🏍️ Annual Motorcycle Awareness Run | Bakersfield CAHosted by Baggers & Coffee
📍 Start: Beach Park, Bakersfield CA
🏁 Finish: Baggers & Coffee – Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield CA
📅 Date: May 16, 2026
The Annual Motorcycle Awareness Run in Bakersfield, California is back, hosted by Baggers & Coffee, bringing riders together for a powerful cause and an unforgettable day.
This motorcycle awareness ride raises funds for downed riders in Kern County. All proceeds are handled by Ventura Black Sheep Motorcycle Ministries, who have consistently donated to and supported downed riders throughout Kern County for several years.
🛣️ Ride Details
The ride begins at Beach Park in Bakersfield, traveling through meaningful locations including the Bakersfield Historical Union Cemetery and the well-known Naked Al’s Tattoo in downtown Bakersfield. These stops provide natural backdrops for nostalgic motorcycle photos and strengthen the camaraderie that makes benefit rides special.
The ride concludes at the Baggers & Coffee shop on Buck Owens Blvd, where riders come together to wrap up the day.
🎟️ What’s Included
• Poker run
• Raffle prizes collected from every stop (must be present to win)
• 50/50 drawing (must be present to win)
• Slow race, free pool, and positive vibes
• Torres Catering featuring mac & cheese and tacos
• Short’s Entertainment capturing meaningful ride moments with a professional photo setup
• Live band performance featuring Penny Marie with Locked & Loaded
Last year’s winning poker hand took home $800, and with the continued support of Bakersfield riders and the local motorcycle community, this year’s turnout is expected to be even bigger.
Whether you ride daily or simply love the motorcycle lifestyle, this Bakersfield motorcycle event is about awareness, community, and riding for something that matters.
🔗 More event details:
baggersandcoffee.com/events
👉 Mark your calendar and ride with us — May 16, 2026.
Event Venue
Beach Park (Bakersfield), Bakersfield, United States
Tickets
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