Last Updated: 05/05/2008


2008 WNY Motorcycle Events Calendar

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2535 Gowanda Zoar Rd.
Gowanda, NY  14070
(716) 532-4584   www.gowandaharley.com
     
Date Event Host / Contact
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January

    
Jan. 18 - 20 22nd Annual Am-Jam Tattoo Expo 2008.  Holiday Inn Convention Center.  Syracuse, NY.  Over 20 tattoo competition categories.  Admission: $10 per day, $25 for all 3 days. AM-JAM
518-893-2273
Jan. 26 Bus Tour To Cycle World International Motorcycle Show.  IX Center.  Cleveland, OH.  Depart 7:00am from Bob Evans/Home Depot lot.  Fredonia, NY.  Cost $50 per person, includes round trip bus fare, breakfast in Erie, PA, driver's tip and a general admission ticket to event.  Hosted by Blue Knights 26. Blue Knights 26
Leroy Franklin  716-965-9749
Frank Nowakowski  716-648-8070
Mike Hamernik  716-679-4128
Wayne Ashley   716-934-2747
Jan. 26 Springville Travelers MC Open House.  Start 8pm.  Springville Travelers Clubhouse. 14340 Scoby Hill Rd., Springville. Springville Travelers MC
716-592-3199
Jan. 26 Niagara ABATE 2nd Annual Snowball Bash.  American Legion Post #1451.  6525 Ward Rd., Sanborn.  6pm-11pm.  $25 per ticket.  Music featuring The Speedy Park Blue Band.  Buffet. Door Prizes.  Open to Everyone! Niagara ABATE
Mike   716-471-9187
Carol/Breeze  716-510-1233
Jan. 27 Benefit for Tom Pagano  VFW Post 6472. 13 N. Main St.,  Silver Creek.  2pm-6pm.  $10 per person, includes spaghetti dinner.  Proceeds help defray Tom's medical bills.  Hosted by the AMVETS Family. AMVETS Family
Beet Schank  716-965-2706
John Bifaro  716-560-8651
Jan. 27 Bikers Helping Bikers - Fundraiser for Junior Lang & Milvi  VWF Post 8133 the "Chicken Coop".  299 Leydecker Rd., West Seneca.  Food, drink, chinese auction.  Donation: $20.  Proceeds help defray Junior Lang & Milvi's medical bills resulting from motorcycle accident. Empire Cycle Sales  716-675-5656
Phil Spencer 716-549-0341
Hersh  716-677-2690
     

February

    
Feb. 2 Have A Heart For Jamie Couchman.  The Nickel Plate Inn.  Central Ave., Brocton.  Starts at 5pm.  $10 per person, children 10-15 $5, children under 10 Free.  Live music by Ken Vendette and Present Tense.  Food.  Door Prizes.  Jamie Couchman is a life long resident of Portland, NY.  He is an avid motorcycle enthusiast, along with his wife Sara.  Jamie underwent heart transplant surgery on Sept. 8, two months before the birth of their first child. Jim   716-672-7933
Bonnie  716-672-2935
Kevin  716-680-0895
Feb. 2 Newsletter Fundraiser Party.  ABATE Buffalo-Erie.  VFW #8113 the "Chicken Coop". 299 Leydecker Rd., West Seneca.  Live music with Strange Addiction featuring Mick Hayes.  Cost $20per person, $35per couple. ABATE Buffalo-Erie
Bob Kuhn  716-627-6715
Feb. 9 - 10 Syracuse Super Swap & Cycle Expo '08  NYS Fairgrounds.  Syracuse.  Sat. 11am-6pm, Sun. 12n-5pm. 315-472-7931
Feb. 16 4th Annual Shake Off The Winter Blues Blast.  VFW Leonard Post, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.  6pm.  $5 per ticket.  Live music by Rip & The Bandogs and Blues Child.  Chinese auction, food, beverages, vendors, etc.  Portion of proceeds benefit Mercy Flight. 585-535-7692
Feb. 23 Springville Travelers MC Open House.  Start 8pm.  Springville Travelers Clubhouse. 14340 Scoby Hill Rd., Springville. Springville Travelers MC
716-592-3199
Feb. 29 - March 2 15th Annual Cavalcade of Cars & Bikes.  Hamburg Fairgrounds Agri-Center.  Hamburg.  Rods, Custom Classics, Motorcycles, Tuner & Muscle Cars.  Fri. 5p-10p, Sat. 10a-10p, Sun. 10a-6p.  Admission: adults $10, Children 6-12 $3, Under 6 free.  3 Day adult pass $24.  Free parking. Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY
716-649-3900
     

