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YARMOUTH & ACADIAN SHORES
FUNDY SHORE & ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
NORTHUMBERLAND SHORE
CAPE BRETON ISLAND
EASTERN SHORE
HALIFAX METRO
SOUTH SHORE
May 4-5 F-S Victory Test Ride Days. Route 1 Motorsports, 115 Sackville Drive, Lr. Sackville.
Info at: 902-252-3184
May 5 Sat Annual Truro Bike Blessing, Victoria Park, Truro. Hosted by Organization of Responsible Bikers
(O.R.B.). Everyone welcome to join hundreds of motorcyclists as we unite for the annual blessing
of our motorcycles and take a few moments to remember our brothers and sisters who have
passed. Starts at noon.
May 6 Sun CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Kingston. www.cmrcracing.com
May 6 Sun ARL Pre-season testing. AMP, Shubenacadie. Info: 902-758-2237,
www.atlanticroadracing.com; email: admin@atlanticroadracing.com
May 11-13 F-S ARL Round 1. AMP, Shubenacadie. For info: 902-758-2237,
www.atlanticroadracing.com; email: admin@atlanticroadracing.com
May 20 Sun ARL Women’s Riding School. AMP, Shubenacadie. Info: 902-758-2237,
www.atlanticroadracing.com; email: admin@atlanticroadracing.com
May 20 Sun CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Mill Hill. www.cmrcracing.com
May 26 Sat CMA’s Mainland Nova Scotia “Run for the Son” will be leaving from 2 locations:
(1) Arby’s, Bedford at 10am Sharp!, and (2) Habitation Baptist Church, Annapolis Royal at
10am Sharp!. Both groups will join up with MMTA Shaid Pet Food Run in Mahone Bay for run
to Bridgewater. Contact: Bedford Group – Doug 902-240-5136, dougbeattie@hotmail.com or
Annapolis Group – Les 902-467-3787, lesdotrobi@ns.sympatico.ca Any donation is appreciated
and $20 or more receives a tax receipt. All bikers welcome.
May 26 Sat MMTA SHAID Pet Food Run. Departs three churches parking lot in Mahone Bay at 1pm sharp.
Police escorted ride through Mahone Bay, Lunenburg and Bridgewater ending at the SHAID
Animal Shelter. All monetary and food donations greatly appreciated. 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
May 26 Sat Show ‘n Shine. Hosted by the Pictou County Cruisers, downtown New Glasgow, 9am-6pm.
Registration for trophies $5 per bike. Info: Shawn Crooks 902-759-6620, or Gerry Horne
902-923-2444; g.horne@seasidehighspeed.com
May 27 Sun MMTA Memorial Run. Leaves Happy Cooker Restaurant (exit #11, Hwy #103) near Lunenburg
at 1pm. Join us as we ride to celebrate the new riding season, bless the bikes and pray for those
bikers who have since passed away. All bikes welcome. 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
May 5th, Saturday, Annual Blessing of the Bikes in Truro
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YARMOUTH & ACADIAN SHORES
FUNDY SHORE & ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
NORTHUMBERLAND SHORE
CAPE BRETON ISLAND
EASTERN SHORE
HALIFAX METRO
SOUTH SHORE
May 27 Sun 12th Annual Pictou County Cruisers Awareness Ride, Pictou-New Glasgow. Registration
at noon at RCMP parking lot Pictou. Ride departs 1pm, followed by food, refreshments and prizes
at the Little Harbour community hall. Rain or Shine. Info call Gerry Horne at 902-923-2444;
g.horne@seasidehighspeed.com; or Shawn Crooks 902-759-6620.
June 2 Sat Roc the Ride 2nd Annual Motorcycle Poker Run, ROC Society, 3 MacQuarrie Dr. Ext., Port
Hawkesbury, Cape Breton. Registration: 11-1:00 pm. Ride departs 1pm. Poker Run $10/per
hand. BBQ & refreshments on-site 11-1pm, 3 Great Prizes to be won! Rain Date: June 3rd.
Contact: Natasha or Fran 902-625-0132 or email: roc.society@eastlink.ca
June 2 Sat Halifax Motorcycle Ride for Dad, New location: Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy,
Dartmouth. Pre-registration: Friday, June 1st from 4-8:00 pm. Ride-Day Registration: Saturday,
June 2nd from 8-10:00 am. Ride departs 10am SHARP! Join hundreds of motorcycle
enthusiasts for a parade through the city, followed by a scenic country Poker Tour. Lots of great
prizes to be won! First 175 riders to register get a FREE meal ticket and a gift!
Register on-line today at www.RideForDad.ca

June 3 Sun Sou’West Nova Bikers Assoc. 11th Annual Show & Shine, Canadian Tire Parking Lot,
Yarmouth. Registration 11:00am, $5.00 per motorcycle. Portion of monies raised goes to local
charities. Rain date: June 10th. Info & updates: http://www.souwestnovabikers.com
June 3 Sun 11th Annual Safety Ride in Memory of Fallen Members, sponsored by the Cape Breton
FreeWheelin Motorcycle Assoc., Sydney Mines, Cape Breton. Registration 10:30-11:45am,
Sydney Mines Community Centre, Legatto St., Sydney Mines. Ride starts at 12 noon.
Rain date: June 10th. For more info: ndnikepaul@gmail.com
June 9 Sat Maritime Ride for Sight, Steeltown Park, Trenton, NS. A weekend celebration. Just raise a
minimum of $50 to be part of all the action including: a motorcycle parade through downtown
New Glasgow and surrounding areas, bike games, show “n” shine, auction and live evening
concert! Register today for on-line fundraising at http://www.rideforsight.com/maritimes.php
by clicking the Register Button at the top of the page to get started!
June 9-10 S&S ARL Coed Riding School. AMP, Shubenacadie. Info: 902-758-2237,
www.atlanticroadracing.com; email: admin@atlanticroadracing.com
June 10 Sat CMA’s Cape Breton Island “Run for the Son” will be leaving from Lighthouse Church (of Cape
Breton), 224 York St., Glace Bay. A church service is at 10:30am for those who wish to attend.
