Jun
24
to Jul 1

Tour de Farce 2023

The Tour de Farce (TDF) returns for 2023.

After a wonderful adventure in 2022 and wishing it would not end we decided to present an idea for the TDF 2023.

But first let’s discuss what the TDF is.

The TDF is a loosely organized Antique Motorcycle event. It is primarily a ride for the members of The Smoky Mountain Chapter of the AMCA. What I mean by loosely is your’e responsible for yourself, 100%. Hotel accommodations, transportation, camping, food, fuel, oil, tools, parts, clothing, navigation and knowledge of local laws are all up to the rider. Of course the SMC members are always ready to lend a helping hand and never leave a rider behind. Friends of the SMC are also invited to ride along.

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a National Park. It is very similar to the Blue Ridge Parkway in that sense. The roads are well maintained year round. There are NO intersections, only off/on ramps. There is NO commercial traffic and speed limits are set to 50 MPH max. There are numerous historical sites along the route from Nashville TN to Natchez MS. With this being loosely organized I encourage all who to participate to go to the Natchez Trace website and explore all of the sites that we will be passing and pick out spots of interests.

https://www.natcheztracetravel.com/

The TDF 2023 will officially begin on Saturday June, 24 2023 at The Loveless Cafe, Nashville, TN and end in Greenville, MS on July, 1 2023.

There are great memories to be made on the TDF. Experiences and sites to see along the Trace include Buffalos, Civil war ruins, Native American Mounds, best steak on a paper plate in Mississippi, and some of those Delta Hot Tamales.

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Apr
30
8:00 AM08:00

Speed Standard Swap Meet

  • 1061 Marietta Road Canton, GA, 30114 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Coming to a town possibly near you is a second swapmeet at the bike shop of Speed Standard in Canton Ga. at 1061 Marietta Rd. In conjunction with the swapmeet there will be an anniversary party, all taking place on Saturday April 30th. Don't yet have a time of day, so look for it in a future update.

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Jan
22
9:30 AM09:30

K.C. Motorcycle Collection Auction

THE AMAZING K.C. MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION AUCTION
MOTORCYCLES, MEMORABILIA & AMAZING & RARE HARLEY DAVIDSON PARTS
SATURDAY JANUARY 22ND, 2022 AT 9:30AM
MISSOURI STATE FAIRGROUNDS, 2503 W.16TH ST., SEDALIA, MO, 65301
CATALOGED ITEMS ARE LIVE ONSITE WITH ONLINE BIDDING!
ONSITE BIDDING ONLY FOR THE HUNDREDS OF NON-CATALOGED
MOTORCYCLE PARTS!
TOO MANY TO PARTS TO CATALOG & DISCOVERING MORE UNIQUE PARTS!
YOU GOTTA BE THERE!

https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/auction/the-k-c-motorcycle-collection-auction-motorcycles-memorabilia-and-huge-parts-stash/

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Sep
20
4:00 PM16:00

Cannonball Stop: Trussville AL

We are pleased to invite Smoky Mountain AMCA Chapters to join the Cannonball riders and staff on September 20, as the riders reach their end-of-day stop at Hampton Inn Birmingham/Trussville, 1940 Edwards Lake Rd., Trussville, AL. Motorcycles will be on display from approximately 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm giving your chapter an opportunity to meet the riders and see their vintage machines.

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Jul
31
11:00 AM11:00

Social Sting Vintage Bike Show and Swapmeet

  • Southern Devil Harley Davidson (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Social Sting Vintage Bike Show and Swapmeet: Where/when, at Southern Devil Harley Davidson in Cartersville Ga., at 2281 Hwy. 411 NE, on Saturday July 31st from 11am to 4pm. Come on out and participate with your fellow SMC'ers as we plan to have several examples of old iron on display! Bring a bike or three and hang out for some fun!

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AMCA Oley Swap Meet
Apr
23
to Apr 24

AMCA Oley Swap Meet

The American Motorcycle Club of America hosts a number of vintage motorcycle events across the country, and the Perkiomen Chapter National Oley Swap Meet is one of those events. Its held in Oley, Pennsylvania and offers up one of the greatest selections of parts from the dawn of the motorcycle in the 1900s all the way through the 1970s.

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Meet me in the City
Apr
10
8:00 AM08:00

Meet me in the City

3rd annual “Meet Me In The City” motorcycle swap meet and bike show. We have been patiently awaiting for things to calm down and restrictions on gatherings and events to lift. This is a very historically and icon location in Birmingham and we are thrilled to finally incorporate our event here. This event is open to the public. Upon entry we will require the use of facial coverings, and within the large open grounds of the event outdoors, please use socially distancing. Saturday April, 10th beginning at 8am
-antique motorcycle parts vendors
-bike awards and prizes
-tour Sloss furnace facilities
-raffle and door prizes

We will not turn swap meet vendors away if you arrive early, we know swap meet etiquette ; )

If you have interest in participating in the bike show or as a parts vendor, please contact

