Top Motorcycle Conventions, Expos, Rallies, Events and Festivals.

All over the country and indeed, all over the world, bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts will be taking to the streets to visit and participate in conventions, expositions, rallies, rides, festivals and other events motorcycle enthusiasts love to get together to party, look at each other's bikes, get some new accessories, eat, watch fireworks, ride their motorcycle with new friends and just generally have a good time. Here are some of the most attended and popular motorcycle events in the U.S. 
 

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Pretty much the top event of its kind in the nation, the Sturgis motorcycle Rally is held in Sturgis, South Dakota during the first week of August. Considered a "classic" motorcycle rally, due to its inception in 1938, the rally draws motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life, including families as well as die hard bikers. Annual attendance can sometimes reach over 500,000 people.

Americade

This "touring motorcycle rally" bills itself as the world's largest. It takes place in Lake George Village, New York every year during June. This event attracts over 50,000 people.

Bikes, Blues and BBQ.

This motorcycle event is held in Fayetteville, Arkansas during September or October each year. This event starts of with a ride into the city from the beautiful Ozarks. This motorcycle rally began in 2000 but has since grown to become the fastest growing motorcycle rally in the world, hosting over 350,000 people in 2006 alone. One of the main events at Bikes, Blues and BBQ is a barbecue. This event also benefits charity and is considered to be very family friendly, with many bikers bringing their children.

Daytona Beach Bike Week

This event consists of a motorcycle rally, street festival, concerts and many parties in Daytona Beach, Florida. Regularly attracting 500,000 people and up each March, this motorcycle event competes with the Sturgis rally for the title of the largest and most popular motorcycle event during the year. A motorcycle race is a big part of this event, covering a 3.2 mile course that switches back and forth between pavement and beach. The event is held over a period of 10 days and also hosts a classic and custom motorcycle show as well as a clambake and seafood festival.

Laconia Motorcycle Week

This is another motorcycle rally type event held each June in Laconia, New Hampshire. Laconia Motorcycle Week features a wide variety of events including vintage races, swap meets, tours, fireworks, concerts, bike demos and bike shows.

Laughlin River Run

The largest motorcycle "run" in the western U.S., the Laughlin River Run is held each April in Laughlin, Nevada. Festivities include concerts, bike shows, charity events and a Poker Run.

Love Ride

A Southern California motorcycle event, it promotes itself as the largest one day motorcycle event. Largely a fund raiser, this motorcycle ride boasts a range of celebrities as participants including talk show host Jay Leno, a well known auto enthusiast. Also joining the motorcycle ride, celebs like Larry Hagman, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Hulk Hogan, Steven Tyler, Mary Hart, Pat Boone, Nancy Sinatra and Pamela Anderson. This event takes place each October and will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year.