Ride departs at 12:30pm and ends in Bras D’Or around 5pm. All bikers welcome.
Contact: Wendel 902-565-8786, wendel@ns.sympatico.ca
June 15-17 F-S ARL Round 2. AMP, Shubenacadie. Info: 902-758-2237,
www.atlanticroadracing.com; email: admin@atlanticroadracing.com
June 16 Sat Ronald McDonald House 18th Annual Poker Run, sponsored by Sou’West Nova Bikers Assoc.,
Yarmouth. Registration 10-11:30am, $10.00 per poker hand. All participants return by 2:30pm.
Prizes awarded 2:30-3:30pm. Rain date: June 17th. Info : http://www.souwestnovabikers.com
June 18 Mon Annual Ride to Work Day. Info: Ridetowork.org
June 22-23 F-S 23rd Annual Cape Breton Chapter HOG Bike Draw Weekend. Held at Keltic Lodge Resort
and Spa, Ingonish, Cape Breton. A weekend of fun events with the Bike Draw 10pm Saturday
nite. Proceeds to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Bike draw tickets $50 each, only 900 available.
For rooms contact 902-285-2880 and mention Bike Draw rate of $147 for 2 (includes full buffet
breakfast). For more event info: www.capebretonhog.com/chapevents.php; or
email: Wilfred Ramsay: wilf@ramsays-online.com
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YARMOUTH & ACADIAN SHORES
FUNDY SHORE & ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
NORTHUMBERLAND SHORE
CAPE BRETON ISLAND
EASTERN SHORE
HALIFAX METRO
SOUTH SHORE
June 23 Sat Road Dawgs Poker Run. Registration 10-11:30am at Springfield Rec Centre, 266 Lakeview
Ave., Middle Sackville. Info: Tammy Rowsell 902-456-4171 or Barry Finney 902-864-5129; or
log on: www.roaddawgsns.com/home
June 23 Sat 2nd Annual 2CAV Fortress Europe Poker Run/Scavenger Hunt. In support of Support Our
Troops Fund. $10/riders & $5/passengers. Contact Dave Holdaway at canadiandiver@eastlink.ca
June 24 Sun HOG Privateers Ride & Poker Run. Hosted by HOG South Shore Chapter, sponsored by
Privateers Harley-Davidson. Departs Privateers H-D, Bayers Lake, Halifax to Liverpool and
Sou-West Privateers H-D Tusket to Liverpool. More info: Beth Penney 902-547-2190;
email: sidecarmomma@hotmail.com, www.southshorenshog.com
Jun 29-Jul 1 F-S 42nd Annual Bluenose Rally & the 2012 Continental Rally for FIM North America,
Billtown (near Kentville). Sponsored by the Apple Valley Riders. All Welcome.
Registration $55/per adult; $20/per child 5-15 yrs. Includes: 1 Breakfast, 1 Pork Dinner,
1 All-you-can-eat Sunday Brunch, Trophies, Rally Patch, Entertainment, Events & Tours, Camping,
Free Coffee, Washrooms & Showers. Pre-registration required for door prize & some trophies.
Schedule at www.bluenoserally.com, Call: 902-698-9121 or 902-542-2315
Jun 30-Jul 2 F-S Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Canso. All Welcome to 3 Incredible Days of Live
Performances with camping on-site! Info & Tickets: www.stanfest.com
July 8 Sun CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Pleasant Valley. www.cmrcracing.com
July 8 Sun Cruise for Crohns. Rain or Shine. Registration 11am for 1pm start at Sobey’s Plaza, Fall River.
For pledge sheets and information call Tracy at 902-422-8137, or 1-800-265-1101.
Email: tdurkee@ccfc.ca In support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
July 13-15 F-S ARL Round 3. AMP, Shubenacadie. Info: 902-758-2237,
www.atlanticroadracing.com; email: admin@atlanticroadracing.com
July 14 Sat 2nd Annual Tribe of Judah Poker Run on the “Little Cabot Trail – Cape George Loop”, The
Gene MacLellan Centre, 400 Stewart St., New Glasgow. Registration Noon-1pm, $10.00 per
poker hand. All participants return by 3:00pm for Show ‘N Shine; BBQ & Live Music at 3:30pm;
Prizes awarded 4:30-5pm at closing of event. Proceeds to: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County.
Contact: Royce Harris at 902-755-6766; email: dpm.ca@ns.sympatico.ca
July 19-22 T-S Canadian National. AMP, Shubenacadie. Info: 902-758-2237,
www.atlanticroadracing.com; email: admin@atlanticroadracing.com

July 20-22 F-S Rollin for Colon. South-West Nova Poker Run & Tour, Yarmouth. 3 Forms of Registration:
1. $20 /person/per bike; includes Fri. evening ceremonies, Sat. – the tour, poker run & closing
ceremonies (excludes meal). 2. $35 /person/per bike; includes Fri. evening ceremonies,
Sat. – the tour, poker run & closing ceremonies & evening meal. 3. $75 /person/tour bus
package; just sit back & enjoy the views – includes Fri. evening ceremonies, Sat. – the tour,
poker run & closing ceremonies & evening meal. Friday: Late reg., Meet & Greet, Seafood
Chowder, entertainment – free for registrants at Lions Club, Parade St.. Saturday: At Lions Club
– Biker Breakfast $5. Ride departs 9am, returning by 6pm for closing ceremonies. Choice of steak
or lobster supper for paid registrants. Sunday: At Lions Club – Biker Breakfast $5. For more info
& registration: www.yarmouthrollinforcolon.com; or email: info@yarmouthrollinforcolon.com
July 21 Sat Privateers Harley-Davidson Demo Days. New Location: 4 Hobsons Lake Drive, Halifax (still
in Bayers Lake Park). Info: 444-HOGS (4647), www.privateersharleydavidson.com
July 21 Sat Defenders, Chapter 11 Poker Run. Reg: 9:30am-noon at the Old Warehouse Cafe, (behind
Royal Bank) Victoria St, Amherst. $10 per bike. Silent Auction, Prizes, All day BBQ. Info: Gregg
LeBlanc 902-667-2467; greggor@eastlink.ca; www.defenderschapter11.bravehost.com
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YARMOUTH & ACADIAN SHORES
FUNDY SHORE & ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
NORTHUMBERLAND SHORE
CAPE BRETON ISLAND
EASTERN SHORE
HALIFAX METRO
SOUTH SHORE
July 21 Sat 8th Annual Jokers Wild Poker Run. Registration at Parkside Pub, 14 Highfield Park Drive,
Dartmouth, 10-11am. $10 per poker hand. All welcome. Event includes poker run, silent auction,
door prizes, 50/50 draw and Best Attended club plaque. Full breakfast available at Pub before
run. Info: jokerswc1@gmail.com
July 22 Sat 3rd Annual Retreads® “Ride for Dog Guides” Poker Run. In support of the Enfield Elmsdale
Lions Club. Info/Directions Call Peter Perry 902-758-3297 – Visit: www.saltwaterretreads.com,
Email: saltwater.retreads@gmail.com
July 28 Sat 3rd Annual Shake Rattle & Rollin’ for St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation. Registration
at the Antigonish Mall parking lot, Antigonish from 8am-10am. Minimum $20 pledge to enter.
