Motorcycle Events in California
Upcoming Motorcyle Rallies & Events
So-Cal Motorcycle Swap Meets
The 2020 So-Cal Motorcycle Swap Meets are held at the Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium from 7am-1pm. They are held each month and are open to all brands of bikes and all types of enthusiasts. The So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet is the “largest monthly gathering of riders in the USA.” Buy, sell, trade with over 500 […]
NorCal Cycle Swap Meets
The 2020 NorCal Cycle Swaps will again be held at the West Wind Sacramento. Find the vintage, custom or one of a kind part you’ve been looking for. The NorCal Swaps are open to all brands and all types of motorcycles. General admission fee is $10/person. Entry to the Swap starts at 8am. 2020 […]
Bike Night – Riders
Bike night starting Contests All bikes/clubs are welcome. Anyone welcome to tell their story. It will be held in an industrial area so loud pipes won’t bother anyone. Vendors and sponsors are welcome to contact us. The first bike night will be held February 19th and they will happen the first and third Wednesdays of […]
Hippy Killer Hoedown
The Hippy Killer Hoedown 2020 will be the 12th annual event. The location for the old school rally is the So Cal Fairgrounds in Perris, California. Come check out the show with hot rods, kustoms, motorcycles, lowriders, and vans. There will also be live music, flat track racing, mini bike racing, and vendors. Hours for […]
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering
The 12th annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering will be held May 16, 2020. The location for the motorcycle show is the Quail Lodge & Golf Club. Featured in the event is one of the largest collections of antique to modern motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles. All makes and models will be represented. In addition, there are also […]
Hanford Cycle Swap Meet & Show
Hanford Cycle Swap Meet & Show 2020 Dates & Information on the Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show in Hanford, California at LightningCustoms.com. 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, […]
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 in DC […]
Major Rally
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 one hel 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 there will be live music […]
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 event. The Kiwanis Original Redwood Run is a true old school rally held in the Redwoods of the North Coast of California. Some of the events at the rally are: -Live Music (2020 headlining acts TBA) -Motorcycle Games -People Games -Wet T Contest -Vendors -Food, Beer, […]
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 annual Ride to Work DaY is to help advocate using motorcycles not only for transportation and to show the public the utility of riding each day. […]
Major Rally
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.
Hollister Independence Rally
The Hollister Motorcycle Rally has had a lot of challenges over the last 10 years. There have been problems with the City of Hollister, cancellations, and a number of different promoters. Some of this appears to have been resolved – Roadshows has an agreement with the city to manage the Hollister Independence Rally. Although there […]
The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride
Come out and ride dapper for a cause in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2020. The goal of the global charity event held to raise money for prostate cancer awareness and also men’s mental health. Riding in the various events across the world will be some 120,000 riders on classic and vintage style motorcycles in some […]
Big Bike Weekend
Big League Dreams will host the 2020 Big Bike Weekend in Redding, California. Full details on the attractions and fees have not been announced. Some of the regular attractions at the rally include the riding in the Redding area, organized rides, live music, bike show, poker run, bike games, exhibits, and vendors.
David Mann Chopper Fest
The 2020 David Mann Chopper Fest will be the 17th annual event. It will again be held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Builders and attendees come out to honor David Mann. Some of the attractions at the Chopperfest will include an antique & custom bike show (all brands are welcome), builder display, motorcycle art exhibit, […]