August Motorcycle Events
Image credit: Brackley Festival of Motorcycling
Biker & Bike’s August Motorcycle Events Calendar lists all of the premier motorcycle events in the UK (and quite a few smaller and local ones).
If a starting time isn’t shown, please use the link provided to the organiser’s website for more details. All prices are correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change. Other prices, concessions and early bird discounts may be available.
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Motorcycle Events in August 2019
A scorching month ahead featuring Camp VC, Dirt Quake, BSB and plenty of independent festivals (although there is a question mark over Brackley this year). The big one is the return of Moto GP to Silverstone following a ‘difficult’ year in 2018. Let’s hope the rain stays away this year, or at least that the organisers don’t try and avoid having to give a refund if it does rain again, by keeping people waiting all day for the official cancellation…
© The Costa Sisters | Camp VC, the women-only event aimed at having as much fun as possible on two wheels2-4 August
Camp VC
Brecon Beacons, Wales
We say:
A women-only motorcycle and outdoor adventure weekend. This event is confirmed for 2019 at the time of writing, but considering the success of last year’s event we expect it to happen again this year.
They say:
A women’s only outdoor & adventure weekend showcasing, celebrating & supporting incredible women doing awesome things. Get set for a whole weekend of motorcycles, camping, ride-outs, beginner’s moto riding lessons, skateboarding, dirt-biking, free workshops, film screenings, live talks & discussions from inspiring women in adventure & sports, photography, live music, partying & more set in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, in Wales!
Prices: Tickets £80. Glamping packages from £230
2-4 August
Bennetts British Superbike Championship
Thruxton Motorsport Centre, Thruxton Circuit, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PW
They say:
The 7th round of the Championship is at the Thruxton circuit in Hampshire. Each Bennetts BSB event also features a busy timetable of regular support races, including the Dickies British Supersport Championship, Hel British Motostar Championship, Pirelli National Superstock 1000 and Pirelli National Superstock 600.
Advance Prices: Weekend: Adults £37, Kids 13-15 £22, Kids under 13 free. Raceday (Monday): Adults £28, Kids 13-15 £17, Kids under 13 free. Gate prices will be higher
http://www.britishsuperbike.com/
Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza will feature over 300 bikes2-4 August
45th Annual Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza
South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester, GL7 6HU
They say:
The Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) stage their Annual Show is widely regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, Vintage and Countryside events in the UK. One of the largest displays is the Motorcycle section which will feature over 300 entries representing manufacturers from England, Italy, Japan, India, the USA and other countries. Among the marques on display are Honda, Yamaha, Harley Davidson, Moto Guzzi, HRD, AGS, James, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Baker, BMW, Norton, Velocette, BSA, Panther, Francis Barnett, Matchless and Greeves. There will also be an abundance of Lambretta’s to celebrate the mods and rockers era.
Prices: Fri: Adult £7, junior £4. Sat or Sun: Adult: £10, junior £5
Weekender (Fri- Sun) Adult: £15, junior: £8
Family Weekender ticket (2 x adults, 2 x junior) for all three days: £35
Children under 5 years old go free.
https://www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk/
3-4 August
Donington Classic Motorcycle Festival
Donington Park Circuit, Donington Park, Derby, DE74 2RP
They say:
The Donington Classic Motorcycle Festival will return will return with up to 50 races across the three days courtesy of the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club (CRMC), as well as parades and massive display areas, with event regular Steve Parrish also confirmed to return again.
Prices: Adults £12 (Adv), Kids under 13 free
http://www.donington-park.co.uk/
3-4 August
Llangollen Motorcycle Festival
Royal International Pavilion, Llangollen, North Wales
We say:
Only a few years old and LlanFest seriously punches above its weight. As well as displays, stunts and the usual fare from traders, recent years’ highlights have included visits from biking royalty like 15 times World Championship titles winner Giacomo Agostini. This year sees an increase in adventure and Round The World travel writers plus there is the opportunity to have some fun on the nearby Horseshoe Pass.
Prices: Adult £10 online, £12 gate, Kids now free
4 August
Coast-to-Coast for Forces 2019
Blue Reef Aquarium, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 4JF
We say:
A motorcycle ride from Tynemouth seafront to Allonby seafront in aid of The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and Combat Stress. The ride is organised by a former serviceman who has been helped by both charities. The event opens with registration from 8.00am for a 10.30am ride out start, with charity stalls ready to take your donations – all bikes and trikes welcome. The ride itself should take around two and a half hours, with fuel and leg stretches stops built in along the way.
