Jan 22 - 23
  Sioux Falls, SD (map)
Big Boy Toy Show
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Feb 4 - 6
  Minneapolis, MN
International Motorcycle Show

Mar 11 - 12
  Redfield, SD (map)
4th Annual TCR Bike Show & Swap Meet
Presented by Turtle Creek Riders ABATE
Held at the National Guard Armory

Fri:   Registration and setup from 6 PM to 9 PM
Sat:  Registration and setup from 9 AM to 12 PM
        Bike show 12 PM to 4 PM
        Casino Night @ Starters 9 PM to 1 AM
$3 admission, kids 8 and younger are free if accompanied by an adult
For more info call Larry or Jeni at 605/596-4339 or
Mar 19
  Kearney, NE
6th Annual Mid-Nebraska Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet
Buffalo County Fairgrounds
Custom, antique & original motorcycles
Vendors, food, alcohol, prizes & live entertainment
For more info contact Woody at 308/233-1279 or
Mar 26
  Sioux Falls, SD
Those Guys ABATE Poker Run
Beat the winter blahs and have some fun and reconnect with your fellow riders and friends.
Registration from noon till 1:00 pm at Sidewinders
For more info contact Ken at 605/ 361-9379 or

Apr 2 - 3
  Sioux Falls, SD (map)
Sioux Falls ABATE Swap Meet and Bike Show
Ramkota Inn Convention Center
Sat 10 AM to 5 PM, Sun 10 AM to 4 PM
$5 per day, kids under 12 accompanied by an adult get in free
Bike show - $20 entry fee, $100 and trophy for best display, people's choice, and furthest distance
Bikes for sale spots available for $15
Dance Sat night, $5 cover, no one under 21, featuring live music
Tattoo contest on Sun
Door prizes, full bar and food
For more into call 605/ 335-2236 or
Apr 2 - 3
  Mason City, IA
19th Annual North Iowa Motorcycle Expo
North Iowa Fairgrounds, Hwy. 122 West (Formerly Hwy 18)
Sat 10 AM to 6 PM, Sun 10 AM to 3 PM
$5 daily admission, ABATE & MRF members  $4 (upon proof of membership)
Under 12 years of age admitted FREE
Sponsored by A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa District 7
April 16 - 17
  Aberdeen, SD
Aberdeen ABATE Bike Show & Swap Meet
Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds
$5 admission each day Sat 10 AM to 7 PM, Sun 11 AM to 4 PM
For more info call 605/ 225-1803
April 23
  Sioux Falls, SD
9th Annual Viet-Nam Vets M/C Poker Run
Sign up 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Beresford VFW or Full Blast 3202 S. Walts, Sioux Falls
$10.00 per hand
Last Stop Sidewinders by 5:00 PM

May 14
  Sioux Falls, SD
CMA Bike Blessing
11 AM at J&L
May 14
  Sioux Falls, SD
Women in the Wind Poker Run
$10 registration 11 AM to 1 PM at J&L
May 14
  Hartford, SD
South Bar Poker Run
Sign-up at the South Bar
May 21
  Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls ABATE Poker Run
$5 registration from 11 AM to 1 PM 
May 22
  Sioux Falls, SD
Blacktop Fever Poker Run
Sponsored by the Siouxland Car Council
Proceeds go to Children's Charities
Registration starts at 1:30 PM at Graham Goodyear at 41st and Western Ave
For more info call Brad at 605/ 332-6881
May 25
  Sioux Falls, SD
4th Annual VA Cruise Night Car & Bike Show
2501 W 22nd St
Registration from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
May 27 - 28
  Scottsbluff, NE
NE State HOG Rally
May 27 - 29
  Sioux Falls, SD (map)
1st Annual Chop It Fest
Sioux Empire Fairgrounds
Proceeds to benefit
Make-A-Wish Foundation
May 27 - 29
  Le Mars, IA (map)
4th Annual Hawg Dayz
Plymouth County Fairgrounds
A benefit for Make-A-Wish
May 28
  Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls Humane Society Poker Run
Registration from 11 AM to 1 PM at J&L
$12 per hand, $10 pre-registered
All proceed go to the care of the animals of the Sioux Falls Humane Society
For more info call 605/ 338-4441 or visit their web site