March

    
Mar. 21 Bar King Biker Nite with the Indian Larry Legacy.  Pre-swap meet warm up!  Hard Tales Magazine People's Choice #1 Biker Band, the Bar King Spiders, take the stage at The Town House Bar (Rt. 62 & Rt. 20, Hamburg).  Rumor has it the gang from the Indian Larry Legacy Tour might stop by.  Sponsored by Native Pride Travel Plaza. (716) 652-4824
(716) 713-2048
(716) 896-4677
Mar. 22 Motorcycle Spring Swap Meet & Bike Show.  Hamburg Fairgrounds Agri-Center.  Hamburg.  4pm-9pm.  Admission $8.  Featuring the Indian Larry Legacy Memory Tour, live music, The Wall, door prizes, event give-a-ways, mc promoters, dealers, all makes & models.  Bike show entries due by March 19.  The Hog Farm
716-822-3227
Mar. 22 Springville Travelers MC Open House.  Start 8pm.  Springville Travelers Clubhouse. 14340 Scoby Hill Rd., Springville. Springville Travelers MC
716-592-3199
Mar. 29 Welcome To Motorcycling.  Introduction seminars to familiarize anyone interested in obtaining their motorcycle license and becoming involved in motorcycling.  Two seminars available: 10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm.  Limited to 20 people per class.  First come, first serve RSVP by March 22.  Special guest speaker, refreshments and the opportunity to obtain valuable advice to start riding the proper way. Gowanda Harley-Davidson
716-532-4584 - Brian
Mar. 28-30 7th Annual World of Wheels Buffalo.  Buffalo Convention Center.  Buffalo.  600 of the best original, wildest customs, hottest paint jobs on the coolest cars, motorcycles and trucks.  Fri. 4p-10p, Sat. 10a-10p, Sun. 10a-6p.  Purchase advance tickets for $9 at Noco Express Shops.  Click here for show entry form. Klassy Kar Sales & Hot Rod Parts
716-542-3150
     

April

    
Apr. 6
**NEW DATE**		 9th Annual Skin and Steel Show Motorcycle and Tattoo Extravaganza.  The Dome Center.  Henrietta, NY.  12n-6pm.  Admission: $10 ($12 & under FREE). 585-234-0895
Apr. 19 Springville Travelers MC Open House.  Start 8pm.  Springville Travelers Clubhouse. 14340 Scoby Hill Rd., Springville. Springville Travelers MC
716-592-3199
Apr. 19 - 20 Blues, Bikes & Tattoo Show.  Elks Lodge, 1805 Factory Outlet Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY.  Tattoo and piercing contests.  Music by Black Star.  Plenty of food and full bar.  Funds raised for Variety Club of WNY. Joe "D"
716-695-3415
Apr. 25 Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum at Gowanda Harley-Davidson. 12:00noon - 8:00pm.  See antique motorcycles, rare memorabilia and history from the Harley-Davidson Archives. Gowanda Harley-Davidson
716-532-4584
Apr. 26 8th Annual Food Bank of WNY Motorcycle Run, Chopper Show & Benefit Party.  Check-in 12noon at Spider Grove, 1822 Davis Rd., West Falls.  Run Departs 1pm Sharp!  Party 2pm-7pm at Rhino's Nightclub & Restaurant, 3700 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park.  Music by the Bar King Spiders.  Admission free with two  or more non-perishable food donations to the WNY Food Bank.  Rain, Show or Shine! Cyberspokes.com
716-649-0797
Apr. 26 Springville Travelers MC Bonfire. Springville Travelers Clubhouse. 14340 Scoby Hill Rd., Springville. Springville Travelers MC
716-592-3199
Apr. 27 Niagara Falls HOG Polar Bear Ride, Dice Run & Blessing.  Registration 10:30am-12noon at American Harley-Davidson. 1149 Erie, Ave. North Tonawanda.  $10 Rider, $5 Buddy. Niagara Falls HOG
716-692-7200
Apr. 27 ABATE Orleans Motorcycle Awareness Ceremony.  Assemble 1:00pm.  Ceremony starts 2:00pm.  Orleans County Courthouse, Courthouse Sqr., Albion.  Ride to follow.  Hot food & hot drinks at end. ABATE Orleans
Chuck 716-798-6662
Apr. 27 Southern Tier, NY HOG Blessing.   Become a member of the Southern Tier, NY Chapter of the Harley Owners Group.  For more information and a welcomed invitation to Chapter events visit www.southerntiernyhog.com or their sponsoring dealers, Gowanda Harley-Davidson & Harley-Davidson of Jamestown. STNY HOG - Member's Event
(716) 532-4584
     

