September rolled in on the heels of a hurricane. The weather is cooling off and the bike rally season is at its peak. Time to ride on out to one of these events and enjoy a late summer fling. We couldn’t fit ‘em all in here, but there’s plenty to see and do in this group.
So gear up and hit the road to one of these September hot spots for bikers!
Roar to the Shore Rally
- When: Sept. 8-11
- Where: Wildwood, NJ
- Official Site: http://roartotheshoreonline.com/
Roar to the Shore is held annually on the weekend after Labor Day in Wildwood, New Jersey. Wildwood is host to the largest free beaches in the state of New Jersey and is known for its Boardwalk and fun atmosphere.
Because this year is the 10th anniversary of 9/11, there will be a Memorial Ceremony held at the Vietnam Memorial Wall located across the street from the Wildwoods Convention Center on the 11th.
Biker bars, hangouts and saloons in New Jersey
Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally
- When: Sept. 14-18, 2011
- Where: Ruidoso, NM
- Official Site: http://motorcyclerally.com/
Featuring a 5 Different poker runs/tours, Bike Judging, Free Meals & a New Harley-Davidson FLHR Giveaway. Early registration is closed, but you can still register at the rally.
Biker bars, hangouts and saloons in New Mexico
Phil Petersons Key West Poker Run
- When: Sept. 15-18, 2011
- Where: Key West,FL
- Official Site: http://motorcyclerally.com/
Poker Run from Miami to Key West, followed by a fun-filled weekend in an eight-block area of Duval Street closed off for biker-style merrymaking, with food, drinks, contests and a custom bike show. In the past two decades alone, the Peterson family has raised nearly $500,000 for the Diabetes Research Institute.
Biker bars, hangouts and saloons in Florida
Trail of Tears Motorycle Ride
- When: Sept. 17, 2011
- Where: Chattanooga, TN to Florence, AL
- Official Site: http://www.lightningcustoms.com/trailoftearsride.html
The annual Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride commemorates the forced relocation of American Indians in the 1830′s. The 225 mile motorcycle ride begins in Chattanooga Tennessee and ends in Waterloo Alabama.
Biker bars, hangouts and saloons in Tennessee
Biker bars, hangouts and saloons in Alabama
Street Vibrations Rally
- When: Sept. 21-25, 2011
- Where: Sparks, NV
- Official Site: http://www.road-shows.com/street_vibrations.php
This year is the 17th annual event for the Street Vibrations Rally in Sparks, NV, a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Events in Reno, Virginia City and Tahoe. Featuring the sounds of Santana with Michael Franti and Spearhead on Friday night, and a first-ever arm wrestling competition at 1:00 pm on Saturday.
Biker bars, hangouts and saloons in Nevada
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally
- When: Sept. 28- Oct. 2, 2011
- Where: Murrell’s Inlet and Surrounding Areas, SC
- Official Site: http://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com/
If you couldn’t make it in the spring, fall is a great time to head down to S.C. Murrells Inlet & Cooter’s Backyard Bar & Grill (The old Lone-Star restaurant building) will be hot spots for the Fall Rally (anywhere except Myrtle Beach itself).
Biker bars, hangouts and saloons in South Carolina
Las Vegas Bike Fest
- When: Sept. 29- Oct. 2, 2011
- Where: Las Vegas, NV
- Official Site: http://lasvegasbikefest.com/
ZZ Top is worth the trip alone. The rally’s site has a feed into their Facebook page and they are offering constant pre-event deals, like ZZ Top tickets, $5 off the Bikini Bike Wash and more. Always a great event. Of course, it’s Vegas baby!
Biker bars, hangouts and saloons in Nevada
Gear Up for the Ride
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Which events are you planning on going to (or have you been to) in September? If you’ve been to one of these events in the past or you’re planning a trip, we’d love to hear about your experience. Leave a comment!
