The Monster Energy FreestyleMX.com World Wide Tour returns to Carlisle. X-Games caliber riders will excite the crowd with tricks, flips and ramp-to-ramp performances. From TV to Carlisle, this edge of your seat excitement makes a return visit to the mid-state. Don't miss out on seeing this high flying fun in 2013!

• FreestyleMX

Come one, come all to Carlisle to enjoy something very unique, an area specific to fans of homebuilt bikes, Café racers, choppers, bobbers, rockers, mods, rat bikes and more. There will be onsite vending catered to the homebuilt crowd, including vintage, new and custom parts. You'll be able to move your parts too within the Bike Fest swap meet. In addition, don't miss out on the great array of live music including country, rockabilly, blues and rock.

Bike Fest wraps Sunday with a Rat Rod Revival and Cruise-In, plus there is a Pinup Girl contest with cash prizes awarded for the top three ladies. All of this fun takes place at Carlisle Bike Fest in 2013. Call 717-243-7855 for more information on swap meet spaces and pricing.

• Rock and Ride Home Page
• Rock and Ride on Facebook

There are a lot of cool bikes that come to Carlisle each year, some as part of the general on grounds parking, some rat bikes and some that are even better than that as part of our judged bike show. In 2013, we want to go above and beyond with a bike display better than the best! If you are the owner of, or enthusiast of vintage or vintage-looking military motorcycles, then this is for you.

Is your bike painted like a bomber, navy ship, or pays tribute with the symbols and sayings of our military branches? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, we invite you to be part of our special Military display. We are looking for vintage Harley, Indian, BSA, Norton, Triumph or any other bikes of military origin, as well as tribute bikes. This and more will be celebrated at Bike Fest 2013. Feel free to e-mail your story and a picture of your bike to Tyler Staley, our event manager, TylerS@carlisleevents.com.

Ever wonder how a bike goes from a pile of parts to a street-ready cruiser? At Carlisle Bike Fest in 2013, you can witness the build process first hand and in real time. Jeff Metz and Brian Leonard of J&B Moto Co. will be onsite building a café racer during Bike Fest weekend. Located in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, J&B is a grassroots bike shop that specializes in making some of the slickest café racers around. Don’t miss the chance to see Jeff and Brian work their magic and browse the custom bikes J&B has built. Keep an eye on the web and the Carlisle Bike Fest Facebook page for more details about this awesome upcoming build!

• J&B Moto Company
• Carlisle Bike Fest on Facebook

If you own a shop and airbrush gas tanks, this event is for you. An open competition for airbrush artists and painters will pit the best against the best. Compete to paint the best gas tank you can in just two and a half hours! The winner, determined by crowd vote, will get a cash prize and special recognition as the top airbrush artist for 2013. E-mail Tyler Staley at TylerS@carlisleevents.com to sign up. A limit of ten spaces will be open, so it is first come first serve! All contestants may set up spaces for their businesses at a discount rate; simply inquire when you e-mail about the contest.

Rolling hills and amazing scenery, that is what the Cumberland Valley is all about. Make Carlisle and Bike Fest your home base for three days in the Cumberland Valley. Weekend passes are just $15. With each day costing $8, the math is simple - more for less!

See what the area has to offer. From great sights to amazing history, you can take it all in as part of Bike Fest. Don't believe us? Check out the article available worldwide via US Airways Magazine. Carlisle Events and the region are featured because this area is a true hidden gem! Discover it for yourself.

• US Airways Magazine Feature
• Buy Your Weekend Pass
• Road Trip Options in the Scenic Cumberland Valley

If you ride, you want to be safe and to be sure you've got the best coverage around, Bike Fest has partnered with Rider Insurance as the official insurance of Carlisle Bike Fest. Visit Rider on the web or call them at 1-800-595-6393.

• Rider Insurance

Saturday’s Ride-In Bike Show will showcase some of the best privately owned bikes in the region head to head in over 25 classes. Classes include v-twins, metrics and sport bikes. The ride-in bike show takes place on Saturday of Bike Fest under the Carlisle Pavilion. Click the link below for information on the event.