May

    
May 3 Safety & Awareness Run.  Assemble at 10:30am.  Speakers at 12:00noon.  Woodlawn State Park (Rte.5 across from Ford plant).  Run to follow.  Party at Rhino's, 3700 Southwestern Blvd.  ABATE Buffalo-Erie
Frank  716-947-5928
May 3 Bike Night at the Roller Derby.  Cyberspokes "Bike to the bout!" departs Tim Horton's on Rt. 5 & Big Tree at 6:15pm.  101 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.  Special parking for motorcycles.  Woman's flat track roller derby.  Rainbow Roller Rink.  Cheer on Tuesday Hula and the Devil Dollies as they attempt to avenge their loss to the Suicidal Saucies.  Discount pre-sale $10, $15 at the door. www.cyberspokes.com
Bill (716) 680-5575
May 3 - 4 Niagara ABATE 28th Annual Swap Meet.  Niagara County Fairgrounds.  4487 Lake Ave. (Rte. 78), Lockport.  Sat. 2pm-9pm, tattoo contest 7pm.  Sun. 12n-5p, ride in bike show 3pm.  $5 admission.  Join ABATE, at the gate & get in free!  Food, beverage, music, parts, leather, accessories, more.    Doug (716) 990-0674
Carol (716) 510-1233
May 4 Zoar Valley Riders MC Dice Run.  Sign-in 10:30am-12noon.  Gowanda Harley-Davidson.  2535 Gowanda Zoar Rd., Gowanda.  AMA Sanctioned Event. Zoar Valley Riders MC
716-938-6721
May 4 ABATE of Monroe County/Rochester Breakout Run & Blessing.  Bike blessing at 9:30am, ride departs 11am.  Village Woods Commons Plaza. 42 Nichols St., Spencerport.  Dedicated to Freedom Fighter Fred Hill. 585-234-0895
May 10 Ride To The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall.  Departs 1:00pm from Cuba Fireman's Park, Cuba.  Ride to "The Moving Wall" at Island Park, Wellsville. John - (585) 968-3622
May 10 2008 Motorcycle Blessing.  Blessing 12:00n.  Rt. 39 @ Tractor Supply Co. Parking Lot.  Arcade. $5.00  Benefits Hope Nursery School.  Rain Date June 14 @ 12n. Jim - (716) 860-6263
May 11 CC Riders MC Dice Run.  Sign-in 10:30am.  C&C Cycle Shop. 173 N Main St., Silver Springs.  AMA Sanctioned Event. CC Riders MC
585-493-2777
May 17 AMVETS 2nd Annual Bike Blessing.  AMVETS Post 6472, Silver Creek.  Register 12:00n.  Blessing 1pm.  $10 includes food & drink. John
(716) 560-8651
May 17 Springville Travelers Poker Run. Springville Travelers Clubhouse. 14340 Scoby Hill Rd., Springville. Springville Travelers MC
716-592-3199
May 17 Motorcycle Poker Run For Their Lives.  Benefits active duty troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Held in conjunction with the "Blue Star Mothers of America, Pride of Ontario Chapter 1."  Ride starts 10am, Nickel Plate Depot, 131 Central Ave., Brocton.  Ride cost $25. Concludes back at Nickel Plate Deport, benefit dinner $6 adult / $4 under 12.  Chinese auction.
716-432-3219
May 18 27th Annual Motorcycle Blessing.  Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway. Hamburg.  Gates open 10am.  Blessing at 2pm. $10 per person - part of proceeds benefit Camp Good Days.  Ride to & party after blessing at Newton Abbott Grove.  Live music by the Bar King Spiders and Last Call.  All cycles welcome. The Lonelyones MC
May 18 19th Annual Jack Sharp Memorial Run & Bike Blessing.  Sign-in 11am - 12n.  East 2nd St. Plaza (Rte. 394), Jamestown.  Hosted by the Country Riders.  AMA sanctioned event. Country Riders
(716) 488-2402
May 18 Southern Tier, NY HOG Breakfast Cookout & Ride.   Become a member of the Southern Tier, NY Chapter of the Harley Owners Group.  For more information and a welcomed invitation to Chapter events visit www.southerntiernyhog.com or their sponsoring dealers, Gowanda Harley-Davidson & Harley-Davidson of Jamestown. STNY HOG - Member's Event