June 4
  Sioux Falls, SD
Those Guys ABATE Poker Run
 
June 4
  Lake Poinsett, SD
Ratski's / Make-A-Wish 2nd Annual Poker Run
$10 registration 11 AM to 1 PM at Ratski's
Beer garden, food and entertainment
Half of proceeds go to Make-A-Wish, the other half is the payout
For more info call 605/ 983-5920
June 4
  Mitchell, SD
3rd Annual Moonlite Harley Nites
Registration from 11:30 until 12:30
Poker Run leaves the Moonlite Bar at 1 PM
Show and Shine after the poker run
Legendary builder Donnie Smith will be on hand to sign autographs during registration
Live music by the Jimmy River Band at 7:30 PM
Proceeds to benefit the Mitchell Baseball Assoc and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
For more info call 605/ 996-7465 or 605/ 996-4972
June 4
  Scotland, SD
Memorial Poker Run
In memory of John Fuerst
Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society Research
Registration from 11 AM until noon at the Main Hideout bar
For more info call Bryon at 605/ 528-6354
June 4 - 5
  Brady, NE (map)
5th Annual Brady Bash
Benefit Event for Chey Graves of Aurora, NE.
Poker Run starts at Chug a Lug in Kearney at Noon on June 4th.
This event is BYOB, you do NOT have to pay bar prices for your beer!
For more info contact Walt or Tina at 308/987-2805, or , or visit their website.
June 4 - 5
  Huron, SD
Wheel Jam Motorcycle, Semi Truck and Car Show
South Dakota State Fairgrounds
A full day of biker activities including a live band in the evening
On-grounds camping $15 per night
Visit the website for more info
June 9
  Sioux Falls, SD
Shovelheads Only Poker Run
June 10 - 12
  Bradley, SD (map)
22nd Annual CCR Run
Sponsored by Clark County Riders
$30 entry fee - MUST BE 21
Poker run, bike games, venders, supper Sat night, 2 bands
No pets
For more info call 605/ 532-5566
June 11
  Sioux Falls, SD
J&L MDA Poker Run and Parade
$15 registration from 11 AM to 1 PM at J&L
Parade begins at 1 PM sharp
Return to J&L for draw at 5 PM
Live music begins at 4 PM
Food and refreshments available
June 11
  Sioux Falls, SD
Twisted Chopper's Day of Havoc
Held at Sidewinder's
Twisted Chopper's bike display
Biker rodeo, ride thru, wet T-shirt contest
Live music by Rock 'n Roll Damnation (AC/DC tribute band)
June 13 - 17
   
SD State HOG Rally
June 16 - 18
  Davenport, IA
Sturgis On The River
 
June 17 - 18
  Sioux City, IA
Awesome Harley Nights
 
June 18
  Sioux Falls, SD
6th Annual 3 Spencer Hard Butt Ride
It’s a one day, 500 mile ride, leaving from Sidewinder Bar (8 AM) to Spencer South Dakota, to Spencer Nebraska (Helmet State), to Spencer Iowa and finishing back at Sidewinder Bar around 8 PM. This is an ORGANIZED run with all the gas and food stops already laid out.
June 18
  Sturgis, SD
Baby Snakes
Bear Butte Creek Campground, Hwy 34 east of Sturgis
Rushmore ABATE membership party
Live music, bike rodeo, roast pig feed, camping
Gate fee: $15 Rushmore chapter members
               $20 other ABATE/MRO members
               $25 non-members
Free Bud & Bud Light, and pop
No pets, no one under 18
June 18
  Volga, SD
Chubbies Fun Run
$10 per hand, $1000 payout
Registration 9 AM to 1 PM at Chubbies Cycle Works, 106 W Hwy 14
120 mile ride with 7 stops, ending at Lake Poinsett
Ride-in bike show
Food, beer and live music
Camping available
Door prizes and leather coat raffle
All proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish
June 23 - 25
  Billings, MT
MT State HOG Rally
June 24 - 25
  Rochester, MN
MN State HOG Rally
June 24 - 25
  Pierre, SD
Oahe Fun Run
Nystroms Goose Camp
Sponsored by Oahe ABATE
Poker run, bike games, live music, food, tattooist
$25 per person
June 24 - 26
  Sioux Falls, SD (map)
5th Annual Deadwood Poker Run
$25 registration at Sidewinders noon to 2:30 PM on Fri
Registration fee includes a $5 donation for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Many door prizes
For more info call Rich at 605/ 360-2334
June 24 - 26
  Manitowoc, WI
WI State HOG Rally
June 25
  Okoboji, IA
Break the Cycle
For more info call The Ritz: 712/ 332-2777
June 25 
  Madison, SD
Lake ABATE Poker Run
Registration at Jersey's from 11 AM to 12 PM
Run ends at Jim's Tap in Brookings
June 25 
  Brookings, SD
Jim's Tap Ride Through
7 PM downtown on Main Ave
Bike games, motorcycle parade, bike show, tattoo contest, and of course the ride thru
June 25 
  Sioux Falls, SD
Scavenger Hunt Poker Run
$10 registration at Sidewinders 11 AM to 1 PM rain or shine
Half of the proceeds go to Sioux St. Francis House

