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Bikefest - 12th Annual!

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October 8 - 11, 2026

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It is back for the twelfth year in a row! With internationally acclaimed bands and special guest appearances, this one promises to be bigger and better than the first ten!

Come enjoy concerts on Town Hill, vendors, bike shows and more in the beautiful setting of Colonial Beach - Virginia's "Potomac River Playground"

WIN A VIKING BAGS
TACTICAL XL MOTORCYCLE BACKPACK!

Looking for the perfect gear to take on your next ride? You could win a Viking Bags Tactical XL Motorcycle Backpack!

This rugged, spacious backpack is built for riders and ready for the road, and entering couldn't be easier!

RAFFLE TICKETS

1 Ticket — $5
3 Tickets — $10
8 Tickets — $20

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TENT ON TOWN HILL!

DRAWING
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Need not be present to win!

Bikefest Beginnings

All American Harley-Davidson were one of the main sponsors. They along with Ripley formerly from 97.7 The Rocket radio station had discussed the idea in 2013 while dining at High Tides Restaurant, and I'm so glad they did!  

Our area has been and continues to be a favorite destination for bikers, with the beaches, historical sites, great waterfront dining spots, tiki bars with live music, boating and fishing activities and many lodging options. Visitors can enjoy a fun stay in our picturesque riverside resort town.

We even used to be home to The Broken Chain motorcycle shop.


Schedule of Events

Times, dates and locations are subject to change. Concerts are free.

Daily

10:00 a.m. Vendors, Event Merchandise, Food Trucks on Town Hill and the Boardwalk
12:00 p.m. Beer and Wine garden on Town Hill
D.J. Grim on Town Stage

October 8 - Thursday

1:00 p.m. DJ Grim
12:00 p.m. Bikefest Begins
1:00 p.m. Concerts on Town Stage
Jeff During Jr. Band and Tuff Luck at High Tides

Bikefest 2026 Defenders of the Freedom Ride info

October 9 - Friday

8:30 a.m. Defenders of the Freedom Ride (see info sheet, above)
12:00 p.m. - 6 Pulled Pork BBQ with sides $12 at American Legion, 27 Colonial Ave. Live music by Rein Rocks from 1-4pm
2:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony

  • tribute to riders
  • blessing of the bikes
2026 Bikefest VFW Specials

4:00 p.m. Tuff Luck on Town Stage
5:30 p.m. Faron Hamblin at Dockside
6:00 p.m. Grayson Torrence Band at American Legion
7:00 p.m. Double Down on Town Stage
8:00 p.m. live music at High Tides

Bikefest Bands at High Tides 2026

October 10 - Saturday

8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet at the Fire Station. Adults $12, Kids 6 and under $10
9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat

10:00 a.m. Bike Show Registration
12:00 p.m. Lenny's Smoked Half Rack of Ribs special $24 with homemade cowboy beans, coleslaw, cornbread and apple or peach cobbler.
12:00 p.m. EOD Spaghetti Dinner at American Legion $10/person. Henry 30-30 with Sig sauer scope gun raffle, 50/50 raffle. Open to the public.
12:00 p.m. Double Down Band at American Legion

1:00 p.m. Bike Show Judging
1:00 p.m. Knucklehead band on Town Stage
1:30 p.m. Bike Show Awards
3:00 p.m. Pat Russell at Dockside
3:00 p.m. Vertigo Down at the Eagles Aerie
4:00 p.m. Elizabeth's Furnace band on Town Stage
6:00 p.m. The Derrico Project Band at American Legion
6:00 p.m. ___________ at The Riverboat
7:00 p.m. Twisted Trail on Town Stage

Pier 909 2026 Bikefest Specials

October 11 - Sunday

9:00 a.m. Biker Breakfast Buffet at The Riverboat $18/person
10:00 a.m. Brian Harrell at Dockside
2:00 p.m. Bordertown at Dockside


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Bikefest Vendors

Vendors who have signed up to participate include:

Vendors/ Sponsors/ Partners:

ACR Creations
Custom printed 3-D items

AIM Aid to Injured Motorcyclists
Law Firm of Richard M. Lester – Aid to injured motorcyclists

Alpha Dog Custom Creations
Embroidered and printed hats, stainless biker rings

Brazen Boneyard
Custom merchandise. Bandanas, jewelry, headbands, shirts etc.

Cherished Mane LLC
Patented ponytail protectors.

Fitzs Apparel and Shade Shack
Polarized sunglasses, custom hats, tactical bags and backpacks, and accessories

Greenleaf Farms and Auto Care LLC
Edibles, Vapes, Flower

HellyTec
American Owned & US Sourced Knife Company

HonorBound Motorcycle Ministry

Icicles Eyewear

Instant Cream LLC Ice Cream Truck

Kim’s Crafty Creations
Lasered products including doormats, watchbands, flags, tumblers, coasters, signs and more

Kindred Spirits
Crystals, jewelry, henna

L&W $5 Bling

Paparazzi Jewelry

MNKM Enterprises
Gourmet fudge and chocolate designed to be taken home to eat

Rolling Thunder Va. Chapter 3

Second Star Moto Tours
Motorcycle Touring Company

Street Rider
Motorcycle apparel, biker jeans, shirts, jackets, gloves, fashion jewelry, accessories

Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group
Personal Injury Attorneys

True Vet Solution
Veteran Services 

FOOD VENDORS:

In addition to our many local area restaurants, some of these vendors will be available during the event:

Concessions Grille
Gyros, sausage subs, steak & cheese, blooming onion, lemonade, funnel cake, fries, turkey leg & more

Ice cream bubble tea truck

El Padrino Food Truck
Mexican Food – Tacos, Burritos, Drinks

Try Fabulous Foods
Brick oven pizza, Soft serve ice cream, steamed seafood – shrimp, crab legs, mussels

Uncle Macks BBQ

Here are recaps of the 1st Annual in 2014

the 2nd Annual in 2015 

the 3rd Annual in 2016 

the 4th Annual in 2017

the 5th Annual in 2018

the 6th Annual in 2019

The 7th Annual scheduled for 2020 was postponed to 2021
the 8th Annual in 2022

the 9th Annual in 2023

the 10th Annual in 2024

row of bikes on Colonial Ave.
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Bikefest Merchandise

Merchandise at Beach Shop

Official merchandise will be available at various locations around town.

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