Wisconsin’s Best Motorcycle Events

Held on the first Saturday in May, this all-day benefit and block party is a family-friendly event that aims to break down barriers between the motorcycle community and the community at large. The hope is that, by raising awareness and increasing interaction between riders and non-riders, bikers can be safer on the roads. Ideally, because more motorists will be paying attention and keeping an eye out for them. 

The event takes place at Fondy Farmers Market in Milwaukee and has something for everyone including food, games, vendors, raffles, live music, and of course, motorcycles! (Note: This event is held the same day as the Road Runner Annual Bike Blessing, but there’s no reason you can’t do both!)

If there’s one thing bikers love as much as riding it’s helping others. The Christmas in July Charity Ride is sponsored by the Bull Falls Harley-Davidson of Wausau. There’s a $10 donation per bike to join the ride, and even Santa joins in on a motorcycle! The ride ends up at Marshfield Children’s Hospital where collected toys are handed out to the kids receiving treatment there. There will also be raffles, food, music, and more.

This annual bike show takes place each December — indoors, thankfully — and is an opportunity for bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts to keep their passion alive in the long winter months. The Mama Tried Motorcycle Show will feature over 100 bikes from builders from all over and will include choppers, flat-trackers, bar hoppers, and more. The event brings in people from all over the Midwest for food, motorcycle gawking, a bike raffle, the Flat Out Friday motorcycle race, famed vendors, and more.