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The Open Road BikeFest
June 22, 2022 - June 25, 2022
The Open Road BikeFest
A Week-Long Event Staring June 22, 2022
Celebrate the opening of “The Open Road, The Art of the Motorcycle,” on display at William King Museum of Art starting 6/16, with the Open Road BikeFest! Join businesses in Abingdon, VA and the surrounding areas for a full week of Bike Nights, Block Parties, Bike Shows and Rides!
June 22
• Bike Night
Texas Roadhouse, Bristol, VA
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
June 23
• Hampton Inn: Cruise In
Hampton Inn, Abingdon, VA
6:00 p.m.
Music: From The EDGE
Food Trucks on Site
June 24
• Block Party at the Spring House
Tumbling Creek Cider Company, Abingdon, VA
6:00 p.m.
Music: Florencia and the Feeling, Annabelle’s Curse
June 25
• Black Wolf Harley- Davidson: Ride to BikeFest
Black Wolf Harley-Davidson, Bristol, VA
9:00 a.m. Registration
Begin your ride at Black Wolf Harley-Davidson in Bristol, VA, Saturday at 9AM and finish around 1PM at The Open Road BikeFest at Latture Field in Abingdon, VA.
FREE TO RIDE! Please consider donating to benefit William King Museum of Art, donations collected on site at registration. A separate $20.00 ticket is required to enter the BikeFest event at Latture Field, purchase these tickets on site at registration.
June 25
• The Open Road BikeFest:
Latture Field, Abingdon, VA **MOTORCYCLE PARKING ON THE GRASS, BRING YOUR KICKSTAND PLATE.**
Gates open at 1:00 p.m.
Featuring music, vendors, food trucks, beer garden, best in show contest & more! **BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR**
Tickets: $20.00 AT THE DOOR
Music: 2:00 p.m. Ron Short and the Possum Playboys | Phantom
What to Ride?
Plan your route ahead of time with Appalachian Backroads, a comprehensive guide to routes throughout Southwest Virginia. Over 1,500 miles of vetted byways climb to the edge of the horizon and descend thousands of feet to verdant valleys below. Connect to the Appalachian Backroads from the famed Back of the Dragon which boasts 3 mountains, 438 curves in 32 miles. Spurs off the main routes offer one-of-a-kind adventures that will keep you coming back for more!
Where to Stay?
Hampton Inn by Hilton at 510 Cummings St, Abingdon, VA, is offering bikers a special rate of $149/night (normal rate of $189) that extends throughout the entire BikeFest weekend. Guests can make the reservation by calling Hampton by Hilton’s front desk at (276) 619-4600 and mentioning The Open Road BikeFest or William King Museum of Art. Special rates are only available for the Wednesday before the festival (6/15) through the following Sunday (6/26).
As the No. 1 ranked lodging franchise for the last 12 years by Entrepreneur®, Hampton by Hilton — including Hampton Inn by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton — serves quality-driven and value-conscious travelers at more than 2,700 properties in 32 countries and territories around the globe. The brand continues to lead its segment by providing guests with high quality, thoughtfully designed accommodations and amenities, such as modern and spacious rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and free breakfast. Hampton by Hilton is committed to delivering an exceptionally friendly and authentic service all backed by the 100% Hampton GuaranteeTM. Experience a positive stay at Hampton by Hilton by booking at hampton.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hampton by Hilton at newsroom.hilton.com/hampton, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Where to Eat?
Abingdon is the Best Small Town Food Scene in the country (USA Today 2019, 2020, and 2021). It’s not hard to understand why. The town is home to over 30 independently owned restaurants, a surprisingly high number, considering Abingdon’s total population is just north of 8,000 people. Click HERE to see restaurant options in Abingdon, VA.
Check back regularly as we update the schedule for The Open Road BikeFest!
