Rallies & Events
2010 Nova Scotia Rallies & Events
see end of list for additional Atlantic Provinces Rallies & Events
July 2nd-4th, Friday-Sunday
Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival . All Welcome to 3 Incredible Days of Live Performances with camping on-site! Canso. Info & Tickets: www.stanfest.com
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 15th, Thursday
Harley-Davidson Demo Days. Privateers Harley-Davidson, Halifax
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
Defenders, Chapter 11 Poker Run. Registration from 9:30am-noon at Old Warehouse Cafe, (behind Royal Bank) Victoria St, Truro. $10 per bike. Silent Auction, Prizes, All day BBQ. Info Gregg LeBlanc 902-667-2467; greggor@eastlink.ca; www.defenderschapter11.bravehost.com
July 17th, Saturday
1st Annual St. Martha’s Hospital Foundation Rally. Registration at Antigonish Mall from 8:30-10am in Antigonish, followed by Blessing of the Bikes. $10 pledge to enter. Bikes proceed down Main St. & ride the Mini Trail, returning to Mall parking lot for a cash BBQ. 2nd run follows BBQ out to Goshen & returns through St. Andrews. All proceeds to St. Martha’s Hospital Foundation. Info Sadie Benoit 902-863-1131: smrhfoundation@gmail.com
July 17th, Saturday
6th Annual Jokers Wild Poker Run. Registration at Parkside Pub, 14 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth, 11am-noon. $5 per poker hand. All welcome. Info Margaret MacKenzie: mackaya@halifax.ca
July 17th, Saturday
2nd Annual 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 23rd, Friday
Seafood Ceilidh at Gaelic College in St. Ann’s (15 minutes north of Baddeck) at 7pm. An evening of traditional entertainment and sampling of the finest seafood to the music of Derrick & Melody Cameron and Lisa & Fernon Cameron. Admission: $16pp, 19 years & older, Cash Bar services.
July 24th, Saturday
Saint & Sinners Annual Toy Run & Poker Run. Meet at the Staples parking lot, New Minas, depart at 10:30am for Toy Run to Sally Ann (Salvation Army) in Kentville. Poker Run starts from Sally Ann (Salvation Army) to Crusaders Clubhouse in Mochelle for awarding of prizes, $10 per poker hand. For more info call Patrick Kadey at 902-847-0589 or email: cfsoldier@eastlink.ca
July 24th, Saturday
1st Annual Retreads Ride for Dog Guides Poker Run. In support of Enfield, Elmsdale & District Lions Club. Starts & ends at Lion’s Den, 162 Old Enfield Rd, Enfield. Registration 10am, departs at noon, $10 per poker hand. Prizes, BBQ, 50/50, Raffles. Shooter’s Buffet to follow $15/pp. Later a Live Band and Bikers Get in Free. More info and to Pre-Register 499-6901 or email: 2birds@northnovacable.ca
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
July 31st, Saturday
Rock the Dock Party on the Yarmouth waterfront, at Rudders Restaurant, Yarmouth. Live bands Blueberry Grunt and In Order of Good Cheer to perform during the evening. For info: 902-742-7050
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
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.
Aug 13th-15th, Friday-Sunday
The Dutch Mason Blues Festival & Atlantic Canada’s Motorcycle Lifestyle Show. Held in Bible Hill/Truro. 3 Days of Blues, Bikes & BBQ! Outdoor Concerts featuring Robert Cray, Jonny Lang, James Cotton, Ronnie Hawkins and many more including Charlie A’Court & Garrett Mason. Daily, VIP & Weekend Tickets available. Custom Motorcycle Show, Vendors, Concessions, BBQ Competitions and Camping all on-site! For info: www.dutchmason.com; or call 1-866-993-8824.