(716) 532-4584
May 24 Homeless Veterans Dice Run.  Registration 11am-1pm. American Legion Post 735. 35 Legion Prkwy, West Seneca.  Rain or shine. $10 per rider, $15 non-rider.  Includes coffee & donuts at sign-in, chicken dinner at end.  Benefits Homeless Veterans. American Legion Post 735
(716) 675-7613
May 25 CBA - Mercy Flight Motorcycle Dice Run.  Louis Magnano Mercy Flight Center (Behind Olean General Hospital), Olean.  Registration 10am-12n.  $10 rider / $5 passenger.  Hosted by the CBA, NY State Chapter. Concerned Bikers Association, NY State Chapter
Colleen - 585-968-1268
May 26 Ride To Remember.  Meet at Gowanda Harley-Davidson - 2535 Gowanda Zoar Rd., Gowanda. Fall in 8:00am-8:45am.  Departs 9:00am SHARP!  Dedicated to Sgt. James Hackemer - Collins, NY - Critically injured in Iraq, March 2008. See June 29 Benefit Party info. below.  Memorial Day services at Sprague Brook Park, 11am. Gowanda Harley-Davidson
716-532-4584
The Hog Farm
716-822-3227
May 30 -June 1 Hollywood Happening.  Main Street Rally to benefit Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater.  W. Main St., Gowanda.  Motorcycle parade, bike show, tattoo contest, vendors, live music by Kashmir (Led Zeppelin tribute), Silver Xtreme, Heard of Buffalo, Ray D. O'Flyer, Little Louie Band, Rhythm Rockers Blues Band, and Hit-n-Run.  Donation to win a 2008 H-D Street Bob courtesy of Gowanda Harley-Davidson. Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater
716-532-6103
www.hollywoodtheater.info
May 31 2008 Harley's Heroes™ Tour.  Supporting veterans of all generations, including our soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.  Funded by a $1 million grant from the Harley-Davidson Foundation, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Mobile Service Office will be present at the Hollywood Happening in Gowanda to provide assistance in obtaining benefits from the Department of Veterans Affair (VA).  This national service is brought here locally by Gowanda Harley-Davidson.   Gowanda Harley-Davidson
(716) 532-4584
May 31 Motorcycle Charity Ride.  As part of the 10th annual Hollywood Happening.  Registration 10:00am-12noon.  Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382.  Aldrich St., Gowanda.  Depart 12:30n.  Scenic 110 mile ride through the Cattaraugus-Chautauqua region.  Return back to Hollywood Happening around 6pm with preferred parking.  $25 per bike.  Proceeds benefit Rosewell Park Cancer Institute, Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater and the New York Moose Heart Home.  Hosted by the Gowanda Moose Riders. Gowanda Moose Riders
Randy (716) 532-8826
Don (716) 934-7101
May 31 ABATE of Chautauqua's Bikes 'N BBQ.  Dunkirk Conservation Club.  Mullet St. (W. Lakeshore Dr. -Rte. 5-, to Mullet St., turn towards lake), Dunkirk.  Bike show 4pm, Chicken BBQ 5pm, live music 6pm-10pm.  $20per person / $35 couple.  ABATE members $5 discount.  Bring a non-perishable food item for the Chautauqua County Food Bank. ABATE of Chautauqua
Mark (716) 366-5455
Jeff (716) 679-3133
May 31 Ride of Pride - Vietnam Veterans Honor Ride.  Sign up 9am-11am.  Smethport American Legion Post #138.  Smethport, PA.  Pig roast at end of ride.  Vietnam Veterans ride & eat for free. Sons of the American Legion Post138
Gerry  (814) 887-5439
     

