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FEB. 27 – MARCH 8 | DAYTONA BIKE WEEK The 85th annual Daytona Bike Week kicks off the riding season in Florida. The 10- day schedule includes a swap meet, bike shows, a bike rodeo, a bikini contest, charity rides, and more. The event also includes the 84th Daytona 200 race, as well as the opening rounds of series like King Of The Baggers, Superbike, American Flat Track, Super Hooligan, and Twins Cup. There’ s plenty more to see and do between official Bike Week events. You can ride on Daytona Beach’ s hard-packed sand, check out the scene on Main Street, or cruise down to Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach. OfficialBikeWeek. com Daytona Beach, FL
Main Street is a lively scene during Daytona Bike Week.
28- 29 | DONNIE SMITH BIKE SHOW This event is the largest custom bike show and swap meet in the Midwest and takes place at the Saint Paul River Centre. The show offers over $ 7,500 in cash and prizes and includes more than 160,000 square feet of custom baggers, choppers, retro bobbers, cruisers, and more. Master custom bike builder Donnie Smith will host a meet- and- greet, and attendees may also run into familiar names like Tim Remus, John Kosmoski, or Neil Ryan. There will also be live music and the Coors Light Happy Hour from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. on Saturday. Admission is $ 20 at the door, and kids 12 and under get in free. DonnieSmithBikeShow. com Saint Paul, MN
APRIL
8- 12 | ARIZONA BIKE WEEK The 29th annual Arizona Bike Week will take place at Westworld of Scottsdale. Attendees will enjoy rides, stunt shows, demo rides, exhibitions, nightly concerts, and vendors. Six bike shows are on the schedule and provide a diverse variety of classes, including the Harcati Motorcycles Little Rascals Bike Show for kids. On Saturday evening, head to The Pit to watch the Bikes & Fights Presented by Arena Wars Fighting Series. At the Hellracer Dome, attendees can catch flat- track racing or participate in Slide School with Johny Lewis. A general admission pass for the full event is $ 144, and single- day passes are $ 25- 62 depending on the day. AZBikeWeek. com Scottsdale, AZ
18- 26 | OUTER BANKS BIKE WEEK The 24th annual Outer Banks Bike Week welcomes thousands of motorcycles and includes daily guided rides, live music, entertainment, bike shows, a poker run, a bikini contest, bike games, vendors, parties, food and drink, demo rides, minibike races, and more. The event takes place at Outer Banks Harley- Davidson, and all motorcycles and riders are welcome to attend. Located only 3 miles away is the Wright Memorial Bridge, which takes motorists from the mainland onto the Outer Banks with 200 miles of coastline. This area offers great views, and the local restaurants and businesses are friendly to riders. OuterBanksHD. com Harbinger, NC
22-25 | MAYHEM MOTORCYCLE RALLY – BULLHEAD RIVER RUN This desert bike party includes vendors, guided rides, giveaways, live music, poker runs, a car show, biker games, and more. Headliners for 2026 include Knowing Forever, Stoney Curtis Band, and The Priest, with several other bands playing throughout the event. The rally runs in conjunction with the Ink Mayhem Tattoo Convention, which hosts top- level tattoo artists and includes tattoo competitions, giveaways, and more. The location is within riding distance to Oatman, Cool Springs, the Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas. Accommodations include hotels, tent camping at Community Park, and RV spots. MayhemInfo. com Bullhead City, AZ
24- 26 | LEESBURG BIKEFEST This city- wide rally and music event includes bike shows, contests, bike games, vendors, food and drink, stunt shows, bike displays, and more. Catch free musical performances on the Budweiser Main Stage and the Gator Harley Stage. Headliners for the 2026 event will be Lita Ford, Everclear, and Sister Hazel. During the event, Main Street is closed to regular traffic to become a motorcycle- only area. Located in Central Florida, the area offers great riding between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin. Attendees can upgrade their experience with a VIP pass, which provides access to exclusive amenities like a private cash bar, VIP restrooms, and more. LeesburgBikeFest. com Leesburg, FL
APRIL 29 – MAY 3 | THUNDER BEACH MOTORCYCLE RALLY This twice- annual free event includes hundreds of vendors, bike shows, entertainment, and more. There are four rally hotspots offering a variety of things to do and see, including Frank Brown Park, Crossroads, McGuires Irish Pub, and Harley- Davidson PCB. Other rally partner venues will also be catering to riders throughout the city, including restaurants, bars, and more. The area offers scenic riding in and around PCB, including views of the Emerald Coast, rolling sand dunes, and quaint beach villages. Lodging options include hotels, condos, and campgrounds. The Thunder Beach fall rally takes place in October. ThunderBeachProductions. com Panama City Beach, FL