Indian Bike Week 2026 is here, being bigger and louder, and this time with a Guinness World Record attempt on the table. If you ride an Indian motorcycle or simply live for the culture, this is the one event you don't want to miss in 2026. It’s a full eight days, on one campground, and thousands of Indian motorcycle riders coming towards St. Croix River Valley with one mission: to ride, connect with the community, and to make memories.
What Is Indian Bike Week?
Indian Bike Week is the largest Indian motorcycle-specific rally in the nation. It is not a general motorcycle rally open to every brand and every rider; rather it is built specifically around the Indian motorcycle community, which is exactly what makes it feel different from events like Sturgis or Daytona Bike Week.
The event brings together Indian motorcycle owners, collectors, enthusiasts, and fans from across the country for days of riding, community, live music, vendor displays, and now, a legitimate world record attempt. It has grown year over year into one of the most anticipated events on the American motorcycle calendar, drawing thousands of attendees who come not just for the bikes but for the brotherhood.
Indian Bike Week 2026 Dates
Indian Bike Week 2026 runs from August 16 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, with eight full days of riding, events, and community, and it offers more than a trip.
Where Is Indian Bike Week 2026 Happening?
Indian Bike Week 2026 is held at Rivers Edge Apple River Camp Ground in New Richmond, Wisconsin, located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley along the Minnesota-Wisconsin border.
The location itself is part of the appeal. The St. Croix River Valley offers some genuinely beautiful riding roads through rolling terrain and river bluffs, the kind of scenery that makes every mile to and from the event feel like part of the experience rather than just the commute.
Exact address: 1820 Raleigh Road, New Richmond, WI 54017
The 2026 Highlight: What Does Guinness World Record Attempt
This is the headline for 2026. Indian Bike Week is making an official attempt at the Guinness World Record for the Longest Parade of Indians, meaning the longest organized parade of Indian motorcycles ever recorded.
It is the centerpiece of the 2026 rally and the primary reason attendance is expected to be significantly higher than previous years. To participate in the record attempt, you need to be registered, and registration is required for all attendees regardless of whether they participate in the parade itself.
Indian Bike Week 2026 Schedule
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Indian Bike Week and the 10th official rally event. Here is the day-by-day breakdown of what riders can expect:
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Sunday, August 16: Official rally kickoff with a morning meetup at the campground followed by a group ride to Vino in the Valley and an evening potluck BBQ with live music.
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Monday, August 17: Official IBW group ride to Taylors Falls and Slattengren Farms with lunch in Stillwater and evening raffles at the campground.
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Tuesday, August 18: Memorial Ride Day honoring Dale Johnson and Lori Blake Roberts, followed by food trucks, bonfires, and open social hours.
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Wednesday, August 19 & Thursday, August 20: Community-focused days featuring the Lakota Chapel Ride for kids and a dedicated charity ride visiting a local veterans home.
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Friday, August 21: Military and First Responders Appreciation Day Ride through the St. Croix River Valley.
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Saturday, August 22: The Headline Event, the historic world-record attempt for the largest co-ed and women-only parade of Indian motorcycles.
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Sunday, August 23: Farewell breakfast, wrap-up, and departures.
Registration: What You Need to Know
Indian Bike Week is a private event, registration is mandatory for all attendees. This is not a free public rally. Anyone who shows up without registering will not be admitted.
Key registration details:
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Tickets start from $100
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Non-Indian motorcycle riders are also welcome as guests, and guest tickets start from $105.49.
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Registration does not include the event shirt, shirts must be ordered separately during registration.
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Shirts are optional; however, shirt sizing runs slightly small. If you are between sizes, go up one size. Its price starts from $58
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The passenger ticket starts from $105.49 and must be purchased if you are planning to have one.
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The registration can be done by visiting eventribute website.
What to Bring to Indian Bike Week 2026
Eight days at a campground rally means preparation matters. Here is what experienced rally attendees bring:
For the campground
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Tent, sleeping bag, and camping gear suited for August Wisconsin weather
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Rain gear, late summer in the Midwest can be unpredictable
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Cooler and food supplies.
For the riding
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Full riding kit, including a motorcycle jacket and appropriate riding layers for daily group rides
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Tool kit and basic roadside supplies
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Phone mount and navigation
For the event
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Comfortable footwear for walking the grounds
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Camera or phone for the world record moment
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Cash for vendor stalls and merchandise
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FAQs
What is Indian Bike Week?
Indian Bike Week is the largest Indian motorcycle-specific rally in the United States. It brings together Indian motorcycle owners and enthusiasts for days of group riding, community events, live music, and vendor displays.
When is Indian Bike Week 2026?
Indian Bike Week 2026 runs from Sunday, August 16, through Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Where is Indian Bike Week 2026 held?
It is held at Rivers Edge Apple River Camp Ground, 1820 Raleigh Road, New Richmond, Wisconsin, in the St. Croix River Valley near the Minnesota border.
Do you have to own an Indian motorcycle to attend?
No. Indian motorcycle owners are the primary audience, but non-Indian riders are welcome to attend as guests. All attendees must register regardless.
How much does Indian Bike Week 2026 cost?
Registration starts at $84.74. Event shirts are not included and must be ordered separately during the registration process.
Is Indian Bike Week a free event?
No. Indian Bike Week is a private event and requires registration. Anyone attending without a registration will not be admitted.
