Cape Breton Bikefest 2011
Schedule subject to change. Keep checking back for updates.
* For those arriving early there will be a Kick Off Ceilidh at Rollie's Wharf, 411 Purves Street in North Sydney,
on Thursday, July 28th from 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Vendor Village
– Open 12 pm – Dusk. Located around Centre 200 and Casino Nova Scotia, 481 George Street,
Sydney. Everyone welcome.
Information Booth
– Open 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Located in Vendor Village. Pick up your schedule of events,maps,
etc. Bikefest t-shirts, pins, and patches will also be available for sale. A seamstress will be on site to sew on patches for
a nominal fee.
Wall of Death
- Starts at 12:00 pm and will perform every hour. Located behind Centre 200. The World Famous Wall
of Death is a one of a kind motorcycle stunt show where stuntmen ride motorcycles and a high powered go-kart on a 15
foot verticle board wall! There is a small admission fee for this amazing show, but from the proceeds, they will also
make a donation to a local charity.
www.worldfamouswallofdeath.com Sponsored by the Martin Arms Hotel, and
United Rentals.
Safety Training Demos
– 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Free motorcycle safety demonstrationsput on by Safety Services Nova
Scotia. Located behind Centre 200.
Burnout Pit & Freestyle Burnouts
– 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Located behind Centre 200. Sponsored by Torque Speed Shop.
Free Street Dance
– 8:00pm – 12:00 am. In front of Casino Nova Scotia, Sydney.Come and enjoy beverages and
music by a great local band The Privateers.
Louisbourg Crabfest
– 7:30 pm – 1:00 am. Enjoy fresh mussels, music and beverages in
the town of Louisbourg.
www.louisbourgcrabfest.ca
Beggars Banquet
- 6:00 pm. Every evening starting July1st at the Point of View Suites,
Louisbourg. A fun filled 18th century experience. For more info and reservations check out
www.louisbourgpointofview.com/beggars-banquet/
or call # 1-888-374-8439.
Acadian Experience
- All day. Cheticamp. Whale Cruises, golf, and experiential activities. (Toute la journée.
Chéticamp. Croissières de baleines, le golf et /ou activités expérientielles.) 7:00 pm - Bruno & Maurice at Le Gabriel.
(19 h. Bruno et Mauice et Le Gabriel) 8:00 pm - Show at La Place Père Anselme-Chiasson. (20 h. Spectacle « Le vieux
bus bleu » La Place Père Anselme-Chiasson) 10:00 pm - Music at Le Gabriel. (22 h. Musique Le Gabriel)
www.cheticamp.ca
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Vendor Village
– 9:00 am – dusk. Located around Centre 200 and Casino Nova Scotia, 481 George Street, Sydney.
Everyone welcome.
Information Booth
– 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. Located in Vendor Village. Pick up your schedule of events,maps, etc.
Bikefest t-shirts, pins and patches will also be available for sale. A seamstress will be on site to sew on patches for a
nominal fee.
Wall of Death
- Starts at 9:00am and will perform every hour. Located behind Centre 200. The World Famous Wall of
Death is a one of a kind motorcycle stunt show where stuntmen ride motorcycles and a high powered go-kart on a 15
foot verticle board wall! There is a small admission fee for this amazing show, but from the proceeds, they will also
make a donation to a local charity.
www.worldfamouswallofdeath.com Sponsored by the Martin Arms Hotel, and
United Rentals.
Motorcycle Drag Racing
– 11:30 am. Old Airport Road. Bike Drag Time Trials. $20 to compete or $10 to watch.
Sponsored by the Drag Racing Association, and Nova Scotia Motorcycle Tour Guide. Rain date July 31st.
BBQ at the Bell
- 12:00 - 2:00 pm. At Parks Canada's Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck. This
exclusive event includes; a BBQ overlooking the Beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes, Admission to the Museum, Personalized
Picture Postcard, and Free Canada & U.S. Shipping for Museum Store Purchases. Limited number of tickets go on sale
starting June1st. Contact
bellmuseumassociation@gmail.com for tickets. Cost $20.
Safety Training Demos
- 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Free motorcycle safety demonstrations put on by Safety Services Nova
Scotia. Located behind Centre 200.
Burnout Pit & Freestyle Burnouts
– 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Located behind Centre 200. Sponsored by Torque Speed Shop
Escorted Rides
- Local riders will guide you around the following scenic areas of Cape Breton.Sign up sheets will be
at the Bikefest info booth. Please show up with your belly and gas tank full and your bladder empty. Rides times and
destinations TBA.
Ladies only Ride
– 10:00 am.The Saddle Bags invite all lady riders for a leisurely scenic ride which will meet at the
Zellers parking lot on Prince Street in Sydney leaving at 10:30 am sharp. A sign up sheet will be available on site in
the Vendor Village. A $5 donation will go to Bikers Down Nova Scotia. Join the Saddle Bags on their Facebook page -
Cape Breton Female Bikers.
Louisbourg Crabfest
– 12:00 pm – 1:30 am. Enjoy fresh crab dinners, music, and beverages in the town of
Louisbourg.
www.louisbourgcrabfest.ca
Dinner and Music in Englishtown
– 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Enjoy Homemade Fishcakes and Bake Beans ($12) while
listening to local talent at the Englishtown Hall, overlooking St. Ann's Bay.
