Louisiana events
Louisiana motorcycle events, rallies and bike nights
Louisiana motorcycle events are charity rides, poker runs, toy runs and bike nights, with the state's festivals as the best ride destinations: crawfish in Breaux Bridge, music in Lafayette and New Orleans, and the rodeo at Angola. For a big rally, riders head to the Lone Star Rally in Galveston in November or Thunder Beach in spring and fall. Dates change year to year, so check the organizer, and find local meets in the free Rippin' app.
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In Louisiana
Recurring motorcycle events in Louisiana
These come around most years. We don't list exact dates because they move, so confirm with the organizer before you plan.
- Charity rides and poker runsClubs, dealers and veterans groups run charity rides and poker runs through the fall and spring, and plenty end at a crawfish boil or a fish fry. Most are posted locally.
- Holiday toy runsToy rides roll through New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles and Shreveport in November and December. Check the events map then.
- Distinguished Gentleman's RideEvery May, riders dress sharp on classic and vintage-style bikes and ride for men's health. Look for New Orleans or Baton Rouge on the DGR site.
- Track daysWant speed? Take it to the track. NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale hosts motorcycle track days. Check the track's calendar.
Worth the ride
Louisiana festivals to ride to
Not motorcycle events, but some of the best reasons to ride in the state:
On a festival weekend, arrive early, park once and walk. Carry a lock for your helmet, keep valuables on you, and plan the ride home before dark, since rural bayou roads are hardest to read at dusk.
- Breaux Bridge Crawfish FestivalA May weekend of crawfish, music and dancing in Breaux Bridge, at the start of the Bayou Teche Byway.
- Festival International de LouisianeFree outdoor music across downtown Lafayette in April. Ride in through Cajun country.
- French Quarter Festival and Jazz FestNew Orleans in April, with Jazz Fest running into early May. Park the bike and walk, since parking and traffic are tough.
- Angola Prison RodeoSundays in October and a weekend in April at the state penitentiary, at the end of LA 66 through the Tunica Hills. Expect heavy traffic on rodeo days.
- Mardi GrasParades across south Louisiana in the weeks before Lent. Great to see, hard to ride through. Plan routes away from the parades.
A day's ride
Big rallies near Louisiana
- Lone Star RallyGalveston, Texas, usually in November. A long day west on I-10 or the coast. It's on the Rippin' events map.
- Thunder BeachPanama City Beach, Florida, in the spring and the fall. Ride east along the Gulf on US 90 and US 98.
- Bikes, Blues and BBQFayetteville, Arkansas, usually in September. A long day north from Shreveport.
- Daytona Bike Week and BiketoberfestDaytona Beach, Florida, in March and October. A two-day trip from most of Louisiana.
Typical months only. Dates change year to year, so check each organizer.
Every week
How to find bike nights in Louisiana
Bike nights are every week, and they're how you find riders to ride with. Rippin' puts them on the same map as turf, segments and poker stops.
In summer, many Louisiana bike nights start later to dodge the heat and the afternoon storms. Upcoming Louisiana events from the app are listed right below.
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Open Meets
In Rippin', open meets and events. It covers bike nights, meets, rallies, swap meets, charity rides and toy runs.
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Set your area
Pick New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport or Monroe. Events show nearest first.
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RSVP
Tap RSVP so the organizer knows you're coming and riders can see who else is going.
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Ride in together
Start a group ride so the crew is on one live map on the way there.
Live from the app
Louisiana on Rippin' right now.
10 upcoming events and 0 rider-added roads in Louisiana on the map today. This list updates whenever the site is rebuilt; the app always has the latest.
- Sat Nov 7AMCA Deep South Chapter 76 Swap Meet & Vintage Bike ShowSlidell
- Sat Nov 7Hogs for HeroesSlidell
- Sat Nov 14Vintage Motorcycle ShowBossier City
- Sat Nov 14HOGs for DogsSlidell
- Sat Nov 14Flying Tiger Motorcycle Give-a-wayScott
- Sat Nov 145th Annual Toy RunRuston
- Sat Nov 21Ride into the HolidaysSlidell
- Sat Nov 216th Annual Toy RunMonroe
- Sat Nov 28Mike Bruno's Northshore Harley Family Fun DaySlidell
- Sat Jan 216th Annual Polar Bear Ride - 2027Monroe
No Louisiana roads are in the app yet. Add the one you love from Segments and a person on our team checks it before it goes live. How roads get added.
Add yours
Post your Louisiana motorcycle event in Rippin'
Louisiana's events map is early, so a bike night or charity ride you post gets seen. Any rider can post an event in Rippin' for free: name, time, place and a short note. A weekly bike night can repeat, so you post it once.
Shops, clubs and brands that host a lot of events can use Organizer Pro ($8.99/mo) for unlimited and recurring meets, official events on the calendar and recurring ride plans. A boudin stop, bar or shop can also become a poker stop, so every rider who rolls in gets a card. Read more on motorcycle events in Rippin'.
By season
Louisiana's motorcycle event calendar
| Season | What's on | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec to Feb) | Toy runs in December, local meets | Mardi Gras closures, fog |
| Spring (Mar to May) | Festival season, Thunder Beach, DGR in May, charity rides | Strong storms, lovebugs |
| Summer (Jun to Aug) | Evening bike nights | Heat, daily storms, hurricane season |
| Fall (Sep to Nov) | Angola rodeo, Thunder Beach, Lone Star Rally, charity rides | Storm risk early, game day traffic |
Typical timing only. Check each organizer for this year's dates. For weather by month, see the best time to ride a motorcycle in Louisiana, and the Louisiana hub has the rest of the riding guide.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
Is there a big motorcycle rally in Louisiana?
Louisiana doesn't have one giant rally. Riders head to the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, Texas, in November and Thunder Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, in spring and fall.
When is the Lone Star Rally?
It's usually held in Galveston, Texas, in November. Check the organizer for this year's dates.
What Louisiana festivals are good to ride to?
The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival in May, Festival International in Lafayette in April, and the Angola Prison Rodeo in October, at the end of LA 66.
How do I find bike nights in Louisiana?
Open meets and events in Rippin', set your area and browse what's nearest. If your regular night isn't listed, post it and set it to repeat.
Are there motorcycle track days in Louisiana?
Yes. NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale hosts track days. Check the track's calendar.
Can I post my own motorcycle event in Rippin'?
Yes, any rider can post a meet or event for free. Organizer Pro adds unlimited and recurring meets and official events for shops and clubs.
See what's on near you.
Download Rippin' free, find Louisiana meets and bike nights on the map, and post the ones we're missing.
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