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Colorado Motorcycle Expo 2022

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We’re excited to announce that the Colorado Motorcycle Expo is back for 2022! It will be held on January 29th and 30th at the National Western Complex in downtown Denver.  Formerly known as the Colorado Motorcycle Show & Swap, the Expo has been held annually in Denver since 1978. After starting at the Adams County Fairgrounds, the Expo moved to the National Western Complex in the early 1980s, and it draws people from all over the country.  The Expo has always had a large and loyal following among motorcycle enthusiasts, with 20,000-25,000 people attending the event each year. 

The 2022 Expo is especially exciting because we’re back and better than ever after COVID canceled our 2021 show.  During COVID, we actively promoted motorcycle-related events throughout the Denver area during our off-year to help local businesses during these trying times. Now that our main event is back on for 2022, the responses we’ve received from sponsors, vendors, and attendees have been astounding. 

The 2022 Expo will have 3 main components: 1) The largest indoor motorcycle swap meet in the country, 2) The largest custom & antique motorcycle show in the Rocky Mountain Region, and 3) Live entertainment and other attractions, like live bands, a VIP lounge, tattoo competitions, a wet T-shirt contest, the used bike corral, a kid zone, giveaways, and so much more.

We are committed to maintaining and improving upon the core elements that have made this an amazing event for the past 44 years–bringing together bikers and all who love motorcycles to buy and sell parts and goods, display and view unique motorcycles, and have one hell of a party! You don’t want to miss this fantastic event, so get your tickets now at www.coloradomotorcycleexpo.com

Thank you!

Scott and Christy

Colorado Swap Meet in February Has Record Crowds – NEXT EVENT March 20th

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Mother nature clearly loves the biker community and on February 20th the day of our 1ST modified swap meet at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse in conjunction with Scott from the Colorado Motorcycle Expo and Rider Justice and Colorado Rider News was confirmation that that in the biker world, “If you build it….THEY WILL COME”.

Swap meets at Dirty Dogs are regularly done in June and December with great vendors everywhere, Mark can be found roasting something to satisfy the overwhelming crowd.   It was unclear to all of us that even if the weather were nice, how many attendees would come out to support the biker owned business. 

It was about 10am, that we got our answer, the parking lot was full up top, and drivers were parking on the side of Colfax all the way up past Wrigley’s.  Riders were walking around with the goods they had purchased, and you could see the guys carrying around parts to sell and parts they had bought

This modified swap meet is a testament to the pride and unity the biker community feels for each other.  Our biker owned businesses are struggling in this pandemic as the events they heavily rely on to get them thru the winter are rescheduled, cancelled, or eliminated entirely.  Scott Schultz from our Expo, Scott O’Sullivan from Rider Justice and myself met with Mark and Rob from Dirty Dogs Roadhouse to see if we could come up with an option to help these businesses, the modified swap meet was the option we all came up with that could help everyone.

The party continued long after the swap meet was over with riders and vendors staying around just to celebrate a day of normality and listening to great music.

After the event was concluded, we spoke with several of the vendor who said the swap meet was a god send, and would help them get thru the month.  Most said they would be back again in March and were so grateful for the opportunity to sell their items and make a few dollars.

If you are biker owned business and would like to participate in our March 20th swap meet, please visit the expo’s website at www.coloradomotorcycleexpo.com.  Good spots are still available

For the most updated information please go to https://www.coloradomotorcycleexpo.com/monthly-swap-meet

Dirty Dogs Open Thanksgiving Day

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Thanksgiving is about traditions and family and familiarity.  When most, if not all, businesses are Closed on Thanksgiving Day and families are locked in the house with relatives that they see once or twice a year, about the only place one has to escape to is 7-eleven.  

Rob is continuing the Dirty Dogs tradition by opening the bar @ 1pm and giving customers a safe place to escape to.  Rob will provide the Turkey and just asks that customers bring a side dish.

The outside patio will be open with footballs games weather permitting and the Buffalo Bills play the Dallas Cowboys at 2:30 pm.  So, come on down to Dirty Dog Thursday afternoon and gather with your riding family.

DIRTY DOGS CHRISTMAS SWAP MEET 

Dirty Dogs Roadhouse and Colorado Rider News will be hosting the 2nd Annual Christmas Shopping Day on Dec. 14th at 10am. ALL VENDORS are welcome for FREE and bring your tent (this event will happen rain or shine)! We are asking customer to come share Christmas Cheer @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse and give some small business vendors and opportunity to get some last minute sales!

Colorado Rider News will be offering some gift wrapping for a donation to BikerDown and Rumor has it Santa Clause will be in the house!

If you need vendor information, please call Dirty Dogs and ask for Mark or Rob!

Dirty Dogs Roadhouse – Christmas Swap Meet

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December 15, 2018

Pop up shops are all the rage in Denver, and chance to help small business owners get in front of direct consumers and sell their products.

Dirty Dogs Roadhouse and Colorado Rider News will be hosting a Christmas Shopping Day on Dec. 15th at 9am. ALL VENDORS are welcome for FREE and bring your tent (this event will happen rain or shine)! We are asking customer to come get some great deals and share some Christmas Cheer! [Read more…] about Dirty Dogs Roadhouse – Christmas Swap Meet