Major Motorcycle Rallies

2026 Major Biker Rallies & Events List with Information, Banners & Videos.

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Here’s the LightningCustoms.com 2026 Major Motorcycle Rallies list. You will find quality, original information on the major events in the US, along with banners and videos.

Next, we often refer to the “Big 3” motorcycle rallies. These are the three “National Rallies”: the Sturgis Rally, Daytona Bike Week, and Laconia Motorcycle Week. If you cannot attend a “Big 3,” you can check out a major event below.

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MAJOR RALLY

Lone Star Galveston Rally

Galveston, Texas

With around 400,000 attendees, the Lone Star Rally is the largest motorcycle event in Texas. Lone Star’s attractions include a motorcycle show, bands, rodeo games, tattoo contest, shows, 100s of vendors, and more.

NOV 05
MAJOR RALLY

Roscoe’s Chili Challenge

Lakeland, Florida

The 2026 Roscoe’s Chili Challenge (RCC) will be the 41st annual event. In addition to the Roscoe’s cook-off, there will be live music, contests, a motorcycle show, and field events.

NOV 05
MAJOR RALLY

Colorado Motorcycle Expo

Denver, Colorado

The 49th CO Expo will be held on February 6, 2027, from 9:00 am-7:00 pm, and February 7, 2027, from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. The venue is the National Western Complex in Denver.

FEB 06
MAJOR RALLY

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Mama Tried Motorcycle Show features unique, homebuilt motorcycles, a giveaway bike, Flat Out Friday racing, and a variety of vendors.

FEB 20
MAJOR RALLY

Daytona Bike Week

Daytona Beach, Florida

The 2027 Daytona Bike Week will be the 86th rally, running from March 5 to March 14, 2027. Watch Bike Week VIDEOs, get more information, and learn about the Daytona motorcycle laws.

MAR 05
MAJOR RALLY

Cave Creek Bike Week

Cave Creek, Arizona

The 29th annual Cave Creek Bike Week will have live music, vendors, rides, contests, and food. The rally is held at the Hideaway Grill and Cave Creek Roadhouse.

MAR 26
MAJOR RALLY

Arizona Bike Week

Scottsdale, Arizona

Arizona Bike Week is held at WestWorld in Scottsdale. Attractions include live music, bike shows, charity rides, racing, contests, stunt shows, on-site camping, and vendors.

MAR 31
MAJOR RALLY

Leesburg Bikefest

Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg Bikefest features live music, motorcycle shows, hot body contests, stunts, vendors, and more. It’s a weekend that every motorcycle enthusiast and music lover should experience.

APR 23
MAJOR RALLY

The Steel Horse Rally

Fort Smith, Arkansas

The Steel Horse Rally is a Charity Motorcycle Rally Honoring All Who Serve. The rally is always held the first weekend of May each year in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

MAY 07
MAJOR RALLY

Americade Motorcycle Rally

Lake George, New York

The Americade Motorcycle Rally is held each year in Lake George, NY. Demo rides, guided and unguided rides, motorcycle expo, charity poker run, cruises, Police Cone Course competition, lessons, seminars, stunt show, bike show, live music, games and a lot more.

JUN 02
MAJOR RALLY

Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day

WORLDWIDE, Alabama

Each year, on the second Tuesday, the Ride to Work Day is held. The Ride shows the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation.

JUN 09
MAJOR RALLY

Laconia Motorcycle Week

Laconia, New Hampshire

First, the 2027 Laconia Motorcycle Week will be the 104th anniversary of the New Hampshire rally. Next, with how long the event has been going on, it is no surprise that Laconia is the “Oldest National Motorcycle Rally.” Read about what happens at the rally and the history of Motorcycle Week.

JUN 12
MAJOR RALLY

Harley Rendezvous Rally

Pattersonville, New York

Indian Lookout Country Club hosts three-day Harley Rendezvous Classic, which is on 200 acres located in Western Schenectady County in New York State.

JUN 24
MAJOR RALLY

Muskegon Bike Time

Muskegon, Michigan

Muskegon Bike Time is an annual celebration of motorcycles and community held on the third weekend of July.

