Events

Broken Buckle Entertainment

Live Music at the Broken Buckle

Join us every weekend for live local music in the Broken Buckle!

Relax, unwind, and enjoy the sounds of talented local musicians while watching skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes.

•  Fridays from 5pm to 8pm
•  Saturdays from 4pm to 7pm

Did you know? The Broken Buckle features its own dedicated chef and exclusive menu—perfect for a cozy sit-down meal, après-ski style.

Great music. Great food. Great views. Make the Broken Buckle your weekend go-to at Ski Ben Eoin.

Brandon Collier Live

Broken Buckle Live Music | 5-8 PM | Fri Jan 30th

Enjoy great live music, delicious food from our new menu, and dishes crafted by the Broken Buckle’s own dedicated chef.

Make a night of it — stop by Ski Ben Eoin and join us for good tunes, good food, and good vibes.

Matty Jessome Live

Broken Buckle Live Music | 4-7 PM | Sat Jan 31st

Keep the good vibes rolling with live music from Matty Jessome.

Come ski or snowboard, then head inside for live music and supper.

Turns on the hill, tunes in the Buckle — that’s how Saturdays are done.

Weekly Fun Racing

Monday Night Racing

Starts Monday January 19th | 7pm

$17 per race | $105 for the season

Monday Night Racing is for adults 19+ who do zero training but still want to ski or snowboard through gates just for the laughs. Friendly trash talk (no follow-through). Laughs guaranteed.

This is not serious. Not scary. Snowplow it. Send it. Rip it. Miss a gate. So what ~ just make it through.

BEST PART… Après at The Broken Buckle Prizes • Drinks • Good times

Huge thanks to our sponsors for their donated weekly prizes: Speedy Auto Glass, Tamarind Optical, B&F Barrington, Burke’s BrandSource, Ugly Mug, Island Cabinet Shop, Subway, The Broken Buckle, Terry’s Repair, Cape Breton Credit Union, McDonald’s, Steel City Sports Bar

Friday Night Fun Racing

Starts Friday January 23rd | 7pm

$5 per race | Register online or onsite by 6pm

For ages 6 to 18 ~ all skill levels welcome

Ski or snowboard through the gates ~ race just for fun or chase the win! Awesome Prizes to be won!

Kid friendly gift cards generously donated by: Blackwood Tours, Port of Sydney, Jamie Gillis Excavating, DMac Excavating, DMA, RT4 Excavation Limited, Northern Medical Connections, Tuckamore Law, ACBT – Atlantic Canada Bulk Terminal, Boston Pizza, Subway & MacSween’s Silk

Grab your crew and make Friday nights legendary on the hill!

Upcoming Events

What’s Goin’ Eoin This Season…

Island Folk sampling in the Broken Buckle ~ Sat Jan 31st from 12pm to 4pm

Breton Brewing sampling in the Broken Buckle ~ Sat Feb 7th from 1pm to 4pm

Burnside Brewing sampling in the Broken Buckle ~ Sat Feb 14th from 1pm to 4pm

Stay tuned for more details and events coming soon!

Special Events

Moonlit Snowshoe Jaunt

To help everything run smoothly and get you onto the snow faster, please review the updates below 

 Skip the Line ~ Express Trail Pass
• Pick up your pass at the Express Window outside the Rentals/Warming Centre

 Booked rentals?
You’ll still need to stop into the Snow Depot to complete a rental form and pay in person

 Snowshoe Rentals SOLD OUT
If you haven’t secured rentals with us, you can still participate ~ you’ll just need to bring your own equipment

 Earlier Chairlift Loading
• Chairlift loading begins at 630pm • Last chair to the snowshoe trails at 730pm

 Trivia & Prizes
Grab a Trivia Ballot at the Snow Depot or Express Window before heading out and fill it in along the trail
 Prizes from • Ski Ben Eoin • Picturesque Meg photography • Island Folk • Hike NS
 Prize Draw @ 9pm at The Broken Buckle ~ you must be present to win

 Meeting Time & Location
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and meet outside the Warming Centre by the chairlift

Mad Tuck Race

The 40th annual Mad Tuck is happening on Sat Mar 14th ~ and this one means a little more.

The 2026 season race will be held in honour of Kevin MacInnis, a true part of our ski community. This year, let’s all get together and give Kevin one more run.

You don’t have to be a hard-core racer ~ you just need to have a good sense of humour and make it down the hill the best you can. When you cross the finish line, your name will be entered into the prize draw.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, there are lots of prizes up for grabs, and the vibes are always high. So hey ~ come on out. Have a laugh. Have a drink and maybe a dance or two. It’s gonna be the best time at Ski Ben Eoin!  Race suits and costumes are strongly encouraged.

Who can race:

• Adult racers 19+ ~ all skill levels welcome  •  Youth racers 13+  •  BEST athletes of any age welcome

First 100 registrants receive a free Mad Tuck T-shirt. Let’s make the 40th Mad Tuck one for the books. One more run for Kevin.