Prizes to be won and BBQ for lunch. Info: www.smrhfoundation.com, 902-863-1131.
July 28 Sat 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 74th Crusaders Clubhouse in Moschelle for awarding of prizes,
$10 per poker hand. For more info: www.saintsandsinnersmc.ca
July 29 Sun CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Mount Thom. www.cmrcracing.com
Aug 3-6 F-M 4th Annual Thunder in the Highlands, Cape Breton BikeFest, Sydney, Cape Breton.
Join us for 4 Days of Fun & Excitement! Island-wide cultural & historical celebrations & events;
the original “Storm the Fortress of Louisbourg” event; Escorted Scenic Rides; Free Concerts; Street
Dances; Louisbourg Crab Fest; All-Bike Drag Racing; Burnout Pit; Stunt Shows; Vendor Village &
much more! More info. visit our website: capebretonbikefest.com or follow us on Facebook
Aug 3-6 F-M 74th Crusaders 34th Annual Riverside Rally. Registration starts at noon Friday at Clubhouse,
Moschelle (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 & Dance with Live Band. Sunday: Breakfast & Scenic
Tour. Monday: Participate in Natal Day Parade. Info: www.74thcrusaders.ca/rally/index.html
Aug 4 Sat 3rd Annual All Bike Drag Racing during Cape Breton BikeFest, Sydney, Cape Breton.
Presented by Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia. Join us at the Cape Breton Dragway, located at
the Sydney airport for a day of fun. $20 to compete and $10 to watch and cheer on the racers.
Competition start at :am, arrive early to register - no experience necessary. Rain date Aug 5th.

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Aug 4 Sat Eskasoni Native Cultural Experience during Cape Breton BikeFest, Eskasoni. Experience
Mi'kmaq culture with a boat tour of the Bras d'Or Lakes, traditional crafts, enjoy Mi'kmaq dancing,
drumming, and a delicious traditional meal. Cost is $25 per person.
www.eskasoniculturaljourneys.ca
Aug 5 Sun Storm the Fortress during Cape Breton BikeFest, Louisbourg, Cape Breton. 5-8 pm.
Ride your bike into the Fortress of Louisbourg and prepare to be entertained the18th century
way. For tickets to Storm the Fortress, contact the Fortress of Louisbourg Association at 902-733-
2280, ext. 3548 or Online at www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca (click on Shop Online then go to tickets.)
Aug 5 Sun Wendell Lewis Memorial Poker Run for Fallen Members, hosted by South Shore HOG
Chapter. Meet at Sobeys/Tim Hortons parking lot, Liverpool. Registration 10am for 11am
departure. For info call: Beth Penney 902-547-2190; email: sidecarmomma@hotmail.com;
www.southshorenshog.com
Aug 10-12 F-S The Dutch Mason Blues Festival and Motorcycle Lifestyle Show, Truro/Bible Hill.
3 Days of the Best in Blues, BBQ & Motorcycles! On-site camping available, Afternoon & Evening
Live Performances on Stage featuring James Cotton and many more including Garrett Mason.
BBQ Rib & Sauce, Motorcycle & Tattoo competitions. Enter your motorcycle!
For more info & purchase tickets: 1-866-993-8824, www.dutchmason.com
Aug 10-12 Sat 13th Annual Valley Rally, sponsored by the Valley Shifters, Fox Mountain Campground, near
Aylesford. Everyone welcome to a weekend of games, food, rides, camping, dancing and alot
more fun! Contact: George 902-679-0728; Carla 902-689-2888; Randy 902-765-6406.
Info & updates: www.valleyshifters.net Email: shifterspresident@hotmail.com
Aug 11 Sat 3rd Annual Wind Demonz Motorcycle Club Poker Run. Registration starts 11:00am-noon at
the South Shore Exhibition Grounds, 50 Exhibition Drive, Bridgewater, NS. The poker run will
start at 12:30pm and finish back on the grounds at 4:00pm. There will be 50/50 draws, door
prizes, on site canteens, vendors, on site camping available, burn out competitions,
entertainment & much more. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Salvation Army. Held in
conjunction with South Shore in Motion Aug 10th, 11th & 12th. www.southshoreinmotion.ca
For more info please contact the Wind Demonz Poker Run Committee at ride@winddemonz.ca.
Aug 12th Sun Coastal Drifters Annual Memorial Toy Run, Lions Club Hall, 2904 Hwy #3, Barrington
Passage. Everyone welcome. Registration at 12:30pm, Run departs at 1:00pm, rain or shine.