Beggars Banquet
- 6:00 pm. Every evening starting July1st at the Point of View Suites, Louisbourg. A fun filled 18th
century experience. For more info and reservations check out
www.louisbourgpointofview.com/beggars-banquet/ or
call # 1-888-374-8439.
Free Concert & Street Dance
– 8:00 pm – 12:00 am. In front of Casino Nova Scotia, Sydney. Come and enjoy
beverages and great local bands.
Acadian Experience
- All day. Cheticamp. Whale Cruises, golf, and experiential activities. (Toute la journée.
Chéticamp. Croissières de baleines, le golf et /ou activités expérientielles.) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Farmer's market on the
boardwalk. (9 h à 12 h. Marché des fermiers sur la promenade) 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Outdoor concert on the boardwalk. (13
h à 16 h. Spectacle de musique sur la promenade) 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Fiddle music at Le Doryman by Rodney MacDonald.
(14 h à 18 h. Rodney MacDonald violon -Le Doryman) 8:00 pm. Classical music concert at Église Saint-Pierre Church.
(20 h.
Spectacle musique classique en l’Église Saint-Pierre) 9:30 pm - 1:00 am. Savannah at Le Doryman. (21 h 30 à 1
h. Savannah - Le Doryman) 10:00 pm. Dance at Le Gabriel with the group "Leat". (22 h.
Danse avec le groupe “Leat” -
Le Gabriel)
www.cheticamp.ca
Defenders Chapter 20 Poker Run -
Registration 9:00 - 11:00 am. Starts at the Quilt Shop & Museum in Port Hastings
at the rotary. ($5 per hand.) Ends at the Bras d'Or Lakes Campground in Baddeck with a BBQ and prizes. All hands
must be turned in by 4:00pm. Proceeds go to the War Amps Champ Organization. For more info contact
http://defenders20.webs.com
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Vendor Village
– 9:00 am – dusk. Located around Centre 200 and Casino Nova Scotia. 481 George Street, Sydney.
Everyone welcome.
Information Booth
- 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. Located in Vendor Village. Pick up your schedule of events, maps, etc.
Bikefest t-shirts, pins, and patches will also be available for sale. A seamstress will be on site to sew on patches for a
nominal fee.
Wall of Death
- Starts at 9:00am and will perform every hour. Located behind Centre 200. The World Famous Wall of
Death is a one of a kind motorcycle stunt show where stuntmen ride motorcycles and a high powered go-kart on a 15
foot verticle board wall! There is a small admission fee for this amazing show, but from the proceeds, they will also
make a donation to a local charity.
www.worldfamouswallofdeath.com
Sponsored by the Martin Arms Hotel, and United Rentals.
Safety Training Demos
– 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Free motorcycle safety demonstrations put on by Safety Services Nova
Scotia. Located behind Centre 200.
Burnout Pit & Freestyle Burnouts
– 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Located behind Centre 200. Sponsored by Torque Speed Shop
Escorted Rides
-Local riders will guide you around the following scenic areas of Cape Breton. Sign up sheets will be
at the Bikefest info booth. Please show up with your belly and gas tank full and your bladder empty. Ride times and
destinations TBA.
Meet Rita MacNeil
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Rita's Tea Room in Big Pond. For more info please go to
www.ritamacneil.com/tearoom.html
Storm the Fortress
– 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Ride your bike into the Fortress of Louisbourg and prepare to be entertained the
18th century way. For tickets to participate in Storming the Fortress, or info on their other events, contact the Fortress
of Louisbourg Association at # 902-733-2280 ext. 3548 or
www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca click on Shop Online and
then go to tickets.
Beggars Banquet
- 6:00 pm. Every evening starting July1st at the Point of View Suites,
Louisbourg. A fun filled 18th century experience. For more info and reservations check out
www.louisbourgpointofview.com/beggars-banquet/
or call # 1-888-374-8439.
Free Matt Minglewood Concert
– 8:00 pm – 12:00 am. Casino Nova Scotia parking lot. Opening act is the Andrew
Doyle Band. Presented by Casino Nova Scotia.
Acadian Experience
- All day. Cheticamp. Whale Cruises, golf, and experiential activities. (Toute la journée.
Chéticamp. Croissières de baleines, le golf et /ou activités expérientielles.) 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Outdoor concert at Centre
de la Mi-carême /Acadian cuisine. (13 à 16 h. Spectacle de musique au centre de la Mi-carême /Cuisine Acadienne)
7:00 pm - Bruno & Maurice at Le Gabriel. (19 h. Bruno et Mauice et Le Gabriel) 8:00 pm - Show at La Place Père
Anselme-Chiasson. (20 h. Spectacle « Le vieux bus bleu » La Place Père Anselme-Chiasson)
www.cheticamp.ca
Monday, August 1, 2011
Vendor Village
– 9:00 am – 12 noon. Located around Centre 200 and Casino Nova Scotia. 481 George Street, Sydney.
Everyone welcome.
Beggars Banquet
- 6:00 pm. Every evening starting July1st at the Point of View Suites,Louisbourg. A fun filled 18th
century experience. For more info and reservations check out
www.louisbourgpointofview.com/beggars-banquet/ or
call # 1-888-374-8439.