Donations: £5 per rider, £5 per pillion.
https://www.facebook.com/events/blue-reef-aquarium/coast-to-coast-for-forces-2019/2360954374141798/
8-10 August
Ulster GP
Rusheyhill Road, Dundrod, Northern Ireland, BT28 3TB
We say:
Second only to the Isle of Man TT in road racing prestige, the Ulster GP is officially number one when it comes to being the fastest road race in the world. Over 50,000 spectators and the rest of the racing circus descend on this small town and when the racing isn’t on you can ride the course.
Prices: Bike Week Wristband: £30
Get stuck in at Dirt Quake (Image: Sideburn – Paul Bryant)9-10 August
Dirtquake
Arlington Stadium, Arlington Rd W, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3RE
We say:
Dirtquake 8 switches to a new venue for 2019, moving down from Norfolk to the Arlington Stadium near Eastbourne. As ever, you can ‘run what ya brung’ with the emphasis on custom and classic dirtbikes. Surrounding the on-track action will be the usual celebration of motorbikes in a weekend festival of music, food, camping, retail and bike culture. Don’t be surprised if you see the odd famous face out on the track…
Prices: Adults: Advance weekend tickets from £25 (£45 inc camping). Kids 5-16: £5 (£10).
Event Cancelled
The 2019 Heritage Sprint
Betteshanger Country Park, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF
We say:
NOTE: The 2019 Heritage Sprint has been cancelled due to problems with the site and insurance. They hope the event will return in 2020.
A series of classic bike sprints with road and race categories, plus club displays and trade stands. This year there will also be celebrity appearances and e-bike demonstrations, as well as family-orientated activities, live music and food. Camping is available if you want to make a weekend of it and the Kent Mining Heritage Centre is also on site.
Prices: TBC
https://www.facebook.com/Star-Classic-215487262554433/
11 August
57th Graham Walker Memorial Run
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZN
They say:
Introduced in 1962 this event is run in memory of Graham Walker (1896-1962) who was for many years Sunbeam Club Chairman and later President. Earlier he had been a leading Norton, Sunbeam and Rudge works rider winning the 1928 Ulster Grand Prix and 1931 IoM Lightweight TT. For veteran, vintage and post vintage (pre-1940) machines. This is an ideal event for riders of veteran motorcycles or for those first starting out with a vintage or post vintage motorcycle due to the flat countryside. Awards are presented by his son Murray Walker or Lord Montagu, both Vice Presidents of the SMCC.
Prices: Free to spectators
http://sunbeam-mcc.co.uk/events/
Event cancelled for 2019
Brackley Festival of Motorcycling
High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire
We say:
Brackley makes you proud to be British. Since 2009 this little town opens its arms, high street and school sports fields to cuddle BSB race teams, cafe racers, Moto GP bikes, stunt teams, bike displays, owner’s clubs, manufacturers, traders and food sellers, making this family-friendly event truly a proper festival of motorcycling that raises money for air ambulances and blood bikes. Thank you, Brackley. Especially the organisers.
Price: Wristband: £10, under a6’s free
http://www.brackleyfestivalofmotorcycling.co.uk/
16-18 August
Bennetts British Superbike Championship
Cadwell Park Circuit, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9SE
They say:
The 8th round of the Championship is at the beautiful Cadwell Park circuit. Each Bennetts BSB event also features a busy timetable of regular support races, including the Dickies British Supersport Championship, Hel British Motostar Championship, Pirelli National Superstock 1000 and Pirelli National Superstock 600.
Advance Prices: Weekend: Adults £37, Kids 13-15 £22, Kids under 13 free. Raceday (Monday): Adults £28, Kids 13-15 £17, Kids under 13 free. Gate prices will be higher
http://www.britishsuperbike.com/
August 16-18
BMF Dambuster Rally
Thorpe Camp Visitors Centre, Coningsby Road, Tattershall Thorpe, Coningsby, Lincolnshire, LN4 4PL
They say
A classic biker’s rally, complete with bands and as always with this rally, a specially commissioned Dambusters Black Dog ale (if you’ve seen the film based on the raid, you’ll make the connection). Held on the airbase famous as being the home of the Dambusters, you can pitch your tent among the historic display planes and World War Two exhibits, plus all of the museum’s buildings will be open for you to explore and you can even visit the NAAFI on Saturday afternoon.
Prices: Now sold out.
Hawkenbury Kickstart in Kent16-17 August
Hawkenbury Kickstart
The Hawkenbury, Hawkenbury Road, Hawkenbury, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0DZ
They say:
Building on the ever-popular Kawasaki Triples weekend, Kickstart widens the bikes to other Japanese bikes, Italian scooters and any classics from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. For just £2 enter your bike in the competitions for the best two-stroke, best four-stroke, best scooter, best original bike and best-modified bike. There is also a bike jumble, live band, food and weekend camping available (must be pre-booked).
