New York 27–30 May 2026
Since 1983, Americade has been doing something quietly remarkable — building one of the largest motorcycle gatherings in America while making it one of the most welcoming. Set on the shores of Lake George in the heart of the Adirondack Park, it draws riders of all brands, all styles, and all experience levels for a week that’s as much about the place as it is about the motorcycles.
The Adirondacks and the Green Mountains of Vermont form the riding backdrop, offering guided and unguided tours across some of the most rewarding roads in the Northeast — touring routes, cruiser loops, sport-touring runs, and adventure tracks all available across the week. The scenery alone is worth the trip.
At the centre of the event is the Americade Expo — one of the largest single-site motorcycle trade shows in the country, with all the major brands represented in one location. Factory demo rides run daily from 10am to 5pm, with pass holders getting early access from 8:15am, and the selection of bikes available to ride is the biggest of any event in the United States. Whether you’re looking to try something new, pick up gear, or simply spend time around the best the industry has to offer, the Expo delivers in a way no website or showroom can replicate.
Beyond the riding and the trade show, Americade includes catered dinner boat cruises on Lake George, stunt shows, comedy shows, and a programme built around the idea that motorcycling is a social hobby. The event has supported the Ride for Kids charity and the Wounded Warrior Project for many years, raising well over $600,000 for good causes across its history.
Americade has been described by the New York Times as doing more for the image of motorcyclists than any other event — and after more than four decades, that reputation holds. It is family-friendly, community-focused, and genuinely unlike any other rally in the country.
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