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- Here's what's happening in the Midwest -
Colorado l Texas l Oklahoma l North Dakota l South Dakota l Missouri l Iowa l Kansas l Illinois l Minnesota l Michigan l Wisconsin l Nebraska

If you have an ongoing weekly or monthly event  we will be glad to list them here.

Monthly

FRIDAYS During Summer Months                      Mt. Clemens, MI
Friday Night Bike Night - Gibraltar Trade Center North
Each Friday night during the summer from 7pm - 2am we host our Friday Night Bike Night outside under our covered 7,000 square foot pavilion with a stage, tables and chairs, and a bar.  We have an open bar with bottle beer, standard liquor drinks and mixers, pop, water, and grilled food for sale.  It is a fun venue to get together with other bikers in the area.  We have outdoor porta johns, or visitors can use the indoor facilities at our Yellow #4 entrance.


First Monday of the Month                                    St Paul, MN

Monthly Meeting
We are always hoping to encourage more people to join us in being a part of putting on Rides for WishesTM In memory of Chuck Worden to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Minnesota  every year?
Phone: Sharon Brandt 651-283-0448
Email: sharon@chucksride.com
Web Site: www.chucksride.com

First Friday of the Month                                       Knoxville, IA
Knoxville Bike Nite
May thru September. 6pm - 10pm Downtown Square. Entertainment, Large Beer Garden, Food And Vendors
Email: trowley@iowatelecom.net

 

 

November 2008

November 14 - 16, 2008                                          Dallas, TX
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St.
Website: www.motorcycleshows.com
Phone: 800-331-5706

November 14 - 16, 2008                                          Liberty, TX
Iron Angels
TVF Fairgrounds
Phone: 936-334-0558
Website:  www.bikerralliesoftexas.com

November 15 - 16, 2008                                          Winnsboro, TX
Chicken Run
Phone: 903-365-2641

November 16, 2008                                                  Alvin, TX
Alvin Blue Santa Motorcycle Ride & Bike Show
105 S. Gordon Street, Behind the library.  Registration begins at 8am.  Bike show starts at 9am.  55 mile police escorted ride.  Kickstands up at 1:30pm.  $25 per biker.  Ride pins to the first 600 registered riders.  Trophies for Best of Show, Trike, Antique, Custom Paint, Original Theme and Accessories.  5’ trophy to the largest registered club.  Vendors, auction, music, and moon walks for the kids. 
Phone: 281-331-2583
Website: www.alvinbluesanta.org
E-mail: mrsclaus@swbell.net

November 16, 2008                                                 Lake County, IL
Walneck’s Swap Meet
Lake County Fairgrounds
Phone: 630-985-2097
Website: www.walneckswap.com     

November 21 - 23, 2008                                          Houston, TX
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Reliant Center, One Reliant Park
Website: www.motorcycleshows.com
Phone: 800-331-5706

November 23, 2008                                                   El Campo, TX
Annual Wharton County Toy Run
VFW Hall, CR 306, El Campo. Look for signs at Hwy 71 S & Hwy 59.  Registration begins at 10. Ride leaves at noon. T-Shirts & Pins to first 100! Door Prizes - Music - Food! $20.00 or toy of equal value.
EMAIL: markcic@hotmail.com  
PHONE: 979-541-3661

November 23, 2008                                                  Loma, CO
16th Annual Rio Rancho Toy Run
Bring 1 new toy and 2 non-perishable food items.  Food, refreshments, raffle, bike rodeo, live music by Full Moon. Rio Rancho High School - 301 Loma Colorado Hwy 528 to northern to Loma, Colorado. Ride ending at the Italian American Assoc. 1565 Stephanie Rd Rio Rancho.
WEBSITE: http://rioranchotoyrun.org  
PHONE: 505-604-4326

 

December 2008

December 6, 2008                                                     Rockdale, TX
3rd Annual Buddy Oney Toy Run
The Ranch
Phone: 512-760-5537

December 7, 2008                                                    Oklahoma City, OK
Motorcycle Swap Meet
State Fair Park
Phone:  816-456-4415
Website: www.jwswapmeet.com

December 7, 2008                                                     Houston, TX
San Jacinto High Rollers 29th Annual Toy Run
Honda of Houston
Website: www.nwsjhr.com

December 7, 2008                                                    Sherman/Denison, TX
14th Annual for the Kids Toy Run
Website: www.forthekidstexas.com 

