Posted: Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Motorcyclists Roar into Retrofest

Looking for a great destination to ride your pride and joy?
Chatham would like to welcome Motorcyclists to experience Retrofest  

Chatham, Ontario will be the place to be May 26th celebrating it's 10th annual Retrofest. This event is a celebration of wheels originally created to highlight Chatham-Kent region as the "Classic Car Capitol of Canada" and it has been extremely successful with crowds estimated at 10,000 - 15,000. Retrofest takes place in the downtown core of Chatham where the streets are lined with antique and classic cars and the town goes all out to embrace the event.  

2012 Retrofest has taken it up a notch and will include 'all things Motorcycle'. This single day event runs Saturday May 26 and will feature Antique and Classic Motorcycles, Showbikes and the Show'n Shine....check out the two wheel market place for vendors.....Or maybe you want to have your bike tested on the Dynotunes dyno...Just be sure your ready to ride in the 'Thunder Run' tour around the city (pending approvals)....Wait there's more...Stay for the live bands, beer gardens and great food vendors at the famous Tecumseh Park.... So Polish up the bike, bring your friends and experience this celebration of wheels.  

Pre-register your bike in the show and shine and you could win a one room night Friday May 25th in the award winning, Diamond rated Retro Suites Hotel. This exclusive hotel features a wheels oriented theme that just can't be missed. Three lucky Show'n shine winners will be staying in style! Contact us for more details and entry forms  

Retrofest runs Saturday May 26th from 10 am to 10 pm. The event is held in the downtown core of Chatham, Ontario. Admission is FREE. Visit www.downtownchatham.com for more information or contact: