Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee is celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2023. How you can join the celebration for free.
Harley-Davidson's four-day festival is underway at several Milwaukee-area locations to celebrate the company's 120th anniversary.
This year the festival will take place July 13-16. If you're looking to join in on the celebration but you're on a budget, the festival features lots of free events ranging from stunt shows to demos. Here's how you can join in on the fun:
Catch a Division BMX Stunt show all weekend
Attendees can watch Division BMX Stunt Show all weekend at the Harley Davidson Museum. Here's the schedule:
July 13: 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
July 14: 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
July 15: 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
July 16: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Watch a Flat Out Friday Boonie Bike Race
On Friday and Sunday, attendees can come to the Harley Davidson Museum grounds for the Flat Out Friday Boonie Bike Race, which is a mini bike race, at 2 p.m. Riders must be 18 or older.
Take free tours and other demo rides
At the Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations, July 13-14: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can demo the 2023 model of your choice.
Take a tour from July 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or July 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., of the Factory Tours at Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations where the Harley-Davidson powertrains are made. The tour will highlight the assembly line, powder coat process, cold testing and steel and aluminum machining.
On Friday and Saturday, law enforcement will provide riding demonstrations at 11:30 a.m.,1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Watch free live music performances at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Free musical entertainment will be held in the evenings July 13-16 by artists like Hairball, The Now Band, Road Trip, The Toys, Rebel Grace and more.
American Progress, July 13 at 5 p.m.
The War Hippies, July 13 at 7 p.m.
Hairball, July 13 at 9 p.m.
God's Outlaw, July 14 at 5 p.m.
The Jimmys, July 14 at 6 p.m.
The Now Band, July 14 at 8 p.m.
Cactus Brothers, July 15 at 5 p.m.
Rustbucket, July 15 at 6 p.m.
Road Trip, July 15 at 8 p.m.
Party at Down Under the Disco with tunes from pop up artists
You can park your bikes at Down Under Disco under the Holton Avenue Bridge at Milwaukee's Swing Park for music from DJ Romke and performances by Roll Train and other artists. The event is located at the Lakefront Brewery Parking Lot at 1872 N. Commerce St.
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Head to Bastille Days to enjoy live music and food
From July 13-16, Harley-Davidson is partnering with the French-themed festival Bastille Days, which includes five stages of live music, street performers, more than 60 marketplace vendors and a Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk.
The partnership includes first come first serve free parking on lower Jefferson St. for motorcyclists. The event is located in Cathedral Square Park at 825 N. Jefferson St.
Harley-Davidson 120th Motorcycle Parade
On Sunday, you can ride along or park and watch as the festival closes out the weekend with a parade throughout the city. Parade is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Tickets are required for live music performances at Veterans Park by Green Day, Foo Fighters and more
The highlight of Harley Fest will feature live performances by headliners Green Day and Foo Fighters on Friday and Saturday, respectively, at Veterans Park. Also scheduled to perform include Phantogram, The Cult, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Cody Jinks. A general admission ticket also gives access to entertainment by Nitro Circus, Ives Brothers, and Matty Matheson, along with other family-friendly activities.
General admission and special VIP tickets with premium benefits for both days of Veterans Park events are on sale now at H-D.com/HomecomingTickets. One-day tickets for Friday are $110 and Saturday are $120, while two-day tickets are $205 each, plus an additional fee. Kids 10 and under get in free with the purchase of an adult general admission ticket.
Peruse interactive motorcycle exhibits at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Festivalgoers can view different displays and demos of motorcycles during the event. Entrance to the museum will require a ticket for one-day use only. Adult tickets are $22 and kids ages 5-17 are $8, plus an additional fee. Members of the Harley Owners Group, or H.O.G will get free access to the museum every day during the festival.
July 13, 14, 15 and 16 at the Harley Davidson Museum:
You can explore the 2023 line-up of Harley Davidson motorcycles from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., including the new 2023 CVO Street Glide and the CVO Road Glide, as well as the Electra Glide Highway King and Fast Johnnie.
The all-electric motorcycle LiveWire will be displayed at the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids can take a look at the Stacyc electric balance bikes and demo them at the museum campus between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You can take a test ride on the Serial 1 eBicycle along the Hank Aaron Trail between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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