Don’t ever listen to the naysayers, custom culture is alive and well. In fact, it’s looking perty dang solid.

Aftermarket parts companies are turning out amazing new custom parts, OEMs are dipping their toes into the custom scene through sponsorships and collabs, and skillful motorcycle builders keep coming out of the woodwork to join the legendary builders still turning out amazing machines. Life is good, and nowhere is the state of the scene more evident than in the custom motorcycle shows that thousands of builders and spectators flock to each year.

Here are 15 custom motorcycle shows you need to see in 2025…

Motor Bike Expo

January 24-26, 2025
Veronafiere
Verona, Italy

Every January, Verona, Italy becomes the capital of the motorcycle world as enthusiasts from across the globe descend on the city for the world’s largest custom motorcycle event. This massive expo attracts more than 170,000 visitors to explore over 700 exhibitors in over 1 million square feet of exhibition space.

MBE is the beating heart of the international motorcycle scene. It provides a complete representation of the global two-wheel industry from special to sport to off-road and touring. You’ll have the opportunity to admire unique custom motorcycles from around the globe, as well as the latest models from major motorcycle manufacturers. (Not to mention, all the beautiful MBE hostesses.)

Get a taste of the show by checking out the Buffalo Chip’s previous trips to MBE in Sturgis Rider News’ Highlights from Motor Bike Expo.

 

Colorado Motorcycle Expo

February 1-2, 2025
National Western Complex
Denver, CO

When it comes to cool custom motorcycles, parts and entertainment, you’ll find the best of the West in the Mile High City during the Colorado Motorcycle Expo. This two-day event is the largest motorcycle show and competition in the Rocky Mountain region and the largest indoor parts swap in the country.

See around 100 bikes competing in up to 20 categories, search for treasures in the swap meet or hunt for your next ride in the used bike corral. There’s something for everyone with a full schedule of entertainment and activities including live music, tattoo contests, vendor shopping, kids’ activities and more!

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip crew will be on site to award the first in a series of “Spirit of the Chip” Awards for 2025. This award celebrates the bike and builder that represents the spirit of the Buffalo Chip and the custom motorcycle culture so prevalent at the Chip. The award includes a custom guitar trophy and two week-long passes for the annual motorcycle and music festival during the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Make sure you pay a visit to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® display while you’re there for a chance to win passes to the Best Party Anywhere® during the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

 

The One Motorcycle Show

February 7-8, 2025
The Western Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV

May 2-4, 2025
The Zidell Yards Barge Building
Portland, OR

What’s better than The One Show? Two Shows. Grab a pal and come feast your senses on custom motorcycles, cars, art, rock and roll, stunt shows, bike demos, vendors, a little racing, grub, brews and everything else that could possibly be squeezed into an abandoned 14-acre shipyard. New this year, The One Moto Show is adding a Las Vegas show to the lineup the same week as AIMExpo, rounding out a full-on week for the industry and the moto community.

Get a feel for the show by checking out Cool Bikes & Cool Kids from the One Motorcycle Show.

 

Cycle Showcase St. Louis

February 8-9, 2025
The City Foundry
St. Louis, MO

Show up or catch a case of FOMO. Cycle Showcase St. Louis is an annual event celebrating motorcycles as functional works of art, featuring over 50 handcrafted and historically significant bikes. The exhibition highlights the beauty and engineering of motorcycles, with contributions from museums and private collections across the country. The event also includes unveilings of never-before-seen motorcycles, motorcycle-themed artwork, and a vibrant showcase atmosphere in St. Louis.

 

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show

February 23-24, 2025
Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, WI

To a custom builder, an invitation to display your bike at the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show is as good as getting a golden ticket. This indoor invitational features only the best, with over 100 motorcycles of all calibers––flat tracker, hill climber, chopper, bar hopper, you name it. And you’d be hard pressed to find a cooler venue to see them all in.

To catch more of the vibe from this show and the races, check out Sturgis Rider News’ No Fun at Mama Tried & Flat Out Friday.

 

Donnie Smith Bike Show

March 29-30, 2025
St. Paul RiverCentre
St. Paul, MN

You can count on the Donnie Smith Show for a memorable kickoff to your spring riding season. Known as the Midwest Extravaganza, it offers 35 classes of custom motorcycles, the largest swap meet on the planet, tons of vendors and live entertainment. Strolling around the show will also give you the chance to meet industry celebrities, premium sponsors, artists and gear heads.

Check out Sturgis Rider News’ The Return of the Donnie Smith Show for highlights from the 2022 event.

 

The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

March 28-30, 2025
Austin American Statesman
Austin, TX

In an increasingly digital and mass-produced world, the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is working to revive the culture of physical craftsmanship. This exhibition is an inspiring showcase of works from builders and craftsmen who combine knowledge, skill, and ingenuity to create one-of-a-kind truly hand-built machines.

 

Black Hills Motorcycle Show

May 24, 2025
Deadwood Mountain Grand
Deadwood, SD

After a highly successful reboot in 2023, Deadwood Custom Cycles is again presenting the Black Hills Motorcycle Show in Historic Deadwood, South Dakota. The new venue, fresh entertainment, and exciting vendors all combine to make this one of the premier motorcycle shows in the Midwest!

You’ll find the best in the biz at this show, including famous custom buiders, aftermarket parts manufacturers and, of course, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.

