Vintage Motorcycle Rider Activities
Why have four wheels when you only need two?
A weekend of chrome, leather, roaring engines, and two-wheeled nostalgia, Vintage Motorcycle Weekend brings together riders, collectors, builders, families, and enthusiasts at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan.
See hundreds of motorcycles spanning more than a century, including rare classics, vintage survivors, scooters, customs, and daily riders. This year's featured marque is V-Twin Indians, celebrating Indian Motorcycle's 125th anniversary.
Saturday kicks off with a Vintage Ride-Out through the scenic backroads of West Michigan, followed by rider activities, including minibike races. Visitors can also enjoy demonstrations, restoration displays, music, food, family activities, and a swap meet featuring vintage parts and memorabilia. Vintage motorcycles will also be up for sale.
Sunday is the centerpiece of Vintage Motorcycle Weekend, featuring the Vintage Motorcycle Show and awards celebrating the weekend’s standout machines. Visitors can also enjoy day two of the swap meet, minibike races, and the vintage motorcycle for-sale lot.
Special Displays & Experiences
- Indian Twin V motorcycles on display in the Summer House
- BMW motorcycle demo rides
- Zeigler My First Ride on ATVs
- Indian Motorcycles bike mat giveaway
- Bounce house and temporary tattoos for kids
- Demonstrations, music, food, swap meet, vintage parts, and memorabilia
Saturday Night Bike Night
Keep the weekend rolling Saturday evening with Bike Night in the Carriage House Bar from 5:00–8:00 PM, featuring live music from Bourbon Brothers.
Painted Helmet Auction Supporting AFSP
A special collection of painted motorcycle helmets will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), serving Southwest Michigan.
It's a unique opportunity for the motorcycle community to support an important local cause while taking home a one-of-a-kind piece of motorcycle art.
Sunday Vintage Motorcycle Show
Sunday is the centerpiece of the weekend, featuring the Vintage Motorcycle Show, awards, day-two swap meet, minibike races, vintage motorcycles for sale, special displays, family activities, and more.
Come for the motorcycles. Stay for the music, family fun, special displays, and community.
Saturday | ||
8am-12pm | Model A Gate | Motorcycles Enter |
11am-2pm | Romig Pavillion | Lucid Vibe |
10am – 11:30am | Cycles will enter via Model A Gate and cruise through campus and exit onto Hickory Rd | 20-Mile Ride (25 years or older Cycles only) |
11:30am | Model A Gate | Riders Return |
12pm- 3pm | Summer House Show Field | Social Time |
12pm | Model A Gate | Gates Closed/Check-In Ends |
2pm-3pm | Mini-bike Race | West Oval Infield Grass |
4pm | Gilmore Car Museum Campus | First Day Ends |
Saturday Eve | ||
4pm-8pm | Model A Gate | Riders Enter |
5pm-8pm | Romig Pavilion | Live Music: Bourbon Brothers |
5pm-8pm | Grill & Diner | Food Service |
5pm-8pm | Carriage House | Bar Open |
Sunday | ||
8am-10:30am | Diner | Diner Open for Breakfast |
8am-12pm | Shell Station | Registration for Show Bikes |
8am-12pm | Model A Gate | Vendor & Show Bike Entry |
9am-4pm | Gilmore Car Museum Campus | Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet |
11am-2pm | Romig Pavilion | Live Music: Hi-Views |
1pm – 1:30pm | West Oval Grass | Slow Crawl Competition |
1:30pm-2pm | West Oval Grass | Mini-Bike Races |
10:30am-11am | Romig Pavilion | The Mane Event Beard Competition |
10am-3pm | Carriage House | Bar Open |
11am-5pm | Diner | Food Service |
10am-2pm | Grill | Food Service |
9 am-1pm | Shell Station | Voting |
12pm | Model A Gate | Gates Closed/Registration Ends |
1pm-2pm | Summer House Patio | Master’s Class Demonstration |
2:30pm | Romig Pavilion | Vintage Motorcycle Awards |
3pm | Romig | Helmet Auction |
Participants
- $25 includes admission for 2 people (driver + guest) and 1 bike
- Covers BOTH days
- Additional bikes are $10 per bike to register
- Includes admission to the museum
- Participant gate opens at 8:00am and closes at 12:00pm
- On Sunday voting closes at 1:00pm and is for show participants only
- Pre-registration online is recommended
Visitors
- Includes admission to the museum as well as the show
- Adults / Seniors: $20
- Youth (ages 11-17): $12
- Children (10 and under): FREE
- Active Military (must present ID): FREE
- Free parking
Vendors/For Sale Corral
- $50 per vendor space or $25 per bike at the for sale corral
- Covers BOTH days
- Space size is approximately 20' x 20'
- Includes admission for 2 people (vendor + guest)
- Space assignments are on a first come, first serve basis
- Set-up available Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday from 8:00am to 12:pm. Vendor entry gate will close at 12:00pm sharp!
- Pre-registration online is recommended
FAQs
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No. Much like going to a professional sporting event, you cannot get a refund because you can no longer make it. Guests are in charge of finding a person to purchase that ticket or giving it to someone else to use.
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable between persons.
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Yes, food and/or beverages is available for purchase.
George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner in open daily.
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Bringing outside food and/or beverages is prohibited.
Gilmore Car Museum relies on sales from food and beverage to stay in operation.
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Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings. The designated smoking area is outside while at least 25 feet away from buildings.
Smoking marijuana is strictly prohibited on museum grounds.
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Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
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Yes. Pets are allowed outside on museum grounds. Pets are not permitted in any building or gallery. All pets must be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet.
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No. Use of golf carts without prior permission from the Gilmore Car Museum is prohibited.
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No. Political and religious advertisements are not allowed on our campus.
