Michigan events
Michigan motorcycle events, rallies and bike nights
Michigan motorcycle events run from May to October: the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in May, the RedBud motocross national near Buchanan around the Fourth of July, the Woodward Dream Cruise in August, then fall color runs up north. Michigan doesn't host one of the giant national rallies, so the calendar is built on bike nights, charity rides and big trips north. Here's what comes around every year and how to find what's on near you.
- Season
- May to October
- Biggest cruise
- Woodward, August
- Race to watch
- RedBud, early July
- Post your own
- Free
Every year
Big recurring motorcycle events in Michigan
These come around most years. Dates change year to year, so check the organizer before you plan.
- Woodward Dream CruiseMetro Detroit, usually in August. Classic cars cruise Woodward Avenue between Ferndale and Pontiac, and plenty of riders join the crowd. It's a car event first, so expect heavy, slow traffic and plan parking.
- RedBud NationalRedBud MX near Buchanan in southwest Michigan hosts a round of AMA Pro Motocross, usually around the Fourth of July. A race to watch, not a ride, and one of the biggest crowds of the Michigan summer.
- Distinguished Gentleman's RideEvery May, riders dress sharp on classic and vintage-style bikes and ride to raise money for men's health. Detroit, Grand Rapids and other Michigan cities usually host rides. Register on the DGR site for the date and route.
- Blessings of the bikesChurches, shops and clubs across Michigan hold blessing of the bikes events in spring to open the season. Most are posted locally, so check the events map in April and May.
- Toy runs and charity ridesClubs and dealers run toy runs and charity poker runs from late summer into the holidays. Weather decides how late they go, so watch for date changes.
In the app
Upcoming Michigan motorcycle events in Rippin'
Rippin's events map covers the whole US, and it puts bike nights, meets, rallies, swap meets, charity rides and toy runs on the same map as turf, segments and poker stops. Pick your area and events show nearest first. Tap RSVP so the organizer knows you're coming and other riders can see who's going.
The list below comes from the app's map and updates when this page is rebuilt; the app always has the latest. Details come from organizers and can change, so confirm before you ride out. Read more on motorcycle events in Rippin'.
Live from the app
Michigan on Rippin' right now.
7 upcoming events and 0 rider-added roads in Michigan on the map today. This list updates whenever the site is rebuilt; the app always has the latest.
- Sat Nov 7Leathernecks 22nd Annual Birthday BashClare
- Sun Dec 6Arsenal Harley-Davidson Toys For Tots Toy DriveWaterford Township
- Fri Jan 22ABATE of Michigan SeminarSaginaw
- Sat Feb 20AMA Supercross 2027 Round 7 - DetroitDetroit
- Sun Feb 28Flint Motorcycle Swap MeetFlint
- Sat Jul 3Pro Motocross 2027 Round 5 - BuchananBuchanan
- Wed Jul 14Muskegon Bike Time 2027Muskegon
No Michigan 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.
Every week
How to find bike nights in Michigan
Big events are once a year. Bike nights are every week from late spring to early fall, and they're how you find people to ride with.
Michigan bike nights follow the weather. Most run from May into September, and the last ones of the year often turn into fall color rides on the weekend.
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Open Meets
In Rippin', open the meets and events list. Set your area to Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Traverse City, Marquette or wherever you ride.
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RSVP
Tap RSVP on the ones you'll make, so riders can see who's coming.
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Ride in together
Start a group ride so everyone is on one live map on the way there.
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Post the missing ones
If your regular night isn't listed, post it and set it to repeat weekly or monthly.
Races to watch
Racing and track days near Michigan
RedBud is the big one, with pro motocross near Buchanan in early summer. Grattan Raceway near Belding is a road course that hosts motorcycle track days and club races, which is the right place to ride fast. Check the track's calendar.
Detroit's Ford Field has hosted AMA Supercross rounds in recent seasons; check the Supercross schedule to see if Detroit is on it this year. And southeast Michigan riders are a reasonable ride from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio in Lexington, Ohio, usually in July. See the Ohio overview for more riding there.
Add yours
Post your Michigan motorcycle event
Michigan's events map is still filling in, so a bike night you post gets seen. Any rider can post one for free, and the Michigan overview shows how the rest of Rippin' works across the state.
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 shop that hosts a bike night can also become a poker stop, so every rider who shows up gets dealt a card.
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Create it
Add the name, time, place and a short note on what to expect.
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Make it repeat
A weekly bike night or monthly breakfast ride only needs to be posted once.
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Share it
Send it to your squad and post it to the feed. Riders RSVP in the app.
Seasons
Michigan's motorcycle event calendar, by season
Spring (April to May): Season openers, blessings of the bikes and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Roads are still sandy and cold, so these are often short rides.
Summer (June to August): Peak season. Weekly bike nights, RedBud, the Woodward Dream Cruise, and trips to the UP.
Fall (September to October): Color runs north, charity rides and the last bike nights. On Labor Day morning the Mackinac Bridge closes to traffic for the Bridge Walk, so plan your crossing around it.
Winter (November to March): Toy runs while the weather holds, then indoor shows and planning. Our guide to the best time to ride in Michigan has the full season picture.
Before you go
Before you ride to a Michigan event
- Confirm the date with the organizer the week before. Plans change.
- Pack for the lake. Shoreline rides can be 15 or 20 degrees cooler than inland.
- Plan fuel for any event up north. Stations are far apart in the UP.
- Ride home in daylight. Deer are hardest to see at dusk.
- Share a ride plan with your squad so everyone knows the departure time, route and stops. See squads.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What motorcycle events are in Michigan?
The big recurring ones are the Woodward Dream Cruise in August, the RedBud motocross national around early July and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in May. The rest is bike nights, charity rides, toy runs and fall color runs.
When is the Woodward Dream Cruise?
Usually in August in Metro Detroit, along Woodward Avenue between Ferndale and Pontiac. Check the organizer for this year's date.
When is the RedBud motocross race?
RedBud near Buchanan usually hosts its AMA Pro Motocross round around the Fourth of July. Dates change, so check the Pro Motocross schedule.
Is there a big motorcycle rally in Michigan?
Michigan doesn't host one of the giant national rallies like Sturgis. Many Michigan riders make the trip to Sturgis in South Dakota each August.
How do I find bike nights near Detroit or Grand Rapids?
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.
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 in Michigan.
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