Sponsored by Great Plains Women in the Wind
June 26 
  Sioux Falls, SD
4th Annual Handi-Riders Poker Run
Registration 11 AM to 1 PM at J&L

July 1 - 3
  Algona, IA (map)
21st Annual Iowa ABATE Freedom Rally
 
July 8 - 9
  Sioux Falls, SD
10th Annual Hot Harley Nights
Proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota
Includes concerts, ride-in bike show, casino run, parade and lots of food and bevridge
July 8 - 9
  Orient, SD
Get Out Of Your Shell Annual Run
Sponsored by Turtle Creek Riders ABATE
Live music, bike games, poker run
$25 advanced tickets, $30 at the gate
No one under 21 permitted
For more info call 605/ 472-1067 or
July 8 - 10
  Bismarck, ND
CMA North Dakota State Rally
For more info call 701/ 642-6041

July 9
  Sioux Falls, SD
Shovelheads Only Poker Run
Registration 11 AM to 1 PM at American Motorcycle Works

100% payout
July 13
  Sioux Falls, SD
Hot Summer Nights
Harleys, Vettes, food and beer. Does it get any better?
July 15 - 17
  Carroll, IA
IA State HOG Rally
July 16
  Yankton, SD
Lewis & Clark ABATE Bike Show
July 20
   
Ride To Work Day
 
July 23
  Sioux Falls, SD
Fun In The Sun Poker Run
A benefit for Make-A-Wish
$15 registration from 11 AM to 1 PM at Sidewinders
Live bands
For more info
July 23
  Hartford, SD
Babes & Bubbas Bikers For Boobs
Poker run for breast cancer awareness
$10 registration from 11 AM to 1 PM at Babes & Bubbas
$5 per additional hand
HD Raffle
July 29 - 30
  Atwater, MN   (map)
7th Annual Rumble To Revy's
Live bands, camping, burnouts, bike games, cool down party
July 29 - 30
  Wagner, SD
Big Dam Biker Bash
Held at Fort Randall Casino
Three Dog Night on Sat at 8 PM
$45 reserved seats, $35 general admission
Free camping and showers
Bike Show, Wet T-shirt contest
For more info call 605/ 487-7871 ext 473
July 29 - 31
  Bemidji, MN
CMA Minnesota State Rally
For more info call 763/ 689-3242
July 30
  Sioux Falls, SD
Borrowed Bucks/Jim Beam $1000 Poker Run
Borrowed Bucks will be hosting its annual $1000 Poker Run with Jim Beam
$15 registration from 11 AM till noon
Must return by 5:00 PM
Proceeds from poker run raffle to go to the Childrens Home Society
For more info contact Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse at 605/ 331-2448

