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Thunder on the Colorado

March 19 -21, 2010: Smithville, Texas

On Friday and Saturday there is a bike show with categories: touring, cruiser, chopper, trike, sportster, rat bike, sport bike, vintage and custom with thropies to third in each. Last year (2009) VJMC memeber Kirk Martin won the vintage with his 1975 Yam RD 350.

There will also be a poker run, live music and vendors. For more information go to:
http://www.thunderonthecolorado.com

Second Annual Vintage Bike Show

March 20, 2010: Fort Myers, Florida

Second Annual Vintage Bike Show by Gulfcoast Motorcycles, LLC. This event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and in conjunction with the everglades chapter of the A.M.C.A. Event located at 16090 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, Florida. Come join the fun – food & drinks! Bring your old bikes - all makes and models welcome. For More Information contact Bob Cohan 239-481-8100, bobcohan@gcmotorcycles.com or Jack Stauffer 239-851-7492 flatheadjax@embarqmail.com. Click here for the flier (PDF).

York Swap Meet

March 21, 2010: York, Pennsylvania

Located at the York Expo Center (York Fairgrounds), this swap meet will feature all brands of motorcycles, parts, literature, memorabilia and accessories. Sharing the spotlight at the event will be a vintage motorcycle show. The show is open to all bikes 1989 or older, with awards in over ten classes up for grabs.

Bike show entry fee is $10 for the first motorcycle and $5.00 for additional machines.
Admission is $7.00 per person. Brit and Euro club members, AHRMA, AMCA and VJMC members: $6.00. Enthusiasts under sixteen are free. Indoor and outdoor vendor spaces are $60.00 each.

For more details, call Will Stoner at (440) 591-5099, info@classicswapmeets.com, or
www.classicswapmeets.com

Oregon Vintage Motorcyclist's Events

April 17 - October 20, 2010: Multiple locations

This club consists of people of all ages and from all walks of life. The Club's premier annual event is the May Show and Swap Meet at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis, OR. Monthly meetings are held year round in Vancouver, WA, Eugene, OR and Medford, OR. They organize two or three club-sponsored rides each summer and participate in a number of annual events hosted by other groups.

The OVM's calendar has at least 21 events scheduled for 2010! Check out their calendar for all the details.

17th Annual Gathering of the Nortons

April 18, 2010: Washington Crossing, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Located in Washington Crossing Historic Park, this event is put on by the Delaware Valley Norton Riders. It will include food and drink and will take place from 10a-2p. Come out and show off your Norton to some of the best Norton riders and Norton lovers anywhere. The rain date is April 25, same time, same place. Formore infomation, visit: www.dvnr.org. Non-Nortons are welcome!

AMCA Cherokee Chapter Antique Motorcycle Show

May 1, 2010: Smithville, Texas

Antique Motorcycle Show and Swap meet at Vernon Richards Park off HWY 71 on the Colorado River in Smithville,TX. Bike show and Swap Meet on Sat. 9am-3pm, Antique Bike Road run on Sunday, at 9am. Bikes and parts must be 35 years or older. Camping available in the park, call 512-237-3282 ex 2323. Event is put together by the AMCA's Cherokee Chapter. Every year more and more Japanese bikes show up and the last two years the 70's categorie has been won by a Japanese bike. This is always a great event with amazing machines, good for all ages.

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering

May 8, 2010: Carmel, California

Building on the success of its Automobile counterpart, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering will offer a spectacular display of classic sports and racing bikes lined up on the pristine lawn of the Driving Range at Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club on Saturday, May 8.

This year's event theme will feature "Significant Marques from Around the World", showcasing the finest motorcycles from the past, present and future. As always, to enhance your experience the Quail Lodge Culinary Team will serve an irresistible BBQ lunch prepared with the most fresh and savorful ingredients from our local farms and purveyors. Tickets to The Motorcycle Gathering are $65 per person, $10 for children 12 and under, and inclusive of a complimentary gourmet lunch and musical entertainment by The Money Band.

To kick-off The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, enthusiasts are invited to participate in a one-day Motorcycle Tour on Friday, May 7, 2010. The scenic tour, limited to 50 participants, will wind through 100 miles of the Monterey Peninsula coastline, and will finish the day with an exclusive dinner at Quail Lodge. The price to participate in the motorcycle tour is $250 per person which includes a gift bag, lunch, track laps at the legendary Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca where you can experience the “corkscrew” first hand, and entrance into the evening reception featuring special guest speakers and a preview of the Bonhams and Butterfields Auction Motorcycles. For the golfers, a shotgun tournament is available on Friday, May 7 starting at 1 pm. Included in the $150 per person price is the green fee, cart fee, tee prizes, a box lunch and one ticket to The Quail Motorcycle Gathering.

