Chopper Fest

Come hang out at the Kansas City Chopper Fest on September 19 at Knuckleheads! Tickets will be available soon at www.chopperfest.com
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The history of Chopperfest in Ventura California is really a snapshot of America at it's finest. Real people who think outside the box and who can translate those thoughts into visual beauty both functional and artistic. Originally the brainchild of David "Huggy Bear" Hansen, Chopperfest became much more than a showcase for futuristic Motorcycle design when famed artist David Mann died in Sept of

2004. The grief felt by the entire two wheel world found expression as those who loved and respected David lined the stage with his wife to honor him just three months after his death. The love for both the "artist" and the "lifestyle" he envisioned blended perfectly through a huge showing of his original art and an equally huge showcase of custom motorcycles. Bike Builders from across the nation came to both honor David Mann at his passing and welcome the birth of his signature event. Chopperfest is forever dedicated to the design, function and art of the motorcycle through those talented enough to create and those creative enough to appreciate talent.

- Big Dave Hansen (In The Wind Magazine

07/20/2026

Happy Mann Monday!

Gas Stop, Jammers Handbook #3 centerfold. Artwork by David Mann.

06/29/2026

Happy Mann Monday!

Always stoked to showcase this van again, painted by the super talented Ira Cosmos, featuring & David Mann's "Surfer Girl" & "In The Wind on Friday Night."

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06/22/2026

Please go to chopperfest.com to join the fun! We can’t wait to see you again. 2nd Annual David Mann Chopper Fest Kansas City

Happy Mann Monday, y’all.

The 2nd Annual David Mann Chopper Fest Kansas City tickets are officially LIVE over at David Mann Chopper Fest website, Chopperfest.com

Get your ride-in show registration, general admission tickets, vendor booth, artist space, or swap meet spot locked in early. Trust us… you’re gonna want to be part of this one.

The party kicks off Friday night with a West Bottoms pre-party on Genesee Street with our friends at Grimm Tattoo and Stockyards Brewing Co. Then on Saturday, we take over the world-famous Knuckleheads KC for a full day of motorcycles, art, music, and good people.

Come meet Jacquie Mann and check out never-before-seen pieces from the David Mann Archives, along with stories from the people who lived it.

Calling all artists! If you’ve got paintings, photography, pinstriping, leatherwork, sculpture, or anything inspired by motorcycle culture, we’d love to have you showcase your work. Come be part of one of the biggest gatherings of chopper culture in the Midwest. Email [email protected] for details.

Got parts collecting dust? Bring ‘em. We’re looking for swap meet vendors to help fill the grounds with old Harley parts, vintage chopper goodies, memorabilia, riding gear, and the treasures everybody hopes to find.

And don’t think you need a chopper to join the ride-in show. All motorcycles are welcome. Whether you ride a Flathead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evo, Twin Cam, Milwaukee-Eight, FXR, Dyna, Sportster, performance bagger, or anything in between, we’ve got award classes for everyone. From Best Flathead to Best Performance Bagger, there’s something for every rider.

We’ll also have live music from some Kansas City legends, great food, cold beer, killer vendors, and builders from all over the country.

Kansas City… we’re coming back, and we’re bringing an even bigger party this year.

We’ll see y’all in September.

Register today at Chopperfest.com before spots start filling up.

06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all you guys passing down the love for two wheels to the next generation.

06/15/2026

Happy Mann Monday! Join us for the 2nd Annual David Mann Chopper Fest Kansas City, a celebration of motorcycles, art, music, and the culture that built the chopper world. Set against the backdrop of the legendary Knuckleheads Saloon, this Midwest gathering honors Kansas City native David Mann, the artist whose paintings captured the soul of the open road and inspired generations of riders.

Expect a full day packed with hand-built choppers, invited builders, live music, vendors, tattoo artists, food, cold beer, and thousands of fellow enthusiasts who still believe motorcycles are meant to be ridden, not polished and parked. Whether you show up on a perfectly weathered Panhead, a late-model Harley, a garage-built survivor, or just come to soak it all in, you'll find your people here.

What started in Ventura has found a second home in the heartland. Kansas City brings its own grit, character, and brand of hospitality to Chopper Fest. This isn't a corporate trade show. It's a gathering of builders, riders, artists, and storytellers keeping motorcycle culture alive the same way it's always been preserved: one bike, one handshake, and one mile at a time.

Come celebrate David Mann's legacy and experience one of the fastest-growing motorcycle events in the country.

🔹️David Mann Art Exhibit featuring motorcycle inspired art from all over on display, including original David Mann artwork. Many thanks to Jacquie Mann for making this possible.
🔹️Ride in Bike Show w/ cash prizes
🔹️ Live Music
🔹️ w/
🔹️ Tattoo Convention

For advance general admission tickets, vendor registration for the swap meet, custom motorcycle show entries, or to participate as a vendor, please visit chopperfest.com. Link in bio!

David Mann Chopper Fest Kansas City
September 19, 2026
Knuckleheads Saloon • Kansas City, Missouri

Ride in. Hang out. Make memories.
See you soon,
Cary

06/08/2026

Happy Mann Monday!

Tattoo flash by David Mann. Images borrowed from the official David Mann page. Give them a follow & your support!

facebook.com/davidmannstore

David Mann prints and accessories: davidmannstore.com

06/01/2026

Happy Mann Monday!

"Ride Free" art by David Mann.

Prints and other Mann collectibles are available for purchase at https://www.davidmannstore.com.

05/19/2026

Happy Mann Monday! Raggedy Racing for American Rodder Magazine, October 1991. Art by David Mann.

Please visit davidmannstore.com for official David Mann poster prints, collector items, apparel, and more.

05/11/2026

Happy Mann Monday! We are pleased to announce that our esteemed founder, Dave, "Huggy Beahr" Hansen, is joining the Hall OF Fame.

🏁 Hall of Fame Spotlight: Dave “Huggy Beahr” Hansen 🏁

"Dave “Huggy Beahr” Hansen was a beloved figure in the vintage motorcycle world and a lifelong resident of Ventura, California. For over five decades, he dedicated himself to preserving and restoring antique motorcycles, earning international respect as an expert on Indian and Harley-Davidson machines.

As the owner of The Shop for more than 50 years, Dave was not only a master mechanic but also a mentor who shared his knowledge with enthusiasts around the world. He was deeply involved in antique motorcycle shows and even embraced the history and thrill of racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Known for his warmth, generosity, and infectious smile, Dave built lasting friendships everywhere he went and showed compassion both on and off the bike.

He passed away on April 12, 2023, at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire."

Official Induction Ceremony: Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast
August 12, 2026 - 7:30 AM
Deadwood Lodge

Please visit www.sturgismuseum.com to learn more about the fellow inductees and to offer your support.

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Ventura, CA
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8am - 4pm

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+18052172113

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https://www.chopperfest.com/

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