Baggers magazine wants to help spread the word on upcoming motorcycle shows, poker runs, benefits, organized rides, and other bike-related happenings. Please send date, location, time, cost, website, and additional info riders may want to know to: baggersmag@sorc.com.
January 1
17th Polar Bear Run
Columbia, TN
Rob (robert.j.bates@tn.gov)
or Cheryl (cmslan@charter.net)
This event costs $20 per person, which includes lunch. Chili, soup, sandwiches, desserts, coffee, hot chocolate, cold drinks, and more will be served. Registration takes place between 9:30 and 11 a.m.
January 1
Manville-Hillsborough Elks MC Hangover Ride
Hillsborough, NJ
bpoe2119mc.com
This event will feature a benefit ride for the Army of Hope, a hot buffet lunch, refreshments, and much more.
January 7-8
Fort Wayne Cyclefest
Fort Wayne, IN
cyclefestusa.net
(937) 938-7237
Two-wheeled excitement comes to town as the Cyclefest draws the best in motorcycling to the Memorial Coliseum. From internationally acclaimed custom bike builders to a ride-in bike show, swap meet, and vendors to displays and exhibit, the inaugural Cyclefest arrives with live musical accompaniment throughout the weekend of fun, friends, and activities.
January 12-14
Las Vegas Vintage Motorcycle Auction
Las Vegas
midamericaauctions.com
(651) 633-9655
MidAmerica Auctions presents the 21st Annual Las Vegas Antique Motorcycle Auction and Gene Romero’s West Coast Flat Track Series at the South Point Hotel and Casino. More than 500 motorcycles will be offered for auction on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Indoor motorcycle racing will be held Friday and Saturday evenings. Motorcycles from around the world will be offered for auction during the day and racers from all parts of the country come to Vegas to race each evening.
January 14-21
Commotion on the Ocean Rally
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
brunsicktravellnc.com
(910) 754-7484
Enjoy wonderful ports of call, vendors on board, private events, cocktail parties, and special entertainment. Also participate in biker games, daily raffles, and prizes. This is a closed event to cruise passengers unless booked through Brunswick Travel. Oasis of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships afloat weighing in at 220,000 tons. She has many dining and entertainment options. Not to mention the zip line, two FlowRiders, rock climbing wall, and ice skating. Take in the Broadway show Hairspray, comedy acts, jazz club, ice shows, and the New Aqua Theater.
January 27-29
Great American Motorcycle Show
Norcross, GA
northatlantatradecenter.com
(770) 279-9899
Since 1992, The Great A.m.erican Motorcycle Show has been Georgia’s only indoor bike show. The show is full of new motorcycles brought to you by Georgia’s leading dealers. See foreign and domestic motorcycles, custom bikes, cruisers, sport bikes, choppers, trikes, and touring bikes. Sellers will be hawking motorcycles, trailers, leathers, ATVs, scooters, LED lights, detail products, and lots more. Bring the entire family and come see more than 100,000 square feet of bikes and accessories. Park in the secure bike corral and check your helmet at the March of Dimes coat check.
February 5
Sumter Swap Meet
Bushnell, FL
sumterswapmeet.com
(800) 438-8559
Bushnell’s Sumter County Fairgrounds hosts this event and there will be plenty of car and bike parts being sold or traded here, along with a cool car show and corral. Door prizes will be given out on the hour, and the winner of the car show will win a $100 cash prize.
February 10-12
Timonium Motorcycle Show
Timonium, MD
cycleshow.net
You can catch this show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday or 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday. There’ll be a variety of different classes with trophies awarded in each.
February 25-26
Northeast Motorcycle Expo
Salem, NH
kevmarv.com
There will be hundreds of vendors here displaying many different biker accessories and models for your viewing pleasure. You can also check out various forms of entertainment, so bring the children too.