For more information, please visit: http://www.quaillodgeevents.com/

2nd Annual Columbus, Ohio Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Show

May 8, 2010: Grove City, Ohio (Columbus Area)

Time: 10am-4pm. Location: Ask Motorsports, 4075 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH 43123. Vintage Japanese bike show: Judging by people’s choice voting. Categories:

Best 1960’s/Prior
Best 1970’s
Best 1980’s
Best “Rat Bike”

Motorcycle swap meet—spaces are limited; contact us early! There will be technical seminars, raffle prizes, caricatures, free food, a DJ and 1960’s feel good music provided. For more information contact David Hellard at dhellard@vjmc.org or click here for the flier (PDF).

Art of the Bike and Blue Grass Festival

May 8, 2010: Frenchtown, New Jersey

Come for a day of music and motorcycles. Visit the VJMC booth as well as the AMCA and Cafe racer Magazine. If you havent been to this part of New Jersey your missing some real nice riding. Questions? Contact VJMC Field Rep Rich Holman at rich.rholman@gmail.com or www.artofthebike.com

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Gathering

May 15, 2010: Williamsburg, Virginia

Ride, drive, or fly-in. All makes and models 20 years or older are welcome. We define vintage as any motorcycle or scooter 20 years or older. Bikes don't have to be perfect; bring what you have! All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Vintage European motorcycles welcome, as well. You don't have to own or ride a vintage bike to attend. Stop by and talk with other Vintage motorcycle enthusiasts and see what we are all about. This is a free event!

This event goes from 10a - 2p at the Williamsburg Jamestown Airport in Williamsburg, VA (rain date May 22nd). Bring your bike anytime between 10AM and 1PM. The Williamsburg Jamestown Airport (JGG) is located at 100 Marclay Road, Williamsburg, VA.

For more information, go to the VJMC Chapter #6 web site at: http://www.vjmcofvirginia.org

Click here to get the flier (PDF).

7th Annual VJMC Charity Picnic

May 16, 2010: Northampton (Florence), Massachusetts

The 7th Annual VJMC Charity Picnic is a free picnic put on by Ma VJMC field reps Jack Delaney and Dave Richter with the generosity and help of friends and members. It is held annually in May at the beautiful Look Park in Northampton, MA. www.lookpark.org

Look Park is a great place to bring a family so please see the attached link and consider having the family come along. We think you will be well pleased.

Although the picnic is entirely free except for park admision which is now $7.00, we do have a donation jar at the head table. All donations will go directly to the Shriners Childrens Hospital. Its a wonderful organization that has been treating any child for free for many years. They have fallen on hard times lately so our effort is greatly appreciated.

We will line up our bikes along the road for our enjoyment and that of the park visitors. In the past few years we have drawn as many as 80 plus bikes.

Although this is a VJMC event it is open to all interested parties. We usually get a wide variety of vintage bikes of various makes as well as some new bikes.

Please see the poster (5MB PDF) and link to Look Park for details. Please be considerate of park visitors especially the many children and (ducks)and obey the very low speed limit.
See you there, we'll have a good time then.

Hayden's Vintage Bike Show and Swap Meet

June 5, 2010: Kendallville, Indiana

Last year's event garnered nearly 60 bikes! This year, the show is from 10a.m. until 2 p.m. at a great location: the corner of US6 & SR3S, Kendallville IN. Parking area of Hayden Honda Powerhouse. Swap meet addition. There will be trophies for best bikes from the very early through the mid-80s and people's choice awards.

Show help provided by the 'boys from the basement bike shop'.
Contact: Jerry Jansen: gaj55@att.net or call Hayden's at (260) 347-0060

Gilmore Vintage Motorcycle Show

June 12 - 13, 2010: Hickory Corners, Michigan

Mark your calendars for the 15th annual Gilmore Car Museum Vintage Motorcycle show at Hickory Corners, MI just northeast of Kalamazoo. This is fast becoming one of the best bike shows in the Midwest. They are catagorized by country of origin and displacement. The VJMC will be there to support all members and wanna be members so don't miss this great event. Ride the "Ride 'em, don't hide 'em" event on Saturday. Let's see how many Japanese bikes we can get to go on the ride! Contact stevesearles@hotmail.com with questions. Click here to get the flier (Adobe Acrobat reader required). More info coming at GilmoreCarMuseum.org

