COMPETE AGAINST THE BEST WITH 25 CLASSES
Carlisle Bike Fest Ride-In Bike Show
Saturday’s Carlisle Ride-In Bike Show pits some of the best privately owned bikes in the region head to head in over 25 classes for v-twins, metrics and sport bikes. The ride-in bike show takes place on Saturday of Bike Fest under the Carlisle Pavilion. Space is limited, register today by calling our office at (717)243-7855.
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BARE BONES BEAUTY
Sunday Rat Rod Revival
Cruise in to the Carlisle Fairgrounds in a Rat Rod and your gate admission makes you eligible for awards in the Carlisle Rat Rod Revival. The Carlisle Rat Rod Revival showcases some of the baddest rat rods and rat bikes around. Rat rods are meant to be driven, bare bones restorations of bikes or cars, using whatever tools and materials the builder can find. We like to throw in a little bit of Rockabilly sound to make this a great way to spend a Sunday with your rat and enjoy the Carlisle Bike Fest. To further celebrate, check out the Sunday Give-away this year.
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CUSTOM SUPERBIKES READY FOR A FIGHT
Carlisle Fighter Fest – Sponsored by Karns Performance and Custom Fighters
The passion for aggressively customized import sport bikes – called street fighters has recently made its way from Europe and Australia to the US. The past two years Bike Fest was home to one of the largest stateside fighter shows going. This judged show and showing returns for a third round. Put your bike in the ring as part of the ride-in Fighter Fest Bike Show.
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APPALACHIAN HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALER MALL
HD Gear & Accessories, On-Site Installations & the Best Place to Buy/Sell a Pre-Owned Bike
The Appalachian Harley-Davidson Dealer Mall at Bike Fest 2010 isn’t just for Harley Davidson gear and apparel anymore. On-site wheel, tire and exhausts will be for sale with on-site instillation available. Bike Fest is also THE place to buy and sell pre-owned motorcycles at unbelievable prices If you need a new ride, expect to find a wide selection of pre-owned motorcycles including Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and more. All consigned bikes are dealership inspected and will be represented by dealer trained sales staff with lenders on site to help you through the buying process.
Selling a bike? This is the sale for you! Not only do you get to put it in front of THOUSANDS of riders in 3 days, you get professional sales staff representation to manage the deal from start to finish. Contact Rick Schirer at 1-888-493-5143 to consign your bike or for more information.
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DEMO RIDE A KAWASAKI
Kawasaki Motorcycles at Carlisle
SIGN UP EARLY!
Take a demo ride on a wide selection of 2010 Kawasaki sport bikes, cruisers, touring
and dual purpose motorcycles during Carlisle Bike Fest! For a complete list of
models available and for demo ride information, please visit Kawasaki.com.
Demos hours: Friday and Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-2
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THE LATEST MODELS FROM STAR
Test-Ride them all with Bike Fest Demo Rides
We're proud to report Star Motorcycles will host demo rides with all of their latest models at the 2010 Bike Fest!
Riders can anticipate taking spectacular scenic rides throughout the Cumberland Valley. If you’re in the market for a new bike or just curious to see what a particular bike feels like, you have to check out Star Demo Rides at Carlisle Bike Fest. Ride a Star! Sign up and show your valid motorcycle operator's license to ride a new STAR! VMAX, Raider, Stratoliner, Roadliner, Road Star, V Star 1300, V Star 950 or Road Star Warrior are some of the models expected to be on site. Demos may include the FJR1300, R1, R6, FZ1 and FZ6R.
Yamaha Camp Hill will be offering Official Star and Yamaha Gear at the demo rig!
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VICTORY FUEL IT DEMO TOUR COMING TO CARLISLE
Take a Victory demo ride
The FUEL IT Demo Tour is bringing fleets of Victory motorcycles to dealerships
across the country so you and your friends can experience the performance, comfort
and style born from our passion for riding. We can describe our bikes all day,
but one ride is worth a thousand explanations. So rev it up and experience the
value of a Victory. Look for Ray's
Polaris Victory and the FUEL IT Demo Tour truck at the Carlisle Bike Fest
for your opportunity to ride.