Aug 13th-15th, Friday-Sunday
Truro’s First Motorcycle Weekend, Truro. Sponsored by the Town of Truro and the Organization of Responsible Bikers. Featuring a Show and Shine, Poker Run, Swap Meet. For more information call Lloyd Rector 902-843-5062
Aug 14th, Saturday
3rd Annual CHAMPs Poker Run, sponsored by Defenders, Chapter 15. Registration: 11am-12:30pm at Classic Motors, Truro. Map at www.catshack.ca/map.htm Open to everyone, proceeds from Run to CHAMPs. For more info: www.defenders15.com or email info@defenders15.com
Aug 15th, Sunday
CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Mill Hill, Kentville
Aug 19th-21st, Thursday-Saturday
Harley-Davidson DEMO DAYS. Ramsays Cycle & Sport, 616 Keltic Drive, Sydney, Cape Breton. Info: Kim at 902-539-1730, Ext 6, kim@ramsays-online.com
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 21st-22nd, Saturday-Sunday
HOG Road Captains Romp. 74th Crusaders Campground, Mochelle (Annapolis Royal) . More info: www.hogcentralchapternovascotia.com
Aug 21st, Saturday
Toad’s Memorial Ride. Toad’s Cycle Works, 30 Lake Major Road, Dartmouth. For Info: 902-462-0681
Aug 21st, Saturday
GWRRA Chapter A Halifax 6th Annual Poker Run & BBQ. Registration 10:30-noon, Arby’s Bedford. Proceeds to support both Biker’s Down Society & Children’s Trust Fund. More info Don Spence : spence1@ns.sympatico.ca
August 25th, Friday
Seafood Ceilidh at Gaelic College in St. Ann’s (15 minutes north of Baddeck) at 7pm. An evening of traditional entertainment and sampling of the finest seafood to the music of Darrell Keigan and Stewart MacDonald. Admission: $16pp, 19 years & older, Cash Bar services.
Aug 25th, Wednesday
Harley-Davidson Demo Days. Ramsay’s Cycle & Sport, Sydney
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 28th, Saturday
Defenders Annual CHAMPs Poker Run, Hosted by Chapter 10. Reg: Enfield Big Stop 9-10:30am; All welcome; Rain or Shine. Depart for Centennial Legion, 160 Main St., Dartmouth. More info: www.defendersns.com
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, Wednesday
Harley-Davidson Demo Days. Privateers Harley-Davidson, Halifax
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 3-5th, Friday-Sunday
Harley-Davidson Demos. Digby Wharf Rat Rally, Digby
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 11th, Saturday
9/11 Memorial Ride. Hosted by the Red Knights, Chapter 1. Meet at Exhibition Park, Halifax. Registration 1pm, ride departs 2pm. For info Mike Moore: moorem@eastlink.ca; www.redknightsns.com
Sept 11th, Saturday
Ezzy Seven Brotherhood Texas Hold’em Poker Run. In support of SPCA. Reg: 10am-11am at Tim Hortons, Fall River, for 1st Card, finishing at Ezzy Seven Clubhouse in Upper Nine Mile River. Cost $7 & can of pet food per hand. BBQ to follow with live entertainment. For info Janice: janice@novascotiabikers.com
Sept 11th, Saturday
MMTA Toy Run. Leaves three churches parking lot in Mahone Bay at 1pm. Police escorted ride through Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Riverport and Bridgewater ending at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Bridgewater. All monetary donations, toys, and school supplies are greatly appreciated. All bikes welcome, rain or shine. For more info call Steve Brown 902-543-0064, seavistas@eastlink.ca; Reid Crouse 902-543-0425, reidcrouse@eastlink.ca; or Bob Emino 902-543-9182, rhemino@hotmail.com.
Sept 12th, Sunday
4th Debert Bikers Barbeque & Picnic. Hidden Hilltop Campground, 2600 #4 Hwy., Glenholme. For more info call Jim or Trish 902-662-4548 or Reg or Bev at 902-662-3885.
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
Sept 12th, Sunday
23rd Annual Cape Breton Free-Wheelin Toy Run. Sydney Mines Community Centre, Legtto St., Sydney Mines. Reg: 10am-11:45am, departing 12 noon. Ride to Glace Bay. Admission is a new Toy or monetary donation. All bikers welcome. Info Bernie Lee: bernielee@seascapens.ca
Sept 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
Sept 25th, Saturday
Annual Cruise for Kids Poker Run hosted by Q104 and supported by all clubs in Nova Scotia. Wellington Firehall, Waverley. $10/hand & Silent Auction. More info: www.novascotiabikers.com; janice@novascotiabikers.com
Sept 25th, Saturday
Bikers Against Diabetes B.A.D. Run. Atlantic Superstore parking lot, Port Hawkesbury. Registration 11-12noon, departs 1pm, $10/per person. In support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. More info: Shane MacDougall 902-880-7005, autolane@shanemacdougall.ca
Sept 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
Aug 26-28th, Thursday-Sunday
2010 Shediac Motorcycle Rally held in Shediac, New Brunswick. For information on registration and events email: info@shediacmotorcyclerally.com, or call 1-506-533-8899.
Aug 27-29th, Friday-Sunday
1st Annual Red Island Run held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. For information on registration and events email: jmacfadyen@walkandseacharlottetown.com, or call 902-892-0421.
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
