Barber Vintage Festival – Motorsport America Photo
Motorcyclists from across the nation and around the world will converge on Barber Motorsports Park and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum on Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 11, for the 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival.
This year’s festival carries special meaning as we celebrate the life and legacy of park and museum founder George W. Barber, as well as the motorsports community that has flourished through his vision. Barber, 85, died following a brief illness on Sunday, February 15.
Known for its breathtaking landscaping and whimsical art, the 880-acre park hosts many events each year, including the “Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix” and “MotoAmerica Superbikes at Barber.” Barber Vintage Festival, however, is the culmination of Barber’s dream.
Last year, nearly 400 vendors participated in one of the largest vintage motorcycle swap meets in the country. A short walk from the front doors of the museum, the always well-attended gathering promises rare machinery, difficult-to-find parts, and historic memorabilia.
“Barber Vintage Festival is the realization of George Barber’s vision to create a world-class gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts,” said Brian Case, executive director of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. “As we honor his life and legacy, we celebrate the global community of collectors, fans, and riders who continue to bring that vision to life.”
Tickets are now on sale. Children 15 years of age and under are free with a paying adult. BMW Motorrad USA, Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Triumph Motorcycles, Mecum Auctions, and Papa Johns are the official partners.
The event caters to motorcyclists of all ages, with new-model displays, demo rides, a swap meet boasting hundreds of vendors, live concerts, beer gardens, and heart-stopping stunt shows.
The world’s largest motorcycle museum hosts from autograph sessions, engine start-ups, and seminars to Friday night’s “Motorcycles by Moonlight” gala dinner—inside the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum during the Barber Vintage Festival.
AHRMA is an important part of the Barber Vintage Festival, with cross-country, motocross, road-racing, and trials competitions at dedicated areas throughout Barber Motorsports Park. Flat track runs at nearby Talladega Short Track. Click here for the three-day schedule.
For tickets to the Barber Vintage Festival, click here: Barber Vintage Festival | Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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