Memorial Day Motorcycle Show Rules
This is a ride-in Bike Show
- Anyone can enter any number of bikes (at $20 each), provided you ride each bike into the show registration area.
- Everyone at the show can vote for their favorite People’s Choice Best of Show by filling out a ballot. One ballot per person.
- VFW Post 10351 is the Motorcycle show sponsor and runs the registration, ballots, and prize distribution.
- Entry registration is from 8 am until 12 noon. (we may also open earlier if resources permit)
- Showing and balloting is from 12 noon until 1:30 pm.
- Trophies are awarded at 3:00 pm.
- Photo session is either immediately after or during trophy presentation.
- Show participant ride-outs start after trophy presentation.
- No fire-ups during trophy presentation. Roll it out if you need to leave early.
- During registration, each rider will pay the $20 entry fee.
- Registered riders receive an entry number.
- Registration information includes name, phone number, email address, year of bike, model of bike, and class. We need this info to contact the award winners.
- To qualify for competition in the show, each entry must be ridden into the registration area and show area. Even if you only ride it a few blocks, we want to see working bikes.
- Any Trailer Queen that slips past the judges is not eligible for a first-place trophy. This is a RIDE IN SHOW
Safety
- No fuel leaks are allowed.
- Fuel must be shut off while parked in show area.
- No fire ups during show. Roll it out of the show area first.
Awards, Ballots and Judging
- Best of Show is determined by ballot count.
- All other categories are judged.
- VFW Post 10351 selects the panel of impartial judges based on knowledge of workmanship, knowledge of paint and finish techniques, styles and periods of history, and integrity.
- To assist in proper judging, assistants will be on hand during registration to ensure that each bike is entered in the appropriate category.
Awards, Ballots and Judging
- Cruisers: Designed for comfort and style with low seat heights and large displacement engines, emphasizing relaxed riding
- Sport Bikes: Built for high speed and performance, characterized by lightweight, aerodynamic fairings and an aggressive, tucked-in riding position.
- Touring Bikes: Engineered for long-distance comfort, featuring large fairings, wind protection, luggage, and comfortable seating for two.
- Adventure (ADV) / Dual-Sport: Versatile bikes designed for both on-road commuting and off-road capability, featuring tall suspension and upright seating.
- Standard / Naked Bikes: Known for versatility, these bikes lack extensive plastic bodywork (fairings), offering a comfortable, upright position for various riding styles.
Questions can be emailed to VFW10351Commander@outlook.com