Events for 2025

Many more events in the region will be added as organizers finalize details.

Yarmouth Seafest

Yarmouth Seafest is held July 10-20, 2025 – it’s a celebration of life by the sea and has taken place annually since 1979. Locals and visitors come together every summer to celebrate the food, culture, and life of our coastal community. Highlights include the Children’s Parade, Rum Running Races, herring toss .

Classic Car Cruise

The Classic Car Cruise and car show (in connection with the Roaring 20s Antique Car Club,  will be held on  July 18 & 19, 2025.

The Wharf Rat Rally

Aug. 28 – 31, 2025 – The Wharf Rat Rally is an annual five day motorcycle event established in 2005, beginning the Wednesday prior to Labour Day Weekend and continuing until Sunday evening. The heart of the rally is the central town of Digby with events taking advantage of both the streetscape and the water. Tens of thousands of visitors, many on motorcycles, attend over several days. The event features a wide variety of activities including vendors, raffles, 50/50, watersport demonstrations, guided tours, live bands, stunt riders, demonstrations, custom bikes, ride outs, and workshops. This year, a drone performance is set to dazzle spectators with the province’s first-ever drone light show on the night of August 31. Drone light shows are a new alternative to fireworks using LED lights and technology.

Sept. 13-14, 2025  Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie is a MUST DO event for any cyclist.

There are distances for everyone and the organization is outstanding! The members of the community that come out to cheer you on are fantastic and really make you feel special. The friendliness and hospitality are second to none. DO IT!!! You won’t regret it!

Oct. 3, 2025  Shag Harbour UFO Expo – the Shag Habour UFO Expo will explore the 1967 Shag Harbour Incident – Canada’s most famous UFO case. This two day event is packed with intriguing sessions and includes a bus tour to the shore where UFO sightings have been reported.

Since 1997, Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW) has served as the premier gathering for the Nova Scotia music community, bringing together artists, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts for networking, professional development, and celebration. Over four days in November, Music Nova Scotia curates a packed schedule featuring workshops, networking events, more than 100 live music showcases, an international and domestic buyers program, and the MNS Music and Industry Awards. The event provides an opportunity to learn, connect, and experience the incredible talent Nova Scotia has to offer.