2013 Des Moines, Iowa and National bike events
Hi friends! I hope you all thoroughly enjoyed the holiday season and are ready to tackle a new year! I have to admit, I am finding it a little difficult to get my mind right so far this year. No doubt, I am looking forward to Spring and going for a ride… but, I can’t help but wonder what the year will bring economically. We shall see!
Meanwhile, I was SO surprised to receive a beautiful white mesh HD jacket from my hubby for Christmas… can’t wait to take it for a two-wheeled spin!
In other news, I’ve begun compiling my annual calendar of area events (plus a few national rallies), so take a peek and let me know what’s missing. Remember, this is primarily a Des Moines-and-Iowa-focused list. While I can’t list every Bike Night, I would love to hear about any day- or weekend-long events that I may have missed.
Capital City Custom Bike Show & Swap Meet – February 16-17, Des Moines IA
Daytona Bike Week – March 8-17, Daytona Beach FL
Indianola Bike Night – Third Friday of the month, April 19 thru September 20, Indianola IA
Winterset Bike Night - Third Saturday of the month, beginning April 20 in Winterset, IA
ABATE District 4 Blessing of the Bikes – April 20, 11 am at Big Barn HD in Des Moines
Iowa Dept. of Transportation Motorcycle Safety Forum - April 26 at the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
Gathering on the Grounds – Second Thursday of the month, April – July at the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
Kelley Bike Night – Thursdays 6-10 pm, as shown on flyer linked at left, Kelley, IA
Knoxville Bike Night – First Friday of the Month beginning in May through September
Fatboyz Bike Night - Second & Fourth Friday of the Month beginning May 10 in Grimes, Iowa
Struthers Brothers Dinner Rides - Saturdays May 11, June 8, June 22, July 13, August 10, August 24, August 25, September 7
Hartford Bike Night – Second Friday of the Month, actual dates TBA
St. Charles Bike Night - Second Friday of the month, beginning in May
International Female Ride Day – Friday, May 3, worldwide!
Thunder Nites in Newton - Second Friday of the month, May 10 thru September 13
18th Annual Blessing of the Bikes - 10 am Saturday, May 11, at the American Legion in Marshalltown
Vintage TorqueFest – May 3-5 in Dubuque
7th Annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride – May 4 in Cedar Rapids
Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally – May 31-June 2 at the Iowa Speedway, Newton IA
Angels for Sam Ride - June 9, Des Moines IA
Mississippi River Motorcycle Rally – June 12-15, Davenport IA
Whitetails Bar & Grill Poker Run – June 15, Marble Rock, IA
Iowa State HOG Rally – June 20-22, Clinton IA
J&P Cycles Open House – June 22-23, Anamosa IA
ABATE Iowa State Freedom Rally – July 4-6, Algona IA
Sturgis Rally – August 5-11, Sturgis SD
Iowa State Fair Motorcycle Day – August 18, Des Moines IA
Bikes Blues & BBQ – September 18-21, Fayetteville AR
Biketoberfest – October 17-20, Daytona Beach SD
Thanks for the list Janet! Might add Knoxville bike nights, first Friday each month starting in May, and Avenue Of The Saints bike nights in St. Charles, second Friday each month starting in May also. Bit of a conflict there as they are on the same schedule as Newton. Smaller bike night, but I’ve attended a couple of them and had a good time.
Thanks Tim – I’ve added all three that you mentioned.
That looks like a nice line-up you’ve got there. Are you going to attend all of them?
Hi Bob! Sorry no, wish I could but I won’t be able to get to all (or even most) of them. I hope to catch a few, though! How about you?
FatBoys in grimes has bike nights the second and fourth Friday of every month beginning may 10
Thanks Cindy, I will get that added to the list. ~ Janet