Motorcycle Events in California
Upcoming Motorcycle Rallies & Events
Combat Vets Stand Up Ride
The Chapter 33-1 of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Stand Up Motorcycle Ride fundraiser will be the 8th annual event. This is a poker run with a twist on the format. If you register online you can get a $5 discount. On the day of the CMVA Stand Up Ride the price is $25/rider or […]
Hippy Killer Hoedown – POSTPONED
POSTPONED due to Covid-19 The Hippy Killer Hoedown 2020 will be the 12th annual event. Next, the location for this old school biker rally is at the So Cal Fairgrounds in Perris, California. At the bike show there will be hot rods, kustoms, motorcycles, low riders, and vans. There will also be live music, flat […]
So-Cal Motorcycle Swap Meet
The 2020 So-Cal Motorcycle Swap Meets are held at the Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium from 7am to 1pm. They are held each month. And they are also open to all brands of bikes and all types of enthusiasts. The So-Cal Cycle Swap Meets are the “largest monthly gathering of riders in the USA.” Buy, sell, […]
VFWRG Cinco De Mayo Poker Run
VFWRG 6311 Cinco De Mayo Poker Run to Mt. Diablo Date & Information on the Motorcycle Poker Run in Lathrop at LightningCustoms.com. The VFWRG 6311 Cinco De Mayo Poker Run starts at Eagles Nest. Registration will be held from 8am to 10am. Then the first bike will go out at 9am. Next, the ride goes […]
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering – CANCELED
The 12th annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering has been CANCELED due to the Covid-19. The below information was posted earlier. The 2020 date for the Motorcycle Gathering is May 16th. Again, Quail Lodge & Golf Club is the location for the motorcycle show. Featured at the Gathering is one of the largest collections of antique to […]
Hanford Cycle Swap Meet & Show
The Great Hanford Cycle Swap Meet & Show will be the 52nd annual two-day event. Again, it will be held at the Kings County Fairgrounds in Hanford. Come out and buy, sell, and trade motorcycles parts and more. In addition to the motorcycle swap meet, you can put your bike in the show (see the […]
Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom
In 2020 the Rolling Thunder Ride (XXXIII) POW / MIA demonstration will be significantly different than in previous years. Historically, riders have gathered in Washington, DC on Memorial Day for the Ride for Freedom. Last year, Rolling Thunder organizers stated that there would be big changes happening this year. Most importantly, instead of riders gathering […]
West Coast Thunder
The 2020 West Coast Thunder will be the 21st anniversary of the motorcycle ride. This Memorial Day bike run is the largest west of the Mississippi with some 7,500 riders. The starting location is Riverside Harley-Davidson and the ending location is Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium. After the motorcycle ride there will be live music. Next, […]
NorCal Cycle Swap Meet
Again the 2020 NorCal Cycle Swap events are held at the West Wind Sacramento. Next, come out to find the vintage, custom or one of a kind part you’ve been trying to find. Note, the NorCal Swaps are open to all brands and all types of motorcycles. The general admission fee is $10 per person. […]
Friends of Steve McQueen Show
June 7th is the date for the 2020 Friends of Steve McQueen Show Car & Motorcycle Show. The Show is held at the Boys Republic campus, which is a community for at-risk youth and where Steve was a resident of. The car and bike show is a benefit Boys Republic and over the years it […]
Redwood Run
The 2020 Redwood Run will be the 43rd annual biker rally. The Kiwanis Original Redwood Run is a true old school rally held in the Redwoods of the North Coast of California. Here are some of the events at the 2020 Redwood rally: Live Music (2020 headlining acts TBA) Motorcycle Games People Games Wet T […]
Top-Line Industrial Supply’s Car and Bike Show
Come and join in the fun and check out our open house. Free to the public! This is a family-friendly and a RAIN or SHINE event. Also, please no alcohol. All vehicles welcome are welcome at the Top-Line Industrial Supply’s 8th Annual Charity Car and Bike Show!! Old, new, foreign or domestic, race cars of […]
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day 2020 will be the 29th annual motorcycle event. It is a worldwide event that is on the LightningCustoms.com’s Major Motorcycle Rallies List. The goal of the annual Ride to Work Day is to held to advocate the use of motorcycles not only for transportation, but also to show the […]
Born Free Motorcycle Show
BF 12 will be held at Oak Canyon Ranch on the 27th & 28th from 10am to 5pm. Entry is $15/person/day. Kids under 12 as well as active/retired military with an ID get in free. More details on the 2020 Born Free Motorcycle Show TBA. No Colors, Coolers, or Pets. ** Another California motorcycle event […]
Hollister Independence Rally
First, there will be a Hollister motorcycle rally in 2020. Over the last 10 years there have been a lot of challenges with the Hollister Rally. For instance, there have been problems have with the City of Hollister, cancellations, and promoter turnover. Hopefully some of the issues have been resolved with the hiring of Roadshows […]
Nor-Cal Spyder Rally
The Bear River Casino Resort is the host location for the 2020 Nor Cal Spyder Rally! Registration for the Spyder Rally is now open! In addition, all bikes are welcome! ** The NorCal Swap Meets are some other California motorcycle events you might want to read more on.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Come out and ride for a cause in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2020!! In particular, the goal of this global charity ride is to raise money for prostate cancer awareness and men’s mental health. Next, over 120,000 riders on classic and vintage motorcycles will ride in Distinguished Gentleman events across the world. Furthermore, there will […]
El Camino Vintage Motorcycle Show
The 42nd El Camino Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet date is October 3, 2020. The host location is at the El Camino College. Specifically, it will be on the Upper Parking Structure. Next, the hours are from 8am to 2pm. The El Camino Show & Swap will be held rain or shine. In addition, […]
Big Bike Weekend
Big League Dreams will host the 2020 Big Bike Weekend Rally in Redding. Although the full details on the attractions and fees have not been announced there’s always a lot going on at the rally. For instance at the Big Bike Weekend there are always awesome self-guided rides in the Redding area and organized rides. […]
AMCA National Road Run Los Angeles Chapter
First, registration for the 2020 AMCA National Road Run Los Angeles Chapter is Sunday, October 25th. Then the ride days are October 26th to 28th. See the site for the fees for the Antique Motorcycle Club of America’s National Road Run. Included in the fee is the welcome meal, banquet dinner, three lunches, access to […]
David Mann Chopper Fest
The 2020 David Mann Chopper Fest will be the 17th annual event. Again, it will be held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Join builders and other attendees to honor David Mann. One of the attractions at the Chopperfest will include an antique & custom bike show. All brands are welcome at the show. Also, there […]
Easyriders Bike Shows
As you have most likely heard, the 2020 Easyriders Motorcycle Shows were CANCELED. Even worse, in 2019 the iconic Easyriders Magazine shut down. Subsequently an era in the biker-world is over. Here is some of what happened to Easyriders. First, over the last decade both the motorcycle industry and the rally-world have declined. Unfortunately the […]
Easyriders Rodeo
In 2020 there will be events held called the Easyriders Rodeo Tour. Included in the 2020 Tour are the Fowlerville, Bloomsburg, and Chillicothe Easyriders Motorcycle Rodeos. However, the Rodeo Tour might not be at all what you think it will be. The reason is that both Easyriders and their events have fallen apart over the […]
There are changes at the last minute, especially at outdoor California motorcycle rallies, so it is good to check the details before you leave. Also, one Major Motorcycle Rally in California that you might want to check out is the Hollister Rally. Finally, you can see what is going on outside of California on our US motorcycle events calendar.