June

    
June 1 Regent Riders M/C Road Run.  Sign-in 10:30am. Don Georges Sports Center.  Transit Town Plaza. Rt. 5 & 78, Clarence.  AMA sanctioned event. Regent Riders
(716) 937-9524
June 1 Ridin' For A Reason.  Conesus Lake Riders M/C benefit for Camp Good Days.  Sign-in 10am-12n.  Arkport Harley-Davidson. 1 Main St., Arkport.  $20 per bike.  AMA sanctioned event. Conesus Lake Riders M/C
Camp Good Days
(585) 624-5555
June 1 Hunters Hope Motorcycle Fun Run.  Transit Town Plaza, Amherst.  Sign up 10:30am-12n.  Ends with the Parade of Hope. (716) 759-2754
June 7 Louis J. Billittier Dice Run & Motorcycle Raffle.  The Louis J. Billittier Foundation is holding their 4th Annual Harley Davidson Motorcycle Raffle and Dice Run. This year they are raffling off a a 2008 Harley Davidson FLHRX Street Glide (from Gowanda Harley-Davidson) valued at over $21,000!!. Tickets for the Motorcycle raffle are $100.00. This ticket includes a chance to win the Harley Davidson and an invitation for two to the Raffle Party at Chef's Restaurant. With the purchase of the raffle ticket you may participate in the Dice Run for an additional $15.00 presale or $20.00 the day of the event. Tickets for the Dice Run are $20.00 presale and $25.00 on the day of the event. A second rider is $5.00 extra and eligible for party. The Dice Run will leave Chef's Restaurant at 10:00am and go through the Southern Tier; with five stops (including Gowanda H-D), and great prizes for the five highest rollers. Dice Run registration will begin at 8:30am sharp. The Motorcycle Run will conclude at Chef's Restaurant at approximately 2:00pm for the annual raffle party for two, with food and drinks included. There will be vendors on hand, as well as other motorcycle related items. Stop by Chef's Restaurant to see the bike in the front lobby and purchase your ticket or send a check, payable to the Louis J. Billittier Foundation to Chef's Restaurant c/o The Louis J. Billittier Foundation 291 Seneca Street, Buffalo NY 14204. Be sure to include your phone number and return address so we can send your ticket to you for admittance to the run and party. Remember only 350 tickets will be sold so first come first serve! Louis J. Billittier Foundation

