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8/4/2012 5 Comments

ROCKERBOX MKE's Motofest & Street Party 2012

Rockerbox 2012
Rockerbox 2012 sign in front of Fuel Cafe
    I've been fortunate enough to visit many motorcycle rallies but my favorite happens to be right in my hometown of Milwaukee.  Rockerbox was created by two local business owners (Fuel Cafe & The Shop) in the Riverwest neighborhood.  It's fun to see every year it get bigger and better.  It's a combo bike show, street party, motorcycle flea market, and fundraiser for The Steel Shoe Foundation for injured flat track racers.  
    Motorcyles of all kinds are found here...  scooters, sport bikes, choppers, Harleys, homemade from bicycles, tractors, beer kegs, and many other random spare parts!  It's always fun to see the great mix of bikes and creativity in customization.  And the people watching is the best here.  Crowd is a mix of all people that love motorcycles and curious neighborhood residents.  Great style and tatoo inspiration can definately be found here.
    Food reflects the neighborhood with a mix of vegan sloppy joes, burritos, burgers and of course PBR a plenty.  It's held in front of Fuel cafe on Center Street so there's many great restaurants and bars in this area if you don't want the street food.  
    The show is one day only on a Saturday in August from 11-6 with a couple rides scheduled throughout the city to drive into the event (Harley-Davidson Museum & Southeast Sales put together rides this year).  Follow them on Facebook, to get the dates for next year.

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mike syms
8/6/2012 02:38:02 pm

When is the next rockerbox Motofest and street party ! I missed this last one. was informed about it to late. Or any other fun events coming up ?

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Jen link
8/9/2012 02:32:49 am

They usually don't announce the Rockerbox dates until the spring before, so stay tuned... they make sure it doesn't interfere too much w/Sturgis and other local events. Milwaukee hosts many other interesting moto events, here's a few I know of coming up!...

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM EVENTS:

SHOP CLASSES:
MODEL ID & VEHICLE SYSTEMS: 9/4
DRIVE OPERATIONS: 8/14, 9/11
TRANSMISSION, WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES: 8/21, 9/18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: 8/28, 9/25

BACK ROADS TOUR: EVERY WED and FRI (10am and 1pm)

STEEL TOE TOUR: EVERY WED and FRI (9am and 12:15pm)

GALLERY TALKS: EVERY SAT and SUN (11am and 2:30pm)
The history of Board track racing, history of HDMC, our history with the military, and women at the handlebars

BIKE NIGHT – EVERY THURSDAY :: BEGINS MAY 31 - SEPTEMBER
**AUGUST 30TH = 110TH ANNIVERSARY KICK OFF & 2013 MODEL LAUNCH PARTY @ BIKE NIGHT
Join us at Bike Night for the unveiling of the 2013 Harley-Davidson® line-up. Be one of the first to throw a leg over the new machines. Check out the new bikes, meet the engineers, happy hour specials, giveaways, and more!

SPECIAL EXHIBIT
WORN TO BE WILD – JUNE 16 – SEPT 3
The Black leather jacket is celebrated and traces the history as a functional riding garment to the ultimate pop culture icon and symbol of cool. Related artifacts and jackets will be displayed from military versions to the ones owned by Elvis and Lady Gaga.

CUSTOM BIKE SHOW @ MKE RALLY – SEPT 2
http://milwaukeerally.com/
Rally runs Aug 30 - Sept 3

MOTORCYCLE CANNONBALL ENDURANCE RUN - SEPT 9
This coast-to-coast endurance run on motorcycles built before 1930 will stop at the Harley-Davidson Museum® where you will have an opportunity to meet the riders and hear their stories.

VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION - NOV 11
Following the Milwaukee Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, the Museum will have activities for everyone to participate in including performances by the St. John's Military Academy, a special lobby display dedicated to our military, and more.


BIKE NIGHTS:

TUESDAY BIKE NIGHTS
STARTING 4/10 – KUTTER HD JANESVILLE, MONROE
2 WHEELED TUESDAYS @ CULVERS BROOKFIELD 124th/Capitol Dr
CAFE LULU & BAR LOUIE used to have 2 Wheeled Tuesdays; not sure if they still do?

WEDNESDAY BIKE NIGHTS
QUAKER STEAK & LUBE 4900 South Moorland Road New Berlin, WI

THURSDAY BIKE NIGHTS
H-D MUSEUM (see above)
RED ROCK SALOON 1227 N. Water Street, Milwaukee


RACING:
SEE ALL VANCE & HINES XR1200 Series Races 2012
http://vanceandhines.com/xr1200racing/race-schedule/

SEE ALL AMA Pro FLAT TRACK HARLEY-DAVIDSON INSURANCE GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP:
http://www.amaproracing.com/ft/news/index.cfm?cid=51644

SEE ALL NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE DRAG BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP:
http://www.dragbike.com/dbnews/templates/fast1320_z13.aspx?articleid=6762&zoneid=13

SWAP MEETS:
8/30 – 9/1 – Antique Motorcyle Swap Meet – Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W locust St., Davenprot, IA

10/7 - 28th Annual Fall Peotone Motorcycle Show and Parts Expo
Held at Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone Illinois on Sunday October 7th 2012 (indoor and outdoor event). Thousands of bikers will be buying, selling and/or trading all kinds of motorcycle goodies. There will be vendors from all over, motorcycles of all brands, new and used parts, leather, motorcycle related novelties, door prizes, food, beer and lot more. Hours: 10 AM until 4 PM Admission: $7 per adult, Early Birds Admission $10 per adult from 7-10 AM only. Address: Will County Fairgrounds, 710 S. West St. Peotone, IL 60468, (40 miles south of Chicago off I-57 at exit 327)
www.peotonemotorcycleswap.com

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Joseph Aidan link
8/9/2012 09:43:33 pm

Excellent! I admire all the helpful data you've shared in your articles. I'm looking forward for more helpful articles from you. :)

Joseph Aidan
www.arielmed.com

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Jen link
8/10/2012 02:22:41 am

Thanks, Joseph. I appreciate it... love motorcycles and enjoy sharing what I learn working with them! I also put event updates on facebook if you are on like this page:

https://www.facebook.com/Tryintothrowyourarmsaroundtheworld

Thanks!

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Hayden link
12/31/2015 02:59:01 am

this is awesome, bike party is really amazing and it is good to have so much bikes in one picture.

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