Mississippi events
Mississippi motorcycle events, rallies and bike nights
Mississippi motorcycle events run on charity rides, poker runs, toy runs and weekly bike nights more than one giant rally. The state's festivals make great ride destinations, from blues in Clarksdale to the Gulf coast in fall, and big rallies like Thunder Beach, Bikes, Blues and BBQ and the Barber Vintage Festival are a day's ride away. Dates change year to year, so check the organizer, and find local meets in the free Rippin' app.
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- Peak season
- Spring and fall
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In Mississippi
Recurring events Mississippi riders ride to
Mississippi's calendar is local and spread out. These come around most years; dates move, so confirm with the organizer.
- Charity rides and poker runsClubs, dealers and veterans groups run charity rides and poker runs through the spring and fall, often ending with food and a raffle. Most are posted locally.
- Holiday toy runsToy rides roll through Jackson, Tupelo, Hattiesburg and the coast 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 a Mississippi ride on the DGR site.
- Juke Joint Festival, ClarksdaleNot a motorcycle event, but a great one to ride to: a weekend of live blues across Clarksdale in April, at the end of the Blues Highway.
- Cruisin' the CoastA week of classic cars on the Gulf coast in early October. No bikes required, but the coast highway from Bay St. Louis to Ocean Springs fills up, so ride another week or come to watch.
A day's ride
Big rallies near Mississippi
- 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 northwest from the Delta.
- Barber Vintage FestivalBarber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Alabama, every October, with vintage racing and a huge swap meet. See the Alabama motorcycle rides guide.
- Daytona Bike Week and BiketoberfestDaytona Beach, Florida, in March and October. A two-day ride from most of Mississippi.
Typical months only. Dates change year to year, so check each organizer.
Every week
How to find bike nights in Mississippi
Bike nights are where you meet riders to ride the Trace with. Rippin' puts them on the same map as turf, segments and poker stops.
Upcoming Mississippi 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 Jackson, Tupelo, Oxford, Hattiesburg, the coast or the Delta. 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
Mississippi on Rippin' right now.
12 upcoming events and 0 rider-added roads in Mississippi on the map today. This list updates whenever the site is rebuilt; the app always has the latest.
- Mon Nov 2Riding the Sip - for a SoldierShubuta
- Thu Nov 5Rumble on the GulfBay St. Louis
- Sat Nov 7Cossar State Park Motorcycle ShowOakland
- Sat Nov 7Veterans Day Poker RunMeridian
- Sat Nov 7Southern Thunder HD Hometown HeroesSouthaven
- Sat Nov 21Southern Thunder Harley Holiday Kick-Off & Food DriveSouthaven
- Tue Nov 24Bike Night at Southern MS PowersportGulfport
- Thu Nov 26Rumble on the GulfBay St. Louis
- Thu Dec 10Rumble on the GulfBay St. Louis
- Sat Dec 12Confederation of Leathernecks TOYS FOR TYKES IIPicayune
- Sat Dec 19A Harley HolidaySouthaven
- Sat Apr 17National Veteran Business Expo & Motorcycle Poker RunPearl
No Mississippi 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.
Make your own
Plan a Natchez Trace group ride
The best Mississippi event might be one you organize. A Trace day from Jackson to Tupelo, or a weekend from Natchez to Tishomingo, makes a great club ride. Share a ride plan with the departure time, route, fuel exits and RSVPs, and everyone shows up at the same place.
Keep it Trace-friendly: ride at or under the limit, single file or staggered, and use the pullouts at the historic sites to regroup. Plan fuel exits ahead, since the parkway has none. Pick a lunch town just off the parkway, like Port Gibson, Kosciusko or Tupelo, and set the meeting time so the group finishes before the afternoon storms in summer. The best motorcycle roads in Mississippi breaks the Trace into stages with stops.
Add yours
Post your Mississippi motorcycle event in Rippin'
Mississippi'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 cafe, bar or shop near the Trace or the Blues Highway can also become a poker stop. Read more on motorcycle events in Rippin'.
By season
Mississippi's motorcycle event calendar
| Season | What's on | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec to Feb) | Toy runs in December, local meets | Cold snaps up north, Mardi Gras on the coast |
| Spring (Mar to May) | Juke Joint Festival, Thunder Beach, DGR in May, charity rides | Severe storms |
| Summer (Jun to Aug) | Evening bike nights | Heat, afternoon storms, hurricane season |
| Fall (Sep to Nov) | Bikes, Blues and BBQ, Barber, Thunder Beach, charity rides | Cruisin' the Coast, football weekends |
Typical timing only. Check each organizer for this year's dates. For weather by month, see the best time to ride a motorcycle in Mississippi, and the Mississippi hub has the rest of the riding guide.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
Is there a big motorcycle rally in Mississippi?
Mississippi doesn't have one giant rally. Its calendar is charity rides, poker runs, toy runs and bike nights, and riders travel to Thunder Beach, Bikes, Blues and BBQ and the Barber Vintage Festival.
Is Cruisin' the Coast a motorcycle event?
No. It's a big classic car week on the Gulf coast in early October. It fills US 90, so plan your coast ride around it.
What events are worth riding to in Mississippi?
Clarksdale's Juke Joint Festival in April is a great ride up the Blues Highway, and the Natchez pilgrimages in spring and fall pair well with the Trace.
How do I find bike nights in Mississippi?
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.
What motorcycle rallies are near Mississippi?
Thunder Beach in Florida in spring and fall, Bikes, Blues and BBQ in Arkansas in September, and the Barber Vintage Festival in Alabama in October.
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 Mississippi meets and bike nights on the map, and post the ones we're missing.
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