Fish Chowder served after run. Please bring a new unwrapped toy or cash donation. Proceeds to
Children’s charities. Info contact: Doug 902-745-2061 or Lori 902-637-3654.
Aug 12 Sun CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Pleasant Valley. www.cmrcracing.com
Aug 17 Fri Coal Shed Music Festival - Sou’West Nova Bikers Food Run, sponsored by Sou’West Nova
Bikers Assoc., Wendy’s Restaurant parking lot, Yarmouth. Depart 7:30pm, All Bikers Welcome!
Bring NON-PERISHABLE food items. Rain date: August 18th. Contact: Christian Surette 902-663-
4462. Updates: http://www.souwestnovabikers.com
Aug 17-19 F-S ARL Round 4. AMP, Shubenacadie. Info: 902-758-2237,
www.atlanticroadracing.com; email: admin@atlanticroadracing.com
Aug 17-19 F-S HOG Road Captains Romp. 74th Crusaders Campground, Moschelle (Annapolis Royal).
More info: www.hogcentralchapternovascotia.com

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YARMOUTH & ACADIAN SHORES
FUNDY SHORE & ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
NORTHUMBERLAND SHORE
CAPE BRETON ISLAND
EASTERN SHORE
HALIFAX METRO
SOUTH SHORE
Aug 25
Toad
Memorial Run
Dartmouth to
Toadstock
“Biker Party”
in Middle
Musquodoboit
478-7466
Aug 24-25 F-Sat 5th Annual Sherbrooke Village Rally That Gives, Sherbrooke Village. Supporting the
Canadian Cancer Society’s Lodge that provides a home away from home for cancer patients.
Friday: Evening Concert at the Performance Centre. Saturday: Poker Run, Lunch & Dinner,
Field Games, Show n’ Shine, Prizes. For registration forms: rallythatgives.blogspot.com
Info: 1-888-743-7845
Aug 25 Sat Toad Memorial Poker Run. In loving memory of Toad (Michael Roach) and in support of the
Bikers Down Society. Registration 10am-noon at Toad’s Cycle Works, 30 Lake Major Rd (off #7
Hwy), Dartmouth. Ride will end at site of 2012 Toadstock at the Exhibition Grounds, Middle
Musquodoboit. $15 per poker hand with a prize of $500 for best hand, and $100 for worst
hand. For more info call Pam: 902-478-7466; email: bikersdown@gmail.com
Aug 25 Sat 2012 Toadstock, follows the Toad Memorial Run. Registration 10am-noon at Toad’s Cycle
Works, 30 Lake Major Rd (off #7 Hwy), Dartmouth.
New site of 2012 Toadstock is the Exhibition Grounds, Middle Musquodoboit.
$30 per person includes Run & Toadstock. $25 admission for Toadstock only.
Camping & Pancake Breakfast included. Entertainment by: The Persuaders & dj Krazee Kraig.
Food and merchandise vendors, wet t-shirt contest, mud wrestling and bike games.
All proceeds to Bikers Down Society. For more info call Pam: 902-478-7466;
www.bikersdown.com, email: bikersdown@gmail.com
Aug 26 Sun Rita MacNeil’s Home I’ll Be Concert. Big Pond Community Centre, Big Pond, Cape Breton.
Time: 7:30pm, Ticket Price: $35; Info: http://www.ritamacneil.com/giftshop.html
Aug 26 Sun Sou’West Nova Bikers - Yarmouth Lions Club 13th Annual Toy Run/Poker Run,
sponsored by Sou’West Nova Bikers Assoc., Canadian Tire Store parking lot, Yarmouth, NS.
Departs 10:30am ending at Lions Hall. All Bikers Welcome! Bring new toy/donation. Poker Run
$10/hand with Luncheon to follow. Rain date: September 9th.
Contact: Christian Surette 902-663-4462.
Updates: http://www.souwestnovabikers.com
Aug 26 Sun Defenders Chapter 10 Annual CHAMPs Poker Run. Registration at Enfield Big Stop 9-
11am. All welcome. Rain or Shine. Ends at Centennial Legion, 160 Main St., Dartmouth.
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Aug 29-Sep 2 8th Annual Wharf Rat Rally, Digby. Atlantic Canada’s largest Motorcycle Rally. 5-days of
events including Custom Bike Displays and Pro Bike Builders; Stunt Shows; Scenic Bike Tours;
Burnout, Loud Pipe, & Tattoo Contests; Vendors; Celebrities; Free Outdoor Concerts & more.
Info: www.wharfratrally.com, 902-245-5924 or email: info@wharfratrally.com
Sept 7 Fri 911 Ride to join US Rolling Thunder in Bangor, Maine. Hosted by Daniel Ross of the Cabot
Trail Biker. Everyone welcome. Ride departs from Arisag at 8am on Friday Sept. 7th. Staying close
to or in Bangor Friday night and meeting with Rolling Thunder and the US contingent of the 911
ride in Bangor at 11am on Saturday, Sept. 8th. The major function of Rolling Thunder®, Inc. is to
publicize POW-MIA issues and help American veterans from all wars, and 100% of collected
funds are passed on to the cause. Each year, I ride from Nova Scotia to Bangor, Maine, to hand
over the monies raised, including my $500 donation from t-shirt sales. Registration is free, but a
donation of $50 per motorcycle is greatly appreciated. In 2012, President Billy White, RT Chapter
2, ME will lead a ride from Sanford, ME to meet us. If you want to join us email:
cabotrailbiker@gmail.com
Sept 7-8 F-S Gord’s Ride 4 the Cure. NEW LOCATION for Friday Night Party & Ride Start!
We’re changing it up this year with
our new friends at the Northside
Com.Civic Centre, 175 King Street,
North Sydney!
Friday Sept 7th will be the late
registration beginning at 7:00pm.
There will be a “Meet and Greet”
with a cash bar and a first ever
“Show and Shine” from 7:00pm
until 9:00pm.
Ride Saturday Sept 8th
departs at 9:00 am from the Northside
Com. Civic Centre – North Sydney.
