The Bike Show

2024 Davenport Motorcycle Display.

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 robertdewar55@gmail.com

The Big Blue Expo and Iowa Building

Vending of all types will now be allowed in both the Big Blue Building and the Iowa Building. Both of these buildings are on the Clark Street side of the South vending area, and the open-air pavilion.

Chief Blackhawk is responding to requests for vending spaces in an area away from the frequent changes in Iowa weather. Big Blue is now open to all types of vendors! You are welcome to bring those parts and pieces you'd like to protect from the elements. Have that complete bike or choice basket case? Got a fragile box of literature or original paint antique toy? We've got the space for you!

Spaces will be 15 feet deep by 20 feet wide and there are plenty of them!

The Iowa Building and Big Blue are now open to all types of vendors! Vehicles will be allowed for unloading and loading only. Spaces are reserved the same way as other swapmeet spaces.

For more information please call Christina, Breanna, or Kaylie. Email christina@delsmetal.com or call 563-529-4940. Please allow a week or so for a reply.

Theme Bikes

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

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 christina@delsmetal.com.

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 Races

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

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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

• 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)

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!

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!