December 7, 2008                                                    Chicago, IL
31st Annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
Dan Ryan Woods
Website: www.chicagolandtft.org 

December 7, 2008                                                     Tahlequah, OK
5th Annual Motorcycle & Specialty Car Toy Run
Please bring new & unwrapped toys and line up at the 1st Assembly of God Church(South of Wal-Mart, next to Baker Furniture) on Hwy. 62/82, ride ends at the Community Building.  Refreshments of homemade chili, cakes and goodies provided at the end of the ride by Cherokee Cruisin' Classic Car Club, Aprons & Lace OHCE, Leo Club and 4-H in Action Club. All toys donated to kids through Kid Connections, Inc.
EMAIL: mduvall@cablelynx.com  
PHONE 918-456-3860

December 7, 2008                                                    Decatur, TX
Wise County Toy Run
Website: www.wctoyrun.com

December 7, 2008                                                    Denison, TX
14th Annual For the Kids Toy Run
Red River Autoplex
Website: www.forthekidstexas.com

December 11 - 14, 2008                                          Galveston, TX
Lone Star Rally
YES, The Lone Star Rally is still On! AMA National Convention! 7th Annual Event draws over 450,000 annually. Hundreds of vendors, several stages of live music, motorcycle attractions, pro/am racing, demo fleets plus much more. Theme for 2008 is "Come to the Haunted Island and Win Jean Lafittes' Treasure!  Ride in the World's Largest Motorcycle Halloween Costume parade down the Strand! Attend a huge Leather and Lace Ball with Vince Vance and the Valiants. Tour our Ghost ship! Attend our Lady Rider's Conference. Dress up you and your bike and you could win cash! Free admission! 
Phone: 281-855-4494
Website: www.lonestarrally.com
Email: rl@lonestarrally.com

December 13, 2008                                                  Pasadena, TX
15th Annual Toys for Tots Toy Run
Website: www.toysfortotstoyrun.com

December 13, 2008                                                  Stafford, TX
11th Annual DePelchin Toy Run
Website: www.houstar.org       

December 14, 2008                                                 Conroe, TX
20th Annual Toy Run
Phone: 936-447-3025
Website: www.cutnshoothog.org 

December 21, 2008                                                  Dallas, TX
Big Texas Toy Run
This ride has three start locations. Staging begins at dawn and the rides begin at 1:00 pm at all locations.  In Dallas the ride begins at Reunion Arena South Parking lot. In Fort Worth riders will begin at Sundance Square. In Grapevine the ride will begin at Wilhoites on Main Street.  The ride is escorted by police and bike clubs and will end in Arlington where toys will be dropped off and presentations made to the kids.  The toy run benefits Mental Health-Mental Retardation of Tarrant County, Dallas MetroCare, and other children's charities in the Metroplex.
WEBSITE: www.thebigtexastoyrun.com 
PHONE: 214-402-8910

December 21, 2008                                                 Kane County, IL
Walneck’s Swap Meet, Kane County Fairgrounds
Website: www.walneckswap.com

 

January 2009

January 2 - 4, 2009                                                   Novi, MI
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue
Website: www.motorcycleshows.com
Phone: 800-331-5706

January 9 -10, 2009                                                  Kansas City, MO
Wide Open Bike Show
Kansas City's only Bike Show! Thousands of dollars in cash prizes, free gas given away, vendors, bike builders, rat rods, hot rods, and classics, and the Wide Open Calendar Girls! Vendors welcome, limited booth space.
Phone: 660-221-2298
Website: www.wideopenmag.net

January 18, 2009                                                       Peotone, IL
25th Annual Peotone Motorcycle Show and Parts Expo
Location: Will County Fairgrounds. Thousands of bikers will be buying, selling and/or trading all kinds of motorcycle goodies. There will be vendors from all over, motorcycles of all brands, new and used parts, leather, motorcycle related novelties, door prizes, food, beer and lot more. Hours: 10 AM until 4 PM.  Admission: $6 per adult.  Address: Will County Fairgrounds, 710 West St., Peotone. (40 miles south of Chicago off I-57 at exit 327)
Phone: 1-800-800-6034
Website:  www.paragonspromotion.com

January 23 - 25, 2009                                              Chicago, IL
CycleRama at the 47th Annual World of Wheels