Ride ends at Membertou Trade &
Convention Centre in (Membertou)
Sydney - same as before
With the poker draw and cash
bar/food. Award ceremonies and
prizes will begin at 7:00pm.
Pre-registration appreciated.
Registration & pledge forms
available at: www.ride4thecure.ca.
Email: gords@ns.sympatico.ca
More info: 902-539-4673
Sept 7-9 F-S ARL Round 5. AMP, Shubenacadie.
Info: 902-758-2237,
www.atlanticroadracing.com;
email: admin@atlanticroadracing.com

Sept 8 Sat Big Brothers & Big Sisters Fun Run. Hosted by the 74th Crusaders, Clubhouse in Moschelle.
Ride starts at 1:00pm. Rain date: Sun. Sept. 9th. For info: 902-532-7269; www.74thcrusaders.ca
Sept 8 Sat MMTA Toy Run. Leaves 3 churches parking lot in Mahone Bay at 1pm. Police escorted ride
through Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Riverport & Bridgewater ending at the Salvation Army Thrift
Store in Bridgewater. Monetary donations, toys, & school supplies are greatly appreciated. All
welcome, rain or shine. For more info: Steve Brown 902-543-0064, seavistas@eastlink.ca;
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425, reidcrouse@eastlink.ca; Bob Emino 902-543-9182, rhemino@hotmail.com
Sept 9 Sun 911 Memorial Ride. Hosted by the Red Knights, Chapter 1. Everyone welcome. Donations to
Fallen Firefighters Association gratefully accepted. Info: www.redknightsns.com;
Email: roadcaptain1@redknightsns.com; roadcaptain2@redknightsns.com
Sept 9 Sun 17th Annual Biker Church Service, Aylesford. Aylesford Baptist Church, 2543 Hwy #1.
Everyone welcome. Service starts at 10:30am & free dinner provided by the church follows at the
Firehall for all bikers who attend. Info: Mel Walker 902-847-1879. Email: mmwalker@eastlink.ca
Sept 9 Sun 26th Annual Cape Breton FreeWheelin Toy Run, Sydney Mines Community Centre, Legatto
St., Sydney Mines, Cape Breton. Reg: 10:30-11:45am. Ride starts at 12 noon. Please bring a
new unwrapped toy or cash donation. All proceeds to the Salvation Army. Rain date: Sept 23rd.
For more info: ndnikepaul@gmail.com
Sept 16 Sun CMRC Atlantic Motocross. Mount Thom. www.cmrcracing.com
Sept 16 Sun 8th Annual Fallen Bikers Memorial Run, (formerly Glen Allen Memorial Poker Run),
sponsored by Sou’West Nova Bikers Assoc., Yarmouth Lions Club, Parade St, Yarmouth. Departs
11:00am. All Bikers Welcome! Poker Run $10/hand - monies raised to help Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Yarmouth. Contact: Christian Surette 902-663-4462; http://www.souwestnovabikers.com
Sept 22 Sat 5th Annual Matt Ferguson Memorial Run, sponsored by Waverley Riders Assoc. Reg: 11amnoon
at Angles Family Eatery & Pub, 552 Sackville Drive, Sackville, NS. All Bikers Welcome!
Ending at the Bikers Picnic in Debert. Entrance fee: Toy donation or food donation at picnic.
Presentations at 3pm. Contact: Bing 902-864-8318 or Angus 902-225-2768 or Terry
902-435-4784. Updates: http://www.freewebs.com/waverlyriders
Sept 30 Sun Rita MacNeil’s Home I’ll Be Concert & Dinner. Big Pond Com. Centre, Big Pond, CB. Chowder
Dinner: 5:00pm, Concert: 7:30pm. Ticket Price: $60; Info: www.ritamacneil.com/giftshop.html
••• Other Atlantic Events •••
June 2 Sat New Brunswick Ride for Dad, Fredericton, NB. Reg: 7:30-10am, Home Depot, 1450 Regent
St. Ride departs 11am SHARP. First 200 riders to register get a FREE meal ticket & gift.
Register on-line: www.ridefordad.ca
June 28-July 2 Atlanticade - Atlantic Canada’s Motorcycle Festival, New location! Summerside, PEI.
Presented by Mojo Magazine. Guided tours, Vendor Village, Live Entertainment, Canada Day Parade,
Fireworks & much more. Free registration & info: Atlanticade.ca or info@atlanticade.ca
July 1-8 1st International Border Bikefest - Rally in the St. Croix Valley, held in both Calais, Maine
and St. Stephen, NB. A celebration of all things Motorcycle with vendors and rides planned in
both Canada and the US. BRING your Passports! For rally information visit: www.calaismaine.govoffice.com
or www.town.ststephen.nb.ca
July 20-21 F-S 22nd Annual Carleton County Toy Run – Motorcycle Parade and Biker Party, Muniac
Park, Muniac, NB (11122 Rte #105, Perth-Andover). Camping on-site - Adult Biker Party –
must be 19, absolutely NO children. Monies raised in support of children in local health care
facilities. Information www.carletoncountytoyrun.com , email: cctra@live.ca
Aug 8-11 W-S 16th Cdn. National HOG Rally, Moncton, NB. “Hub & Spoke” Riding Rally.
Info: https:members.hog.com/website/events/canadian_national_2012/national_rally.jsp.
Aug 10-11 F-S MOTO Moncton Motorcycle Show – Expo Moto, Moncton, NB. All Bikers Welcome!
Info: MotoMoncton Vendors contact: 506-389-5925.
