Great Lakes Rally June 6th - June 8th

Event date: 
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 09:00 to Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 09:00
H.O.G. members & guests,
 
Event planning is still in progress. We will keep you in the loop as plans get confirmed.
 
You must be a National H.O.G. member and you can have one guest. The number of attendees is growing but the more the merrier for sure! Also, they are still looking for volunteers. You can easily sign up by filling out this volunteer form. They are coordinating 4-hour shifts. They need Greeters, Rally Registration, Harley-Davidson Demo Truck Registration, Volunteer Check in, Parking, Rally Ride Staging, Ride Leaders, and Ride Sweeps.

 

There will be an early bird registration check-in on Wednesday, June 5th. If you have registered and are in the area, please come see us at Chippewa Falls Harley-Davidson (see below for address) between 2 pm and 6 pm. You can check in for the rally, get your rally package, sign up for guided rides, and enjoy food, drink, and camaraderie.

Thursday, June 6th, the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds (NWSF) will open at 7 am. You can get some grab-n-go breakfast and at 8 am registration check-in, along with a guided ride sign-up, will open in Building C. You can partake in some of our yard games or take on the challenge of a Scavenger Hunt and start exploring our local roads! Throughout the rally, a scavenger hunt will be available for you to participate in.  Many Chippewa Valley businesses have donated wonderful prizes for those to take part in the scavenger hunt, including gift certificates, Chippewa Valley made products, and an Absolut Packers Bar Package. At 10 am Harley-Davidson Demo bikes will be available at Chippewa Falls Harley-Davidson until 5 pm. There will be food trucks open in the evening and the band, Hanna Storm, will be playing in the Leinenkugel’s Pavilion. Or you can enjoy some conversation around the campfire.

Friday, June 7th, the NWSF will open at 7 am. You can get some grab-n-go breakfast and at 8 am registration check-in along with guided ride sign-up will open in Building C. Again, we will have some yard games have yard games available or start crossing off locations on our Scavenger Hunt! At 10 am Harley-Davidson Demo bikes will be available at Chippewa Falls Harley-Davidson until 5 pm. There will be food trucks open in the evening and music playing in the Leinenkugel’s Pavilion. Or you can enjoy some conversation around the campfire. At 5:45 p.m. we will ask all rally participants to gather for a 2024 Great Lakes H.O.G. Rally group photo.  That will be followed by the Indianhead H.O.G. Chapter will lead a parade (you can throw candy) of bikes through downtown Chippewa Falls out to Loopy’s  Saloon, Grill & Event Dome (see below for address) where there will be a food buffet for purchase and the band Contradiction will be playing until 10 pm. They are a diverse rock band popular in the Midwest. They play anything from Johnny Cash to Metallica. They cover the spectrum with their own unique spin and sound. Loopy’s will also have outside games available such as bags, giant Jenga and the unique game Hammerschlagen!

Saturday, June 8th, the NWSF will open at 7 am. You can get some grab-n-go breakfast and at 8 am registration check-in along with guided ride sign-up will open in Building C. Yard games will be available or try finding some more locations on our Scavenger Hunt! At 9 am Harley-Davidson Demo bikes will be available at Chippewa Falls Harley-Davidson until 4 pm. There will be food trucks open in the evening and the band, Southern Express Band, will be playing southern rock in the Leinenkugel’s Pavilion. Or you can enjoy some conversation around the campfire if you prefer.

 

A little about lodging: the list of hotels (located in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire) is on the website you used to register for this rally. (tip: Go to photos and look for the black picture with white font). There are also many AIRBNB & VRBO places for rent. You might also want to check out Bunk a Biker on Facebook.

 

For easy reference, here are all the links for this event:

https://www.facebook.com/GreatLakesHogRally

https://www.facebook.com/events/283783517996819/

https://bit.ly/470t67S

https://forms.gle/kj5gZjJaZt4Dkri29

 

Addresses:

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds

225 Edward St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

 

Chippewa Falls Harley-Davidson

2454 Hallie Rd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

 

Loopy’s

10691 County Hwy X, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729