Prices: Camping £10 per pitch
https://www.thehawkenbury.com/kickstart
17 August
The Bristol Bike Show
St Nicholas Market, Bristol, BS1 1HT
We say:
Each year Bristol’s Old City area is taken over by the motorcycling community with this free event run by volunteers. As well as motorcycle club displays, trade stands and representatives from a range of motorcycle organisations attending there are live bands playing throughout the day. Anyone can park up and show their ride: There is no need to book in advance – just turn up before 10 am on the day, and go to the control point to register. If you don’t want to display there is ample free parking – just follow the marshals.
Free to attend
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheBristolBikeShow/about/?ref=page_internal
17-26 August
Classic TT
Isle of Man, in the middle of the Irish Sea
We say:
If you can’t make to the TT ‘proper’ this is the next best thing as you still get the festival atmosphere and you still get plenty of bikes going hell-for-leather around the TT course. In fact, some argue it’s better – easier to get to, cheaper to find accommodation and the main TT doesn’t have the Festival of Jury, where tens of thousands of TT goers and locals alike gorge on a diet of superb machinery, some of more modern than you might realise.
Prices: Grandstand tickets from £3
http://www.iomtt.com/Classic-TT.aspx
17-18 August
Ocean City Motorcycle Festival
Plymouth Hoe Promenade, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2PJ
We say:
A repeat of last year’s hugely successful festival of bikes on display, trade stands (including local dealers, food outlets and activities for kids. The follow day sees a mass ride-out to the event, listed below.
Free to attend
https://www.facebook.com/oceancitymotorcyclefestival
18 August
Plymouth Megaride 25th Anniversary
Start point (9.00am to 11.30am): Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Plymouth, Devon, PL21 9ER
They say:
Now officially part of the Ocean City Motorcycle Festival, the MegaRide™ is now one of the UK’s largest charity motorcycle ride outs, with thousands of motorcyclists taking part, not including the pillion passengers or the vast number of spectators that show up on the day for the ride to Plymouth Hoe where the bikers are greeted with a huge array of trade stands, catering stands, live music and even fair rides for the kids.
Prices: Riders are asked for a minimum £5 charity donation
https://www.plymouthmegaride.co.uk/
18 August
TAG Speed Motorcycle Show 2019
They say:
The TAG Speed Motorcycle Show is returning to Huddersfield for its second year running! This year we’re coming back bigger and better with multiple trade stalls from main dealers to second-hand dealerships, a motorcycle trials stunt show, live music by some of Huddersfield’s own local bands, five best bike competitions, food and drink stalls and family fun areas.
Prices: Adults £10, Kids 10-16 £5, Family ticket £20. Competition entries: £5 per bike.
http://tagspeedmotorcycleshow.co.uk/
23-25 August
British MotoGP 2019
The best riders in the world will compete on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit in the race for the MotoGP™, Moto2™ and Moto3™ world titles – in what always turns out to be spectacular racing. For race fans and their families, there will be a big emphasis on family entertainment around the whole of Silverstone – with a massive Grand Prix Village hosting live bands on stage to entertain the crowds every night, a bigger family fairground, more displays and a bigger variety of food and drink outlets. And as Bank Holiday Monday follows the race day, there will be a big Race Day Party held after the racing has finished on Sunday evening.Prices: Practice: Adults from £25, Race: Adults from £65, Kids, 0-10 free, 11-15 discounts available
23-26 August
Thunder in the Glens
MacDonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PN
We say:
Primarily a music festival run by the Dunedin Chapter of the Harley Owners Group, there is much more to Thunder in the Glens than a few great bands (Big Country last year, no less). Assuming you can take your eyes off the local scenery, there are biking demos (if you don’t turn up on a Hog you can try one), custom shows and the highlights of the biking aspect of the weekend, mass ride-outs (puts the thunder in Thunder in the Glens).
Prices: £50
Event cancelled for 2019
The Great North West Motorbike Festival
Winter Gardens Blackpool, 97 Church Street, FY1 1HL Blackpool
We say:
The event has run for the past two years but at the time of writing 2019 hadn’t yet been confirmed – check the link below. Expect classics to race bikes, from custom to service bikes. Billed as the motorbike festival run by bikers for bikers and families alike.
Prices: TBC
https://www.facebook.com/GNWMF/
24-25 August
Bolney Vintage and Summer Pioneer runs
Saturday: Motorcycle Workshop, Bolney, Nr Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH17 5PY
Sunday: Verralls, The Old Forge, Quicks Yard, High Street, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6BJ
They say:
Bolney is a new summer event run in conjunction with Sunday’s Summer Pioneer Run enabling riders to enjoy a vintage event on the Saturday followed by a Sunday ride out on veterans.