JUL 14
MAJOR RALLY

Beartooth Motorcycle Rally

Red Lodge, Montana

The 2027 Beartooth Motorcycle Rally & Ironhorse Rodeo is held each year in Red Lodge, Montana. Beartooth is Montana’s largest motorcycle rally. You don’t want to miss the Ironhorse Rodeo.

JUL 15
MAJOR RALLY

ABATE Boogie Rally

Springville, Indiana

Join us for the 47th Annual Boogie to be held at the Lawrence County Recreational Park, 99 Moore Lane in Springville, Indiana. Live music, a bike show, scenic rides, field events, mini bike games, tattoo contests, arm wrestling contest, and more fun.

JUL 15
MAJOR RALLY

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Lexington, Ohio

Vintage Motorcycle Days features America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, national championship vintage racing, bike shows, retro-oriented vendors, and more. It is held at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

JUL 23
MAJOR RALLY

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Sturgis, South Dakota

The 2027 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally dates, information, venues, attractions, and Sturgis motorcycle laws. In 1938, the “Black Hills Motor Classic” was held by Clarence “Pappy” Hoel and the Jackpine Gypsies motorcycle club. The largest motorcycle rally in the world rolls into the Black Hills for the 87th time.

AUG 06
MAJOR RALLY

Ocean City Bikefest/Delmarva Bike Week

Salisbury, Delaware

Attendance for the Ocean City Bike Week (the collective name for Delmarva Bike Week and OC Rock & Ride BikeFest), will host 175,000 attendees.

SEP 08
MAJOR RALLY

Smokeout Rally

Salisbury, North Carolina

The SmokeOut Rally is the The Original Chopper Party. It is an annual grassroots custom motorcycle and chopper culture event held at Rowan County Fairgrounds.

SEP 09
MAJOR RALLY

Oyster Run Rally

Anacortes, Washington

2027 Oyter Run Rally will be the 44th annual event. The Oyster Run is always the fourth Sunday in September. This is a free event. No official starting point. No time schedule. No required route.

SEP 26
MAJOR RALLY

Las Vegas Bikefest

Las Vegas, Nevada

After six-years of not happening, Las Vegas BikeFest made its comeback in 2026. Read more about the 2027 Las Vegas Bike Fest.

SEP 30
MAJOR RALLY

Easyriders Bike Shows

Agoura Hills, Alabama

Easyriders Bike Show information including when Easyriders events and magazine were sold.

JAN 02
MAJOR RALLY

Thunder in the Valley Johnstown Rally

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Visit Johnstown announced that the Thunder in the Valley Johnstown Rally has been discontinued. They also noted that it will focus on marketing the area and rebranding Johnstown as an outdoor recreation destination.

JUN 21
MAJOR RALLY

Easyriders Rodeos

Fowlerville, Alabama

Easyriders Motorcycle Rodeos information on why they stopped being held and who the new Easyriders owners are.

AUG 08
MAJOR RALLY

Laughlin River Run

Laughlin, Nevada

Unfortunately, the Laughlin River Run was canceled in 2023. And after years of not happening, the Laughlin Nevada River Rally is apparently permanently closed.

APR 26
MAJOR RALLY

Red River Memorial Day Rally

Red River, New Mexico

The New Mexico Red River Rally, held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, was replaced. The Town of Red River replaced the official motorcycle rally with a family- and veteran-friendly festival called Mayfest in the Mountains.

MAY 24
MAJOR RALLY

ROT Rally

Austin, Texas

First, ROT Biker Rally Sucks!! Read about the decline of the Rally, lower number of attendees, lower quality attractions, terrible vending, and increased prices.

MAY 24
MAJOR RALLY

Thunder in the Rockies Bike Rally

Loveland, Colorado

In July 2023, The Thunder in the Rockies Bike Rally in Loveland, Colorado, was permanently canceled. One noted reason for the cancellation is that it allows the organization to focus on Realities for Children fundraising at the Realities Ride and Rally.

SEP 20
MAJOR RALLY

Wing Ding Motorcycle Rally

Shreveport, Louisiana

The GWRRA (Gold Wing Road Riders Association) Wing Ding Motorcycle Rally has been discontinued. The GWRRA officially shut down on July 31, 2022, after 45 years of operation.

JUN 28
MAJOR RALLY

International Motorcycle Shows

Lakeland, California

Unfortunately, the International Motorcycle Shows were canceled back in 2022.

NOV 28

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