Welcome to the Bluegrass State of mind!
Rally Highlights:
- **NEW! Little Mania Wrestling Show** – Kick off the rally on Thursday, Sept. 25th, with a high-energy wrestling show from 6–8 PM. It's the perfect way to throw down some excitement right from the start! Doors open at 4:30 PM! Tickets available NOW at Man O’ War Harley-Davidson for $25 GA and $55 Ringside (+sales tax). Save money when you purchase the tickets in-store versus online.
- Biker Comedian Hypnotist, Gary Michaels – Get ready to laugh and be amazed on Friday, Sept. 26th, with two hilarious shows at 12 PM and 4:30 PM. You’ve never seen a biker rally act like this before! Watch our official Man O’ War Harley-Davidson podcast, Raw with Roadbloc, featuring Gary Michaels to see a preview of what’s to come!
- **NEW! Rally Scavenger Hunt** – This year, we’re introducing a one-of-a-kind Scavenger Hunt! Ride to destinations along both guided and self-guided rides and search for hidden keywords at each stop. For example, take the iconic Eye of the Dragon ride and stop at Tied Up & Dyed, a local business, to collect your keyword. The participant who collects the most keywords and returns to Man O’ War Harley-Davidson on the last day of the rally, Saturday the 27th at 4pm, will win a special prize! Winner must be present to win the $500 Man O’ War Harley-Davidson gift card. Gift card cannot be used towards the purchase of a motorcycle. Valid in-store only at Man O’ War Harley-Davidson. If winner is not present on the 27th at 4pm, gift card will be given to the runner-up.
- Scenic Motorcycle Routes – Enjoy classic Kentucky rides like the Covered Bridge Ride and the Eye of the Dragon through Red River Gorge. Ride past historic landmarks, bourbon distilleries, and famous horse farms.
- Saturday, September 27th: Biker Games, Award Ceremonies, and 2026 Harley-Davidson Calendar Reveal! – Enjoy opportunities to connect with fellow riders from across the country. We will have biker games on Saturday only, all day, starting at 11am. For more information, click here. Announcement of the Ride & Seek Challenge will be at 4pm on Saturday, as well as the reveal of our 2026 Harley-Davidson Model Calendar!
- Food Trucks All Weekend Long – Delicious eats available throughout the rally from Boston’s Way - Devilish Wings - Fully Loaded Burgers and Fries - Mirror Twin Brewing* – A local favorite, Mirror Twin Brewing has teamed up with us to create two exclusive rally-themed beers, available in cans inspired by Man O’ War and the legendary Eye of the Dragon ride. *Please drink responsibly.
-Bourbon Tastings from Fresh Bourbon!
About the Rally
Start fall riding in beautiful Kentucky!
Bikes, Bourbon and Bluegrass Rally will be hosted at Man O'War Harley-Davidson of Lexington. Famous for thoroughbreds and racing, bourbon, basketball, Bluegrass music, and most of all our Southern hospitality, Lexington, KY is the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Join us for amazing rides during the day. We'll have both guided and self guided rides and daytime entertainment and vendors at the store! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for rally updates!
The rolling hills, rivers, and gorges around Lexington and Central Kentucky feature some of the richest horse farms in the world, serene natural beauty, frontier and Civil War-era forts and battlefields, Castles, and both new and historic distilleries along the Bourbon Trail—all perfect for motorcycle riding.
Lexington is the official Horse Capital of the World, and the nearby Kentucky Horse Park is home to nearly 50 breeds, museums, shows and camping. Man O’ War H-D is also the gateway (or end-point) for the numerous Heart of the Dragon rides in Eastern KY, including the Eye of the Dragon through Red River Gorge State Park, the Famous Covered Bridge Ride. We are an hour and a half from Louisville, KY, Cincinnati, OH and Huntington, WV; two hours from Knoxville, TN; and three hours from Nashville, TN. Come ride with us, Kentucky is waiting for You!
The Eye of the Dragon™
The now world famous Eye of the Dragon™ ride is located here in Kentucky! As a huge part of the Rally, we’ll have both guided and self guided rides going to the Eye of the Dragon daily! An incredible ride going through Red River Gorge passing through the famous NADA tunnel for an experience unlike any other! Merch available in-store at Man O’ War Harley-Davidson.