UPCOMING RIDES AND BIKE EVENTS IN THE TRI-CITIES
Anniversary Party and Bike Night
Tennessee Peacemakers Motorcycle Club Greeneville Chapter will hold their 5th anniversary Party and Bike Night August 1st and 2nd at 6605 Baileyton Road in Greeneville. They’ll have live music Friday night from Crowe Band, vendors, food trucks, pool and good times. Camping is also available. The cost is $20 per person.
Rally in the Valley
Rally in the Valley, the best little rally in North Carolina is set for August 1-3 in historic downtown Elkin, N.C. They’ll have live music, contests for bikes, beards, tattoos and more! All proceeds benefit local charities. For a schedule of events and more information go to bestlittlerally.com.
Ride To End Childhood Cancer
The Kingsport Moose Riders will host the Ride To End Childhood Cancer on Saturday, August 2nd. Meet at the Kingsport Moose Lodge, registration begins at noon, the cost is $20 per bike, kickstands up at 2pm. Come out for the Pre-party on Friday, August 1st at Kingsport Moose Lodge with live music from Asylum Suite. It’s $10 to get in, Phil’s Dream Pit will be there with delicious food available, plus they’ll have games, prizes and more! All proceeds will benefit Niswonger Children’s Hospital’s St. Jude Affiliate Clinic.
Hear the Rumble Charity Run
The 2nd Annual Hear the Rumble Charity Ride, hosted by Waiting the Hear, roars into Wise, Virginia on Saturday, August 16th! Meet up at the David J. Prior Convocation Center at Uva Wise, kickstands up at 10:30am for a more than 100 mile loop through Southwest Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains. They’ll break for lunch at Axe Handle Distilling in Pennington Gap to enjoy a free concert by Black Belt Preacher. The grand prize is a weekend vacation in Pigeon Forge. Registration fee is $25 for riders and $5 for passengers. You can register online at www.HEARtheRumble.INFO and support their mission: To Help Deaf Kids…HEAR.
Veterans Memorial Park Benefit Ride
U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club will host the 2nd Annual Veterans Memorial Park Benefit Ride on August 16th beginning at Veterans Memorial Park. Registration starts at 10am, kick stands up at 11:30 for the 75 mile loop ride with scenic views. The fee is $25 per rider and $5 per passenger which covers the ride, the catered taco bar and live music from The Color 7. All proceeds will be donated exclusively to Veterans Memorial Park, 803 Forest Street in Greeneville, for care and upkeep. In case of rain, all activities will be moved to the Peacemakers Clubhouse at 6605 Baileyton Road.
Tri-Cities Takeover 4
The official team 421 2025 and wrecking crew Harley Davidson presents Tri-Cities Takeover 4 in honor of Stuart Bassine, Colton Shankle, Jason Byas, Sam Sneed “Junior”, Sebastian Hensley and Andrew Autry. The event is Sunday, August 24th at 10am at Wrecking Crew Harley Davidson in Johnson City and you are invited.
The Randy Ride
The 6th Annual Memorial Benefit Ride is set for Saturday, August 23rd! Registration is from 10-noon at Tulips grub and Pub in Johnson City. Kickstands up at noon with stops at the Erwin Elks 1985, Bobarosa Saloon, Jonesborough VFW 9724 and Tennessee Hills Distillery before ending at Tulips. Proceeds go to the Randy Gardner Memorial Scholarship of Unicoi County High School 25-26 Academic Year.
Ride For Wreaths
Rolling Thunder TN 4 will host their Annual Ride For Wreaths on Saturday, September 6th at 10am. Meet at Crossroads Christian Church, 1800 Suncrest Drive in Gray. The cost is $17 per person which includes free coffee and refreshments. Kickstands up at 11:30 for the police escorted scenic ride to Johnson City, Jonesborough, Piney Flats and Bluff City. Jeeps, cars and trucks are also welcome. The Family Friendly Fair opens at noon at Impact Community Center, 337 Carter Street in Bluff City. $17 walk in admission, $5 cookout lunch, fun and games, music and more! Proceeds will be used to buy wreaths for Veterans graves at Mountain Home National Cemetery. You can also purchase wreaths at wreathsacrossamerica.org/tn0040p.
Be a Hero for the Hounds
Be a hero for the Hounds, a fundraiser for Misfit Hounds is set for Saturday, September 6th at Tennessee Hills Distillery, across from the Pinnacle in Bristol, Tennessee. This action-packed day features a Bike Show, Audio Show, and an all-day Bikini Bike Wash—plus cash prizes, trophies, raffles, vendors, t-shirts for sale, and live music to keep the energy going into the evening.
🏍 Bike Show Registration: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🔊 Audio Show Begins: 1:30 PM
💦 Bikini Bike Wash: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎶 Live Band: Evening entertainment
Bring your best ride, show off your sound system, and support a great cause — all while having an unforgettable time. Stay tuned for full bike show entry details coming soon!
Cruzin For Critters Car Show
The Cruzin For Critters Car Show presented by Lady Jeep Warriors of NE TN/SW VA and Michael Waltrip Brewing Company on Saturday, September 6th. All vehicles are welcome including motorcycles. The event will be at Cumberland Square Park in Bristol Virginia, registration is from noon-11pm, the fee is $25 and it will be followed by the show and shine from 1-3. They’ll also have a pet parade and pet adoptions. It’s a fundraiser for The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue. Donations of any kind would be greatly appreciated.
Ride For Maylee
Appalachian Warriors Holston Chapter presents the Ride For Maylee on Saturday, September 13th! Registration begins at 11am at 1192 Bristol Highway in Elizabethton, kick stands up at noon and the cost is $20 per bike. They’ll have prize raffles and food from Duke’s Smoke Shack. Maylee (MJ) Williams-Carden is a patient at St. Jude in Memphis receiving treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The house she lives in with her mother is in need of numerous repairs before she comes home to continue healing. Please help them in this goal. If you have questions, contact D-Nator at 423-416-1838.
Kong’s Memorial Ride and Celebration
Kong’s Memorial Ride and Celebration will be on Saturday, September 20th at 241 Furnace Road in Johnson City. Gates open at 10am, kick stands up at 3pm. No BYOB and MC’s by invite only. For more info contact Boudreaux at 423-750-4204 or Easy at 423-530-4580.
Pharoahs Annual Car Show
Pharoahs Southwest Virginia Annual Car Show is set for Saturday, September 27th from 1-5pm at Bristol Commons, Exit 7, 3170 Linden Drive in Bristol, Virginia, All Cars, Trucks, Rat Rods and Bikes are welcome Registration is $20, the cut off is at 3pm and trophies will be handed out at 4. They’ll have specialty trophies for the Top 35 plus, live music, food trucks, vendors, games and more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit charities Feeding SW VA & Hospice House. Everyone is welcome!
WJ’s Fall Bike Show
WJ’s Fall Bike Show is set for Saturday, October 18th at 3318 Wayfield Drive in Johnson City! Registration is from 11am-2pm and Trophies will be given out at 3. They’ll have classes for all makes and models of motorcycles from old to new and stock to custom with 1st and 2nd place trophies in each class. Plus, they’ll have prizes, food and live music from Holly Ann & Dirty Road Rising. To vote for best of show, please bring any type of cleaning supplies to help homeless veterans move into their own home. For more information call Wanda or John at 423-282-2515.
