Motorcycle Events in California
Upcoming Motorcycle Rallies & Events
So-Cal Motorcycle Swap Meet
First, the So-Cal Motorcycle Swap Meets are the “Largest monthly gathering of riders in the USA.” The Motorcycle Swaps will be held in Southern California at the Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium. The hours are from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Plus, all the So-Cal Meets are open to all motorcycle brands and enthusiasts. Next, you […]
NorCal Cycle Swap Meets
The 2026 NorCal Cycle Swap Meets dates are below: January 4, 2026 February 1, 2026 March 1, 2026 April 12, 2026 May 3, 2026 June 7, 2026 July 5, 2026 August 2, 2026 September 6, 2026 October 4, 2026 November 1, 2026 December 6, 2026 The Nor-Cal Motorcycle & Car Swaps will be held at […]
Hanford Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet
The Great Hanford Motorcycle Swap will be held at Kings County Fairgrounds in Hanford, California. And the 2026 Hanford Cycle Swap will be the 58th annual event. The Cycle Swap will be held for two days. And there will be one night of camping. Also, there will be a motorcycle show. On Friday, vendors and […]
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
The 2026 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride dates are live. You can check out the Ride’s site or the videos below to see further details. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Motorcycle Ride unites classic- and vintage-style riders from all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. ** Finally, you can […]
Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom
Article by Revolution Marketing Agency The Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom is not just another motorcycle ride. Instead, it is a demonstration in support of the POW-MIA and Veteran Issues. The goal of the Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride is to secure accountability for the POWs and MIAs. And it is held each year on Memorial […]
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West Coast Thunder Memorial Day Ride
The West Coast Thunder Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride honors the fallen. You can register for the West Coast Thunder Motorcycle Ride at https://westcoastthunder.myshopify.com/collections/motorcycle-ride-tickets. ** Finally, you can see what’s happening in California or across the US on our motorcycle events calendar.
Friends of Steve McQueen Show
Friends of Steve McQueen Show is an automotive gathering and commemorative dinner. The Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show is held in early June to raise funds for Boys Republic, a private, nonprofit community for at-risk boys and girls ages 13-17. Next, the Friends of McQueen event was established in 2008 by members and friends […]
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day
Article by Revolution Motorcycle Marketing Agency In 2026, Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day will celebrate its 35th anniversary. This motorcycle ride day is held annually on the second Tuesday in June. Next, the goal of the annual Ride to Your Bike to Work Day is to advocate the use of motorcycles worldwide. In addition, […]
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Lost Coast Rally, Ride & Car Show
Crescent City will host the 1st Annual Lost Coast Rally Ride & Car Show. The Royal Riders – Lost Coast Family motorcycle & car show features a group ride, music, and vendors. There will also be the Bass Wars Competition. All years, makes, models, and riders or drivers, and spectators are welcome at the Lost […]
Born Free Motorcycle Show
The 17th annual Born-Free Motorcycle Show will be held in Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California. This bike show draws over 25,000 attendees. At Born Free, there will also be 200 vendors/sponsors, live music, Ives Brothers Wall of Death, Invited Builder Show, special guest area, AMCA regional swap meet, and more! ** Finally, there are […]
Hollister Motorcycle Rally
Great news. The city council of Hollister approved the Hollister Motorcycle Rally. And they decided that the Rally will be on the 4th of July weekend. As you most likely know, over the last decade, there have been numerous challenges in holding the Hollister Rally. For example, there have been cancellations, problems with the City […]
Cambria Rally
The 2026 Cambria Rally will be the 24th anniversary. Next, hotel and motorcycle event registration is open. Coast Riders Inn in Simeon is the hotel. Some of the Cambria Motorcycle Rally events include the following: Chili dinner BBQ Slow race Group ride More info on the Cambria Rally is at https://www.cambriarally.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/CambriaRally. ** Finally, […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
What’s going on at the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally? Simply put, everything you have ever heard of that happens at motorcycle events goes on at the Sturgis Rally. History of the Sturgis Rally Next, here is a quick history of the Sturgis Rally. In 1938, “Pappy” Hoel started the Black Hills Classic in Sturgis. Interestingly, […]
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The Quail Motorsports Gathering
The 2026 Quail Motorsports Gathering will be held in Carmel, California. There will be rare vintage to modern motorcycles at the Quail Gathering. In addition to the traditional categories, there will also be the following classes at The Quail: 100th Anniversary of Rte 66 Lamborghini Diablo The Legacy of Japanese GT’s Ferrari F40 featured in […]
Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride
The 28th annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Run will raise money for the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association, Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firemen’s Fund. Registration for the Memorial Motorcycle Run starts at 8 am. Then, at 9:30 am, the ceremonies start. KSU will be at 10 am. The luncheon will be at noon. This benefit motorcycle […]
VJMC National Rally
The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club National Rally is a four-day event. Attractions at the VJMC National Rally includes guided rides, bike show, motorcycle swap meet, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Here are the bike shows classes at the VJMC Motorcycle Rally: Best in Class Yamaha Best in Class Suzuki Best in Class Kawasaki Best […]
Fishtailz Motorcycle Super Show
The location of the Fishtailz Motorcycle Super Show is at the Port of Los Angeles at 2451 Signal Street, San Pedro, CA 90731. Show time for the Motorcycle Show is from 11 am to 6 pm. The Fishtailz Motorcycle Show’s categories are performance, chopper, vicla, club style, sport bike, antique, big wheel, rat rod, bobber, […]
Easyriders Bike Shows
Article by Revolution Motorcycle Marketing Consultants First, the 2026 dates for the Easyriders Bike Shows have not been announced. Next, the Easyriders Shows did not happen in 2020/2021. And, as you have most likely heard, the 2019/2020 Easyriders Motorcycle Shows also did not happen. Notably, the company sold out to some fashion guys from Beverly […]
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Easyriders Rodeos
Article by Revolution Motorcycle Marketing First, there was one of the Easyriders Rodeos in 2025 in Bloomville. But there were no other popular locations for the event, like the Chillicothe Easyriders motorcycle rodeo. Currently, there are no other Easyrider Shows or Motorcycle Rodeos. But there are much bigger problems with the Easyriders. And that would […]
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International Motorcycle Shows
Unfortunately, the International Motorcycle Shows were canceled back in 2022. On the Bike Shows’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/InternationalMotorcycleShows), it mentions that they might resume at some point in the future. For now, you can find other large motorcycle shows and events on LightningCustoms.com’s Major Motorcycle Rallies List. ———- ———- 2021 International Bike Shows First, here is […]
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Often, there are last-minute changes, especially at outdoor California biker rallies and motorcycle events, so it’s a good idea to check the details before you leave. Finally, you can see what is going on outside of California on our national motorcycle events calendar.