Massive Motorcycling Adventure Underway in Upstate New York

The nation's largest motorcycle event is officially underway!

If you're a motorcycle enthusiast and looking for a place to share your love for everything motorcycles, did you know that the largest motorcycle event in the nation has begun in Lake George, New York, and there's still time to enjoy it?

Americade in Lake George, New York

The 2025 edition of Americade is underway in Lake George and is offering riders of all kinds the chance to enjoy a unique blend of various motorcycling experiences. The annual event, which attracts thousands of riders and enthusiasts, started on Tuesday, May 27th, with its kick-off celebration at the Carriage House at Fort William Henry, and will run through Saturday, May 31st.

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This year's gathering will offer riders guided and unguided rides through the Adirondack Mountains, factory demos, a large trade show, stunt shows, adventure/dirt biking, comedy shows, and much more.

Community Gathering With a Heart

This annual event is more than just a celebration of motorcycles; "it's a community gathering with a heart," according to its website. Each year, organizers partner with various organizations to raise money and awareness on important issues. This year, Americade is partnering with the Ride For Kids and the Wounded Warrior Project, which provide a therapeutic escape for recovering veterans. It also supports numerous local and regional charities and has raised more than $600,000 and counting for these causes over the years.

Not only does Americade raise massive amounts of money for charities, but it is one of the biggest weeks of business for the Lake George Region resort community and gives the biggest single boost to the local Lake George economy, according to its website.