# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch’s Highland Grand Gravel Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Kick off Highland Games weekend with a ride through the scenic backroads, gravel routes, and trails surrounding Keppoch Mountain.

The Fiddlers Fondo is a community gravel cycling event designed for all ages and abilities — from family-friendly trail loops to endurance gravel challenges through the heart of Antigonish County. Riders will start and finish at Keppoch, helping launch the celebrations for the Antigonish Highland Games weekend.

? Sunday, July 5, 2026

⏰ Staged starts beginning at 9:00 AM (full schedule to follow)

Ride Options:

? The Wee Highlander (~4–8 km)

A fun and accessible loop through Game Changer and Shindig Hollow trails — perfect for youth, families, and first-time riders. This is for the young and young at heart.

? The Caber  (~20 km)

A scenic backroad loop climbing Keppoch Mountain before returning through Ohio and St. Josephs.

? The Thistle (~40 km)

An extended gravel adventure through Keppoch’s upper backroads and the rugged beauty of Antigonish County’s backcountry.

? The Highlander (~60 km)

The signature endurance route featuring challenging gravel terrain and sweeping rural landscapes. Final route selection will depend on road conditions closer to the event.

? Bike Recommendation:

Mountain bikes are welcomed and encouraged due to rugged terrain and mixed gravel conditions. Gravel bikes are also suitable with the right setup for loose surfaces and rough backroads.

Whether you’re riding for fun, fitness, or the challenge — join us for an unforgettable gravel cycling experience to start Highland Games weekend.

? Registration and event details - https://www.thekeppoch.ca/events/the-fiddlers-fondo-keppochs-highland-grand-gravel-event
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/antigonish/the-fiddlers-fondo-keppochs-highland-grand-gravel-event/200030049549817
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, cycling, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 39

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Antigonish
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, Antigonish, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B2G 2K8
- **lat**: 45.54628
- **long**: -62.11481
- **full address**: 193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, Antigonish, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B2G 2K8

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch s Highland Grand Gravel Event being held?
  - **A:** The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch s Highland Grand Gravel Event takes place on Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 193 Keppoch Road, Beaver Meadow, Antigonish, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B2G 2K8.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch s Highland Grand Gravel Event?
  - **A:** The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch s Highland Grand Gravel Event is organized by The Keppoch.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch s Highland Grand Gravel Event is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Antigonish, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Fiddlers Fondo: Keppoch s Highland Grand Gravel Event sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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