The Road America Vintage Motorcycle Classic

June 11 - 13, 2010: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Road America is adding new event features to its annual vintage motorcycle weekend. The Road America Vintage Motorcycle Classic will mark the return of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) with the addition of motocross and cross country and trials on courses built specifically for vintage racing. "Road America is acknowledged as a world-class road racing facility. When we discovered that the property had hundreds of acres of prime off-road terrain, we were pleased to add AHRMA National Off-Road events to the traditional schedule of road racing," said AHRMA Executive Director David Lamberth. Road America has a large motorcycle racing fan base and always encourages vintage motorsports enthusiasm. Track president George Bruggenthies is pleased with the expanded event, "The world of vintage motorcycling is a vibrant, diverse family that includes, collectors, restorers and enthusiasts who just love to ride old bikes, as well as racers. We're throwing a family reunion," he stated.

Other race-weekend features are being added through a partnership with longtime motorcycle events producer Will Stoner. Stoner is coordinating a swap meet, club corrals and a moving bike show. "I'm excited to have the opportunity to do a swap meet and bike show in such a fantastic location. The swap meet area is one of the best I've seen, the roads are fantastic and Wisconsin hospitality is great," Stoner said. The swap meet is open to all brands of motorcycles, but is limited to bikes, parts, memorabilia and tools. The on-site bike show will include judging with awards presented in 13 classes and a leisurely 40-mile ride through the scenic Wisconsin countryside. Club Corrals will be open to all vintage motorcycle clubs and organizations wishing to have a corral spot on Club Row. The spaces will be free to any club that registers by June 2, 2010. Clubs will be able to park their bikes, sell memberships and club regalia, as well as have a picnic for club members. Participants only need to purchase an advance event ticket to use the Club Corrals.

Participant information for the swap meet, bike show and club corral is available by contacting Will Stoner: 440-591-5099, willstoner@classicswapmeets.com. Other event details will be posted as they become available, at www.roadamerica.com.

Road America is a 640-acre, year-round motorsports facility entering its 55th race season. In addition to major race events, Road America offers motorcycle and supermoto schools, corporate ATV and karting programs, and top-of-the-line hospitality. Season Passes, which include the event listed above, are $370 through Feb. 15, 2010. For up-to-date event information visit www.roadamerica.com or call 800/365-7223.

2nd Annual Michigan Vintage Motorcycle Rally

June 18 - 19, 2010: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Saturday features an informal bike show, parade lap and 45 mile vintage bike ride. Sunday has a parade lap and judged bike show. Run in conjunction with the AHRMA races so if you want to flag some races, let Steve know. Fee to get into the racetrack is required. Any questions or volunteering, contact stevesearles@hotmail.com. This is a great time with plenty of things to do.

Ride to Work Day

June 21, 2010: Nationwide

Ride your motorcycle or scooter on this day to demonstrate:

- The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians.
- That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life.
- That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities.
- That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation.
- That motorcycling is a social good.

Ride to Work, Inc. advocates and supports the increased use of motorcycles for transportation, and provides information about transportation riding to motorcyclists and the public.

VJMC Show and Shine

June 26, 2010: Auburn, Washington

Washington state VJMC members are getting together for a 'show and shine' at member Ron Orr's Hinshaw Motorcycle Store on Saturday, June 26th starting around 9:00am. Ron has an amazing collection of vintage Japanese motorcycles at the store and plans on displaying a number of them along side Washington members bikes.

We have just put this show together so additional details to follow. Hinshaw's is located at 1611 West Valley Hwy in Auburn just off Hwy 167 at the 15th St exit.

All VJMC members are invited to participate and the show will be open to the general public. There is no charge for participating or spectating. See you there!

Mike Ashford
Olympia, WA
VJMC #10129

Bikes on the Bay Vintage Motorcycle Show

June 27, 2010: Capitola, California

Located at the Capitola Mall Parking Lot - 41st Avenue. Vintage motorcycles, scooters and vendors on display. Admission is FREE!

Bring the family and check out hundreds of pre-1985 vintage American, British, European and Japanese motorcycles and scooters. Find the part you’ve been looking for at the Motorcycle Swap Meet or your dream motorcycle in the Bike Corral where used motorcycles and scooters will be for sale. Vendors showcase the latest in bike accessories, clothing, parts and services. Enjoy great bikes, vendors, food, music, raffle and awards.

