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.
The weekend features hundreds of motorcycles spanning more than a century, from rare classics and vintage survivors to newer bikes ridden in by spectators. The judged show highlights antique and vintage motorcycles, scooters, and customs 25 years and older, while the bike corral welcomes daily riders both days.
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.
This year's featured marque is V-Twin Indians, honoring Indian Motorcycle's 125th anniversary.
Whether you're a lifelong rider, collector, or simply love classic motorcycles, Vintage Motorcycle Weekend celebrates the craftsmanship, stories, freedom, and timeless culture of the open road.
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.