• Register Online

Riding a Harley, no matter the style is always something special and this 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two XL1200V could be yours courtesy of Carlisle Bike Fest and Appalachian Harley Davidson. This bike is a bare-bones radical custom. From front to rear, the Seventy-Two sports a bold, vintage look that recalls classic bobbers and the styling of 1970s choppers.

With its big flake paint, peanut tank, round retro-style air-cleaner cover, ape-hanger handlebars and brilliant whitewalls, the Sportster Seventy-Two boasts a one-of-a-kind custom style that's full of attitude.

The Harley Seventy-Two is a masterful mix of vintage bobber and contemporary retro-chopper styling. Its powerful Evolution engine gives it impressive road muscle. The XL1200V's big-flake paint on the fuel tank is eye-catching, expressive and of the highest Harley-Davidson quality. The bike also comes with dealer installed Vance and Hines Short Shot Pipes, air cleaner kit and race tuner.

More details, specs and photos are available online now. Soon, you'll also be able to register online for this giveaway with onsite registration also taking place during event weekend.

• Giveaway Bike Specs

Carlisle Events and Koups Cycle Shop have once again teamed up to provide you with a new bike as part of Carlisle Bike Fest. By registering online or onsite at the event, you could secure this 2012 Kawasaki EX250R Ninja Special Edition. With its smooth power delivery, low seat height and excellent value, the Ninja® 250 has all the vital elements to make it the perfect first sportbike. Powered by a compact liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine, this Ninja sportbike pleases both ends of the experience spectrum — seasoned riders appreciate the Ninja’s extra highway passing power compared to other bikes in the 250 class, while beginners love the smooth torque delivery at lower speeds. With superior highway performance and aggressive supersport bodywork. The Ninja 250 is a perfect way to get started in a lifetime of motorcycling fun.

Rules and a link to register will be available soon.

Koup's Cycle Shop

• Bike Specs
• Kawasaki TV

The Good Times Street Demo Days Program returns to Carlisle in 2013. The Kawasaki Demo Team will be at Bike Fest to gave thousands the opportunity to test ride Kawasaki's 2013 line-up of street bikes.

Participants are required to have a Motorcycle Endorsement and a D.O.T approved helmet, gloves, eye protection, long pants and closed toed shoes. Click Kawasaki.com or visit our event partners Koup’s Cycle Shop and Motor-Vation.

• www.kawasaki.com

Sign up and experience Star Motorcycle demos at the Carlisle Bike Fest. Ride opportunities include Royal Star Venture, Bolt, Raider, Roadliner, Road Star, Stratoliner, Stryker, V Star 1300, V Star 950, and VMAX. (Yamaha models may include the FJR1300, Super Tenere, R1, R6, FZ1, FZ8 and FZ6R.

Demo rides of the all-new Bolt are now available. Visit the Star Motorcycles Display Area, Sign up and show your valid motorcycle operator's license to ride.

Dealers will be onsite to offer official Star and Yamaha Gear at the demo rig!

• www.starmotorcycles.com
• www.yamaha-motor.com

New for 2013, you can go for a demo ride on three wheels via the Can Am Spyder.

Climb on for something very special. Experience the open road in a new and exciting way by taking a ride through Carlisle on the three wheeled Can Am Spyder. Two wheel riders are sure to enjoy the handling and feel of the Spyder with their open air enthusiasm. If riding a motorcycle on two wheels was something you've been apprehensive about, fear no more, because the Spyder will show you that you can still ride in style and comfort.

All riders must have proper attire, including a helmet, plus a valid license. For more information on Can Am and Can Am’s Spyder visit their web site

• Can Am Online

Lawrence Frederick and his World Champion Frisbee Dogs from Disc-Connected K-9's return to Carlisle for Bike Fest to educate and entertain enthusiasts in 2013.

The dogs from Disc-Connected K-9's have provided entertainment around the world and have performed for some of the most amazing audiences. In addition, nearly a dozen of the dogs are World Frisbee Dog Championship Finalists; more than any other team in the history of the sport. More importantly, all of these performers are rescue dogs.

Lawrence has local ties, having spent time in Shippensburg and always enjoys his trips back to Carlisle and the Bike Fest, an area and a show he is very fond of.

• K9 Frisbee
• Disc-Connected K-9's (videos)...

