Sydney. Ride in support of Canadian Cancer Society & Cancer Unit at CB Hospital. Friday: Pre-ride Supper and live entertainment. Saturday: Biker Breakfast and Ride departs at 9am, returning for closing ceremonies from 6-7pm. All activities held at Membertou Trade & Convention Centre. Please pre-register on-line or by phone: (902) 539-4673, Info: www.ride4thecure.ca, Email: gords@ns.sympatico.ca
September 26th, Sunday
Annual Valley Shifters IWK Miles for Smiles Toy Run. Departs from Digby McDonalds at 9am with stops at McDonalds in Greenwood, Coldbrook and Windsor; finishing in Sackville. Info: George 902-679-0728; president@valleyshifters.com; Wade 902-461-8187
Nov 12th, Friday
4th Annual Yarmouth and Area Prostate Cancer Support Group Fundraiser Dance. Sponsored by Sou’west Nova Bikers Assoc. Red Knight, Yarmouth at 9:30pm. Auction, Supper, Band TBA. More info: www.souwestnovabikers.com
2010 Atlantic Rallies & Events
June 30-July 4th, Wednesday-Sunday
ATLANTICADE held in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. 5-Day Event providing participants with scenic tours, treasure hunts, show n’shine, vendors, parade, veterans honor reception, street party and more! Registration is free, or you can purchase a $50 VIP package, see website for details. www.atlanticade.ca; 506-855-5749; info@atlanticade.ca
August 26-28th, Thursday-Sunday
2010 Shediac Motorcycle Rally held in Shediac, New Brunswick. For information on registration see website for details www.shediacmotorcyclerally.com.
Sept 11th, Saturday
22nd Annual Tantramar “Toys for Tots” Motorcycle Run. Everyone is invited to attend! Motorcyclists meet rain or shine at McDonald’s parking lot, Sackville, New Brunswick. Free quarter pounder for each participant! Ride starts at 2:00pm. Please bring a new toy or cash donation, tax receipts available on site. Prizes and awards at Veteran’s Memorial Civic Centre after ride. For those 19 and over enjoy the fund-raising concert Saturday night with Matt Minglewood. For updates, tickets or to sponsor this event call Mike Purdy 506-536-7006; email: toyrun@nb.sympatico.ca; or visit www.thetoyrun.ca
