Here are some of the events going on in the Northwest USA and beyond. If there are antique Harley-Davidsons there I will be there. If you have an event you want listed email Roguehawg@roguehawg.com
Join the Antique Motorcyle Club of America.
For $30.00 a year you will be a part of a great organization dedicated to the preservation of vintage motorcycles, find valuable information on part sources and repair facilities for your vintage iron and get a great magazine filled with valuable information about the history of motorcycling and up and coming swap meets and if you are a member you can run _FREE_ classified ads. If you are infected with the "Old Iron Disease" like I am then you need to be a part of this club. For more information check out www.antiquemotorcycle.org
5th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet
Saturday April 19, 2008
Skagit County Fairgrounds
Mt. Vernon , Washington
Doors open at 8 am to the public and the admission is free. The swap meet is for new and used vintage parts as well as a bike coral and an auction. More information for vendors and visitors at 360 - 675-8204 or at www.washingtonvintagemotorcyclists.org.
Perkiomen Chapter National Meet
April 25- 27 , 2008
Oley, PA
This is a big and well attended event, well worth going to if you are into vintage iron. For general information call Doug Strange at 610-683-5855 or 610-481-3566 or email amcadoug@aol.com. Vendors information call Barry Algeo at 610-948-4553 or email oleyfleamarket@comcast.net. You should go because you will be glad you did.
ABATE of Oregon Spring Swap Meet
Sunday April 27, 2008
10000 NE 33rd Drive
Portland, OR
Gates open to public at 9 am. Admission $5 for ABATE members and $8 for non members.For vendor information call Willie at 503-249-8791. www.abateoforegon.net
Hanford Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet
May 17, 2008
Hanford, CA
This is a great way to really get the antique swap meet season started with over 5 acres of vendor spaces, you can camp right at your space, a fantastic antique motorcycle show and the weather is usually warm and sunny. Check out the Hawg Report for pictures from last year. For vendor information call 805-646-9566 or check out at www.batorinternational.com.
Rhinebeck Grand National AMCA Swap Meet
June 13-15, 2008
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Rhinebeck, NY
I am hearing some great things about this event, like it is huge with tons of vintage parts and antique motorcycles for sale. For meet information visit www.rhinebecknationalmeet.com or call 518-622-8519 or hvcdanhenke@yahoo.com. For vendor information 603-585-7188 or henssteveamc@aol.com.
Viking Chapter National Meet
June 13- 15 2008
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
St. Paul, Minnesota
For more information on this AMCA meet call Tom at 651-636-5492 or email threadmasters@msn.com or call Paul Davidson at 952-941-4997 or email davidsonp9@msn.com.
Dixon California Antique Swap Meet
June 20 and 21, 2008
Dixon Fairgrounds
Dixon, California
This is a great swap meet with camping on site. The gates open on Thursday at 6pm for vendor set up. This is put on by the Fort Sutter Chapter of the AMCA. For vending information call Jim or Marie 530-622-6531 and for general information you can call Jack @ 916-455-7398.
Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap
August 2 and 3, 2008
1400 Grand Ave
Centralia, WA.
I have not ever been to this one but it shows some promise. I think I will try to check this one out because there is a lot of cool old iron in Washington state. The event is put on by 2 Bros. Productions and Lewis County A.B.A.T.E. Their ad promises Live music, great food, camping, beer garden, and lots of old iron. Contact numbers are Low Rider @ 360-736-7138, Rick @ 253-826-0252 or email Rick@vroomart.com.
Tenino Antique Swap Meet
August 16 and 17, 2008
Tenino City Park
Tenino, WA
This is the hidden jewel of the Northwest. You will meet some great people who are really into antique Motorcycles, see a lot of great parts, there is a ride, show, and a stunt exhibition put on by the Tenino Motorcycle Drill Team. You get to stay right where your booth is and the camping is excellant. I will see you there. Check out evergreenamca.org for more details. Check out the poster here.
AMCA Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet
August 29 and 30 and 31, 2008
Davenport, IA
This is the grandaddy of them all. Over thirty five acres of nothing but vintage motorcycles and parts for them. There are antique flat track races on friday nite and a banquet on saturday nite. Camp at your vendor spot or if you are visiting there is camping for you too. This meet put on by the Chief Blackhawk Chapter and is the premier antique swap meet in the USA. I will see you there. Check out the Hawg Report for pictures from last year. Email Blackhawkdav@aol.com.
A.B.A.T.E. of Washington Fall Swap Meet
September 6 and 7, 2008
Enumclaw Expo Center
Enumclaw, Washington
I have not been to this one yet but they offer camping on the grounds, vendor check in on Saturday begining at noon and the public swap meet begins at 9 am on Sunday. For more information contact Rona Smith at 253-906-2581 or email bagonia63@yahoo.com.
28th Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run
December 6, 2008
The 27th Annual we had 850 riders on 500 motorcycles and over $10,000.00 was collected to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Come to participate in one of the oldest Toy Runs. Please visit the website dedicated to the Rogue Valley Toy Run at www.roguevalleytoyrun.com. More information to come or call Gene @ 541-944-7641 or email Roguehawg@roguehawg.com