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Listed below are Upper Michigan Events that
I thought would be of interest to bikers. While there aren't
all that many motorcycle events held in Upper Michigan each year, the
number is growing. However there are a number of
festivals, racing events and music happenings taking place around the
Upper Peninsula that might interest you.
By the way if your organization has motorcycle
event that you would like listed on this website, please email it to me at
grayrider@upcruising.com.
2008
MAY
Blues For Life- Ride For a Cure
May 10, 2008
Fund raiser for American Cancer Society
open to all riders. Start out the day with the Blessing of the Bikes at
Bald Eagle Harley
Davidson at 11:00 AM. After that, sign up to take a couple hour ride
through the central Upper Peninsula on a great Poker Run. $25.00 per
person will get you; entry into the poker run, a commemorative T-shirt,
live music by 3 great blues bands and some good ol' Cajun food from
Lagniappe Cajun
Creole Eatery. Ending party at Lagniappe’s with all
proceeds to American Cancer Society. For more information and early
registration, contact Lorrie at 226-6112
Lilly's and Liger's
Ladies Only Ride.
May
17, 2008.
The sign up for the ride will start at 9:00 o'clock am at the corner of
Hwy 64 and State Hwy 180, at the BP gas station, in
Marinette
WI. There will be a
bond-fire, party is over at midnight, or later.
This event is open to all independent lady
riders and all lady riding groups.
Contact Kismet:
whitetigerrun@yahoo.com or call 715-735-3502
Yooper Motorcycle Show, ATV Fun Run,
Swap Meet & Truck Mud Run
May 24-26, 2008
This first annual Yooper Motorcycle Show will be an all-make,
all-model motorcycle show with builders and vendors from around the State.
Join the "Parade of Bikes" as the parade will follow the waters edge thru
beautiful downtown St. Ignace. Featured guests
Ron Finch, winner of the Discovery Channel Biker Build Off will be there.
His bike "Double Cross" will be showcased in the St. Ignace show along
with some of his other works. Also, well-known author & photographer Tom
Zimberoff, author of 'Art of the Chopper' and 'Art of the Chopper II',
will be on hand for autographs and book signings. For more information contact: St. Ignace
Visitors Bureau 1-800-338-6660
Website
Superior Chapter HOG
Swap Meet - May 31, 2008
Swap Meet will be held
at the
Marquette, Michigan Bald Eagle Harley
Davidson parking lot on Saturday, May 31. The 20X20 spot will be $20.00.
Remember, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” Each person will
handle their own sales. Bring your items, price, and sell for yourself.
Looking for some good deals? Stop by and check things out. Need info??
Contact Joe at BEHD 906-228-5330.
Website
JUNE
Blessing of the Bikes – June 6 & 7, 2008
Detour
Village’s Mainsail Restaurant and Saloon plays host to the Eastern Upper
Peninsula Blessing of the Bikes. There will be bands Friday and Saturday
night the beer tent which will be set up just outside the
Mainsail
Bar and Restaurant. The event draws as many as a thousand bikers every
year. For more information visit their Website
Championship 40th Annual U.P. Rodeo -
June 7 & 8, 2008
The U.P. Pro Rodeo is within the
Great Lakes Prorodeo Circuit which consists of Michigan, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
Come to Iron River, Michigan and enjoy a great rodeo.
Website
Bridge Fest 2008 - June 13, 14, 15
2008
Come enjoy the "birthday" of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, which provides
a vital link between the communities of Houghton and Hancock & Houghton.
The event includes shows, concerts, contests, boat tours, sporting events,
and the annual Bridge Fest parade and fireworks display. Bridge Fest is
held in conjunction with the Houghton Rotary Seafood Fest, which provides
a variety of delicious foods including live lobster!
Website
Blaney Park Rendezvous - June 13, 14,
15, 2008
The place to
be in the Upper Michigan. Enjoy some motorcycle camping, Poker Runs, Vendors, Food and
Beverages Phone (906) 586-3477
Website
36th Annual BMW RA International Rally -
June 19 -22, 2008
BMW “RA” will hold the International
Rally “n da UP” and more specifically, the “Copper Country” in Houghton,
Michigan. Houghton. Touching on four of the five Great Lakes, the
two land areas of Michigan give the state a shoreline of 3,288 miles,
second in length only to Alaska, which creates some great riding
opportunities.
Website
JULY
4th Annual UP Hog Wild Cook Off - July 11-12, 2008
When I first heard about this event my first thought was it was a wild
Harley get together. Not that it couldn't be right? I
have been told they've marked off some of the best parking for
"motorcycles only". Anyway riders might want to check out this event
in Kingsford this summer. Looks like some great chow, good music and
a fun time.