Aug 4 - 13
  Brownlee, NE
Sandhills Hawg Stop
If you’re Sturgis bound the Sandhills Hawg Stop invites you for a night or two on the way there or back. Just under 250 miles it’s an easy half day ride to or from the rally. Whether you’re riding or trailering there’s plenty of camping, delicious hot meals from breakfast to BBQ, showers, massages for cramped muscles, convenient vendors, cold drinks and great Live Music from 1pm-1am every day. Not to mention some of the greatest scenery on the way to the Black Hills. Plan now on the Sandhills Hawg Stop on U.S. Route 83 just 85 miles north of N Platte.
Aug 7
  Sturgis, SD
Black Hills ABATE Easter Seals Poker Run
Aug 7 - 13
  Custer, SD (map)
Custer Cruisin' Rally
Sponsored by City of Custer
There will be events held at the visitors center, Custer high school and more.
The rally opens at 9:00 am on Sun and continue all week long.
There will be a bike rodeo, poker run, buffalo feed, a dance, a Veteran's appreciation day and more
Aug 8 - 14
  Sturgis, SD (map)
65th Sturgis Rally and Races!
Aug 8 - 14
  Sturgis, SD (map)
B.O.S.S. Bikers Offroad Shooting Sport, Inc.
All are invited to the B.O.S.S. Bikers Offroad Shooting Sport, Inc. will be kicked off at 2005 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Rally will run every evening at 7:00 PM. BOSS is a riding and shooting sport which the rider will shoot only BOSS approved blanks, at balloons, (WITH ONLY BOSS REVOLVERS FOR THE STURGIS EVENT , DO NOT BRING ANY GUNS TO THE EVENT OR LIVE AMMO, if any live ammo or revolvers are on any person they will not be allowed to make a run) The contestant will ride through shooting at 5 balloons, turn around and come back through and shoot at the final 5 balloons. BOSS has 10 riding categories, however "FULL THROTTLE OUTLAWS" will be the ONLY category for this event. TV STATIONS WILL BE FILMING THIS EXCITING NEW SPORT EVENT. Many celebrities have already entered with ride off challenges like Barry Wardlaw challenging Billy Lane! BOSS is now taking contestant applications. Challenge your Buddy, another business, or just ride through for fun! Contact Sheila @ 660/ 731-5124 OR 660/ 731-5441 lscrow@greenhills.net to join BOSS or start a club in your area. MEMBERSHIPS will be taken at the Competitive Edge Gunworks booth at the Buffalo Chip. While you are there come by and say hello to Larry and Sheila Crow, owners of Competitive Edge Gunworks are well known in the shooting Industry. Larry is known for his custom single action revolvers and his big bore revolvers are in high demand world wide. Competitive Edge builds guns for many of the World class competition shooters. Larry is also known for his Long range rifles, semi auto's, custom AR15, and conceal carry pistols. He recently built a revolver appropriately named the Outlaw 120, to go with the theme of Accurate Engineering's Outlaw 120 engine, which has the Outlaw 120 engine engraved on the gun and offered to all of Barry Wardlaw's customers. Larry has produced a library of gun videos which are available on his web site. He is now seen on The Outdoor Channel on "Shooting Gallery", and "Cowboys". Larry and Sheila are both Champion shooters, Larry is a Missouri State Champion, and Sheila a Missouri and Iowa Ladies Modern Champion.
Aug 11
  Whitewood, SD
22nd Annual ABATE Social Hour
Hosted by ABATE of South Dakota
12 pm to 5 pm at the Whitewood City Park, 7 miles west of Sturgis on I-90 (take Exit 23 and look for the signs)
Free refreshments - pop and beer
Free gate for all MRO and SMRO members, $10 all others
Aug 26 - 28
  Des Moines, IA
CMA Iowa State Rally
For more info call 641/ 755-3047
Aug 26 - 28
  Worthington, MN
Whiskey Ditch Memorial Rally
Nobles County Fairgrounds
$25 per person, $40 per couple
For more info call 507/ 372-2919
Aug 26 - 28
  Winterset, IA
Hawgstock Motorcycle Rally
For more info visit their website
Aug 27
  Okoboji, IA
M.S. Ride
For more info call The Ritz: 712/ 332-2777
Aug 27
  Huron, SD
Windriders ABATE Toy Run & Auction
Registration from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Red Arrow
Bring a toy and get a second hand for free
All proceeds from the auction go to purchase winter outerwear for children in the Huron and surrounding areas
Raffle drawing for a 2005 49cc Yamaha Zooma after the auction
Dance to follow at the Red Arrow Bar
For more info contact Angie at 350-3791, Amy 352-2485, or Tom 350-1132
Aug 27
  Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls HOG Poker Run
R
egistration from 11 AM to 1 PM at J&L
Aug 27
  Sioux Falls, SD
The Zen Gathering
Poker run / hayride begins at 5 PM by the Bullet Bar
Food, drink, music, camping and more
No guns, no kids, no attitudes

