Events
Biker Rally Calendar
We used to list only when Gray Beard Biker goes on the road, but through popular request, we now list all the major rallies and events here! So folks can find them in one place. Being centered in the Southeast, we have several local events as well – but all the majors are here as well.
Click the button below to see a map of all the Graybeard Adventures.
January & February Events
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Feb
Friday The 13th Rally
Port Dover, Canada
Feb 13
Mar 13
Nov 13
pd13.com
The 9th largest motorcycle gather in the world with 100,000-150,000 riders. It happens on an odd schedule each year… every Friday the 13th of the year. Pretty Cool.
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february
Thunder By The Bay
Sarasota, Fl
Friday, February 13 – 15, 2026
thunderbythebay.org
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February
Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
Milwaukee, MI
February 28 – March 09
mamatriedshow.com
This is an indoor custom motorcycle show that celebrates handbuilt bikes from builders of all calibers. It’s all about craftsmanship and creativity—no distractions, just bikes and the people who build them.
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February
Daytona Bike Week
Daytona Beach, FL
February 27 – March 08
officialbikeweek.com
We’ll be venturing out to Daytona again this year doing interviews and meeting people!
We went here in 2 multiple times. See that video series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBzsHGSmNoYvIvMOUV5GXt_6wYImpR2Uf
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March
DeLand Bike Rally
Daytona Beach, FL
Saturday, March 1
mainstreetdeland.org
Annually, on the first Saturday of Daytona Bike Week in Historic Downtown DeLand.
tbd
March
Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
Austin, TX
not confirmed
https://revivalcycles.com/
another showcase of serious custom motorcycle artistry and craftsmanship.
tbd
March
Bama Bikefest
Forkland, AL
Not confirmed
bamabikefest.com
Went to this for the first time in 2024. Click the thumbnail to see the episode.
13
March
Florida Nature Coast Rally
Inverness, FL
March 13 – 16
floridanaturecoastbikefest.org
This one is formerly known as the Hernando County Rally and it typically overlaps Bama Bikefest above. It features the famous Rat’s Hole Custom Chopper Show, riding tours, poker runs, bike games, raffles, and more than 125 vendors, with satellite venues including Crystal Harley-Davidson, Moose Lodge 1676, and BT’s Pub.
17
March
Texas Motorcycle Fandango
Fredericksburg, TX
march 27 – 29
thetexasfandango.com/
Vintage bike show, chopper show, swap meet, and racing all rolled into one weekend.
tbd
March
March Moto Madness
Tellico Plains, TN
Not Confirmed
Adventure Rally
3
April
Cave Creek Bike Week
Cave Creek, AZ
April 3 -12
website
Trying to branch out from the southeast this year, this is the first Arizona rally on our list. Have you been?
8
April
Arizona Bike Week
Scottsdale, AZ
April 8 – 12
azbikeweek.com
Up to 300,000 riders descend on the desert for scenic rides, stunt shows, and top-tier rock and country music headliners.
tbd
April
Tally Bike Fest
Tallahassee, FL
Not Confirmed
tallybikefest.com
15
April
Angel City Bike Fest
Unadilla, GA
April 15 – 19
AngelCityRallys.com
A dedicated ol’ town for this South Georgia bike rally. We were sponsored to go out to this in 2025 for the fall rally.
Click the thumbnail to check it out.
tbd
April
Covington Bike Fest
Covington, GA
Not Confirmed
no website
Pretty local to us here in Atlanta. So yeah, we’ve been multiple times. Click the thumbnail below.
18
April
Outer Banks Bike Week
Harbinger, NC
AKA OBX Bike Week. We’ve been to this one. Check it out by clicking on the thumbnail.
TBD
April
Milledgeville Thunder Rally
Milledgeville, GA
Another overlapping rally in Southern Georgia. This one is 21 and older only.
24
April
Mayhem / Bullhead / Laughlin River Run
Bullhead City, AZ
April 24 – 27
MAYHEM RALLY / BULLHEAD RIVER RUN (mayheminfo.com)
Thisa one is having an identity crisis, but it originates from the legendary Laughlin River Run… then it moved and therefore changed it’s name to Bullhead River Run…now it wants to be called The Mayhem Motorecycle Rally. Should be good times!