Prices: Free for spectators
http://sunbeam-mcc.co.uk/events/
25-26 August
Dawn to Dusk Enduro 2018
Walters Arena, Inter-Valley Rd, Neath, South Wales, SA10 9LU
They say:
Now in its 17th year, Dawn to Dusk Enduro returns to be the biggest and best endurance race in the UK. Taking place in the beautiful Brecon Beacons at Glynneath over the 25th and 26th August Bank Holiday. With numbers rising everyday be part of over 400 riders, 2000 spectators and a wealth of exhibitors, who’ll enjoy the very best of what South Wales has to offer.
Prices: TBC
http://dawntoduskenduro.co.uk/
25 August
Cheshire Classic Car and Motorcycle Show
Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY
We say:
The Cheshire Classic Car and Motorcycle Show is held over three months each summer, with this the final event of the year. The emphasis is on the bigger four-wheeled scene but there is still plenty to see for motorcyclists, including displays, trade stalls and auto jumble. Aautojumbleevents from Classic Shows, if you turn up and display a pre-2004 motorcycle the entry price is reduced to just £3 (maximum two people per bike entry).
Prices: Prices: Adults £8, kids 7-14 £3, under 7’s free.
29 August – 1 September
Overland Event
Hill End Centre, Eynsham Rd, Cumnor, Oxford OX2 9NJ
We say:
For the adventure riders and dreamers, Overland is the perfect place to be inspired by and plan a motorcycle trip. A whole weekend dedicated to motorcycle travel, you’ll find author presentations, practical workshops, film shows, travel info and contact boards and exhibitions of kit and bikes. You can even do a bit of off-roading and take new bikes for test rides. There’s plenty of entertainment too. See you there.
Prices: From £60 (early bird until the end of March)
31 August – 1 September
CRMC Classic Motorcycle Race Weekend
Mallory Park Circuit, Church Rd, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, LE9 7QE
We say:
The 6th round in the annual calendar, the Classic Racing Motorcycle CLub’s race weekends are a great way to watch motorsport close up in a friendly atmosphere. As well as often fiercely competitive action on the track spectators are free to wander around the race paddock and get up close to the competitors and their wonderful classic race bikes. Each event also features a parade lap. Prices were not confirmed at the time of writing so please check the website below closer to the event.
Prices: Gate admission £10-15
https://www.crmc.co.uk/calendar/crmc-2019-race-dates/
Credit: Castle Combe Grand National31 August – 2 September
Castle Combe Motorcycle Grand National 2019
Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY
They say:
2019’s NG Motorcycle Grand National will once again feature gripping competitive action (with over 20 races held each day), as well as bringing some very familiar celebrity faces along to further impress the crowds. Carl Fogarty will be here, with it being exactly 30 years since his famous victory here and setting the outright lap record. 2019 will act as a celebration to commemorate one of Britain’s greatest motorcycle racers, the legendary Barry Sheene and his 50 year association with the circuit.
Prices: Adults: Saturday £15, Sunday £20, Weekend £30.
http://bikesatcombe.com/grand-national/
31 August – 1 September
Donington Hall Burnout
Donington Hall, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SG
We say:
Norton’s annual Donington Hall Burnout is a chance to watch some racing then venture out on track yourself on your own bike as the event turns into a track day between races. As well as an open pit lane where you can get close up to the bikes there will be a concours and display, parade lap, trade stands, food stalls and bands on a live stage. There is also the chance to mingle with the great and not-so-good at the Rider’s Ball on Saturday evening. Camping is available nearby at the beautiful Priest House Hotel.
Prices: Weekend £45, single day £25. Camping £30. Rider’s Ball £50. Weekend Track Pass £95
https://doningtonhall.com/burnout/
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Unless there is a significant show element involved, we haven’t listed every autojumble and swap meet in the Motorcycle Events Calendar. Likewise, unless there is a hefty bike activities element, we haven’t included many club rallies or biker-only music festivals, unless they’ve got a great reputation. This is mainly a list of the larger or more specialist bike-focussed events, plus we’ve added in the major sports bike race events.
All prices are on-the-gate prices for a single day visit, unless otherwise stated. Other ticket prices may be available in advance, as well as concessionary prices. See event websites for more details.
If your event isn’t listed in the Motorcycle Events Calendar, let us know via the Contact Us page, using the ‘editorial’ email address and putting the words Event Listing in the subject line of your email.