Registration form, Swap/Vendor form and Bike Corral form available at: www.bikesonthebay.com.
Hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce. For more information call the Chamber at 831.475.6522, or contact Bill Moore, VJMC Monterey Bay Area Rep at 831 252-3510 or bmoore@vjmc.org.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

July 9 - 11, 2010: Lexington, Ohio

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the 2010 dates of the country's premier annual celebration of motorcycling heritage. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will take place next year on July 9-11, 2010, at the world-class Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

The 19th Annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days features classic motorcycles of all makes and styles, and honors the riders who made them famous. Activities include the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships, which feature road racing, motocross, hare scrambles, trials and dirt-track racing; North America's largest motorcycle swap meet; bike shows and awards; a Marque of the Year display that showcases the history of a unique brand; a Grand Marshal; a new-product vendor midway; stunt shows; demo rides of current production bikes; and seminars on a number of topics by noted motorcycling experts.

Eurasisa Custom Bike Show

July 17, 2010: Mount Vernon, Washington

A one-day event to showcase the best custom European and Asian Bikes. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., this event will include a beer garden, cafe, music and people in a beautiful country setting. The Rexville Grocery is a world famous stop over located in the Magic Skagit Valley about 6 miles west of I-5.

For more info, call 360-421-4664. Click on image to the left to enlarge the flier for more details.

Old Village Car and Motorcycle Show

July 18, 2010: Plymouth, Michigan (Old Village)

Formerly known as "Bumpers, Bikes and Blues," the Plymouth Michigan's 4th annual Car and Motorcycle Show is an event that features cars, bikes and live music! Featuring 150+ classic cars, a variety of all motorcycles (not just Harleys), and fabulous music. If VJMC members are interested in showing their bikes, contact Scott Farmer at farmstar72@yahoo.com.

Classic Japanese Swap and Show

July 17 - 18, 2010: Auburn, California

15th Annual Swap Meet and Show at the Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds. For detailed information please refer to the Classic Japanese website at www.cjmc.org and the events section. Questions? Please email Chal DeCecco at chal@sbbmail.com

VJMC Metric Fest

August 6 - 8, 2010: Omaha, Nebraska

This event will be held at the Nebraska Crossing Outlet Shops. There is a hotel on site and camping nearby. Admission is free to the public and all metric motorcycles are invited to participate in this event. Activites will include: swap meet, vendor stands, a bike corral, optional organized tours, presentations, technical sessions, and a display area for bikes. Saturday night will include a barbeque ($tickets required) and live music. More information to come, but save the date! For more information, call 402-660-6710 or click on the image to the left.

Hoosier Hills Regional VJMC Rally

August 18-21, 2010: Bedford, Indiana

One of the secrets of Indiana is that some really good riding is in the Southern part of the state. Bedford, Indiana is in the heart of the hills caused by the glaciers ten thousand years ago and provide challenging riding that is not beyond any rider.

There will be rides that are ideal for the smaller bikes as well as others. There will be a Motorcycle Rodeo based on the "Ride Like A Pro" CD put out by Jerry Paladino. Get the CD and practice and show us your skills on Saturday. This will be followed by a Banquet Saturday night with the featured speaker, Dick Klamfoth, 3 time winner of the Daytona 200.

As of November 2009, plans are still being formulated, but now is the time to mark your calendar and plan to be with us for some great riding fun AND some good Southern Indiana cuisine.

Contact: Jim Townsend, jtownsend@vjmc.org, or 260-839-5203 for more information.

White Rose Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Meet & Show

August 20 - 22: Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

The 22nd Annual Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Meet and Show will be held August 20, 21 and 22, 2010 (rain or shine) at the White Rose Motorcycle Club, 5252 Hillclimb Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362, close to Jefferson (York County). Vending and Camping fee is $40 for the weekend and Admission is $5.

This event is one of the highlights for Vintage Japanese collectors and enthusiasts in the Mid-Atlantic area. In recent years the meet has drawn vendors and collectors from all over the world. The hospitality and great location in south central Pennsylvania is second to none. On the grounds is a wonderful clubhouse with a restaurant and clean rest rooms with showers for all the campers. The atmosphere is beaming with swaps and trades and guys and gals finding that one part to finish their restoration! Friday and Saturday (starting at 7 a.m.) is full of vending and bench racing and good times with old friends you only see once a year. Sunday (11 a.m.) there is a concourse Bike Show with trophies given in many categaries! Don't miss this chance to come to one of the most beautiful areas in Pennsylvania and to one of the oldest Vintage Japanese meets in the country! We've also been told it's the largest Japanese only motorcycle show in the east.

For more info email indianrobn@aol.com or call 717-938-4753 or 717-938-2556. Please use 717-571-5667 during the show. Click here to get the flier.