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THE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY
Visit Our Partners on the Bike Fest Manufacturers Midway
Kuryakyn rides into the Carlisle Bike Fest with every part, accessory and piece of gear imaginable. Kuryakyn will be joined by Mustang Motorcycle Seats and featured on the Manufacturers Midway at the heart of the fairgrounds.
Don’t miss the road show they bring to Carlisle with installations on many products available on site.
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Garage-Girls
A Balance of Body and Machine
The Garage-Girls will be back at Bike Fest this year hosting the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover and participating builder roundtables and Q&A sessions.
Sara Liberte, Jody Perewitz and friends will be here to meet with fans. Plan on them sharing their incredible stories and experiences in breaking land speed records. You'll also hear more about them helping to run a successful custom bike shop and design team.
Don't miss it!
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WIN A NEW KAWASAKI
Saturday Night Giveaway - Presented by Koup's Cycle Shop and Motor-Vation
Motor-Vation and Koup's Cycle Shop are presenting a 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Sport for giveaway at the Carlisle Bike Fest on Saturday Night.
No purchase is necessary, but you must be present to win this Ninja 250 at the Carlisle Bike Fest. While Kawasaki is best to show you the specs witihn the video below, our friends at Motor-Vation and Koup’s would be happy to show you more about this bike or others. Be sure to visit these great dealers online or at the show!
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THE HOTTEST METRIC CUSTOMS
Featured Builder: Sam Nehme and BMS Choppers
You will always find Sam and the BMS Choppers crew at the biggest events in the country: Bike Week, Biketoberfest and Carlisle! BMS Choppers are recognized as one of the leading custom builders of metric choppers. See their latest project bikes and meet with Sam during the Carlisle Builder Round-Table.
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Steve Kehler – TOCC
See Premier Sport Bike Builder at Carlisle Bike Fest
Steve Kehler of Tricked Out Custom Cycles Inc. and his crew have been a feature of the Carlisle Bike Fest for many years. They are renowned for building some of the best in sport bike creations seen anywhere. Tricked Out Custom Cycles was one the first on the custom sport bike scene, setting the bar for his peers in the market. TOCC bikes have been featured on TV, magazines and at shows across the country. Look for Steve and TOCC on the Bike Fest midway, emcee of stunt shows and talking about bikes and building on the builder roundtables.
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WIN A NEW HARLEY
Sunday Giveaway
This year's Sunday giveaway bike is a gorgeous, black denim 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883!
This beauty's features include: handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock / odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout and LED indicator lights.
Not only would it feel amazing for you -- as potential winner -- to ride this bike home, but imagine how your neighbors would gather around to hear the straight-cut shorty exhaust note and see the cool styling features like drag handlebars, low suspension and chopped rear fender.
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BIKE FEST CAMPING
NEW!! Just Opened – Camping at Carlisle Bike Fest
Camping at the Carlisle Bike Fest is now open. You may pre-register in advance of the event. Camping sites include 2 admissions for the weekend @ $50.00. Additional passes are available for purchase at weekend rates. Register online or by calling 717-243-7855.
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LIVE FREE / RIDE ALIVE
Premiere of Live Free Ride Alive Campaign
Have you heard about Live Free Ride Alive, the motorcycle safety campaign launched earlier this year in PA challenging riders to accept personal responsibility for their own safety on the roadways? Check out the premiere of Live Free Ride Alive campaign documentary at Carlisle Bike Fest, Saturday, 11 A.M in Building Y. The documentary is a collection of stories about Pennsylvania riders, their families and friends. It’s a celebration of freedom and a sobering look at what happens when it’s gone. And, remember to share your personal safety story with fellow riders at www.LiveFreeRideAlive.com.
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Women’s Motorcyclists Foundation
Seminars being offered on site
Promoting motorcycling to the public and to women through visibility, respect for other highway users and sound riding practices, providing for the safe enjoyment of motorcycling and its collective passtion the ther greater good of society. These ladies will be on site offering workshops with topics on touring, riding twisties, and Rider Readiness and of course supporting their cause for the eradication of breast cancer.
