2026 Event Calendar

Updated April 23, 2026

2026

April

11 – Garage Party at Harley-Davidson of Danbury with skills seminars by Ken Condon at 51 Federal Road in Danbury, CT.

11 – New Haven Powersports second annual Season Opener from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 143 Whalley Avenue in New Haven, CT.

12 – Woodstock EMS training course on Basic First Aid for the Motorcycle Rider at 9:30 a.m. at 399 Route 169 in Woodstock, CT. Suggested donation $20.

18 – Libby’s Motoworld open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 60 Printers Lane in New Haven, CT.

18 – Hogs & Dogs dog adoption day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yankee Harley-Davidson at 488 Farmington Avenue in Bristol, CT.

18 – Triumph Dirt Bike Demo Day at 10 a.m. at Central Cycle Club at 45 South Cady Lane in Plainfield, CT, staged by Street Stuff Cycle.

18 – Raging Knights annual poker run from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Freedom Road Harley-Davdidson at 557 West Main Street in Branford, CT.

18 – Ice cream social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hartford Harley-Davidson at 221 Governor Street in East Hartford, CT.

18-19 – Harley-Davidson Demo Truck at Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson at 951 Bank Street in New London, CT.

19 – Bikers Against Animal Cruelty Breakout Ride at 9:30 a.m. at the Blue Check Deli at 382 Amity Road in Woodbridge, CT.

19 – Rydas 4 Righteousness 23rd annual Bike Blessing & Unity Ride at 10:30 a.m. at Career High School at 140 Legion Avenue in New Haven, CT. (Rain date May 3.)

24-25 – Perkiomen Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America National Meet in Oley, PA.

25 – Crossfire RC Bike Blessing from noon to 4 p.m. at 1 Muller Industrial Park in Norwalk, CT. Entry $25.

25 – Angie’s Last Ride Celebration of Life at noon at the Polish Club at 581 Farmington Avenue in Berlin, CT and ending at the SVEA Club at 999 Kensington Road in Berlin.

May

3 – Doc’s Motorcycle Parts Pig Roast & Open House at 1625 Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury, CT. 

3 – Veterans Red, White and Blue Ride at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmington Polo Club at 152-162 Town Farm Road in Farmington, CT. Admission $25.

3 – Blessing of the Bikes from 9 a.m. to noon (blessing at 11:30 a.m.) at St. Pioof Pietrelcino Parish Out Lady of Pompeii Campus at 355 Foxon Park Road in East Haven, CT. (Rain date May 17.)

9 – Blessing of the Bikes & Classic Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 837 Charles Street in Torrington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date May 16.)

14 – Bike Night in Paradise at 6 p.m. at Paradise Restaurant & Banquet Hall at 557 Wakelee Avenue in Ansonia, CT.

16 – American Legion Riders Annual Spring Ride at American Legion Post 20 at 245 Main Street in Terryville, CT. Registration from 8:30 through 10:45 a.m. Kickstands up 11 a.m. Riders $25, passengers and non-riders $15. Includes chicken dinner. (Rain date May 17.)

16 – Classic Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show from 1 to 5 p.m. at E.C. Goodwin Tech at 735 Slater Road in New Britain, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5. (Rain date May 30.)

17 – Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Two rides planned this year in CT – Farmington Valley and Vernon – with both ending at the Soliders and Sailor Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park in Hartford. Register to ride at the event’s website.

17 – Blessing on the Waterfront presented by the New London Motorcycle Club at New London Waterfront Park at 27 S. Waterfront Park Street in New London, CT. Gates open at 11 a.m. and blessing it at 2 p.m.

17 – Jap Bike Mike’s 17th annual Swap Meet and Flea Market from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ay Singletary Rod & Gun Club at 300 Sutton Road in Oxford, MA. (Rain or shine.) 

23 – Connecticut Motorcycle Rides and Events Meet and Greet at the Saville Dam from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 27 Saville Dam Road in Barkhamsted, CT.

27-30 – Americade in Lake George, NY.

29-31 – The 18th Bennington Triumph Bash in Bennington, VT.

31 – The Massachusetts British Iron Association Classic Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet beginning at 10 a.m. at the Singletary Rod & Gun Club at 300 Sutton Ave in Oxford, MA.

June 

6 – Barnum Festival Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1545 Monroe Turnpike in Monroe, CT. Entry $20, spectators $5. Motorcycles welcome. (Rain date June 7.)

