Start your engines and your summer at the Harley-Davidson Museum

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The good times keep rolling on campus with a new exhibit, a special King of the Baggers Bike Night, Dad’s Day celebrations, car shows and more!

MILWAUKEE, WI – May 30, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – June is jumping at the Harley-Davidson Museum as the city gets set to welcome back summer. Bike Nights are in full swing, and the May 30th edition will be burning rubber as the Harley-Davidson Factory Race Team will be on hand before they take to the track at Road America for the weekend’s King of the Baggers action. Racers Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli will sign autographs, pose for pics and answer fan questions from the Bike Night stage as they share what it’s like to rip 180 m.p.h. on some of the hottest tracks in the country. It’s a Bike Night built for speed that gets hearts racing. Don’t miss it!

Editor’s Note: Harley-Davidson Factory King of the Baggers racers Kyle Wyman (#33) and James Rispoli (#43) will be available for interviews at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Thursday May 30th from 6  – 7:30 p.m. Please contact H-D PR Manager Paul James at 414-688-63634 to schedule an interview.

And if you haven’t already made tracks to see the Harley-Davidson Museum’s newest special exhibit,“Creating a Legend: Art & Engineering at Harley-Davidson,” which opened May 25, head over to take a peek behind the curtain as engineers, designers and others share stories on how Harley-Davidson’s iconic looks, sounds and feels have been created over the years.

Father’s Day (June 16) provides another ideal time to check out what’s new on campus as we celebrate Daddy-O with free admission* to the H-D Museum, plus a Beer-BQ on the southeast lawn in partnership with Indeed Brewing Company. This ticketed event is limited to just 65 seats at the table. Beginning at noon, the Beer-BQ will feature five courses paired with selections from Indeed Brewing Company. Or treat your dad at MOTOR to any free entree (up to $13.95) with the purchase of any beverage!** Swap tales and dad jokes as you soak up H-D’s rich history and exhibits found only at the H-D Museum. Plus, explore one-of-a-kind treasures at the Harley-Davidson® Shop and H-D® Factory Outlet to find gifts as unique as him. We’ve curated everything you need for a full-throttle family day, so you can focus on celebrating Dad!

**Offer valid only for Father’s Day, June 18, 2024. Can not be combined with any other offer. One per person. Other restrictions may apply.

On Saturday, June 22, the H-D Museum’s annual Wild Ones Vintage Motorcycle Rally returns and is always a highlight of the summer. In partnership with The Knucklehead Company, AMCA Badger Heritage Chapter and Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, the event brings out classic bikes from H-D’s unrivaled heritage to the H-D Museum lawn. All proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin, so you’re guaranteed a good time while supporting a great cause.

Read on for more ways to support our Veterans, Ride with Pride, ogle some four-wheel rolling sculptures and see what MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant has cooking this month. Plus, June marks your last chance to hop in the saddle of – and enter to win – a limited-edition 2024 Icons Collection Hydra-Glide Revival motorcycle.

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PROGRAMMING / EVENTS

Thursday Bike Night Concert Series, Thursdays, 5 – 9 p.m. through September
All bikes unite every Thursday night at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join your fellow riders (and non-riders) for free live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, drool-worthy rolling sculptures and outdoor food and drink. All wheels welcome. All people welcome. Powered by: Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio, Twisted Tea® Hard Iced Tea, American Metal Whiskey, Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires, H-D Insurance, Wisconsin Lottery® & Official Harley-Davidson™ Trucks.