Louis
(716) 856-9187
June 7 Wanderers MC 23rd Annual Dice Run.  Wanderers Clubhouse, Rt 59 Lafayette Twp. between airport & prison., Bradford, PA.  Register 11am-1pm.  $5 rider.  Door prizes, refreshments, good times. Wanderers MC
(814) 362-2824
June 8 9th Annual C.O.P.S. Charity Ride.   ABATE Buffalo-Erie.  Details TBA.   "Concerns for Police Survivors" - Benefit Charity Ride.  Money raised will be donated to the families of fallen law enforcement. ABATE Buffalo-Erie
716-825-2627 or 716-826-3058
June 8 3rd Annual Bike Blessing To Benefit Mercy Flight.  East Aurora American Legion Post #362.  Center St., East Aurora.  1pm - 5pm.  Food, music, beverages, 50/50, door prizes.  $5.00 / bike or $7.00 with passenger.  Hosted by the American Legion Riders, East Aurora Chapter American Legion Riders
East Aurora Chapter
(716) 652-9862
June 8 Niagara Falls Firefighters Christmas Toy Fund Run.  Bergholz Fire Hall. 2470 Niaraga Rd., Wheatfield.  Registration 10am, $15 rider / $10 passenger.  Benefits the Niagara Falls Firefighters Christmas Toy Fund.  Ends at Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls.  Food, beverages, Buffalo Jills apperances, music by the Junkyard Dogs.  Rockin' good time.  Sponsored by 97 Rock & the Hard Rock Cafe. Dawn
(716) 731-6462
June 13 - 15 Southern Tier, NY HOG Rally & Races Weekend.  Become a member of the Southern Tier, NY Chapter of the Harley Owners Group.  For more information and a welcomed invitation to Chapter events visit www.southerntiernyhog.com or their sponsoring dealers, Gowanda Harley-Davidson & Harley-Davidson of Jamestown. STNY HOG - Member's Event
(716) 532-4584
June 14 Mike Walters Memorial Run For Charity.  Register 9am-11am.  CIRV Fire Department.  12879 Rte. 438. Irving, NY.  Rider $20 (includes t-shirt), passenger $5.  Bike run stops at local Erie County Fire Halls.  Proceeds benefit WNY Stress Reduction Program and Mercy Flight. Steve
(716) 532-2057
June 14 12th Annual Blues Cruise.  Blues music, bike & car show. 1:00pm.  Rose Garden, 2753 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville. (716) 877-7139
(716) 692-7200
(716) 632-9871
June 14 Fourth Annual Chautauqua ABATE/KIFD Poker Run & Picnic.  Kiantone Independent Fire Dept., 2318 Stillwaiter-Frewsburg Rd. (Foote Ave. Ext.), Jamestown.  Sign-up 11am, Depart 12n.  $10 / rider, includes run & food.  Scenic ride through Kinzua country.  Prizes, t-shirt available, music by DJ Vinnie. Chautauqua ABATE
(716) 488-0395
June 15 CC Riders M/C Bingo Run.  Sign-in 10:30am.  C&C Cyle Shop. 173 N Main St., Silver Springs.  AMA sanctioned event. CC Riders M/C
Charles (585) 493-2777
June 21 1st annual Nancy Blood Memorial Ride.  Ride departs 12n.  Gowanda Moose.  Aldrich St., Gowanda.  $25 per person.  All proceeds benefit Children's Hospital.  Post run party includes music, food, door prizes, 50/50 and Chinese auction. Remember Nancy the way she would of wanted to be remembered. Nancy Blood's Family
607-272-1047 or 716-532-2174
June 21 8th Annual Bikes & Blues In The Park.  The Bowen Road Grove, Lancaster.  $5 pre-sale / $10 day of event.  Live music by Black Widow, Big City Thrill, Bareback Jack, The Rod Nickson Project.  Bike & classic car show.  Burnout pit.  Food & drink.  Portion of the proceeds benefit Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. www.chosenfewmcbuffalony.com
June 22 Regent Riders M/C Road Run.  Sign-in 10:30am.  Southtowns Buffalo H-D Shop.  140 Mid County Rd., Orchard Park.  AMA sanctioned event. Regent Riders M/C
(716) 937-9524
June 22 Southern Tier, NY HOG Meeting & Ride.   Become a member of the Southern Tier, NY Chapter of the Harley Owners Group.  For more information and a welcomed invitation to Chapter events visit www.southerntiernyhog.com or their sponsoring dealers, Gowanda Harley-Davidson & Harley-Davidson of Jamestown. STNY HOG - Member's Event
(716) 532-4584
June 28 & 29 Fallen Brothers & Sisters In The Wind Memorial Campout  The Hogarosa, Genessee Rd. to Summitt Ln., Springville.  Gates open at 12n.  Camping, music, bon-fire, relaxing.  Wanted by the FBI, Sat. 6p-10p.  The Wall will be displayed in memory of our brothers & sisters. The Hog Farm
(716) 822-3227
June 29 Benefit for Sgt. James Hackemer.  Sgt. Hackemer (Collins, NY) was critically injured in Iraq on March 14, 2008, when the vehicle he was riding in hit a roadside bomb.  He suffered the loss of both legs and has traumatic brain injury.  Please help us help James, his wife Alycia and two little girls.  Gowanda Moose Club, 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda.  2pm-8pm.  $20 per ticket, includes food, drink, music, chinese auction & raffles. For Tickets or Donation
Gene (716) 549-0614
Pat (716) 913-0996
Chuck (716) 992-3181
Mike & Dawn (716) 592-4693
Keith & Diane (716) 532-0962
Karen (716) 532-1272
Joann (716) 532-5856
June 29 American Red Cross Bike Run & Motorcycle Raffle 2008  American Red Cross. Deleware Ave., Buffalo.  Reg. 11am-1pm. Depart 1:30p.  $20 single rider / $25 couple.  Includes ride pin, food, entertainment.  After party at the Buckin' Buffalo, Franklin Ave. $10 cover for after-party only.  Win American Red Cross theme bike by South Side Kustoms. Mary
(716) 878-2373
June 30 Southern Tier, NY HOG Hooky Ride for H.O.G.'s Million Mile Monday.   Become a member of the Southern Tier, NY Chapter of the Harley Owners Group.  For more information and a welcomed invitation to Chapter events visit www.southerntiernyhog.com or their sponsoring dealers, Gowanda Harley-Davidson & Harley-Davidson of Jamestown. STNY HOG - Member's Event
(716) 532-4584
     