Website
UP Off-Road 100 Races - July 11-13, 2008
WSORR also announced its 2008 Off
Road racing schedule.
Bark River, Michigan
Phone:
1-906-466-9020
Website
Keweenaw Star Portage Lake Blues Cruise - July 18,
2008
Keweenaw Excursion's presents
Flat Broke Blues Band and the Great Blues
Band as they rock aboard the Keweenaw Star for one night only. Park
your bike and board the Keweenaw Star for a night of blues music and some
fun times.
For more information call 906-482-0884
Website
Ride in Bike Show
(Charity Ride) -
July19, 2008
In it's 22nd year of raising
money for the Bay Cliff Health Camp, this ride is open to all bikes.
It's
an all day event at the American Legion in Little Lake, MI (30 mile south
of Marquette) filled with games, live music, vendors, camping, great food
and a biker’s ball for all you night owls. This is a fund raiser with
all proceeds going to Bay Cliff Health Camp.
www.baycliff.org One lucky person will win a 2008 Harley Davidson Road King Classic. For
more info contact
bikerbum@charter.net
5th Annual Veterans Motorcycle Rally -
July 17-19, 2008
This rally is in Sault Sainte Marie with
the official starting time of noon on July 18th.
Location is
adjacent to the American Legion Post #3 at 3
Legion Drive in Sault Sainte Marie, MI (Next to the Coast Guard Base).
Vendors, 50/50 Raffles, Parade of Bikes thru Downtown, Food & Beer Tent,
Live Entertainment, Fox Hole Runs & Tours, Blessing Of The Bikes &
Veterans.
Phone: 906-440-3056 or 1-800-MI-SAULT
Email: alr303@alr3.com Website
Find the Pig and Poker Run -
July 26, 2008
This is a progressive
two month long poker run/scavenger hunt ends
on July 26th with a great party.
Open to all bikes, the poker run takes
riders throughout the U.P. with 20 different stops and several scavenger
hunt items that you will need to find. Sign up date is May 31, 2008 from
9am to 3pm at the swap meet at Bald Eagle Harley Davidson in Marquette.
Ending date is July 26, 2008 at Boot Lake Bar (5 miles south of Shingleton)
with a great party to follow. We will have a pig roast, out door live
music, camping, and lots of prizes. Partial proceeds go to Bay Cliff
Health Camp.
www.baycliff.org Need more info? contact Brad
bikerbum@charter.net or get updates on our web site
www.superiorchapterhog.com
"Just Ride
2008" Upper Michigan Motorcycle Rally -
July 26 - August 3, 2008
Join riders from around the country for U.P. Cruising's first annual "Just Ride"
Upper Michigan Motorcycle Rally Week. Spend a day, a weekend or ride the
entire week. All motorcycles, riders, clubs and organization are
welcome to come, ride and experience Michigan's Upper Peninsula. For more information contact Dave Johnson at
grayrider@upcruising.com
5th Annual River Rampage - July
28th & 29th
Award winning racing action in Sault Ste. Marie!
A top-notch field of the world’s best tunnel
boat drivers has scheduled the Sault Ste. Marie and Kewadin Casinos River
Rampage as stop number four on the seven-event national 2008 Superleague
tour.
Join us
at the
River Rampage at Aune Osborn Park.
For more information call (906)632-3301
Woodtick Music Festival - July 31
- August 3, 2008
Music for every biker; Bluegrass, Country, Rock and the Blues.
The
Woodtick Music Festival is a home-grown, Upper Peninsula style shindig
featuring a variety of regional and not so regional bands. The
Woodtick Music Festival grounds are located on County Road 388 between
Hermansville and Powers. For more information call
906/498-7723
Website
AUGUST
Three Great Days on Three Great Lakes -
August 1-2-3, 2008
Join
Can Am Spyder Owners
from all across the US and Canada for 3 days of riding in one of the most
pristine places in North America. There is TONS of
information on this and more. Check out the Can Am Spyder exclusive forum.
www.can-amtalk.com
UP Off-Road 100 Races, Bark River -
August 8-10, 2008
WSORR also announced its 2008 Off
Road racing schedule.
Bark River, Michigan
Phone:
1-906-466-9020
Website
27th Annual Grand Marais Music & Arts
Festival - August 8, 9, & 10, 2008
Visit their website for more information on the festival.
Website
"Upper Peninsula Law Enforcement
Motorcycle Benefit Ride" - August 9, 2008
Please check website for more details.
Website
Keweenaw Star Lower Harbor Blues Cruise
(Marquette, MI) - July 18,
2008
Keweenaw Excursion's presents Flat Broke Blues Band and the Great Blues
Band as they rock aboard the Keweenaw Star for one night only. Park
your bike and board the Keweenaw Star for a night of blues music and some
fun times.
For more information call 906-482-0884
Website
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