May 30 – Café Racer / Race Night with King of the Baggers racers and Driveway Thriftdwellers (Americana)
June 6 – Evolution / FXR / EVO Night with Brady Lee (Pop-Infused Country)
June 13 – Flathead Night with Wire & Nail (Honky Tonk Rock N Roll)
June 20 – Knucklehead / Wild Ones Night with The Kingfish Band (Classic Covers)
June 27 – Panhead Night with The Cactus Bros. Band (Americana)

Saturday Demo Rides, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. through September
Visit the Museum campus on Saturdays to experience the fun and freedom of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. Riders with their motorcycle endorsement/license will be able to choose from a dozen of the latest and greatest #FreedomMachines from Harley-Davidson, including Touring, Cruiser, Adventure Touring and Sportster® models. A pre-determined scenic route through the Menomonee Valley will give riders the chance to explore the H-D Museum’s surrounding neighborhoods. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Riders and passengers must be at least 18 years of age. All riders (and passengers) must wear a helmet, eye protection, shirt, long pants and closed-toe shoes with heel strap. All riders and passengers must bring their own riding gear. If the weather is looking dubious, stay tuned to the H-D Museum’s social channels or call 877-436-8738 for updates. Powered by: H-D Insurance, Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio & Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires.

Ride with Pride, Saturday, June 8, registration opens at 10:30 a.m., kickstands up at noon
On Saturday, June 8th, Pride Rides Wisconsin is taking over the streets of Milwaukee! All motorcycles and all riders are invited to the world’s largest LGBTQ+ motorcycle run, Ride with Pride! Participants will gather at the Harley-Davidson Museum starting at 10:30 a.m.; kickstands up at noon! The ride will have a full police escort. The route will be announced closer to the event date, so you can set up a spot to cheer on the ride! There will be no highway sections on the route, so mopeds are once again welcome to join!

LoLo BLVD Car Show, Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Check out over 100 unique vehicles from lowriders to motorcycles at this community event with local custom culture vendors and music provided by DJ Yogie and DJ Cell.

2024 National Packard Meet, Tuesday, June 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The H-D Museum welcomes the Wisconsin Packard Club, a regional affiliate of The Packard Club (PAC), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of all Packard vehicles. Come check out these vintage cars as they are on display outside the H-D Museum.

Ride For Veterans and Wisconsin Hero Outdoors Charity Ride, Saturday, June 15, 4 – 8 p.m.
Join us at the Harley-Davidson Museum as we wrap up Ride For Veterans 2024 with a grand welcome for this charity ride. Expect a formal presentation, live entertainment from The Robert Allen Jr. Band, concessions and a celebration of our journey from Fort Casper, WY, to Milwaukee.

Moto Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Let’s hear it for the Dads! To the guy who helped you learn to ride (or drive)! To the hero in denim who gets you gassed up for your adventures. To the dude who moved you into the dorms. To the father who’s been your biggest cheerleader from the sidelines and who’s always at your side when you need him most. Celebrate the man who helped steer you through life’s peaks and valleys at the Harley-Davidson Museum this Father’s Day where all dads get in the museum free!* Swap tales and dad jokes as you soak up H-D’s rich history and new exhibits found only at the crossroads of 6th & Canal. Then head over to the southeast lawn for our ticketed Beer-B-Q, featuring a variety of delicious courses from MOTOR Bar & Restaurant Executive Chef, Doug Stringer and barley pops from Indeed Brewing Company. Plus, explore one-of-a-kind treasures at the Harley-Davidson® Shop and H-D® Factory Outlet to find gifts as unique as him.
We’ve curated everything you need for a full-throttle family day, so you can focus on celebrating Dad!

*Receive one (1) Harley-Davidson Museum General Admission adult ticket when you mention the Father’s Day offer. Valid for entry only on Sunday, June 16, 2024, for in-person use at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Not valid for online purchases. Non-transferable. Cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent. Offer not valid on previously purchased Harley-Davidson Museum® tickets. It cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion. Offer is subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

Wild Ones Vintage Motorcycle Rally, Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Come celebrate Harley-Davidson’s unrivaled motorcycle heritage with a vintage 1940s-style motorcycle rally at the H-D Museum. In partnership with The Knucklehead Company’s Annual Reunion features an antique motorcycle ride-in show and AMCA Badger Heritage Chapter activities with all proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. Be sure to check out the antique motorcycle ride-in show with classes such as: Stock Knucklehead / Custom Knucklehead / Sidevalve / Panhead / Shovelhead / Other Pre-1970 American Made. Onsite registration is available for just $20 per bike. If a more modern bike is more your speed, don’t sleep on the Saturday Demo Days where you can take a 2024 Harley-Davidson motorcycle out for a joy ride.

