The Carlisle Bike Fest has been crafted with all motorcyclists in mind. This weekend-long event draws from the V-twin, chopper, foreign, domestic and custom markets. The entertainment, vendors and activities draw thousands of bikers to the Fairgrounds for this show.
Carlisle Rat Rod Revival
Rat Rods and Rat Bikes Sunday Revival
The Carlisle Bikefest is all about pushing limits and on Sunday we take that to an extreme with the Rat Rod Revival. The Carlisle Rat Rod Revival is for fans of form follows function. If you are pushing the engineering and design limits of rat bikes and rat rods this show is for you. Sunday’s Ride In show is open to Cars and Bikes. No Bling required!
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Carlisle Fighter Fest
Sponsored by Karns Performance
The fighter bike passion has made its way from Europe and Australia to the states and last year hit Bike Fest. The Carlisle Fighter Fest sponsored by Karns Performance was a hit in 2008 This judged show and showing returns in 2009 for another round. Put your bike in the ring as part of the ride-in Fighter Fest Bike Show on Saturday (July 18, 2009. Advanced registration is recommended. You may register via phone, online, or day of show.
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Bike Shows
ATTENTION BUILDERS!
Bike Fest features a "Ride-in Bike Show" on Saturday of the event with over 25 classes from Sport Bikes to V-Twins. Visit our Registration pages for more information.
The Mid-Atlantic Custom Builder show at Carlisle features some of the best builders in the Mid Atlantic. Many of them are vendors at the show. Be sure to see these awesome custom bikes and meet the builders during the show.
Interested Builders, please email us at info@carlisleevents.com
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AMA Sanction Observed Trials
Catch some of the best riders in the Mid-Atlantic
AMA Sanction Observed Trials will be featured at the 2009 event.
Trials Coordinator: Contact Charlie Clements at 570-748-6534 for Trials-specific questions.
Event Information: Contact Carlisle Events at 717-243-7855 for Bike Fest specific questions.
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Featured Builders
The 2008 Bike Fest Featured . . .
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Special Guest: Dale Coyner
Author of Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians
Dale Coyner, Author of Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians and contributor to the AMA Ride Guide presented a number of informative seminars on touring and tech tips for touring accessories at the 2008 Bike Fest. Dale has been a friend and regular visitor to the Carlisle Bike Fest. Look for more informative seminars from Dale at our 2009 show. In the meantime, visit Dale at http://www.dalecoyner.com
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GEICO Motorcycle
Official Insurance of the Carlisle Bike Fest
GEICO knows that not every bike and rider is the same. Your motorcycle insurance policy shouldn't be either! Whether you own a sport bike, cruiser, or standard, GEICO can give you a free online motorcycle rate quote in just minutes. GEICO Motorcycle insurance is underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company to meet the special needs of motorcycle owners.
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Appalachian Harley-Davidson Dealer Mall
15,000 Square Feet of Harley-Davidson Goods!
Appalachian Harley-Davidson of Mechanicsburg, PA along with area dealers, Susquehanna Valley and White’s Harley-Davidson plan to fill Building T with so much Harley-Davidson products that we have to rename the building for this event.
Be sure to visit their web sites below for events and specials throughout the year. The staff at Carlisle has worked with these family owned dealership, since the Carlisle Bike Fest started. We know that you’ll feel welcome in their stores.
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STUNT SHOWS!
In 2008 Carlisle Presented . . .
FMX
Supermans, No-Handers; Strippers, Tail Whips, Seat Grabs and more!
The StarBoyz
By far the best Motorcycle Stunt Team on the pavement! Visit www.starboyz.com for more information.
Rhett Rhotten’s Wall of Death!
Extreme Motorcycle Racing and Cheating Death Stunts
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Demo Rides
Star Motorcycles at Carlisle!
Star Motorcycles was on site throughout the 2008 Bike Fest to provide demos of their latest models. If you missed them at Carlisle, visit them on the web. Check Back Soon for Demo Opportunities at the 2009 Carlisle Bike Fest!
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DYNOS @ CARLISLE!
Dyno Drags, a Dr Dyno House Call at Carlisle and Xtreme Wheelie Rides!
2008 offered some of the best dyno operations on the circuit.
See or friends at www.DrDyno.com and www.wheelieride-md.com over the winter and check back soon for their plans in 2009.
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Burn Out Exhibitions
Sponsored by Koups Cycle Shop and P&M Powertrain
No Carlisle show would be complete without a burnout contest. If you missed them here in 2008, no worries! They are all over YouTube. Carlisle Burn Outs or Carlisle Bike Fest will bring them up real quick like. Check them out there and see them live at Carlisle in 2009.
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Rock and Rumble at Carlisle
Central PA Bands adding rock to the rumble at Carlisle Bike Fest
Ten of the best bands from Central PA graced the stage of the Carlisle Fairgrounds. We will keep you posted as bands book for 2009.
Interested bands, contact us at info@CarlisleEvents.com for consideration to play Bike Fest ‘09
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Bike Fest Giveaways
Presented by Cumberland Cycle Center and Koup’s Cycle Shop
Cumberland Cycle Center and Koup’s Cycle Shop presented a new Kawasaki ZX 6R to a lucky attendee at the Carlisle Bike Fest! Many more great bikes on their show room floors, so visit them in the off season.
www.koupscycleshop.com
www.cumberlandcyclescenter.com
Check In here for 2009 Giveaway Bikes!
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Featured Bikes: Vicious Cycles Charity Build
Charity Bike Builders sharing the passion
Vicious Cycles assembled an antique style Harley Davidson motorcycle with a side car on the stage of the Carlisle Bike Fest. Check back in to see what they have planned for ’09 Bike Fest.
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Featured Bikes: Antique Motorcycle Club of America Exhibit
Motorcycles 1884-1973 – Opened June 8th at the AACA Museum
Motorcycles 1884-1973 – Opened June 8th at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum, The Antique Motorcycle Club of America revealed their new exhibition of 30-40 vintage motorcycles at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA and sampling of this fantastic exhibit was featured at the Carlisle Bike Fest last year. Be sure and visit this display at the Museum in Hershey.
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Featured Bikes: Custom Fighters Charity Build
Charity Bike Builders sharing the passion
Custom Fighters, Streetfighter Motorcycle Forum sponsors and members unveiled their charity build at the Carlisle Fighter Fest in July 2008. Members of CustomFighters.com banded together to build a streetfighter for charity auction . All the money received is being donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital & National Motorcycle Safety Fund.
Look for more good things from this community and their new magazine!!
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Field Games – Test your skills in 2009
Test Your Skills and Balance - Saturday Only
Field Games – Test your skills in 2009
We are working with our partners to present you with Field Games at the 2009 Carlisle Bike Fest.
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Organized Rides, Poker Runs, and Treasure Hunts
Coming to Bike Fest 2009
Some of our friends and partners are looking to bring you more organized rides, poker runs and treasure hunts for the 2009 event at Carlisle. If you are interested in organizing a ride, please contact us at info@carlisleevents.com
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This is a family friendly event, no colors please.
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