7 – The Italian Motorcycle Owners Club’s New England Spring Fling from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodstock Trading Post at 688 Route 169 on Woodstock, CT.

7 – The 38th annual British by the Sea Gathering by the CT MG Club featuring British cars, trucks and motorcycles from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, CT.

11-13 – BMW MOA national meet at the Champlain Valley Expo Center in Essex Junction, VT.

13 – Veterans Are Heroes Forever Flag Day Car & Motorcycle Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tyrrell Middle School at 500 Todd Road in Wolcott, CT. Admission free.

13-21 –  Laconia Motorcycle Week in Laconia, NH.

18 – Libby’s Motoworld Bike Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at 60 Printers Lane in New Haven, CT.

20 – Pride & Class Festival for cars, motorcycles and trucks from noon to 6 p.m. at Waterbury Municipsl Stadium at 1200 Watertown Avenue in Watertown, CT. Entry $10 for cars and motorcycles, $25 for trucks and tow trucks. (Rain date June 21.)

26 -27 -The Triumph National Rally at Oley Fairgrounds in Oley, PA. Admission $10.

July

12 – Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Falls Village, CT. Entry $15, spectators free.

24-25 – Yankee Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America National Meet at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, MA.

25 – Heavy Hitter Mafia Car, Bike and Truck Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike (Route 322) in Plantsville, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

25 – Motorcycle Ride to End Addiction at 10:30 a.m. at 1333 Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury, CT. Entry $20.

August

1 – Drive On Foundation Memorial Motorcycle Ride at Elks Lodge at 44 Maynard Street in Middletown, CT. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with kickstands up at 11. Rider $25, passengers and non-riders (after 1:30 p.m.) $15. (Rain date August. 2.)

16 – Brit Jam 40 motorcycle show and swap meet staged by the British Iron Association of Connecticut at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds in East Hampton, CT. Spectators $15. 

23 – The sixth annual Legacy Cars, Jeeps & Motorcycle Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Road in Plantsville, CT. Entry $20.

29 – The second annual Ride to End Alzheimer’s Poker Run at 11 a.m. at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson at 557 West Main Street in Branford, CT. Registration $25. 

September

12 – 2026 Substance Abuse Awareness Ride at 10 a.m. at the Moose Lodge at 124 South Road in Enfield, CT. Entry $20.

13 – The 19th annual Rice-O-Rama vintage motorcycle show and swap meet at the Spencer Fairgrounds at 48 Smithville Road in Spence, MA. Entry $10. Opens at 10 a.m. 

13 – Doc’s Motorcycle Parts Annual Customer Appreciation Day & Bike Show at 1625 Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury, CT.

13 – Still Split’n Lanes Motorcycle Show form noon to 6 p.m. at Brooklyn Bowl at 61 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Invitational show with classic models from the Northeast.

20 – The Harvest Cruze Car & Motorcycle Show/Marketplace, co-sponsored by the Watertown Lions Club and Watertown Parks & Recreation Department, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Watertown High School parking lot at 324 French St. in Watertown, CT. Entry $15, spectators free.

20 – The 41st IMOC Rally from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club at 24 Hamilton Road in Sturbridge, MA. Admission $15.

26 – Raianna’s Fifth Annual Memorial Poker Run at 10 a.m. at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson at 557 West Main Street in Branford, CT. Registration $25 per rider, $15 per passenger.

27 – European Motorcycle Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum ay 15 Newton Street in Brookline, MA. Entry $25.

October

11 – The 30th annual Fall Moto Guzzi New England Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Vanilla Bean in Pomfret, CT.

IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT: If you have an event that you’d like listed or if there’s a date change or a cancellation to report, please let us know: budw@ride-ct.com.

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(Past shows not yet listed for 2026)

2025

April

11-13 – April Motorcycle Mayhem at Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, NY.

13 – Spring Motorcycle Swap Meet at Stafford Motor Speedway from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 55 West Street in Stafford Springs, CT. 

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2024

May

19 – Blessing of the Motorcycles at 2 p.m. at The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, CT. 

25 – Arresting Souls Motorcycle Club Breakout Party from noon to 6 p.m. at Berlin VFW at 152 Massirio Drive in Berlin, CT. $25 per person.

September

7 – Vintage Motocycle Festival at Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head, ME.

11 – 15 – Catskill Mountain Thunder at at Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, NY.

October

6 – Japanese Car & Motorcycle Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Larz Anderson Museum in Brookline, MA.