July

    
July 13 20th Annual Mystery Ride.   ABATE Buffalo-Erie.  Details TBA. ABATE Buffalo-Erie
716-825-2627 or 716-826-3058
July 10 - 12 New York State H.O.G. Rally.  Seneca Niagara Casino.  Niagara Falls.  Open to H.O.G. Members and one guest.  Guided rides, vendors, ride-in bike show, biker games, winery bus tour, live music each night.  Pre-registration deadline: May 22. NYS H.O.G. Rally
845-657-8394
www.nystatehogrally.com
July 12 Lake Erie Beach VFC - 3rd annual Poker Run.  Departs 12:00pm SHARP from Lake Erie Beach Fire Hall, 9483 Lake Shore Rd., Angola.  Pre-register $15 rider/$10 passenger, $20 rider / $10 passenger day of.  Group run through southern Erie and Chautauqua county roads.  Stick around after the run for post run meal, music, chinese auction, food and beverages.  Benefits Lake Erie Beach Fire Department. 716-517-5102
pokerrun@lebvfc.com
July 17-20 Roar on the Shore  Erie, PA.  Live music by Blue Oyster Cult.  Meet Speed Channel's American Thunder host Michelle Smith.  Parade grand marshal, Peter Fonda.  Rhett Rotten Wall of Death.  Motorcycle raffle.  Food, vendors, auction & plenty of fun.  Proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children. www.roarontheshore.com
presented by:
Manufacturer's Association of Northwest PA & the Port of Erie.
July 19 Rock & Roar VIII.  Maple City Bowl.  Hornell, NY.  Sign-in 9:00am-10:30am.  $10 per person.  120+ mile benefit run.  Ride concludes with live music by Smokin Gunnz, food, vendors & motorcycle raffle.  Benefits 2008 Hornell YMCA "Changing Lives Forever Fund"  Hosted by Arkport H.O.G. & Arkport Harley-Davidson. Tom   (607) 698-4476
Fran   (607) 324-7134
July 19 11th annual Kids & Cancer Motorcycle Benefit Run.  Register 8am-11:45am.  Zippo/Case Visitor Center.  Blessing & depart at 12:00noon.  Bradford, PA.  $10 per person.  Cruise through the beautiful mountains of scenic Northwestern PA, the Allegheny National Forest and SW New York.  Donate to win a 2008 H-D Rocker motorcycle.  Proceeds benefit individuals and Kids & Cancer programs, supporting medical facilities in Bradford, PA; Buffalo, NY; Erie, PA; Pittsburgh, PA and Coudersport, PA.  Pre-registration forms and donation to win tickets available at Gowanda Harley-Davidson or ask a Southern Tier, NY HOG member. Kids & Cancer Run
(814) 368-6738
kidsandcancerrun@yahoo.com
July 20 CC Riders M/C Dice Run.  Sign-in 10:30am.  C&C Cycle Shop. 173 N Main St., Silver Springs.  AMA sanctioned event. CC Riders M/C
Charles (585) 493-2777
July 27 Springville Travelers MC Field Meet.  Springville Travelers Clubhouse. 14340 Scoby Hill Rd., Springville. Springville Travelers MC
716-592-3199
     

August

    
Aug. 9 Southern Tier, NY HOG Ride To Eat.  Become a member of the Southern Tier, NY Chapter of the Harley Owners Group.  For more information and a welcomed invitation to Chapter events visit www.southerntiernyhog.com or their sponsoring dealers, Gowanda Harley-Davidson & Harley-Davidson of Jamestown. STNY HOG - Member's Event
(716) 532-4584
Aug. 15 - 17 Sixth Annual Rally in the Valley.  Benefit Motorcycle Rally brought to you by the Greater Olean Motorcycle Enthusiasts and hosted by Greater Olean Area CHAMBER of COMMERCE. Bradner Stadium, Olean, New York. Motorcycle Event. Music * Festival * Vendors * Bike games cash prizes * Dice run with cash prizes* Friday ~~ Kick off to the Rally Concert Saturday ~~ Fun, Games, Music, Bike Rodeo, Bike Show Sunday ~~ Dice Run, Fun, Games, Music Registration, Harley Raffle . For more details checkout www.oleanny.com or call 716-372-4433. Greater Olean Motorcycle Enthusiasts
www.oleanny.com
(716) 372-4433
Aug. 17 Regent Riders M/C Road Run.  Sign-in 10:30am.  Ray Laks Motorsports. 4304 Walden Ave, Lancaster.  AMA sanctioned event. Regent Riders M/C
Terri (716) 689-6982
Aug. 24 Zoar Valley Riders Dice Run.  Sign-in 10:30am-12noon.  Gowanda Harley-Davidson.  2535 Gowanda Zoar Rd., Gowanda.  AMA Sanctioned Event. Zoar Valley Riders MC
716-938-6721
Aug 29 - Sept 1 Hog Holiday 25th Anniversary.  4 Days!! The Hogarosa Campgrounds.  Springville.  Camping, vendors, MC rodeo, top live bands, Ms. Hog Holiday, The Wall & more!  Tickets go on sale July 1st.  Discount tickets before Aug. 25. The Hog Farm
716-822-3227
     

