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Ohio Bike Week 2024

The largest motorcycle rally of the Midwest and rock concerts roll out in Sandusky on the shores of Lake Erie

Dates: May 24–June 1, 2024

Ohio Bike Week
Ohio Bike Week
Ohio Bike Week

Ohio Bike Week is the biggest and loudest party of the year taking place during Memorial Day Weekend in Sandusky, Ohio. Ten epic days of ridin' and rockin' bring thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to the shores of Lake Erie. The festival has it all from a Block Party, live music, bike shows, and dozens of vendors offering everything a biker needs. The Sandusky Bike Week also features many themed rides, bike shows, presentations, a few live entertainment stages, and food vendors. The festival gathers about 200,000 attendees every year, contributing nearly 2 million dollars to the local budget.

Lake Erie

Lake Erie is the fourth largest of five Great Lakes of North America and eleventh largest in the world. The Lake Erie Shores & Islands is an excellent recreational area which is excellent not just for motorbiking but also for water sports, island hopping, birdwatching, and camping. It hosts some of the largest roller coaster water parks in the U.S., wineries and lots of amazing natural sites.

Ohio Bike Week Block Party (May 30–June 1, 2024)

The Ohio Bike Week Block Party in downtown streets of Sandusky starts on Thursday and continues through Saturday. The event features multiple concerts on Jackson Street Pier in Sandusky. You'll have a chance to listen to such performers as Bret Michaels, Jackyl, Ace Frenley, and others! General admission to all these concerts is free, but you can always upgrade to VIP tickets, costing $45 to $99, depending on the concert. In addition, gear up to witness motorcycle exhibitions and food trucks taking over city downtown.

Ohio Bike Week Venues

The Ohio Bike Week events take place at various locations including Mad River Harley-Davidson in Sandusky, Toledo Harley-Davidson, Margaritaville, Fox Cycles, Jack Daniel's Barrel House Saloon, and other venues. For the Ohio Bike Week schedule, please check the official website.

Ohio Bike Week Tickets

Keep in mind that while most part of the festivities during Ohio Bike Week are free and don't require tickets to enter, you can always opt for more advanced options, letting you attend more events and get the best out of your experience. For example, VIP tickets for a single day start at $30 per person, and three-day VIP passes kick off at only $69! Please remember that VIP tickets can be purchased only online!

Last updated: by Olha Savych