One more year the European Bike Week to the calendar of international events, dated on this occasion from September 3 to 8, 2024 in Faak am See (Austria)Last year, Harley-Davidson celebrated 25 years of this iconic event. With free entry, it is Europe’s largest free and open motorcycling festival, a day and night celebration that runs virtually 24 hours a day and welcomes both local participants and those travelling from far away.
This year, European Bike Week celebrates the invaluable contributions of the designer, artist and legend Willie G. Davidson Harley-Davidson and motor culture with events taking place around the world, and European Motorcycle Week is no exception. Willie G. Davidson will be celebrated through images and activities throughout the festival, including the unveiling of a range of limited edition apparel and the display of some iconic motorcycles from his influence on the world. Classic Bike Display.
European Bike Week 2024: Passion for Harley-Davidson
The Harley Village in Faak am SeeThe 40,000-square-meter Harley-Davidson Expo offers plenty of fun and action. The centerpiece will be the Harley-Davidson Expo, which will showcase a lineup of the latest Model Year 2024 motorcycles, showcasing the next era of touring performance, technology and design with the all-new Street Glide and Road Glide models. For those looking to purchase, authorized dealers will have the latest in Harley-Davidson apparel, official show merchandise, parts and accessories.
In addition to the motorcycle displays, customers looking for an adventure can head to the off-road zone, right in the heart of the European Bike Week site. The zone will host off-road experts from all over Europe, offering displays, dynamic presentations, rider training and in-depth tutorials on the Pan America 1250 Special.
This year, the Adventure Zone The event will be led by world-class instructors Mick Extance (UK), Ralf Wiesenfeller (Germany) and Marco Belli (Italy), as well as displays from brand ambassador and rider Joan Pedrero (Spain). For those looking to try out the latest vehicles, a wide range of 2024 Harley-Davidson Sport, Cruiser, Grand American Touring and Adventure Touring motorcycles will be available in the HD Demo Zone.
The Jumpstart driving simulator will also be open to all people without a driving licence who want to experience what it feels like to ride a two-wheeled vehicle. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, bikers will have the opportunity to conquer the most beautiful roads in Carinthia (Austria) and neighbouring Slovenia on free tours guided by the HOG Carinthia Chapter.
The BossHoss will also be present at European Bike Week, with two special performances at the spectacular remains of Finkenstein Castle in Carinthia, Austria. On 3 and 4 September, the popular band will perform country and rock hits in a panoramic open-air setting in the mountains, marking the start of the festival in style.
Plus, there will be five nights of entertainment throughout the week running until after midnight, and with over 100 food stalls and bars, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Two stages, the Harley Bar and the Saloon Bar, will offer a full experience of exciting sounds and plenty of live action with 40 bands performing throughout the week.
The headline act will be top-rated band ‘Stiletto’, who will be performing on stage at the Harley Bar on Saturday 7 September. Entertainment will continue throughout the week with swirling flames and powerful pyrotechnic effects at the fire shows, and a drone show will light up the sky on Friday and Saturday evening, creating breathtaking scenes between the musical performances.
On Friday, September 6, there will be a free custom motorcycle show sponsored by Metzeler Tyres, in which all homemade Harley-Davidson custom motorcycles are eligible to participate and in which participants will receive exclusive gifts. The legendary Harley-Davidson Parade, sponsored by Dunlop, with thousands of motorcycles of all brands and regularly watched by thousands of local spectators, will take place on Saturday, September 7.
Lastly, one of the attendees will be the winner of a Harley-Davidson, which will be given away to a lucky ticket holder.
More information about the event can be found on the brand’s official website or at any of the authorised European distributors.
