Big Wave Summer Festival in Big Bras d'Or
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
Big Wave Summer Festival is a community-based series of events including Strawberry Tea, Square Dance, Poker Run, live local entertainment, ...
The day begins with an adrenaline-pumping downhill bike race with Shoreline Dirtworks, followed by a flavorful journey at our Microbrewery Festival. Savor exceptional beers from local favorites including: The Church Brewing Co., Breton Brewing Co., Schoolhouse Brewery, and Island Folk Cider House, all while enjoying live music by Brian Cathcart.
Microbrewery Festival Tickets $35
This ticket includes entry to the Microbrewery festival, 8 sample tasting vouchers and a tasting glass you can take home with you! Additional sample tasting vouchers can be purchase for $1 each.
Mass Start Madness Downhill Bike Race Registration & Microbrewery Festival Package $44.99
This tickets covers your registration fee for the exhilarating Mass Start Madness Downhill Bike Race plus your ticket to the Microbrewery Festival which includes 8 tasting vouchers and a tasting glass you can take home with you! Feel the rush, embrace the speed, conquer the mountain and sip some delicious local brews while listening to some great live music!
Mass Start Madness Downhill Bike Race Registration only $19.99
For any patrons wanting to embrace the thrill of mastering the mountain on a bike without access to the microbrewery festival, can purchase this ticket which covers your pre-race test run and the Mass Start Madness Downhill bike race.
Schedule
11am- Noon – Mass Start Madness Downhill Bike Race by Shoreline Dirtworks
1pm-5pm – Microbrewery Festival
2pm-5pm -Live music by Brian Cathcart
*Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY.
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
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