September

    
Sept. 7 Regent Riders M/C Poker Run.  Sign-in 10:30am.  Don Georges Sports Center.  Transit Town Plaza, Rt. 5 & 78, Clarence.  AMA sanctioned event. Regent Riders M/C
Richard (716) 937-9524
Sept 14 18th Annual USMC Toys For Tots Run.   ABATE Buffalo-Erie.  Details TBA. ABATE Buffalo-Erie
716-825-2627 or 716-826-3058
     
     

October

    
Oct. 5 Springville Travelers MC Chili Run.  Springville Travelers Clubhouse. 14340 Scoby Hill Rd., Springville. Springville Travelers MC
716-592-3199
     
     

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Dec. 14 Hamburg Christmas Party MC Swapmeet.  Hamburg Fairgrounds Agri-Center.  Hamburg.  12noon-5pm.  Admission $8.  Live music, door prizes, event give-a-ways, all makes & models. The Hog Farm
716-822-3227
     
Bike Nights    
Tuesday
Begins May 13		 Bike Night at Pop's.  Pop's Sports Bar & Grill.  W. Main St. @ Carolina.  Springville.  Food specials, live music & more! Pop's Sports Bar & Grill
(716) 592-7676
     
     
     
     

The Big Ones

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Featuring six distinct days rides covering more than 220 miles packed with pristine countryside to discover, plus where to shop, eat & stay.  Leather jacket pocket size and printed on durable glossy paper.  Developed by local motorcyclists
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Feb. 29 - Mar. 09 Daytona Beach Bike Week.  Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 28 - Apr. 6 Arizona Bike Week.  Arizona State
May 9 - 18 Myrtle Beach Spring Rally.  Myrtle Beach, SC
May 23 - 25 Rolling Thunder XXI.  Washington D.C.
May 30 - June 1 Hollywood Happening.  Gowanda, NY
May 31 AMA Flat Track Championship Series.  Vernon Downs.  Vernon, NY
June 2 - 7, 2008 Americade.  Lake George, NY
June 6 - 15 Ohio Bike Week / AHDRA Bukeye Nationals.  Sandusky, OH
June 13 Friday the 13th Rally.  Port Dover, ON
June 14 - 22 Laconia Motorcycle Week.  Laconia, NH
June 26 - 29 Thunder In The Valley.  Johnstown, PA
June 27 AMA Flat Track Championship Series.  Bedford Speedway.  Bedford, PA
June 28 AMA Flat Track Championship Series.  Allen County Fairgrounds.  Lima, OH
July 10 - 13 Gettysburg Bike Week.  Gettysburg, PA
July 17 - 20 Kentucky's Little Sturgis.  Sturgis, KY
Aug. 4 - 10 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Sturgis, SD
Aug. 16 - 17 Rally In The Valley.  Olean, NY
Aug. 17 - 27 Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Ride Home.  To Milwaukee, WI  105 Starting Points. 25 Routes.
Aug. 27 Harley Owners Group 25th Anniversary.  Milwaukee, WI.  Members Only Event.  www.hog.com
Aug. 28 - 31 Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration.  Milwaukee, WI.  Tickets required: www.harley-davidson.com
Sept. 3 - 7 Killington Classic Rally.  Killington, VT
Sept. 6 AMA Flat Track Championship Series.  Monticello Raceway.  Monticello, NY
Sept. 11 - 14 Delmarva Bike Week.  Ocean City, MD
Sept. 20 Southern Trail of Tears Ride.  Chattanooga, TN to Okmulgee, OK
Oct. 1 - 5 Myrtle Beach Fall Rally.  Myrtle Beach, SC
Oct. 2 - 5 Las Vegas BikeFest.  Las Vegas, NV
Oct. 9 - 11 South Padre BikeFest.  South Padre Island, TX
Oct. 16 - 19 Biketoberfest.  Daytona Beach, FL

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