New Chopperfest Gear!

PRE-ORDER The 2024 ChopperFest event t-shirt and hoodie. They feature a small David Mann / Chopperfest logo on the front and David Mann's "The Shores aka Crazy Dave’s Broadslide" on the back. We will ship the shirt out in the first week of February.

Bike Show Entries will receive a free David Mann Chopperfest t-shirt and poster when you check-in on Sunday, Feb 12th, at the Bike Show gate.

Join us on February 11, 2024

 

The 20th Anniversary David Mann Chopperfest will be held on Sunday, February 11th, 2024, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura CA from 8am-4pm.

The Event Features: A very special David Mann and Friends Motorcycle Art Exhibit, an All-Brand Antique and Custom Motorcycle Show; Custom Bike Builder Displays featuring World Class Bike Builders; Hundreds of Motorcycle/Culture Vendors; a New and Used Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet; Live Rock and Blues Bands, Food and Beer. General Admission is $20, Presale $15 (Includes event poster), Military with ID $10, and kids 12 & under are free. Note: No Colors, No Pets, No Outside Alcohol.

The "If you build it they will come" All Brand Motorcycle Show will feature 22 classes of motorcycles from Antique and Old School to Special Construction and Radical Design classes. Check out the Bike Show link for more details on all the classes and entering your motorcycle(s). If you have a bike that fits one of these classes please enter it, it's only $40 and you get 1 admission and a David Mann Chopperfest event t-shirt. The trophies are amazing one-of-a-kind pieces of art. It's going to be another fun-filled day for the whole family with all sorts of cool stuff on 2 wheels. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our sponsors: Harley-Davidson, Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, 805 Beer, Ventura Harley-Davidson, Duane Ballard Custom Leather, The Shop: American Motorcycle Specialists, Choppers Magazine, Sonny Boy, Schapiro And Leventhal "The" Motorcycle Attorneys, Kiwi Indian Motorcycles & Parts, Easyriders Magazine, Biltwell Inc., KD Customs, My Garage, Barnett Clutches and Cables, Cycle Source Magazine, JIMS, Learn To Ride VC, Born-Free Motorcycle Show, Tobacco Motorwear Company, Choppertown, Denver's Choppers, & USA PARTS CO.

We'd also like to thank all the attendees, volunteers, friends, and family who help make this event happen and keep David Mann's spirit alive.

https://www.chopperfestival.com/

David "Huggy Beahr" Hansen Celebration of Life

Dear family and friends, please help us honor and celebrate the incredible life of David "Huggy Beahr" Hansen on Thursday, June 8th from 2:00PM - 5:00PM at the Ventura Fairgrounds.

Those of you riding in - please join us for "The Final Ride" in his honor, meet at "The Shop" at Noon sharp. Riders will head out at 1:00. Directions to The Shop.

6541 Ventura Blvd. Ventura CA 93003

There will be an Indian Honor Corral for all attending on their Indian Motorcycles, which we all know were a passion for David.

Take a walk down the Huggy Beahr Hall of Fame, exchange stories and memories with us as we all honor his life. Anyone interested in sharing a few words is encouraged.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Humane Society of Ventura County, https://www.hsvc.org/ David had a soft spot for furry friends in need.

Please email any photos you would like to contribute to the slide show to christie@bdrocks.com.

You can RSVP here.

Radical Design Award

Congratulations to Slim for taking home the 1st place Radical Design award with “The Executioner” custom trike. Job well done! 

Stellar photos by @ribsfitmedia 

Rest In Peace, Dad 💔

My dad David “Huggy Bear” Hansen passed away suddenly while being cared for in the hospital. He was a larger than life character with an infectious smile. He had a brilliant mind and the biggest heart. As you can imagine, we are shocked and devastated. We appreciate the outpouring of love and condolences.

My Dad will be deeply missed by many. To be loved by him has been the greatest gift of my life.

We ask for your patience and understanding while we navigate this unexpected loss. As soon as arrangements have been made we will let you all know. Thank you. -Tory

Congratulations to the following!

Congratulations to the following folks for entering their motorcycles and winning an award! We appreciate your ongoing support!

Chopper class

1st Place Nick McAtee

2nd Place Jeff Gray

3rd Place Ryan Burdick

Bobber 

1st Place Larry Brakke

2nd Place Robert Klein

3rd Place Santee Vallejo

Antique

1st Place Brent Johnson

2nd Place Jim Ostovani

3rd Place Robert Cartier

Daily Rider 

1st Place Masaya Kosaka

2nd Place Dyba Andrzej 

3rd Place Ryan Burdick

Modern Chopper

1st Place Jordan Dethmers

2nd Place Russell Mitchell

3rd Place Wesley Folsom

Radical Design

1st Place Slim

2nd Place Tom Mills

3rd Place Dalton Walker

Metric

1st Place Gerald Casey

2nd Place Matt Jones

3rd Place Richard Hill

Koolest paint

1st Place Jordan Dethmers

2nd Place David polgreen

3rd Place Zach O

Bagger

1st Place Chris Bennet

2nd Place Rich Davidson

3rd Place Tom Jessup

Sportster

1st Place Michael Velarde

2nd Place Jimmy Denson

3rd Place Ray Sweeten

British

1st Place Anthony Robinson

2nd Place Stacy McCleary

3rd Place Ty Brauum

Racer

1st Place Dan Zandona

2nd Place Dan Currie

3rd Place Anthony Gonzales

Special Construction

1st Place Jordan Dethmers

2nd Place Gerald Casey

3rd Place Nick McAtee

FXR

1st Place Tom Edison

2nd Place Jim Sanborn

3rd Place Tom Jessup

Dyna

1st Place Zach O

2nd Place King Bado

3rd Place Shannon Harris

Ladies

1st Place Taylor Delongh

2nd Place Quinzy Panameno

3rd Place Lily K

Rat Bike

1st Place Paul Wheeler

2nd Place Daniel Glassburn

3rd Place Glenn Brueckner

Best Knucklehead 

Ryan Grossman

Best Panhead

Joe Norkin

Best Shovelhead

Gino Ilacqua

Best of Show

Richard Best

David Mann Memorial Award

Gerald Casey

Ross "Kiwi" Tomas Award

Hokan Martinson

KD Customs "FXR Show" Winners"

Builders Choice- FXR

Kirk Taylor

Best Paint- FXR

Dan Currie

Best Of Show- FXR 

Keishiro Hoshino