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Carlisle Bike Fest
Jul 23 - Jul 25, 2010
Adult Admission: --
Child Admission: 8 and under - FREE
Gate Times: Th.-Sa. 8am-6pm / Sun. 8am-3pm
The Carlisle Bike Fest has been crafted with all motorcyclists in mind. This weekend-long event draws from the V-twin, chopper, foreign, domestic and custom markets. The entertainment, vendors and activities draw thousands of bikers to the Fairgrounds for this show.
Motorcycles Park Free on Grounds
COUNTDOWN TO
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WIN A NEW BUSHTEC TRAILER
Sunday Giveaway
If you thought we would settle for just giving away a Kawasaki on Saturday and a Harley on Sunday, you were wrong! Last year we partnered up with Bushtec Performance Sport Trailers to give a Bushtec Trailer to Michael Styer of Danville, PA. We expect to see Michael roll in to Bike Fest this year with his new rig. Be at the Carlisle Stage on Sunday afternoon for your chance to win one of the must-have performance sports trailers.
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THE LATEST MODELS FROM STAR, SUZUKI & KAWASAKI
Test-Ride them all with Bike Fest Demo Rides
Star, Suzuki and Kawasaki hosted demo rides with all over their latest models at the 2009 Bike Fest, taking riders for spectacular scenic rides throughout the Cumberland Valley. If you’re in the market for a new bike or just curious to see what a particular bike feels like, you have to check out the Bike Fest Demo Rides again this year! Check back here at CarlisleEvents.com for 2010 demo schedules and details. In the meantime check in with our friends at Star, Suzuki and Kawasaki for their new 2010 models and to tell them about how much you enjoyed their demo rides at Carlisle!
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THE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY
Visit Our Partners on the Bike Fest Manufacturers Midway
Kuryakyn and their “Largest Motorcycle Road Show on the Planet” rode into Bike Fest for the first time in 2009 with every part, accessory and piece of gear imaginable. Kuryakn was joined by some of the biggest names in the bike aftermarket industry. Performance Machine Inc., Progressive Suspension, Vance & Hines, Mustang Motorcycle Seats and many others could be found on the Bike Fest Manufacturers Midway at the heart of the fairgrounds. Look for these great Bike Fest partners at other major rallies and check back soon to see what they’ll be bringing to Bike Fest this year.
Interested in becoming a Bike Fest Partner - Reserve
Midway Space today
www.kuryakyn.com
www.performancemachine.com
www.progressivesuspension.com
www.vanceandhines.com
www.mustangseats.com
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COMPETE AGAINST THE BEST WITH 25 CLASSES
Carlisle Bike Fest Ride-In Bike Show – Pre-Registration Open
Saturday’s Carlisle Ride-In Bike Show pits some of the best privately owned bikes in the region head to head in over 25 classes for v-twins, metrics and sport bikes. The ride-in bike show takes place on Saturday of Bike Fest under the Carlisle Pavilion. Space is limited, register today.
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THE HOTTEST METRIC CUSTOMS
Featured Builder: Sam Nehme and BMS Choppers
You will always find Sam and the BMS Choppers crew at the biggest events in the country: Bike Week, Biketoberfest and Carlisle! BMS Choppers are recognized as one of the leading custom builders of metric choppers. See their latest project bikes and meet with Sam during the Carlisle Builder Round-Table.
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WIN A NEW KAWASAKI
Saturday Night Giveaway - Presented by Cumberland Cycle Center and Koup's Cycle Shop
Cumberland Cycle Center and Koup's Cycle Shop presented a 2009 Kawasaki ER-6N, shown in the video below, to James Farr of Limestone, NY for the 2009 Carlisle Bike Fest Saturday Night Giveaway. Check back to see what the two fantastic Kawasaki dealers and Bike Fest partners will be offering up this year.
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WIN A NEW HARLEY
Sunday Giveaway
Last year we gave away a 2009 HD Sportster Custom to Darlene Martone of Gettysburg, PA for the 2009 Carlisle Bike Fest Sunday Giveaway. We are fairly certain Darlene, a Harley enthusiast hoping to get a bike of her own, had a smile from ear to ear the entire ride home on her ‘09 Sportster XL883C with a custom paint scheme of light and dark root beer, rubber-mounted 883cc engine, cast aluminum 16-inch rear wheel, recalibrated suspension and a low profile front fender. Don’t miss your chance to win this year on Sunday afternoon. Check back here, to see the 2010 Giveaway Harley, in the months ahead.
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BIKE FEST IS THE PLACE FOR STUNT SHOWS
StarBoys on the Street, Vaters FMX in the Air – All Weekend!
The StarBoyz once again tore up the tarmac, wowing the crowd with their insane sport bike stunts. Vaters Monster Motorsports brought the best in FMX to the air above the fairgrounds. Check out the videos from their shows below and check back to see all of the great shows we will have this year.
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BARE BONES BEAUTY
Sunday Rat Rod Revival – Pre-Registration Open
Sundays at the Carlisle Bike Fest feature the Rat Rod Revival. The Carlisle Rat Rod Revival showcases some of the baddest rat rods and rat bikes around. Rat rods are meant to be driven, bare bones restorations of bikes or cars, using whatever tools and materials the builder can find. We like to throw in a little bit of Rockabilly sound to make this a great way to spend a Sunday with your rat.
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CUSTOM SPORTSTERS, BOBBERS AND BAGGERS
Featured Builder: Brian Klock and Klock Werks Kustom Cycles
Brian Klock and his crew from Klock Werks Custom Cycles joined us in 2009 with some of the most unique custom bikes around. You have to see what these guys and gals do with sportsers, choppers, bobbers, custom baggers and any other bike they can get their hands on. They have been featured in numerous magazines and on the Discovery Channel for their awesome long riders.
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CUSTOM SUPERBIKES READY FOR A FIGHT
Carlisle Fighter Fest – Sponsored by Karns Performance and Custom Fighters
The passion for aggressively customized import sport bikes – called street fighters has recently made its way from Europe and Australia to the US. The past two years Bike Fest was home to one of the largest stateside fighter shows going. This judged show and showing returns for a third round. Put your bike in the ring as part of the ride-in Fighter Fest Bike Show.
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15,000 SQUARE FEET OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON GOODS
The Appalachian Harley-Davidson Dealer Mall at Bike Fest
Appalachian Harley-Davidson of Mechanicsburg, PA along with regional dealerships Susquehanna Valley and M & S Harley-Davidson, will once again fill Building T with Harley-Davidson products. So much so that we’ve even renamed the building for the event. Visit these family owned dealership throughout the year.
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BURNING TIRES – WINNING PRIZES
Bike Fest Burnout Competition Sponsored by Koups Cycle Shop and Delkron
No Carlisle event would be complete without a burnout contest and Bike Fest shows the four-wheelers how it’s done with hot, smoky bike burnouts. Check out the wild burnout videos from 2009 Bike Fest and be sure to put your name in the hat to be King or Queen of the 2010 Bike Fest burnouts!
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THE HOTTEST REGIONAL BANDS ON STAGE ALL-WEEKEND
Live on the 93.5 WTPA STAGE
The 93.5 WTPA Stage at Bike Fest plays host to entertainment all weekend long. Bands from throughout the region rocked the WTPA Bike Fest Stage last year and we’re taking it up one notch this year with more music throughout the event. Be sure to check back here or sign up for our the Bike Fest e-news letter to get complete schedule and lineup of 2010 bands and guests.
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