Meetmeinthecityswap@gmail.com

Follow on Instagram
@meetmeinthecityswap

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The Texas Fandango
Apr
9
to Apr 11

The Texas Fandango

  • Gillespie Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Texas Fandango is a vintage swap meet, vintage bike show, and vintage races all rolled into one fun-packed weekend, April 9-11, 2021. The Fandango is located in the beautiful Texas Hill country at the Gillespie County Fairground in historic Fredericksburg. The premier event in Texas for any vintage motorcycle enthusiast.

https://thetexasfandango.com

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Oct
16
to Oct 17

AMCA Southern National Meet - Denton Farmpark

This year marks the 10th Annual AMCA Southern National Meet! If you like old motorcycles, this is the place to be to see hundreds of them on display as well as thousands of old motorcycle parts and memorabilia! Take a ride in the Antique Motorcycle Parade “History in Motion”, meet the historic Motor Maids, and show off your bike in the Antique Motorcycle Bike Show and Bike Games! Camping accommodations and food are available on site!

For more info:

https://dentonfarmpark.com/amca-southern-national-meet/

https://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=327323&item_id=1111703

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Oct
2
to Oct 3

American Flat Track Display

SMC AFT Display: The latest on the March postponed American Flat Track races in Woodstock Ga. is, there will be a double header on October 2nd and 3rd, 2020. This will be a Friday and Saturday event with displays being on both days. There will be one race ticket provided to each SMC member displaying a bike. 

If anyone is interested in participating, please email Kent Bennett at hubert.kent.bennett@gmail.com to let Kent know how many bikes you plan to display and if you will be there for one day or both days. This is so we can begin compiling a list to let the race management know how many complimentary tickets we will need for the event.

Please see info on the race event at: https://store.americanflattrack.com/ebooking/ticket/view/id/3132/ 

Also, while there, please click and read AFT EVENTS HEALTH & SAFETY FAQ

for COVID protocols for the event.

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May
29
to May 31

Post Memorial Day Getaway

  • Blueridge Mototrcycle Campground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Smoky Mountain Members – I (Erik Bahl) am planning to spend the weekend of May 30th at the Blueridge Motorcycle Campground in Canton NC. Dorsey, Kent, and I spent time there last year and it is a nice relaxing getaway. They opened last weekend for the season. They are a few miles from the Blueridge Parkway and close to Asheville. The parkway is open and local restaurants are open for carry out. The onsite restaurant typically serves breakfast and dinner on the weekends. I may show up earlier in the week and work on my computer at the campground. I am ready to get out of the house!

Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground

59 Motorcycle Drive

Canton NC 28716

828-235-8350

http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/

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Apr
4
8:00 AM08:00

CROSS COUNTRY CHASE Presentation By Erik Bahl

I will be giving a presentation to the NAVMC on Saturday April 4th at the Blue Plate Café 7540 Memorial Parkway in Huntsville. This will start at 8AM and I will have a short slideshow and presentation covering my experience on the 2019 Cross Country Chase. This happens over breakfast and the rest of the day is wide open.  Afterwards we could convene to the Bahl Compound for a tech day or do a local ride. This is up for discussion. So, mark your calendars and plan on coming to Huntsville. 

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Feb
22
1:00 PM13:00

SMC Annual Meeting

This years annual meeting will take place at 1pm February 22nd, 2020 at Knucklehead Cafe located on 217 W Elm St, Rockmart, GA 30153. Come support your chapter in 2020 and beyond by exchanging thoughts and ideas on what you would like to see your chapter be involved with for having fun with your old vintage iron. Add the date to your calendar and please plan to attend and bring a friend!

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Dec
7
3:00 PM15:00

SMC Christmas Party

All,

Here are the details for the December 7 SMC Christmas Party:

Roy and Pam will be hosting a pre-dinner get together at the house and shop starting at 3pm. Weather permitting we will have an outdoor fire, plenty of opportunity to hang around the shop or house and tell stories, bench race or other antique motorcycle related stuff. There will also be hor d'oeuvres and drinks to warm up for dinner. Dinner is at El Zarape in downtown Rome. They are expecting our group at 6pm, so we need to leave from Roy and Pam's no later than 5:30 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Mike or Roy.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and celebrating with a great group of folks.

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Oct
4
to Oct 5

Barber's Vintage Festival 2019

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The Annual Barber Vintage Festival is one of the most highly anticipated motorcycle events in the world. The three-day festival features the fan zone with food and entertainment, Ace Corner, a swap meet with hundreds of vendors selling vintage motorcycles and parts and non-stop vintage racing.

Visit: https://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/

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Sep
21
10:00 AM10:00

Etowah Motorcycle Co. Fall Bike Day

  • Etowah Motorcycle Company (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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We’ve finally had time to sit down, set a date and start planning. We know we are a little late on timing for the anniversary party but we’re going to combine a Fall Bike Day with our 1 YEAR anniversary party! September 21st mark your calendars, share, and come hang with us! We will be offering parts, service and apparel specials. We will also be announcing food and drink arrangements soon! Last years was huge and We can’t wait and hope to see everyone there! More details coming soon....

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