Aug 24-26 F-S 9th Ann. Shediac Motorcycle Rally, Shediac, NB. Info: shediacmotorcyclerally.com
The Ride You Like Draw Tickets: 600 @ $50; Prize: $15,000; Draw Date: Aug. 26, 2012
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Local Festivals
Northumberland Shore
Jun 9 Trenton•Ride for Sight Parade
Jun 16 Malagash• Jost Vineyards Open House
Jul 2 Pugwash•Pugwash Gathering of the Clans
Jul 6-8 Pictou• Pictou Lobster Carnival
Jul 8-15 Antigonish• Antigonish Highland Games
Jul 19-22 New Glasgow•Festival of the Tartans
Jul 21 Malagash•Jost Summer Fest
Jul 21-22 Tatamagouche•Tattoo Festival Weekend
Jul 21-22 Seafoam•Lavender Festival
Jul 25-29 Stellarton•Stellarton Homecoming
Jul 26-28 River John•River John Festival Days
Jul 27-29 Pugwash•Harbourfest
Jul 27-28 New Glasgow•River Dragon Boat Festival
Jul 28-29 Pictou•Tall Ships visit Pictou
Aug 3-5 New Glasgow•Riverfront Music Jubilee
Aug 4 Earltown•Gathering at Earltown
Aug 10-12 Pictou•Hector Festival
Aug 11 Tatamagouche•Settlers’ Saturday
Aug 17-Sep 1 Amherst•Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival
Aug 18 Malagash•Jost Blueberry Fest
Aug 18-19 Tatamagouche•Wild Blueberry Harvest Celebration
Sep 5-9 Pictou•Pictou North Colchester Exhibition
Sep 15 Pictou•Highland Homecoming
Sep 22 Malagash• Jost Charity Grape Stomp
Sep 23-29 Oxford• Cumberland County Exhibition
Sep 28-29 Tatamagouche•33rd Annual Oktoberfest
Sep 28-29 Antigonish•Art after Dark Festival
Oct 6-7 Wentworth•Fall Festival of Colours
Oct 20 Malagash•Jost Harvest Open House
Cape Breton Island
May 13 South Gut St. Ann’s• Gaelic Day
May 20 Bay St. Lawrence• Lobster Supper
Jun 22 South Gut St. Ann’s•Seafood Ceilidh
Jun 24 Bay St. Lawrence• Lobster Supper
Jun 24-26 Cabots Landing• John Cabot Landing Day
Jun 30 Orangedale• Model Railway Day - Museum
Jun 30 Englishtown• Mussel Festival
Jul 2-7 Lake Ainslie• Firemens Ceilidh Days
Jul 4-8 Janvrin Island•Janvrin Festival
Jul 5-8 Margaree• Firefighters Fun Days
Jul 7-8 Glendale• Come Home Days
Jul 8 Johnstone• Strawberry Festival
Jul 9-15 Whycocomagh• Summer Festival
Jul 11-15 Port Hastings• Festival of the Strait
Jul 11-15 Port Hawkesbury• Festival of the Strait

Cape Breton Island cont’d
Jul 13 South Gut St. Ann’s•Seafood Ceilidh
Jul 13 Arichat•Codstock Festival
Jul 14 Port Hood• Lobster Picnic
Jul 14-22 Louisbourg• Rural Summer Festival
Jul 14-29 New Waterford• Coal Dust Days
Jul 15-Aug 15 Cheticamp• Festival de l’Escaouette
Jul 18-22 Mabou• Ceilidh Festival
Jul 20 Sydney•Dragon Boat Festival
Jul 20-29 Dominion• Seaside Daze
Jul 21 Baddeck• Parks Day-Alexander G. Bell Museum
Jul 21 Louisbourg• Parks Day-Fortress Louisbourg
Jul 22 Bay St. Lawrence• Fishing Derby & Crab Festival
Jul 23-29 North Sydney• Bartown Festival
Jul 23-29 Inverness• Inverness Gathering
Jul 25-29 L’Ardoise• Acadian Days Festival
Jul 25-29 Belle Côte• Belle Côte Days
Jul 27-29 Arichat•Come Home Days
Jul 28-29 West Bay•Festival by the Lake
Jul 29 Broad Cove• Annual Open Air Concert
Jul 30-Aug 5 St. Peter’s• Nicolas Deny’s Days
Jul 30-Aug 6 Sydney Mines• Johnny Miles Festival
Jul 31-Aug 5 Chestico• Chestico Days Summer Festival
Aug 3-12 Iona•Along the Shores of Washabuck
Aug 3-14 Louisbourg• Crab Festival
Aug 3-5 D’Escousse•Harbourfest 2012
Aug 3-6 Sydney•Cape Breton Bike Fest
Aug 4 Iona•Highland Village Concert Day
Aug 4 Margaree• Margaree Summer Festival
Aug 4-12 Sydney•Action Week
Aug 5 Cheticamp• Gala du Festival & Parade
Aug 8-15 Petit-du-Grat-Island•Festival Acadien
Aug 10 South Gut St. Ann’s•Seafood Ceilidh
Aug 10-12 Marble Mountain•Festival & Poker Run
Aug 10-19 Sydney•Cape Breton Pride Festival
Aug 12 Mabou• Annual Ceilidh on the Wharf
Aug 12 South Gut St. Ann’s• Summer Feis
Aug 12 Bay St. Lawrence• Women’s Fishnet Blueberry Fest.