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BIKE FEST IS THE PLACE FOR STUNT SHOW EXCITEMENT
StarBoyz on the Loose -- Prepare to be Amazed!
Starboyz is the most recognized name in the Motorcycle Stunt Industry. For the 2010 Bike Fest, the StarBoyz will be back to rip up the tarmac and to stun the crowd with their insane sport bike stunts. And, if you want to see what two-wheeled pure adrenaline and controlled chaos look like, you need to see StarBoyz in an unforgettable display -- Battle Bikes!
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BURNING TIRES – WINNING PRIZES
Bike Fest Burnout Competition Sponsored by Koups Cycle Shop and Delkron
No Carlisle event would be complete without a burnout contest and Bike Fest shows the four-wheelers how it’s done with hot, smoky bike burnouts. Check out the wild burnout videos from 2009 Bike Fest and be sure to put your name in the hat to be King or Queen of the 2010 Bike Fest burnouts!
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HIGH-FLYING FREESTYLE MOTORCROSS
Don’t Miss the Gravity-Defying Action
Freestyle Motocross is one of the most popular and rapidly growing action motorsport attractions. Vaters’ Monster Motorsports will be at Bike Fest with high-flying freestyle motocross riders to thrill the Carlisle fans all weekend long. Riders will defy gravity while performing stunts in mid-air, jumping 65’ gaps from steel ramp to steel ramp.
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THE HOTTEST REGIONAL BANDS ON STAGE ALL-WEEKEND
Live on the 93.5 WTPA STAGE
Bike Fest plays host to entertainment all weekend long. Bands from throughout the region will be rocking on the 93.5 WTPA stage. We're taking it up a notch this year with more music throughout the event.
Bands Scheduled to Appear:
Check the event directory online for specific dates and times.
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FIELD GAMES
Go for the gold
Go for the gold in Field Game competition at the Carlisle Bike Fest! Slow Race, Plank Ride, Barrel Roll and the famous Weinie Bite are the competitions. Registration is Saturday from 11-1 with the games starting at 1pm.
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Bird’s Eye View at 24 Feet
See the Show at the Top of the Monster Rock Wall
Want to challenge your skills on a vertical rock wall?
Be sure to check out the Monster Wall at this year’s show. This is a safe way for all members of the family – novice to expert climbers – to test their climbing abilities in reaching the 24-foot summit. And, it’s a fun way to boost your adrenaline at the show!
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MEET PLAYBOY MODEL JESSE LAYNE
Beauty from Ecuador Will Be in Carlisle
Hailing from beautiful Guayaquil, Ecuador, this South American beauty - Jessica (Jesse) Layne - will be at the Carlisle Bike Fest Friday and Saturday.
You won't want to miss the chance to meet Jesse! She is a 5'2" model / make-up artist / esthetician now living in Baltimore. Without a doubt, we are pleased to have her join us in Carlisle.
Interested in an autographed poster or calendar? Jesse will be glad to take care of that for you.
And, did we mention that Jesse loves our hobby? To quote her, "Cars and street bikes are my obsession since they are both fast...and give good adrenaline rushes." What's there to argue with?
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XTREME WHEELIE RIDE
Back at Carlisle for 2010!
Ever wonder what it would be like to ride a wheelie without putting you or your bike at risk? Wheelie Machine is the answer.
Now’s your chance -- legally and safely -- to stand the bike up for as long as your balance will allow. The Wheelie Machine’s unique design cleverly harnesses a powerful street bike to replicate a stunt wheelie. You’ll love the opportunity to get a fist full of throttle and impress the crowd!
Fee applies.
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BIKER BALL AT THE HARDWARE BAR
Hosted by the West Shore Hardware Bar
Central PA’s premier name in nighttime entertainment is pleased to host the Saturday Night Bike Fest Biker Ball. The first 300 motorcycles receive exclusive parking with festivities starting at 8 pm. Make a weekend of the Carlisle Bike Fest and enjoy their hospitality.
The West Shore Hardware Bar is located at 5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA and features the hottest bartenders, best live music on stage, most outrageous contests, nightly specials and on-site lodging.
For biker ball party specifics, visit the Downtown After Dark link below.
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This is a family friendly event, no colors please.
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