Laconia Motorcycle Week celebrates its 102nd rally this year with an action-packed week of rides, races and events. The world’s oldest motorcycle rally is Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, June 22.
Rally Headquarters is open daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., at Weirs Beach. The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad will run train services on the first weekend between Meredith and Weirs Beach; and the second weekend between Meredith, Laconia and Weirs Beach.
Saturday, June 14
10:30 a.m., 19th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Ride at NAWSA Resort, Weirs Beach, naswa.com/PMMR.
11 a.m., Sport Bikes Only Bike Show at Notch Biergarten by Beans & Greens Farm, Gilford, 603-455-0458.
noon, Flag Day Celebration at American Legion, 849 N. Main St., Laconia.
3:15 p.m., 102nd Loudon Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, nhms.com.
Sunday, June 15
8 a.m., Father’s Day Breakfast at American Legion, 849 N. Main St., Laconia.
9 a.m., Ride to Bentley’s Saloon from Laconia Harley-Davidson, Meredith.
Monday, June 16
10:30 a.m., Mae West Memorial Pet Run Ride from Rally Headquarters, Weirs Beach.
7 p.m., “Check Twice” Tribute to Longtime Motorcyclists at The Looney Bin, Weirs Beach.
Tuesday, June 17
9 a.m., Benefit Ride to the Racetrack from Laconia Harley-Davidson, Meredith.
10 a.m., FXR & DYNA Bike Show at High Octane Saloon, Weirs Beach.
11 a.m., Gypsy Tour to Bentley’s Saloon from Rally Headquarters, Weirs Beach.
noon, American Flag Decommissioning Ceremony at American Legion, 849 N. Main St., Laconia.
1 p.m., Antique Motorcycle Show at Weirs Beach.
1 p.m., Tower Street Hill Climb Expo presented by United States Classic Racing Association, Weirs Beach.
3 p.m., All Bikes Show at High Octane Saloon, Weirs Beach.
4:30 p.m., M/S Mount Washington Cruise around Lake Winnipesaukee from Weirs Beach Boardwalk.
Wednesday, June 18
9 a.m., Gunstock Amateur Hill Climb & Ride-In Bike Show at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, gunstock.com/camping/summer-camping/bike-week-camping.
10 a.m., Laconia HD H.O.G. Scenic Ride leaves from Laconia.
10 a.m., Sportster Bike Show at High Octane Saloon, Weirs Beach.
10:30 a.m., Covered Bridge Gypsy Tour from Rally Headquarters, Weirs Beach.
11 a.m., Bagger, Vintage & Trike Motorcycle Show at Notch Biergarten by Beans & Greens Farm, Gilford.
5 p.m., Après Hill Climb Party at Notch Biergarten by Beans & Greens Farm, Gilford.
5 p.m., The 102nd Laconia Motorcycle Week Birthday at The NASWA Resort, Weirs Beach.
9 p.m., Fireworks at Weirs Beach.
Thursday, June 19
All day, Custom Bike Show at Historic Train Station, downtown.
9 a.m., Ride To The Sky from Laconia Harley-Davidson, Meredith.
10 a.m., Vintage, Antique, Trikes & Sidecars Show at High Octane Saloon, Weirs Beach.
1 p.m, Slow Race & MC Rodeo at Historic Train Station, downtown. 603-455-0458.
3 p.m., All Bikes Show at High Octane Saloon, Weirs Beach.
4 p.m., Antique Bike Show at Mystic Meadows, Laconia.
5 p.m., NazBar Tattoo Contest at The NASWA Resort, Weirs Beach. 603-455-0458.
5 p.m., 32nd Annual POW/MIA Freedom Ride and 37th Anniversary of the Vigil from Winnipesaukee Crossing, Gilford.
Friday, June 20
8 a.m., Swap Meet at Opechee Park, downtown.
8 a.m., 20th Annual City of Laconia Bike Show at Opechee Park, downtown.
11 a.m., Bike Blessing by the Christian Motorcyclist Association.at Opechee Park, downtown.
11 a.m., Motorcycle Rodeo Games and Skill Contests at Opechee Park, downtown.
5 p.m., Hot Pepper Eating Contest and Bar Sport Games at Beans & Greens Farm, Gilford.
7 p.m., 3rd Annual Proper Baggers Performance Meet & Show at Laconia Harley-Davidson, Meredith.
Saturday, June 21
All day, USCRA FIM North American Vintage Championships & Harley vs. Indian Wars at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon.
10:30 a.m., AMA Gypsy Tour to the Northeast Motor Sports Museum and NHMS for the USCRA FIM North American Vintage Races from Rally Headquarters, Weirs Beach.
11 a.m., Newfound Country Store Rider Appreciation Day, 408 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater.
2 p.m., Women’s Kickstart Competition at All Bikes Show at High Octane Saloon, Weirs Beach.
3 p.m., 3rd Annual Chopper Bike Show All Bikes Show at High Octane Saloon, Weirs Beach.
7 p.m., Miss High Octane Saloon at High Octane Saloon, Weirs Beach.
Sunday, June 22
All day, USCRA FIM North American Vintage Championships & Harley vs. Indian Wars at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon.
For more information, visit laconiamcweek.com, email info@laconiamcweek.com or call 603-366-2000.
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