Missouri tourism attracts people to St. Louis for the famous Arch, to the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks and and to Branson for live shows and family attractions. Missouri's impressive 85 state parks and historic sites offer hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, backpacking and bicycle riding and great outdoor campgrounds. There are also many special events throughout Missouri for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Branson Motorcycle Rally is an annual spring event in May in Branson. Activities include a boxing match, arm wrestling contests, outdoor movies, bike stunts, live musical entertainment and bike shows. Accommodations for the rally normally sell out and attendees are encouraged to book rooms early. Attendees can take in the sights and sounds of Branson as well and get their bikes blessed at the end of the rally.
Branson Motorcycle Rally
Highway 76
Branson, MO 65615
800-342-6230
bransonmotorcyclerally.com
Ride For Life is an annual motorcycle event in July to raise money for muscular dystrophy. It's sponsored by Cycle Connection of Joplin. It is in its 25th year in 2010 and includes activities like a parade, a cruise night, live music and an awards ceremony.
Ride For Life
5014 Hearns Blvd.
Joplin, MO 64804
417-623-1054
cycleconnectionh-d.com/custompage.asp?pg=ride4life
Spring Ride and Open House is held annually by Powersports of Joplin at the end of April. It is in its fifth year in 2010. The event includes a 100 mile motorcycle ride and a party. Additional activities include live music, door prizes and free food for riders.
Spring Ride and Open House
4722 East 32nd Street
Joplin, MO 64804
417-623-4661
The Missouri State HOG Rally is held over three days at the end of August. The 2010 rally is planned for Columbia, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center. HOG membership and rally registration is required. Rally activities include special rides, GPS scavenger hunt, biker bingo, motorcycle games, a dealer party and a parade.
Missouri State HOG Rally
Holiday Inn Convention Center
2200 I-70 Drive SW
Columbia, MO 65203
314-302-2573 (Rally Info); 573-445-8531 (Holiday Inn)
mostatehogrally.com/
The Grand River Summer Rally is held over three days the third week of June. 2010 is its first year and the event will be in Urich. Planned activities include bike and food vendors, camping, live music, contests and biker games. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to March of Dimes Bikers for Babies.
Grand River Summer Rally
1663 NW Highway MM
Urich, MO
grandriverrally.com
816-739-9668