A full day of activities is topped off with a chance to win 2024 H-D Homecoming™ Festival Tickets. Powered by: Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio, Twisted Tea® Hard Iced Tea, American Metal Whiskey, Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires, H-D Insurance, Wisconsin Lottery® & Official Harley-Davidson™ Trucks.

MUST-SEE EXHIBITS AND INSTALLATIONS

“Creating a Legend: Art & Engineering at Harley-Davidson” (now open)
At Harley-Davidson, design and engineering work together to create machines with big emotional impact. Functional improvements fuel changes in look and feel, yet visual or market desires also shape operating innovations. The process of how ideas move from concept to prototype, and production involves a lot of people and many kinds of materials. From pencil and paper to CAD, clay, and 3-D printing, see how Harley-Davidson design and engineering teams have envisioned iconic products for over 120 years.

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Take a spin back in time and visit 1950s Virginia when a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle with a sidecar drew quite the crowd. Learn a bit more about this highly customized, chromed-out 1948 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and Goulding Rocket-style sidecar and get a taste of the atomic-era aesthetic.

MOTOR® BAR & RESTAURANT

Father’s Day Beer-BQ on the Southeast Lawn in partnership with Indeed Brewing
Let’s hear it for the Dads! We have partnered with Indeed Brewing to put together a one-of-a-kind Beer-BQ. With five beers and food pairings, each Indeed brew will be expertly paired with items like Baby Back Ribs, Smoked Brisket, and Grilled Oysters. Dads can look forward to a meet and greet with Chef Doug Stringer and a representative from Indeed Brewing Company. Located on our Southeast lawn overlooking the Menomonee River, enjoy the outdoors with a beer in hand. Plus, kids can enjoy a fun menu with a root beer pairing.

Beer not your thing? Our patio and MOTOR will also be open for reservations all day long including our delicious brunch offerings. Make a day of it on campus, dads get into the Harley-Davidson Museum for free!* Swap tales and dad jokes as you soak up H-D’s rich history and exhibits found only at the H-D Museum.

Reservations are encouraged, visit OpenTable or call 414-287-2778.

June Specials
Chipotle Pineapple Chicken Wings

1 lb. of jumbo chicken wings, seasoned, roasted and then fried. Tossed with a chipotle pineapple sauce. Served with celery, carrots and zesty ranch. 

Shrimp & Smoked Beet Aguachile

Shrimp and smoked beet poached in a spicy cucumber lime beet juice. Served chilled with shaved beet, radish, cucumber, red onion, cilantro and tortilla crisps. 

Spring BBQ Ahi Tuna Salad

BBQ dry-rubbed ahi tuna grilled rare served atop a bed of red veined sorrel and arugula, gooseberry, red onion, cucumber, tossed with a creamy roasted red pepper vinaigrette.

Door County Cherries Jubilee

Door County cherries simmered in a brandy orange sauce, served warm over vanilla ice cream with lady fingers and orange-vanilla Chantilly cream.

Save the Date:
Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival, July 25 – 28

About the Harley-Davidson Museum

Discover culture and history through stories and interactive exhibits that celebrate expression, camaraderie, and love for the sport at the Harley-Davidson Museum. A visit to the H-D Museum is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. With an unrivaled collection of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and memorabilia, a 20-acre, park-like campus, and a calendar full of activities, the H-D Museum is one of Milwaukee’s top tourist destinations for visitors from around the globe. Make your plans to visit the Harley-Davidson Museum at H-DMuseum.com.

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