Bring the kids for family-friendly fun during the day with a bouncy castle, face-painting and temporary tattoos accompanying the motorcycle show and vendor booths. It’s adults only after 4 p.m. live entertainment and the awards ceremony.

The Buffalo Chip will again present another “Spirit of the Chip” Award during this show, with the winner receiving a custom guitar trophy and two week-long passes for the annual motorcycle and music festival during the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

 

Motoblot

June 27-29, 2025
West Town/Fulton Market
Chicago, IL

Capturing the street party vibes we all crave, Motoblot is an annual three-day motorcycle and hot rod street festival held in Chicago, celebrating vintage and custom machines alongside the culture of riding and wrenching. Music is a huge aspect of this show with multiple stages of live music and over 20 bands on the lineup. The festival also includes a sprawling vendor area, a motorcycle and hot rod show and unique attractions like the Valhalla Custom Builder Showcase and the Motoblot Pin-Up Contest.

 

Born Free

June 21-22, 2025
Oak Canyon Park
Silverado, CA

THEE place for old and young from all over the world to ride in, see, and talk about old iron for a day. The Born-Free Motorcycle Show is an annual celebration of custom and vintage motorcycles held in Southern California, and also in Texas. It features a diverse display of bikes with highlights such as the Invited Builder Showcase, live music, stunt shows, swap meets, and art exhibits. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and scenic location, the event draws 25,000 + spectators and 200+ vendors including the Ives Brothers Wall of Death.

 

Fuel Cleveland

July 26-27, 2025
Historic Hale Farm & Village
Bath, OH

This show has it all. You’ll see vintage motorcycles, custom vans, art, photography and more all in a unique, rural venue outside of Cleveland. Do you value craftsmanship and creativity? Do you enjoy curated displays from builders, artists, DIY icons and rare vehicle owners? Then Fuel Cleveland is for you.

 

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Custom Series

Aug. 1 – 8, 2025
Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
Sturgis, SD

Where else can you see 13 custom bike shows in one place in only an eight-day span? Nowhere on earth, EXCEPT the Sturgis Buffalo Chip!

The custom bike scene lives at the Chip with distinctive shows happening every day of the Sturgis Rally – and TWO shows on some days! Whether it’s chopped, bobbed, stretched or souped-up, you’ll find the kind of custom motorcycles that speak to you, plus amazing creations you never dreamed existed.

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Custom Series presented by Gates Belt Drive:

Florida Full Throttle Magazine Official Rally Kickoff Show – Aug. 1
Schools Out Chopper Show – Aug. 2
Wango Tango Custom Goldwing Show – Aug. 2
FXR Show and Dyna Mixer – Aug. 3
Camp Zero Contraption Show – Aug. 4
EVO Entanglement – Aug. 4
Sportster Showdown – Aug. 5
Biker Belles Women’s Bike Show – Aug. 5
Mini Bike Show – Aug. 5
Bike Show Mafia All Class Bike Show & Hangout – Aug. 6
Godfather of Bass Audio Sound-Off Competition – Aug. 6
Pretty Fast Bike Show – Aug. 6
Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show – Aug. 7

Learn more about the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Custom series right here.

 

Party At The Pen

September 7 – 8, 2025
Old Idaho State Penitentiary
Boise, ID

June 7 – 8, 2025
Mansfield, OH

Call up your old celly and have them meet you for the hardest vintage show in the Northwest. No doubt one of the most unique venues for a bike show, the Party at the Pen Show is a motorcycle and vintage chopper fans dream held at the historic Old Idaho State Penitentiary, which operated from 1872 to 1973. The event combines the display of vintage American machinery with the intriguing setting of a 150-year-old prison, offering a mix of history, community, motorcycle culture, live entertainment, vendors, and exclusive bike showcases. This year Party at the Pen is expanding to include a new show in Mansfield, OH in June.

 

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Bike Show at Papa Chubby’s Lakeside Resort

September 13, 2025
Papa Chubby’s Lakeside Resort
Sunrise Beach, Missouri

Race ya to the lake for the hottest bike show on Lake of the Ozarks! The 3rd annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip Bike Show at Papa Chubby’s Lakeside Resort will be a destination for all custom bike enthusiasts attending Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest. Take in the scenic views of the lakeside property while taking in scenic views of customs across eight classes including Touring, Street, Chopper, Performance, Dyna, Antique, Mild Custom and Custom.

Awards presented include People’s Choice, Best Paint, Best In Show and of course, the coveted Spirit of the Chip award.

 

Glory Daze Motorcycle Show

September 20, 2025
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
Creighton, PA

This is the place to get groovy and let the good vibes and creativity flow. Glory Daze is a vintage custom motorcycle show held annually in Pittsburgh and celebrates unique and hand-built choppers, bobbers and other custom two-wheelers. The event highlights artistic craftsmanship through bike showcases and includes features like the “Trippy Ten Helmet Show,” which displays intricately designed motorcycle helmets.

 

The Congregation Show

2025 Date TBA
Camp North End
Charlotte, NC

This is the place to congregate! The Congregation Show is an indoor invitational event celebrating vintage motorcycles, classic cars, and custom art. Hosted by Prism Supply and Dice Magazine, it brings together enthusiasts and builders to showcase creativity and craftsmanship in a unique setting at Camp North End in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Which of these motorcycle shows do you plan to attend? Why? Let us know in the comments below!