Wisconsin events
Wisconsin motorcycle events, rallies and bike nights
Wisconsin motorcycle events start in Milwaukee, where Harley-Davidson was founded. Its museum there welcomes riders all year, and the company's big anniversary parties have brought bikes in from around the world. Add pro road racing at Road America in Elkhart Lake, the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in May, fall color runs and a long season of bike nights. Here's what comes around every year and how to find what's on near you.
- Season
- May to October
- Home of
- Harley-Davidson
- Race to watch
- Road America
- Post your own
- Free
Every year
Big motorcycle events in Wisconsin
These come around most years or are open all year. Dates change year to year, so check the organizer before you plan.
- Harley-Davidson in MilwaukeeThe Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is open year round and makes a good ride destination any season. The company's big anniversary celebrations, like its 120th in 2023, have filled the city with bikes. Check Harley-Davidson for upcoming events.
- MotoAmerica at Road AmericaRoad America in Elkhart Lake, one of the best-known road courses in the country, hosts a round of MotoAmerica superbike racing, usually in late spring or early summer. Check the track for dates.
- Distinguished Gentleman's RideEvery May, riders dress sharp on classic and vintage-style bikes and ride for men's health. Milwaukee, Madison and other Wisconsin cities usually host rides. Register on the DGR site.
- Winter bike showsMilwaukee has hosted Mama Tried, a winter custom bike show paired with indoor flat track racing. Check whether it's running this year before you plan.
- Charity rides and toy runsClubs, rider groups and dealers run charity poker runs all season and toy runs in late fall. Most are posted locally, so check the events map.
In the app
Upcoming Wisconsin motorcycle events in Rippin'
Rippin's events map covers the whole US. It puts bike nights, meets, rallies, swap meets, charity rides and toy runs on the same map as turf, segments and poker stops. Set your area and events show nearest first, then tap RSVP so the organizer knows you're coming.
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
Wisconsin on Rippin' right now.
9 upcoming events and 1 rider-added road in Wisconsin on the map today. This list updates whenever the site is rebuilt; the app always has the latest.
- Sat Nov 7Road Runners MC Winter PartyPlatteville
- Sat Nov 14House of Harley-Davidson Chili Cook-OffMilwaukee
- Sat Nov 21Wisconsin Harley Customer Appreciation Fiesta & Holiday MarketOconomowoc
- Sat Nov 21Bikers with Hearts Charity Tattoo FlashWoodstock
- Sat Nov 21The S.T.E.A.M. of Motorcycles at the H-D MuseumMilwaukee
- Fri Dec 4AMA Partzilla Arenacross Series - East Rounds 5-6Madison
- Fri Feb 19Flat Out Friday 2027Milwaukee
- Sat Feb 20Mama Tried Motorcycle Show 2027Milwaukee
- Fri Jun 4MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road AmericaElkhart Lake
Roads riders added in Wisconsin
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How to find bike nights in Wisconsin
Bike nights are how you find people to ride with, and in Wisconsin a lot of them end at a supper club or a bar with a big parking lot.
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Open Meets
In Rippin', open meets and events and set your area: Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, La Crosse, Eau Claire 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.
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Post the missing ones
If your regular night isn't listed, post it and set it to repeat.
Worth the trip
Events Wisconsin riders travel to
Every August, a big share of Wisconsin riders point west toward the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, often running I-90 across southern Minnesota. Closer to home, Road America is the place to watch racing, and its track days are the place to ride fast, not the county roads.
Fall brings group color runs to WI 35, the Kickapoo Valley and Door County. Our guide to the best motorcycle roads in Wisconsin has the routes.
Add yours
Post your Wisconsin motorcycle event
Wisconsin's events map is still filling in, so a bike night you post gets seen. Any rider can post one for free, and the Wisconsin overview shows how the rest of Rippin' works across the state.
Shops and clubs that host a lot of events can use Organizer Pro ($8.99/mo) for unlimited and recurring meets, official events and recurring ride plans. A supper club, cafe or shop 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
Wisconsin's motorcycle event calendar, by season
Spring (April to May): Season openers, blessings of the bikes and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Sandy roads keep early rides short.
Summer (June to August): Weekly bike nights, racing at Road America, charity poker runs and the trip to Sturgis.
Fall (September to October): Color runs, the last bike nights and charity rides before the cold.
Winter (November to March): Toy runs while the weather holds, then indoor shows and the museum. See the best time to ride in Wisconsin for the season picture.
Before you go
Before you ride to a Wisconsin event
- Confirm the date with the organizer the week before.
- Pack a layer. Lake Michigan and Lake Superior can drop the temperature fast.
- Ride home in daylight. Deer are hardest to see at dusk.
- Watch the county roads for gravel and farm traffic on the way.
- Share a ride plan with your squad so everyone knows the time, route and stops.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What motorcycle events are in Wisconsin?
Harley-Davidson's Milwaukee museum and anniversary celebrations, MotoAmerica racing at Road America, the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in May, fall color runs, charity rides and bike nights.
Is the Harley-Davidson Museum open all year?
Yes, the museum in Milwaukee is open year round. Check its site for hours and any special events.
When does MotoAmerica race at Road America?
Usually in late spring or early summer. Dates change, so check the Road America or MotoAmerica schedule.
Is there a big motorcycle rally in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's biggest moments have been Harley-Davidson's anniversary celebrations in Milwaukee. Many Wisconsin riders also head to Sturgis in South Dakota each August.
How do I find bike nights near Milwaukee or Madison?
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 Wisconsin.
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