19th Annual — Sewickley, PA
Cafe Racer Ride-In Show
The Best Custom Show Anywhere
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
War Memorial Park · Doors Open 10 AM
19th Annual — Sewickley, PA
The Best Custom Show Anywhere
Showtime, 2026
The 19th Annual Cafe Racer Ride-In Custom Bike Show returns to Sewickley's War Memorial Park on Saturday, August 15th — and we've got a barn burner on the way. Top custom cafe builders from across the country will be competing for over $10,000 in prizes, including custom-fit Lewis Leathers jackets, Avon tires, Motocomposites carbon fiber accessories, and more.
The show is being staged on a Saturday for the first time, a long-overdue change. Sunday dates always left folks making tough choices between the Ride-In Show and the many other summertime attractions on offer. With many attendees traveling from neighboring states, a Saturday date gives everyone plenty of time to make it back home before Monday rolls around.
New this year: a live Two-Wheeled Trivia Contest. Riders can test their knowledge of odd facts and obscure motorcycling history against all comers. CRM's trivia features have quickly become among our most popular, and this year's Ride-In presented the perfect opportunity to roll out a live version before a very knowledgeable audience.
Our main sponsor this year is Lucky Sign Spirits, the local craft distillery that's been rewarding class winners with bottles of their superb liquor for years. They'll be on-site all day offering samples and cocktail tips. Virginia's premier aftermarket manufacturer Cognito Moto returns as well, displaying their latest custom bolt-on bits and recently completed builds. As more sponsors and vendors come aboard, we'll be updating this page and our social channels with all the details.
What You Can Win
On the Day
War Memorial Park in Sewickley is one of those rare event venues that feels tailor-made for a gathering of inspired, beautifully engineered two-wheelers. Tree-lined, accessible, and genuinely welcoming — the town of Sewickley has opened its doors to the Ride-In Show year after year, and the atmosphere shows it.
Whether you're a seasoned builder trailering in a trophy contender or a first-time visitor who's never set foot at a custom show, you'll find something to love: outstanding machines, great people, gear vendors, food trucks, and open backroads to explore on the way in and out.
Trust us — once you attend, you'll be back every year.
Presented by Café Racer Magazine · Sponsors & Partners
Stay in the Loop
As more sponsors and vendors come aboard, we'll be posting updates right here and across our social channels. Follow along for announcements, sneak peeks of registered builds, and everything else you need to plan your August 15th.