Aug 13 South Gut St. Ann’s•Feis a Mhoid
Aug 13-19 Judique• Judique on the Floor Days
Aug 15 Cheticamp• Fete nationale des acadiens
Aug 18 South Gut St. Ann’s•Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling
Aug 18 Louisbourg• Race Through Time
Aug 19 Judique• Kintyre Farm Scottish Concert
Aug 19 Baddeck• Aviation Day-Alexander G. Bell Museum
Aug 19-Sep 1 Sydney•2012 Canada 55+ Games
Aug 22-25 Christmas Island•Feis An Eilein Festival
Aug 24 Johnstone• Milling Frolic
Aug 25 Louisbourg• Feast of Saint Louis
Aug 25-26 Point Michaud•Annual Surf Classic
Aug 25-Sep 2 River Bourgeois•Community Festival
Sep 8 Iona•Highland Village Pioneer Day
Sep 8 Sydney•Gord’s Ride 4 the Cure
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Sep 14-23 Ingonish Beach• Hike the Highlands Festival
Sep 15 Baddeck• Harvest Home
Sep 15 Louisbourg• Harbour Feast at the Fortress
Sep 16 Orangedale• Museum Anniversary Celebrations
Sep 14-16 Dundee•Cape Breton Paddlefest
Sep 21-23 South Gut St. Ann’s•Gaelic Weekend
Sep 21-23 West Bay•Road Fair
Oct 5-13 Baddeck• Celtic Colours Int. Festival
Oct 5-13 Sydney• Celtic Colours Int. Festival
Eastern Shore
May 27 East Chezzetcook• Lobster Supper & Picnic
Jun 17 Lake Charlotte• Antique Car & Motorcycle Show
Jun 29-Jul 1 Canso• Stan Rogers Folk Festival
Jul 1 Lake Charlotte• Old Time Village Fair
Jul 7-8 Sherbrooke Village• Gaelic/Scottish Heritage Days
Jul 7-15 Mulgrave• Scotia Days
Jul 20-29 Guysborough• Come Home Week Celebrations
Jul 21-22 Lake Charlotte• Women’s Heritage Celebrations
Jul 24 Boylston• Hoedown on the Hill
Jul 28 Lake Charlotte• Titanic 100th Ann. Heritage Dinner
Jul 29 Sherbrooke• Gold Mine & Saw Frolic
Aug 5-12 Eastern Passage/Cow Bay• Summer Festival
Aug 9-12 Larry’s River• Festival Savalette
Aug 12 Sherbrooke Village• Community Picnic
Aug 12-19 Canso• Canso Regatta
Aug 15-18 Middle Musquodoboit• Halifax County Exhibition
Aug 18 Lake Charlotte• Atlantic Canada Harmonica Festival
Aug 19 Clam Harbour• Beach Sandcastle Contest
Aug 24-25 Sherbrooke Village• Motorcycle Rally that Gives
Aug 25-26 Middle Musquodoboit• Toadstock
Sep 1-22 Lake Charlotte• WWII Encampment & Memorial
Sep 8-9 Sherbrooke Village• Show & Shine Classic
Halifax Metro
May 12-13 Halifax• Fair Trade Bazaar - South Park St.
May 18-20 Halifax• Scotiabank BlueNose Marathon
May 19-21 Halifax• Maritime Tattoo Festival
Jun 2-3 Halifax• D-Day Ann. Commemorative Display - Citadel
Jun 2-3 Halifax• Living History & Enactments - Citadel
Jun 7-10 Halifax• Halifax Greek Fest - Purcells Cove Rd.
Jun 22-24 Halifax• RBC Multicultural Festival & Food Fair
Jul 1 Halifax/Dartmouth•Canada Day Fest & Fireworks
Jul 1 Dartmouth•EPIC International Triathlon - Lake Banook
Jul 1-8 Halifax• NS International Tattoo
Jul 2 Fall River• Canal Days Parade
Jul 5-9 Dartmouth• Maritime Fiddle Festival
Jul 6-14 Halifax• TD Halifax Jazz Festival
Jul 8 Halifax• Halifax to St. Pierre Ocean Race departs
Jul 14 Dartmouth•Manulife Dragon Boat Festival

Halifax Metro cont’d
Jul 19-23 Halifax• Tall Ships - at the waterfront
Jul 21 Halifax• National Parks Day - Citadel
Jul 22-29 Halifax• Pride Week
Aug 2-6 Halifax• Alexander Keith’s Natal Day Festivities
Aug 2-12 Halifax• International Busker Festival
Aug 6 Dartmouth• 106th Natal Day Road Race
Aug 10-11 Halifax• Seaport Beer Fest
Aug 18 Lr. Sackville• Weir Rockin Outdoor Concert, Weirs Field
Aug 24 Halifax• Freedom of the City Parade
Aug 25 Dartmouth• Toad’s Memorial Run to Toadstock
Aug 28-Sep 2 Halifax• FIVB Jr Beach Volleyball World Championships
Aug 30-Sep 9 Halifax• Atlantic Fringe Festival
Sep 13-22 Halifax• Atlantic Film Festival
Sep 29 Halifax• Oktoberfest
Oct 11-13 Dartmouth• Bluenose Ghosts - Alderney Landing
Oct 16-20 Halifax• Pop Explosion Music Festival
South Shore
May 19 Caledonia• Horse Pull
May 19-20 New Germany• Bluegrass Variety Show
Jun 5-10 Woods Harbour• Woods Harbour Days
Jun 7-10 Barrington Passage• Lobster Festival
Jun 7-10 Shelburne• Lobster Festival
Jun 16 Caledonia• Spring Ox Pull
Jun 16-17 New Germany• Bluegrass Variety Show
Jun 25-Jul 1 Clark’s Harbour• Canada Day Festival
Jun 28-Jul 1 Liverpool• Privateer Days
Jun 21-Jul 1 Lockeport• Canada Day Festival
Jul 14 Caledonia• Mudfest
Jul 14 Petit Riviere• Sandcastle Competition
Jul 19-22 Shelburne• Founder Days
Jul 20-22 Milton• Milton Days
Jul 21-22 New Germany• Bluegrass Variety Show
Jul 22 Barrington• NS Marathon/Half Marathon
Jul 22-28 Lunenburg• Boxwood Festival
Jul 24-29 Bridgewater• South Shore Exhibition
Jul 28-29 Lunenburg• Wooden Boat Reunion & Regatta
Jul 29-Aug 4 Lunenburg• Schooner Race Week
Aug 3-4 Shag Harbour• UFO Incident Festival
Aug 3-5 Mahone Bay• Pirate Festival & Regatta