Sept 3
  Sioux Falls, SD
National Kidney Foundation Poker Run
*** CANCELLED ***
Sept 9 - 11
  Baltic, SD
8th Annual Sioux Falls ABATE River Park Rendezvous
$25 admission includes camping, pop, beer, and live music
Poker run Sat, $5 registration from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Baltic Lounge
Biker rodeo in the park following the poker run
Vendors will be on site
No guns, no kids, no attitudes
For more info
Sept 9 - 11
  New Hampton, IA
27th Davis Motorcycle Rally
Mikkelson Park, Highway 24 East
Vendors - Tours - Rides - Music - More
Sept 9 - 11
  Council Bluffs, IA
6th Annual Loess Hills Motorcycle Rally
$10 daily admission
Vendors, beer garden, bands
Bike give away, poker run, bike show
Sept 10
  Sioux Falls, SD
American Pride Ride / American Red Cross Run
For more info
Sept 10
  Luverne, MN
Remember Rally
Howling Dog Saloon
A benefit run for the rescue workers & volunteers who are now sick from doing clean-up at Ground Zero.
For more info call Diane 507/ 283-4194
Sept 10
  Madison, SD
Lake ABATE 911 Memorial Poker Run
A benefit for the Lake/Kingsbury Red Cross
Registration from 11 AM to 12 PM at Lake County Red Cross
Sept 11
  Okoboji, IA
Sept 11 Memorial Ride
For more info call The Ritz: 712/ 332-2777
Sept 17
  Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls ABATE Run for Toys
For more info
Sept 17
  Sioux Falls, SD
Prairie Freedom Center Poker Run
For more info
Sept 24
  Salem, IN
Veterans Memorial Fundraiser Ride
Inviting the motorcycle community to support a great cause. The HoosierThunder Chapter 2 of the Cruiser Club USA, which is a National non-profit family oriented motorcycle riding club, is sponsoring a fundraising ride for the new Scott County Veterans War Memorial. Signup will be 9:00 - 10:00 AM slow time at the old memorial on the Scottsburg Indiana square. $15.00 registration per person which includes a fish dinner at the end of the ride. Ride will depart promptly at 10:30 rain or shine. No drugs or alcoholic beverages allowed. The 100 mile approximate ride through southern Indiana will have several stops for refreshments at no cost along the route and will end at the Lexington Indiana Volunteer Fire Department. Lexington Volunteer Fire Department will be doing the fish fry. After the dinner there will be an auction consisting of many new motorcycle related items. Hats, t-shirts, helmets, HD windshields, gift certificates, riding sunglasses, etc. All auction items are new and donated by companies supporting this great cause. All proceeds of this ride go to the Memorial Fund. Cash donations accepted day of the ride. Please help us honor the men and women who have defended our freedom. For more info contact Charlie 812/ 883-5941, Fred 812/ 794-4418, James 812/ 294-7649 or or visit their website.
Sept 24
  Harrisburg, SD
El Riad Motor Corps, High Stake Poker Run
$20 entry fee
$1,000 payout for Highest Hand - $300 for Second and $100 For Third
Sign up at FRESH HORSES in Harrisburg SD between 10:30 AM and NOON, must be back by 5:00 PM
Money will be given out at 6:00 PM at FRESH HORSES
Rain or Shine. Any type of vehicle is welcome
Must by 21 to participate
Proceeds are for El Riad Motor Corps Equipment Fund
Entry fees are not deductible as charitable contributions
For more info call Jim at 605/231-0316

Oct 8
  Sioux Falls, SD
Frostbite Ride
Oct 29 - 30
  Sioux Falls, SD
J&L Swap Meet and Halloween Dance
Sioux Falls Ramkota Inn
$5 admission each day Sat 10 AM to 5 PM, Sun 10 AM to 4 PM
For more info call 605/ 331-2721 or

Dec 10
  Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls ABATE Toy Run
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