There will be over $5,000 in prizes! This is the largest Custom Bike Show in Chicago and will be professionally judged. Featuring builders and attractions as well as vendors.
WEBSITE: www.OfficialHotrodsAndHarleys.com
E-MAIL: HotrodsAndHarleys@comcast.net 
PHONE 708-417-3964

January 31 - February 1, 2009                               Chicago, IL
25th Annual Chicago Motorcycle Show & Parts Expo
McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois. This monster motorcycle event features live appearance of celebrity MICHELE SMITH, host of “American Thunder”, on the Speed Channel. There will custom bike show, trophies awards, over $3,000 cash prizes, swap meet, bikini contest, fashion show, live band, food, beer, door prizes and lot more.  There will vendors from all over the country. You can buy-sell-trade, find motorcycles of all brand, new, used motorcycle parts, leather, novelties and lot more.
Saturday Hours: Early bird from 8 AM. until 11 AM on Saturday only for $20. General public from 11 AM until 7 PM for $15 at the gate, pre paid $12.  Sunday Hours: from 9 AM until 3 PM for $15 at the gate, pre paid $12.
Website: www.paragonspromotion.com
Phone: 1-800-800-6034

 

February 2009

February 6 - 8, 2009                                                  Chicago, IL
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 North River Road
Website: www.motorcycleshows.com
Phone: 800-331-5706

February 7, 2009                                                        Medina, MN
Grounded Hogs Party
Medina Winter Biker Party @ Medina Entertainment Center.  Doors open @ 7:00, music starts @ 7:30.  Two bands: Everett Smithson and Chain Lightning. Live and Silent auctions.  Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at the door. Sponsored by Lake Chapter, A.B.A.T.E of MN. 
PHONE: 763-229-8909

February 13 - 15, 2009                                              Minneapolis, MN
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South
Website: www.motorcycleshows.com
Phone: 800-331-5706

February 21 - 22, 2009                                            Oklahoma City, OK
12th Annual Oklahoma City Motorcycle Show
The State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.  Open to the public from 10am until 6pm Saturday, and 9am until 4pm on Sunday. Entry fee of $12/Person (single day) or $17/Person (both day pass).  Held Indoors and Outdoors, Rain or Shine.  Entry fee into the Motorcycle Show will be $20.00 which will include 1 admission for both days. $10/additional bikes.
WEBSITE: http://www.jwswapmeet.com 
EMAIL: jwswap@yahoo.com
PHONE 816-228-5811

 

March 2009

March 15, 2009                                                             Kalamazoo, MI
36th Annual Motorcycle Swap Meet & Parts Expo
Location: Wings Stadium-Kalamazoo. This swap meet is the original and largest in Southwest Michigan. Thousands of bikers will be buying, selling and swapping all kinds of motorcycle parts and accessories. You can find a huge selection of motorcycle and motorcycle parts, new, used, antique and hard to find parts, leather apparel, motorcycle related novelties, door prizes at every half hour, food, beer and lot more.  Admission Tickets are $9 per adult and $ 2 and under. Show Location: Wings Stadium,  3600 Vanrick Dr. Kalamazoo.  Hours: Open for public from 10 AM until 4 PM. 
Phone: 1-800-800-6034
Website:  www.kalamazooswap.com
Website: www.paragonspromotion.com

March 15 -18, 2009                                                   Perryton, TX
Texas Vietnam Vets Memorial Highway Run
Leaves the Ambassador Motel at 12:30.
Phone: 806-771-5822
Website: www.geocities.com/texvetride/home.html
Email: texvetride@yahoo.com

March 20 - 22, 2009                                                 San Antonio, TX
6th Annual South Texas Motorcycle Show
The Freeman Coliseum.  There will be live music and stunt shows, as well as over 250 wendors with domestic and international manufacturers and dealers.
WEBSITE: http://www.txbikeshow.com
E-MAIL:  quincy@smc-events.com  
PHONE: 210-832-8444

March 27 - 29, 2009                                                 Banders, TX
The Thunder in the Hill Country Rally
There will be games, a bike show, tattoo contest, burn out contest, wet T-shirt and Naughty Nightie contest.  Cost:$30/Person.  Pre-register and receive a free T-shirt.  Sorry but this event is only for those 18 years old and older.
WEBSITE: www.bikerralliesoftexas.com 
EMAIL: mike@bikerralliesoftexas.com 
PHONE: 936-334-0558