Your gate admission and Rat Rod make you eligible for this showing of Rat Rods and Rat Bikes. Rat rods are meant to be driven, bare bones restorations of bikes or cars, using whatever tools and materials the builder can find. Form follows function in this builder’s show. There is even a little bit of Rockabilly sound to make this an even better way to spend a Sunday at Carlisle Bike Fest.

Rat Rod check in wis Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and only an event admission is required. There is no additional purchase or fee necessary. All builds will be recognized at 2 p.m.

Carlisle Bike Fest 2013 marks the return of Biker Billy. Billy will have multiple performances daily and you can expect recipes from his "Biker Billy’s Roadhouse" cookbook. In addition, Billy will sprinkle in a taste or two from "Biker Billy’s Hog Wild on a Harley" cookbook and the original “Biker Billy Cooks with Fire.”

Biker Billy will have these books at Carlisle Bike Fest along with t-shirts and aprons for sale. He'll no doubt be big hit with the fans.

• BikerBilly.com
• Biker Billy Cooks with (videos)...

The passion for aggressively customized sport bikes is as strong as ever. Those following European and Australian styling and performance trends referred to as streetfighters have made the Carlisle Bike Fest their home for the last few season. Customfighters.com brings it back for another round and the displays will be great. Thank you in advance to everyone who will participate in Fighter Fest during the event.

• Customfighters.com

The Appalachian Harley-Davidson Dealer Mall at Bike Fest is more than just Harley Davidson gear and apparel! The MALL offers pre-owned motorcycles at unbelievable prices, making this THE best temporary Harley-Davidson dealership experience anywhere. The Bike Fest Consignment Sale is back in 2013 and enthusiasts looking to buy, will find great deals.

Anyone looking to sell a bike can make arrangements with Rick or Bryan at Appalachian Harley-Davidson by calling (717) 766-9366. Appalachian Harley-Davidson will put your bike in front of thousands of attendees at the Carlisle Bike Fest and work the sales transaction while you enjoy your weekend!

Hours for the AHD Dealer Mall are as follows:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday

• Appalachian Harley Davidson

Each year, thousands of bikes roll onto the grounds and each and every one of them is worth an honor. In 2013, five will be honored as part of "The People's Bike" contest with 105.7 The X and The People's Morning Show.

Beginning in early July, 105.7 The X will open its forum for photo submissions and then about ten days later, online voting will take place via The X web page. This process will send the top five (5) to Bike Fest where they were displayed as part of the 105.7 The X tent.

With the five on display, onsite voting will take place to determine who has the bike of the people! Voting will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All five bikes, including the winner chosen on grounds will be honored in front of the main stage on Saturday afternoon of event weekend. Being chosen as "The People's Bike" earns each participant a plaque and bragging rights amongst their peers!

Good luck in 2013!

• 105.7 The X - Everything That Rocks

The legendary sport bike stunt team, the StarBoyz are coming to Carlisle Bike Fest and will once again have their StarBoyz Smoke Show. Scott, Kevin and their adrenaline-hooked friends will burn rubber, rev their engines and wow the crowd with stoppies, wheelies, burnouts and more.

In addition to the tricks, they'll show off for the crowd and allow everyone onsite to judge their "king of the burnout" competition. Their smoke show consists of several mini competitions aimed at pleasing the crowd. The grandstands will be jam packed as they compete on a mini drift course, fastest circle burnouts, best move, combination series burnout and of course the best smoke show.

Edge of your seat excitement was even better in 2012.

• StarBoyz Website
• StarBoyz at Carlisle

Go for the gold in Field Game competition at the Carlisle Bike Fest. 2013 events include a Slow Race, Plank Ride, Barrel Push and the ever popular, always entertaining weenie bite. The Field Games fence line will be laced with enthusiasts who will no doubt enjoy the fun. Following the competition, medals will be awarded for place takers and bragging rights for the ride home!

Stephanie Bell & Little Rock are one of Pennsylvania's premier bands and are back together after an eight year hiatus and continue to promote their new album, “This Beating of My Heart.” Besides playing their own hits, they enjoy covering all-time favorite country hits for their fans. Traveling up and down the east coast, Stephanie Bell & Little Rock has toured with some of the biggest names in country music such as Trace Adkins, Collin Raye, Toby Keith and many more.

