From legendary national gatherings to regional runs and worldwide motorcycle festivals. Find where the road takes the whole community.
Major annual events drawing riders from across the country.
Annual · National
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Sturgis, South Dakota
Early August · ~10 days
One of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world. Running since 1938. Half a million riders at peak. The Black Hills become the road.
Official Site →Annual · National
Daytona Bike Week
Daytona Beach, Florida
Early March · 10 days
Since 1937. 500,000+ riders converge on the Florida coast. Racing, concerts, rides. One of the oldest and largest motorcycle events in the world.
Official Site →Annual · National
Laconia Motorcycle Week
Laconia, New Hampshire
Mid-June · 9 days
America's oldest motorcycle rally — running since 1916. The lakes region of New Hampshire. Scenic roads, hill climbs, and a century of rider tradition.
Official Site →Annual · National
Americade
Lake George, New York
Early June · 5 days
The world's largest touring rally. 50,000+ riders. Known for organized scenic rides through the Adirondacks and a strong touring community vibe.
Official Site →Annual · National
Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally
Austin, Texas
Early June · 4 days
Texas-sized gathering in the heart of Austin. One of the top 5 rallies in the US. Live music, bike shows, and Hill Country riding.
Official Site →Annual · National
Bikes, Blues & BBQ
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Late September · 4 days
One of the largest charity motorcycle rallies in the US. Proceeds benefit local children's charities. Ozark roads plus blues music plus barbecue.
Official Site →Annual · National
Daytona Biketoberfest
Daytona Beach, Florida
Mid-October · 4 days
The smaller, calmer sibling of Bike Week. Fall weather, less crowd pressure, same roads. Riders who prefer it over the March event tend to prefer it every year.
Official Site →Annual · National
Myrtle Beach Bike Week
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Mid-May · 10 days
Spring rally on the Grand Strand. 300,000+ riders. Ocean Boulevard, vendor rows, and coastal Carolina roads that don't get enough credit.
Official Site →Smaller gatherings, strong communities, roads worth the trip.
Annual · Southeast
Thunder in the Smokies
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Spring & Fall runs
Tail of the Dragon territory. Smoky Mountain curves and serious riding roads. Two annual events — spring and fall.
Official Site →Annual · Rocky Mountain
Iron Horse Motorcycle Rally
Durango, Colorado
Late May · Memorial Day Weekend
High altitude, mountain roads, and a long weekend in the San Juan Mountains. One of the best scenic rally locations in the country.
Official Site →Annual · Pacific Northwest
Whatcom County Motorcycle Rally
Ferndale, Washington
Summer
Pacific Northwest riding culture at its best. Mountain roads, coastal access, and a community-focused vibe that the bigger rallies can't replicate.
Check Local ListingsAnnual · Midwest
Milwaukee Rally
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Summer
Harley-Davidson's home turf. Factory tours, museum, and riding through the Great Lakes region. The ancestral ground of American V-twin culture.
H-D Site →The road goes further than the border. Global events worth planning around.
Annual · UK
Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man, British Isles
Late May – Early June · 2 weeks
The oldest, most dangerous, most legendary motorcycle race in the world. Mountain Course. Real roads. No barriers. A pilgrimage for serious riders, not just racing fans.
Official Site →Annual · Germany
Glemseck 101
Leonberg, Germany
Late August / Early September
Custom culture, café racers, and a sprint race on a closed road. One of Europe's most respected custom and lifestyle motorcycle gatherings. Style over volume.
Official Site →Annual · Italy
Motodays Roma
Rome, Italy
March
One of Europe's largest indoor motorcycle shows. New models, custom builds, test rides. If you're in southern Europe in spring, it's worth the stop.
Official Site →Annual · Global
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
Cities Worldwide
Late September
Riders in dapper attire on classic and vintage bikes in cities across the globe. Raises millions for men's health. The rare event that gets the brand right — style, purpose, community.
Official Site →Annual · Switzerland
Harley-Davidson European Bike Week
Faaker See, Austria
Early September
Europe's largest Harley-Davidson event. Alpine roads, lakeside setting, 100,000+ riders from across the continent. The European equivalent of Sturgis.
Official Site →Annual · Canada
Encounter Motorcycle Rally
Various · Canada
Summer
Canada's growing rally circuit. Multiple events across provinces with strong community roots and serious road access through national park territory.
Check Local ListingsAnnual · Australia
Phillip Island Classic
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
March
Historic motorcycle racing at one of the world's great circuits. Draws vintage and classic bike riders from across Australia and internationally.
Official Site →Annual · Global
BMW GS Trophy
Rotating Location Worldwide
Biennial
International adventure riding competition. Teams from around the world in remote terrain. Different country every two years. The benchmark for adventure touring community.
Official Site →