Barber Vintage Festival – 2026
The 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival takes place October 9–11, 2026 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. This year’s festival carries special meaning as it celebrates the life and legacy of park founder George W. Barber (1940–2026), whose vision created the world’s largest vintage motorcycle festival.
The Program
Three days of world-class motorcycle culture await enthusiasts from around the globe on the 880-acre grounds:
- AHRMA Road Racing – Vintage racing on the 2.38-mile, 17-turn road course
- Flat-Track, Cross-Country, Motocross & Trials – Competitions in multiple disciplines across the park
- Swap Meet – One of the largest vintage motorcycle swap meets in North America with over 400 vendors
- BMW Motorrad Days Americas – The North American edition of BMW’s legendary motorcycle gathering
- Manufacturer Demo Rides & New Product Reveals
- Wall of Death – The legendary daredevil show
- Kids’ Zone and Live Music
The Museum
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum – home to the world’s largest motorcycle collection with over 1,600 machines (Guinness World Record) – hosts historical seminars and special exhibitions during the festival. The evening gala “Motorcycles by Moonlight” rounds out the celebration.
Hours
- Friday, October 9: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday, October 10: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday, October 11: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tickets & Admission
Tickets are available at tixr.com. Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult.
Partners: BMW Motorrad USA, Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Triumph Motorcycles, Mecum Auctions, Papa Johns.
