The Show

Theme Bikes

The theme for the 2024 Chief Blackhawk Davenport Swap Meet is Military Motorcycles! Please show your patriotism by bringing that Military Bike and putting it on display to be honored in the EXPO BUILDING.

Bring that unit to the meet, so all may see it! Send us a picture of your pride and joy and we will add it to the collection of theme bike pictures. Pictures can be sent to [email protected].

Just to refresh your memories, the themes for the meets since we first started doing theme bikes are here.

In 2025, our theme bikes will be “Motorcycles of the ’80’s – Put on your leg warmers and spandex, use a whole can of Aqua Net to get really big hair and bring your 1980’s bike to display! Go “Back to the Future” with Chief Blackhawk in 2025!

  • The gates open to the public Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
  • Admission is free
  • We do solicit donations at the gate, how you choose to respond is strictly up to you
  • Pets must be on a leash
  • Pets are not allowed in the vending area
  • No public vehicles in the vending area
  • Pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle or golf carts only in the vending area
  • No, a quad is not a golf cart, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian – no quads!
The Bike Show

The Motorcycle Show is returning to the Expo Building, where it was held for many years. This building is larger than the Iowa Building and is air-conditioned for the comfort of the Meet attendees.

  • ELIGIBLE MOTORCYCLES: As before, all motorcycles, scooters, 3-wheelers, and minibikes 35 years old and older may be entered. These would be models from 1989 and older. This year’s theme is Military Motorcycles. Please help us honor all military motorcycles and please bring your military bike to be displayed and admired.
  • NEW LOCATION. The Motorcycle Show will return to the Expo Building. This will provide more space for the display bikes and with the air conditioning, more comfort for the Meet attendees. The Expo Building will be closed and secured at night. Please watch for signs directing you to the motorcycle entrance and sign-in area
  • SHOW HOURS. Entries will be welcomed starting at 8:00 AM Wednesday, continuing through Saturday at 4:00 PM. All motorcycles must be registered and tagged at the door when entering the Expo Building. Display hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. The building WILL BE CLOSED AND LOCKED EACH NIGHT – no motorcycles removed or entered except during open display hours.
  • SIMPLIFIED REGISTRATION. Motorcycle & Owner information will be gathered as before, and we continue to use a SINGLE HANDLEBAR TAG rather than the 2 tags previously used. This tag will include the tear-off CLAIM CHECK portion, as well as the Registration number used for identification and awards voting.
  • AWARDS TIMES. The announcement of awards will be at 1:00 PM Saturday. ONLY Bikes still in the display building Saturday afternoon will be eligible for awards. BRING YOUR ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES & HELP MAKE THIS THE BEST SHOW YET!
  • Questions? Contact Bob Dewar at 319-330-7698 or [email protected]

The Races

John Parham Memorial Race – Friday, August 30th, 2024

Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
2815 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52722
Friday, August 30th, 2024

George Roeder, Promoter of the Wauseon Races, is now Promoting the Davenport Races! Please contact Roeder Racing at 419-465-2247 for further information.

The Field Games

Field Games, behind the racetrack, near the horse arena
When: Saturday, August 31st at 10:00 AM.
What: All motorcycles 35 years old or older are eligible

Where lightweight is 500cc or less and heavyweight is over 500cc.

Participation: Show up, get a scorecard, have fun!

Prizes: The coolest trophies for 1st and 2nd places, often there are door prizes as well – you can’t lose when you’re having fun!

    Games

    • Slow Ride
    • Keg Push
    • Plank Ride
    • Ball Snatch
    • Weenie Bite
    Classes

    • Handshift Lightweight
    • Handshift Heavyweight
    • Footshift Lightweight
    • Footshift Heavyweight
    Optional Classes

    • Buddy
    • BeltDrive
    • Youth class – (under 14?, there’s no rule – we just do it)
    • 3-Wheel (Trike or sidecar)

    Tiddler Run

    The 8th Annual Tall Corn Tiddler Run will start at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 31st. The ride will start in front of the Starlight Ballroom at 10:00 and will go to Muscatine. There will be a break for lunch and the route will include Wildcat Den State Park. All types and sizes of motorcycles are welcome! Come and enjoy the scenery and the fun!

    Vendor Appreciation!

    The 2024 Vendor Appreciation dinner will be on Thursday, August 29th. We will once again be enjoying the comfort of the Starlight Ballroom. Guy and a Grill will be serving, starting at 6:00 PM, until we run out of food! The Starlight has a cash bar available and lemonade will be provided. Please join us for dinner and fellowship!