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Harley-Davidson of Erie Bikefest

The sixth annual festival — July 14-21 at Harley-Davidson of Erie, 3712 W. 12th St., and other select locations — will once again feature vendors, motorcycle rides around the region and live music.

Some concert highlights include Jackson Station on July 16 at Jr.’s on the Bay/The Sloppy Duck Saloon;
8 Great Tuesday concert with Malpractice and Separate Ways the Band (Journey tribute) on July 17 at Liberty Park;
Sourmash on July 20 at the dealership’s main stage; and The Land of Ozz on July 21 on the main stage.

For more details and updates, visit www.hderiebikefest.com.

Erie Bikefest Schedule 

SATURDAY, JULY 14:

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ERIE BUSINESS HOURS
11:00 AM –1:00 PM: REGISTRATION FOR 4th ANNUAL NAMI DEPRESSION & MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS RUN @ H-D of Erie
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: ABATE of ERIE COUNTY 8th ANNUAL BULLSEYE RUN AFTER PARTY w/live music by HIWAY STARR
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: BIKEFEST Welcome Party w/live music by THIRST ‘N HOWL @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by Miller Lite

 

SUNDAY, JULY 15:

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM:

HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ERIE BUSINESS HOURS
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: SWAP MEET
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: SUMMER RIDE CLUB WELCOME PARTY w/live music by STEELHORSE @ Miller Lite Stage.
 

 

MONDAY, JULY 16:

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ERIE BUSINESS HOURS
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Hogs & Rods Cruise-In @ Liberty Park
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: BIKEFEST Roadhouse Party @ Sloppy Duck Saloon w/live music by JACKSON STATION.  Sponsored by Dee Caruana, Agresti Real Estate
 

 

TUESDAY, JULY 17:

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ERIE BUSINESS HOURS
NOON – 8:00 PM: Vendor Village @ H-D of Erie
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: BIKEFEST Roadhouse Party w/live music by TBA @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by Dee Caruana, Agresti Real Estate
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: STAGING FOR UNITED BY INDEPENDENTS RIDE @ H-D of Erie.
7:00 PM: UNITED BY INDEPENDENTS RIDE from H-D of Erie to Liberty Park. Sponsored by Erie HOG Chapter.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: 8 GREAT TUESDAYS/BIKEFEST CONCERT @ Liberty Park w/live music by MALPRACTICE. Sponsored by Erie HOG Chapter.
8:00 PM: 8 GREAT TUESDAYS/BIKEFEST CONCERT @ Liberty Park w/live music by SEPARATE WAY THE BAND. Sponsored by Erie HOG Chapter
 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18:

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ERIE BUSINESS HOURS
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Vendor Village @ H-D of Erie
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Wild Wednesday Bike Night w/live music by TWO BANDS:  HEAR NO EVIL AND FLIGHT @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by South Erie Turners
 

 

THURSDAY, JULY 19:

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ERIE BUSINESS HOURS
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Vendor Village @ H-D of Erie
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: BIKEFEST Roadhouse Party w/live music by COLIN DUSSAULT'S BLUES PROJECT @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by Dee Caruana, Agresti Real Estate
 

 

FRIDAY, JULY 20:

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ERIE BUSINESS HOURS
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Vendor Village @ H-D of Erie
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Amy Bella's Bikini Bike Wash
NOON – 3:00 PM: Registration for Red, White & Chrome Parade ($10/person)
@ H-D of Erie.
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: BIKEFEST Roadhouse Party w/live music by THE KNUCKLEHEADS @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by Dee Caruana, Agresti Real Estate
3:15 PM: Red, White & Chrome Parade around Presque Isle State Park
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM: BIKEFEST Roadhouse Party w/live music by NEXT OF KIN @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by Dee Caruana, Agresti Real Estate
7:30 PM: Z102.3 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Giveaway @ Miller Lite Stage.
8:00 PM: BIKEFEST Headline Concert w/SOURMASH @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by X-Cell Tool & Mold, Inc.
 

 

SATURDAY, JULY 21:

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM: HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ERIE BUSINESS HOURS
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Vendor Village @ H-D of Erie
10:00 AM – NOON: Registration for Injured Motorcycle Riders Foundation Charity Poker Run @ H-D of Erie.  ($10/person).
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Amy Bella's Bikini Bike Wash
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: BIKEFEST Roadhouse Party w/live music by BLACK BEAR PRODIGY @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by Dee Caruana, Agresti Real Estate
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: International Master Bike Builders Association (I.M.B.B.A.) Bike Show @ H-D of Erie.  Sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Erie
4:00 PM: IMRF Poker Run Winners Announced @ Miller Lite Stage
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM: BIKEFEST Roadhouse Party w/live music by EAST COAST TURNAROUND @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by Dee Caruana, Agresti Real Estate
7:30 PM: Thunder Roads Tattoo Contest @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by Thunder Roads Magazine of PA & OH
7:45 PM: I.M.B.B.A. Bike Show Winners @ Miller Lite Stage
8:00 PM: BIKEFEST Headline Concert w/LAND OF OZZ @ Miller Lite Stage.  Sponsored by X-Cell Tool & Mold, Inc.

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