Aug 3-5 Riverport• Rum Runner Sea Festival
Aug 4-5 Barrington• Show & Shine Car Show
Aug 5 Lunenburg• Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival
Aug 9-12 Lunenburg• Folk Harbour Festival
Aug 10-12 Lockeport• Annual Sea Derby
Aug 10-18 Chester• Art Festival
Aug 11-12 New Germany• Bluegrass Variety Show
Aug 15-18 Chester• Race Week
Aug 16-19 Liverpool• Hank Snow Tribute Weekend
Aug 17-19 Shelburne• Kayak Festival
Aug 19-21 Barrington• Municipal Exhibition
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South Shore cont’d
Aug 24-26 Brooklyn• Queens County Seafest
Sep 5 LaHave• Folk Festival
Sep 8 Parkdale-Maplewood• Blueberry Heritage Festival
Sep 8-9 New Germany• Bluegrass Variety Show
Sep 9 Hubbards• Torpedo Ray’s Treasure Hunt Dive
Sep 14-16 Peggy’s Cove• Lights along the Shore Fest
Sep 14-16 Lunenburg• Lights along the Shore Fest
Sep 14-16 Shelburne• Lights along the Shore Fest
Sep 15-16 Shelburne• Whirligig & Weathervane Festival
Sep 18-22 Caledonia• Queens County Fair
Sep 28-30 Mahone Bay• Great Scarecrow Fest & Antique Fair
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Jun 22-24 West Pubnico• 8th Annual Tern Festival
Jul 18-28 Yarmouth• Seafest
Jul 28-Aug 15 Clare• Festival Acadian de Clare
Aug 4-11 Argyle• Argyle Abuptic Festival
Aug 10-12 Clare• Annual Bluegrass Festival
Aug 15 Clare• Acadian National Day
Aug 15-28 Yarmouth• Shark Scramble
Aug 19-25 Wedgeport• Annual Tuna Tournament
Aug 22 Yarmouth• Air Experience 2012
Sep 14-16 Cape Forchu• Lights along the Shore Fest
Fundy West &
Annapolis Valley
May 19 Wolfville• English Country Fair
May 30-Jun 4 Kentville• Apple Blossom Festival
Jun 2 Canning• Wilf Carter & Old Time Country Night
Jun 8-9 Port Williams• Port Williams Days
Jun 28-Jul 1 Windsor• Spring Heavy Horse Show
Jul 7-8 Aylesford• Cherry Festival
Jul 12-15 Aylesford• ‘Smokin’ Blues Festival
Jul 13 Windsor• Spitfire Arms Friday 13th Party
Jul 13-14 Kingston• Steer BBQ & Village Fair
Jul 13-15 Windsor• Fort Edward Encampment
Jul 15 Annapolis Royal• Mi’Kmaq Culture Days - Port Royal
Jul 21 Bear River• Cherry Carnival
Jul 21 Annapolis Royal• National Parks Day - Fort Anne
Jul 21 Annapolis Royal• National Parks Day - Port Royal
Jul 21 Annapolis Royal• National Parks Day - Kejimkujik
Jul 21 Windsor• British Motoring Festival
Jul 22 Middleton• Mixed Motosport Show n’Shine
Jul 22 Annapolis Royal• War of 1812 Day, Fort Anne
Jul 25 Wolfville• Mud Creek Days
Jul 26 Annapolis Royal• Mi’Kmaq Culture Days - Port Royal
Jul 28-31 Windsor• West Hants Summer Fest
Jul 30-Aug 6 Annapolis Royal• Natal Day Festivities
Aug 1-4 Aylesford• Country Music Festival

Fundy West &
Annapolis Valley cont’d
Aug 3-5 Annapolis Royal• Natal Day Encampment
Aug 3-6 Moschelle• 74th Crusaders Riverside Rally
Aug 6 Annapolis Royal• Natal Day Parade
Aug 8-12 Digby• Scallop Days Festival
Aug 11 Paradise• Annual Moonlight Concert
Aug 13-18 Lawrencetown• Annapolis Valley Exhibition
Aug 19 Annapolis Royal• Fab Forts Weekend - Fort Anne
Aug 19 Annapolis Royal• Fab Forts Weekend - Port Royal
Aug 22-25 Bear River• Digby Co. Exhibition
Aug 29-Sep 2 Digby• Wharf Rat Rally
Aug 31-Sep 3 Berwick• Gala Days
Sep 2 Digby• Fireman’s Fair
Sep 13-16 Bridgetown• Ciderfest
Sep 13-Oct 14 Grand Pré• Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival
Sep 14-16 Windsor• Hants County Exhibition
Sep 21-23 Windsor• Hants County Exhibition
Sep 28-30 Wolfville• Deep Roots Music Festival
Oct 1-31 Wolfville• Valley Pumpkin Fest
Oct 6 Windsor• Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Oct 14 Windsor• Pumpkin Regatta
Oct 26 Hantsport• Pumpkin Parade
Fundy East &
Annapolis Valley
May 5 Truro• Blessing of the Bikes, Victoria Park
Jun 21 Truro• National Aboriginal Day, Glooscap Heritage Ctr.
Jun 21-24 Kennetcook•Summerfest
Jun 24 Port Greville•Memorial Service for those Lost at Sea
Jul 7 Newport Landing•Wharf Days
Jul 8 Minudie•Minudie Day
Jul 8 Parrsboro•Dino Daze
Jul 20-22 Kempt Shore•Acoustic Maritime Music Festival
Jul 22-29 Bible Hill•Atlantic Grand Circuit Week, Harness Racing
Jul 26-29 Bible Hill•Nova Scotia Bluegrass Festival
Aug 2-5 Stewiacke•Town Days
Aug 10-12 Truro•Millbrook First Nation PowWow
Aug 10-12 Truro/Bible Hill•Dutch Mason Blues Festival
Aug 12 Minudie•Blessing of the Crops Festival
Aug 17-19 Parrsboro•Nova Scotia Gem & Mineral Show
Aug 17-19 Maitland•Maitland Launch Days
Aug 17-19 Kempt Shore•Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival
Aug 17-Sep 1 Amherst•Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival
Aug 19-21 Great Village•Elizabeth Bishop Festival
Aug 21-25 Truro/Bible Hill• NS Provincial Exhibition
Sep 27 Truro•Seniors Expo
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