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April
Leesburg Bikefest
Leesburg, FL
April 25 – 27
leesburgbikefest.com
One of our favorites! Click the thumbnail below to view our relative episodes.
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April
Thunder Beach Rally
Panama City Beach, FL
Apr 30 – May 4
thunderbeachproductions.com
We love Panama City. Check out our relative episodes by clicking on the thumbnail below.
30
April
Bikestock Oklahoma
Depew, OK
Apr 30-May 3
route66bikerrally.com
Route 66 BikeStock Oklahoma is an Old School Adult Only Motorcycle Rally and Biker Party in Depew, Oklahoma
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May & June Events
TBD
May
1
May
Thunder In The Smokies
Maggie Valley, NC
May 1 – 3
No site, here’s the page
They’ve become one of our favorites. Check out our adventures here by clicking the thumbnail below.
tbd
May
Republic of Texas Rally
Austin, TX
Not Yet Confirmed
republicoftexasmotorcyclerally.com
We’ll be venturing out to Austin Texas – visiting friends and meeting new people!
8
May
Myrtle Beach Bike Week
Myrtle Beach, FL
14
May
Tennessee Motorcycle & Music Revival
Hurricane Mills, TN
May 14 – 17
motorcyclesandmusic.com
Four days on a 3,500-acre ranch featuring live music, motorcycle racing, hill climbs, ADV trail riding, group rides, creek-side fun, camping, and tours of Loretta Lynn’s museums and historic sites. All types of motorcycles are welcome.
22
May
Redneck Revival Memorial Day Rally
Conesville, IA
May 22 – May 24; Memorial Day Weekend
No Web Site
22
May
Gulfport Blowout
Gulfport, MS
May 22 – May 24; Memorial Day Weekend
No Web Site
We take a day trip to New Orleans during this rally.
29
May
Ohio Bike Week
Sandusky, OH
May 29-June 6
OhioBikeWeek.com
A mix of live music, vendors, poker runs, bike shows, and activities along the Lake Erie shoreline, making it a major Midwest motorcycle rally with free concerts and downtown events. It’s the 8th largest biker gathering in the world.
TBD
May
Tennessee Freedom Rally
Silver Point, TN
No Dates Confirmed
No Website
TBD
May
Rumble On The Lake
Cable, WI
May Not Exist Anymore
No Website
4
June
Biker Nation Reunion Rally
Helen, GA
Biker Nation sponsored us to go to this event and we loved it. Check out our adventures here:
TBD
June
Milledgeville Thunder Rally
Milledgeville, GA
Another overlapping rally in Southern Georgia. This one is 21 and older only.
13
June
Laconia Motorcycle Week
Laconia, NH
June 13 – 21
laconiamcweek.com
We ventured out to Laconia. Check out our 4 part video series.by clicking the thumbnail. If’ you’ve been, let us know your thoughts in the comments of your youtube video.
19
june
JuneBug Boogie
Cookeville, TN
June 19 – 22
https://junebugrally.com/
Started in 2002, this has become a popular event. Have you been?
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June
Motoblot
Chicago, IL
June 19 – 21
https://motoblot.com/
We went to this for the first time last year. See our vlog here: MotoBlot Adventure Blog.
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june
Harley Rendevous Classic
Pattersonville, NY
June 25-28
harleyrendezvous.com
This one takes place on 175 acres at the Lookout Country Club in Pattersonville, New York, with early motorcycle entry starting June 24th. Old-school biker rally atmosphere.
26
june
Thunder In The Smokies
Maggie Valley, NC
May 1-3
June 26-29
Sept 11-13
No site, here’s the page
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June
July & August Events
9
july
HD HomecomingFestival
Milwaukee, WI
July 9-12
harleydavidson.com
We went to this the passed two years and really enjoyed it! Hope to see you there this year! To see the video episodes in our Harley Davidson Homecoming video series, click the thumbnail.
15
july
Kentucky Bike Week
Sturgis, KY
July 15 – 19
https://kentuckybikerally.com/
Not in the Black Hills of Dakota, but a Sturgis just the same.
tbd
july
Midwest Motorcycle Rally
Winona, MN
Not confirmed but probably July 16 – 19
midwestmotorcyclerally.com/
7
August
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Sturgis, SD
August 7 – 16
sturgis.com
The nation’s #1 Biker Rally. We went for the first time last year. Check it out by clicking the graphic.
