He Indian Riders Fest 2026 has already confirmed the celebration of the fifth edition of the Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show (BCS). An event that will take place from June 18-21, 2026 at Lake Lipno, Czech Republic. Pre-registration is mandatory for all participants; In-person registrations will not be accepted.
An international jury will select a maximum of five custom motorcycles per category (25 finalists in total) to compete and display at the BCS. In honor of the brand’s tradition, participation in the BCS is encouraged (but not required) to celebrate Indian Motorcycle’s 125th anniversary.
Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show: Much more than a contest
The Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show is the only international custom motorcycle show dedicated exclusively to Indian Motorcycle. This event holds the award of AMD-approved custom motorcycle show for 2026 and promises a creative and inspiring display of expert European tuners in the field, as well as dealers of the brand itself.
The BCS 2026 will be made up of 5 modalities:
- Scout: Open to all Scout models
- Without fairing: open to all models without fairing
- Touring (incl. Baggers): Open to all touring models, including baggers
- Clubstyle: Also includes Performance and Streetfighter models
- Custom Painting: Celebrating the best in custom painting
In turn, there will be five categories in which to compete, selecting up to five personalized motorcycles per class (25 finalists in total). For this, the organization will have a specialized international jury. After the selection, only the finalists will be invited to exhibit.
Regarding registration to be able to participate in the Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show 2026, it will be necessary:
- Mandatory pre-registration through the official website
- Complete the online form with construction details and images.
- Only complete applications submitted through the official form will be considered.
- Due to the limited field, early applications are strongly recommended.
Key highlights of the Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show 2026
The 5th edition of the BCS will take place within the framework of the Indian Riders Fest 2026 (June 18-21, Lake Lipno, Czech Republic). The president of the jury will be Ola Stenegard (Director of Product Design, Indian Motorcycle), along with Onno Wieringaa renowned international custom design show jury member and industry veteran, serving as official photographer and representation at the AMD World Championship.
Other important details regarding the celebration of BCS 206 are:
- Approved by AMD for the 2026 edition
- The only custom show in the world 100% dedicated to Indian Motorcycle
- Mandatory pre-registration; no need to register on site
- Public Choice Award powered by IRF26 – visitors can vote for their favorite custom design
- Visitor information
To check new event updates, schedules and program details, you can directly visit the official website of the event.