• Little Rock on the Web
• Little Rock on Facebook

Laredo is one of the region's top country bands. Lead singer Dave Kelly has spent time on the round with many local, regional and national acts and most recently, performed with some of the state's top bands. Laredo is a central PA staple, playing at many of the area's top country bars, clubs and saloons. They also play many outdoor events like Carlisle Bike Fest. Don't miss them Friday on the stage.

• Laredo on the Web
• Laredo on Facebook

Hailing from York Pennsylvania, Evelyn’s Ashes has made extraordinary strides in their quest to become a household name in the music industry around the world. Formed in 2005, the band has had one common goal; to write unforgettable songs and music and combine a live performance that remains unsurpassed. Songs with big catchy hooks with lyrics that touch the heart, all coupled with the high energy performance only begins to describe this unique and opulent alternative rock act. Catch them Saturday and have fun!

• Evelyn’s Ashes on the Web
• Evelyn’s Ashes on Facebook

He's in high school and he is a major musical talent. Ajay Shughart's talents are limitless, but the young man does enjoy the blues. Ajay grew up in a home filled with all kinds of music and at the age of 4 he was already a blues fan. At age 9, after watching the movie “School of Rock”, Ajay decided he wanted to play the guitar. His parents, thinking this was just a passing fad, purchased a cheap Fender beginner guitar set up. It wasn’t long after starting lessons that they discovered this “passing fad” had become a passion and that Ajay had a true gift. Ajay plays with the Central PA Friends of Jazz Youth Band, the Trez Music All Star Jazz Band and the Dickinson College Jazz Band. He also plays with the country band, The Oddbaws. You can also see him performing his original music as well as many blues, r&b and rock covers with his band Rhythm on Main.

• Ajay Shughart on the Web
• Ajay Shughart on Facebook

Steve Carter is the Badwrench and he's been playing rock, blues, jazz, bluegrass and many other styles of music for nearly 45 years. Currently Steve is teaching at his studios in Palmyra and Middletown and also teaches at Marty's Music in Annville and at Lebanon Valley College. His band is currently performing in the Central Pennsylvania area. Catch them on stage as part of the Sunday excitement of Bike Fest.

• Badwrench on the Web
• Badwrench on Facebook

What is it? A Wheelie Machine Simulator is an apparatus/activity where Bike Fest enthusiasts can enjoy riding a wheelie in a controlled, safe environment on a real motorcycle. iWHEELiE.COM at Carlisle Bike Fest - a partnership that always pops the crowd!

This unique ride is available Friday through Sunday. A fee to ride applied.

• iWHEELiE.COM
• iWHEELiE.COM on Facebook
• iWHEELiE.COM on YouTube

Returning for the first time in a few years is a group of AMA D6 riders, taking part in AMA trials exhibitions. The American Motorcyclist Association dedicates itself to promoting and protecting the future of motorcycling. Come and watch the D6 exhibitions as the riders traverse over cars, tires, logs and other obstacles.

You can also gather information and learn about the AMA, its mission and why supporting the group is so important to the motorcyclist hobby. Spectatorship of the trials is free with your admission to the show and several sessions will be scheduled throughout each day of Bike Fest. Also, don’t forget, the trials are only a portion of the entertainment we plan to offer this year at the show!

No Carlisle event would be complete without a burnout contest. Be a part of the smoke show at Carlisle as bikers show our four-wheeled friends how it’s done! We are pleased to welcome Koup’s Cycle shop as a sponsor of the Burnout Competition. Check out the wild burnout videos from Bike Fest and keep in mind that you can always register onsite by visiting Guest Services.

• Koups Cycle Shop
• Burnouts

Contestants for Ms. Carlisle Bike Fest compete for cash prizes on Saturday evening on the 92.1 WTPA Main Stage.

Registration takes place at Guest Services, just to the west of the main grandstand.

• Contest Rules

Carlisle Bike Fest is fun for the entire family and we have not forgotten the kids. On Saturday from 10:00AM - 5:00PM in the Kids at Carlisle Activity Center Area, we have crafts for kids and parents to enjoy together. We also have lots of play activities that we think will “wow” the young ones. Come and check it out!

• Kids at Carlisle