Mar 12, 2026
Donnie Smith Bike Show Returns March 28-29
More than 15,000 biking enthusiasts are expected at the 37th annual Donnie Smith Bike Show, the premier custom bike show in the Midwest, at Saint Paul RiverCentre on Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29.
Over 150,000 square feet will showcase more than 100 of the best baggers, custom choppers, retro bobbers and unique cruisers in the country.
Vendors will be selling unique goods from across the Midwest during the show and some of the biggest names in the biker world will be on hand, including Donnie Smith and Neil Ryan, and sponsors Dennis Kirk, Law Tigers, Saint Paul Indian, Buffalo Chip, and Coors Beer.
Back at the show this year is the Viking Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America. They will be featuring classic American bikes like Harleys and Indians, as well as British, Italian, and Japanese bikes. Come see one-of-a-kind bikes like a 1925 Harley-Davidson JD that was ridden across the U.S., along with a rare 1972 Triumph.
Donnie Smith Chopper Class Challenge continues to attract attention from schools across the country. This year, students from Lakeville North High School will compete in designing custom-built bikes using parts donated from generous suppliers. This year the students will showcase a Rat Rod Go Kart they have been working on, as well as this year's Chopper Motorcycle Project.
$900,000 has been donated to charities like the Special Olympics through the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride.
In addition to the bike show, there will be a massive 45,000 square-foot swap meet area to help bikers get ready for the road this spring.
This show is a favorite within the motorcycle community and is a sign that riding season is right around the corner.