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Aug
Rally at the Rattler
Tuscumbia, AL
Aug 20 – 23
RattlerRally.com
Have you been to one of these? Are they a decent size or small?
September & October Events
8
Sept
European Bike Week
Lake Faak, Austria
September 8-13
bikeweek.at/
Europe’s largest motorcycle gathering, featuring demo rides, live music, custom bike shows, and the legendary Harley Parade through Villach, drawing hundreds of thousands of riders for a massive celebration of biking culture.
9
sept
OC Rock & Ride
Ocean City, MD
Sept 9-13
ocrockandride.com
FKA OC Bikefest, we are gonna try to make it to this one this year. We did LOTO last year so we’re trying something new.
10
Sept
SmokeOut Rally
Salisbury, NC
11
sept
12
sept
Party At The Pen
Boise, ID
This one is held at an old penitentiary for Idaho State. Pretty cool and different idea. Haven’t been able to get out this far ourselves yet.
15
sept
Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest
The Ozarks (MO)
Sept 15 – 20
lakebikefest.com
We went to this last year for the first time. The area is amazing… but we got rained on. Here’s a link to our LOTO Series:<
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Sept
TBD
Sept
Milledgeville Thunder Rally
Milledgeville, GA
Another overlapping rally in Southern Georgia. This one is 21 and older only.
25
sept
25
sept
Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally
Myrtle Beach, FL
26
sept
Smoky Mountain Bike Week
Maryville, TN
This maybe our new favorite event. Check out our adventures here:
25
sept
Myrtle Beach Bike Week
In The Fall
Myrtle Beach, FL
Sept 25 – Oct 4
myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
We’ll be venturing out to Myrtle this year and will be passing out stickers, coupons, and meeting people!
30
SEPT
Bikes, Blues, & BBQ
Fayetteville, AR
Sept 30-Oct 3
https://bikesbluesandbbq.org/
Claims the world’s largest charity motorcycle rally that benefits women, children and the under-served members of the Northwest Arkansas community. Over the course of our 20 years, they have raised over $3 million to local charities. It’s family friendly event, inclusive of all members of the community.
8
October
Stubborn American
Moyer, OK
October 8-10
Hosted by Adam Sandoval at Kriver Campground.
8
October
Colonial Beach Bikefest
Colonial Beach, VA
October 8-11
A four-day, adrenaline-fueled extravaganza that’s taking over the streets of this charming waterfront town! A celebration of motorcycle culture, offering a wide array of vendors, bike shows, and more. Feast your eyes on a dazzling display of custom-built beauties, from vintage classics to cutting-edge designs, all vying for top honors in various categories. With over 30,000 visitors expected to descend upon the town, the streets will be alive with the rumble of engines and the camaraderie of fellow riders. Black leather will reign supreme as the fashion statement of choice, creating a scene straight out of a biker’s dream.
15
October
Daytona Biketoberfest
Daytona Beach, FL
Oct 15-18
About 100,000 riders, the Daytona Internaional Speedway, Cooler Weather, Scenice Rides, It’s a good time…
Check out our episodes of Daytona Biketoberfest:
21
October
Thunder Beach Rally
Panama City Beach, FL
Oct 21-25
thunderbeachproductions.com
TBD
oct
Las Vegas Bike Fest
Las Vegas, NV
TBD_October
lasvegasbikeweek.com
The Las Vegas Bikefest is an annual three day and night party where motorcycle enthusiasts can show off their hog and win lots of cash has been closed with no news since 2021.
November & December Events
5
NOV
Lone Star Rally
Galveston, TX
Nov 5-8
lonestarrally.com
Ok, we have been to this one.. in the early days of the Gray Beard Biker channel, but we don’t have an episode on it. Maybe soon. We loved it. It draws approx 400,000 riders to coastal Texas.
14
November
Gator Bike Rally
Leesburg, FL
November 14-15
gatorharley.com
Not Leesburg Bikefest but it’s in the neighborhood. Offering live music, vendors, and a custom bike show.
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november
St Pete Bike Fest
Saint Petersburg, FL
Nov 19-22
saintpetebikefest.com
Typically, this is our last rally of the year. Click the thumbnail to view the rally video series.