March 27, 2009                                                          Mesa, TX
Born to be Wild Poker Run
The Run will begin at Chester’s Harley-Davidson and ends at Harold's Corral in Cave Creek. Proceeds go to support Liberty Wildlife. 
WEBSITE: http://www.libertywildlife.org
PHONE: 480-998-0230

 

April 2009

April 3 - 4, 2009                                                          Elgin, TX
Roar of Freedom Motorcycle Rally and Car Show
Event will feature live music, contests, food and more. See our website for details.
Website: www.roarrally.com

April 11, 2009                                                              Cadillac, MI
6th Annual Motorcycle Swap Meet & Parts Expo
Location: Wexford County Civic Center.  Thousands of bikers will be buying, selling and swapping all kinds of motorcycle parts and accessories. You can find all kinds of motorcycle and motorcycle parts, new, used, antique and hard to find parts, leather apparel, motorcycle related novelties, door prizes at every half hour, food, beer and lot more.  Show Location: Wexford County Civic Center 1320 N. Mitchell St. Cadillac, MI.  Admission Tickets are $6 per adult and $2 for children 12 and under.  Hours: Open for public from 10 AM until 4 PM.
Phone: 1-800-800-6034
Website: www.cadillacswap.com
Website: www.paragonspromotion.com

April 17 - 19, 2009                                                     Pryor, OK
Bikelahoma
This is a 21 and over event. There will be live entertainment, bike games, and many other attractions.
Phone: 1-866-310-2288
Website: www.feverfest.com 
Email: wsnyder@feverfest.com

April 18, 2009                                                            Killeen, TX
Draggin Assphalt
Special Events Center located at 3601 WS Young in Killeen. There are motorcycle, truck and car classes. There will be live music, door prizes, club games, a bikini contest and an audio competition.  Pre Registration is $20.  At the door is $25.  Spectators get in for $3 and children under 12 are FREE.
WEBSITE: www.dragginasscustoms.org 
EMAIL: dragginasscustomscc@yahoo.com

April 18 - 19, 2009                                                     Grand Forks, ND
Red River Valley Motorcyclists Annual Motorcycle Show
New dates and a new location for 2009! This year The Red River Valley Motorcycle Show will be held at the Alerus Center.  All makes and models are welcome to enter!  The new Venue can be found at www.aleruscenter.com
WEBSITE: http://rrvm.tripod.com
EMAIL: tlgowan@invisimax.com 

April 22 - 26, 2009                                                    Somerville, TX
H.O.T. 2009 Welch Park
Hawgs Of Texas Five Day Fun Filled Party Biker Rally in the beautiful Lake Somerville Welch Park. Swimming, Boating, Riding, Great Headliner Bands. Every year in the last weekend of April.  Zoo parties and bike games.  Fun for everyone. The Real Texas Rally is H.O.T. Tickets can be purchased from the website. All bikers and bikes Welcome.
WEBSITE: www.hawgsoftexas.com  
EMAIL: carol@hawgsoftexas.com  
PHONE: 261-859-5949

 

May 2009

May 1 - 3, 2009                                                          Fredericksburg, TX
HILL COUNTRY RUN MOTORCYCLE RALLY
13th Annual – Luckenbach, Texas.  Good times, food, bike games, “hill country road trip”, great music line-up, Cowboy Breakfast (Saturday & Sunday morning), and Sunday service. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Optimist Club. 
WEBSITE: http://www.hillcountryrun.com 
EMAIL: creative@ktc.com  
PHONE: 866-TEX-FEST

May 3, 2009                                                                Pueblo, CO
Pueblo Biker Bash
One-day event that starts at 11am. Live music all day, vendors, wet-t, chaps-n-ass, tattoo contest, Pueblo Biker Bash calendar girls, drive in bike show and a lot more. This is the second annual event that will support a local charity. Pueblo Biker Bash is a Colorado Non-Profit organization. 
WEBSITE: www.pueblobikerbash.com 
EMAIL: 02roadkinghd@comcast.net 
PHONE: 719-252-2572

May 3, 2009                                                                 Thornton, CO
2009 Biker Annual Blessing
Join the pastor at the North Metro Church parking lot, at 10:15 am for the blessing. You are welcome to attend the regular church service at 9am or 10:30am.
Phone: 303 452 6251
Website: www.northmetrochurch.org  
Email: rph4750@msn.com 

May 10, 2009                  &nb