Almost Home

MAKE ROCKFORD YOUR STOP ON
THE RIDE HOME TO MILWAUKEE!

Map to Kegel Harley Davidson/ Buell

Come Celebrate Harley-Davidson's 105th Anniversary at the
World's Oldest Family-Owned Dealership,
Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell in Rockford, Illinois.

Kegels’ Almost Home Celebration is a free event that will feature live performances by national and regional bands. Shop numerous retailers on display and fill up on tasty food and beverages from regional and national vendors. A pancake breakfast will be held on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and an escorted Ride Home to Milwaukee will depart at 10:00 AM on Thursday.

Its Time

TUESDAY AUGUST 26 - Noon-10:00 pm
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27 - 7:00 am-7:00 pm
THURSDAY AUGUST 28 - 7:00 am -11:00 am

Rockford, IL is an Official Overnight Stop
for the 105th Ride Home!

TUESDAY
AUGUST 26

Noon - 10:00 pm
Live Entertainment

Noon - 1:30 pm -Sensations, Featuring Holland Zander
(Rock - Rockford, IL)

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm -Southern Heritage
(Country - Rockford, IL)

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm -Pistol Pete
(Rock, Blues, Psychedelic - Rockford, IL)

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues (Blues - Chicago, IL)

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm -Sons of Many Bitches
(Country Side Project of the Pimps - Rockford, IL)

WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 27

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

7:00 am to Noon
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Live Entertainment

Noon - 1:30 pm -Neverly Brothers
(Rockabilly, British Invasion - Chicago, IL)

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm -Westside Andy and the Mel
Ford Band

(Blues - Madison, WI)

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm -Hamilton Loomis Band
(Blues - Houston, TX)

THURSDAY
AUGUST 28

7:00 am - 11:00 am

7:00 am to 11:00 am Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

10:00 am Escorted Ride Home to the Birthplace of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Milwaukee, WI

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Food Vendors

Culver's
German Society of Rockford
J.K. Marleys
McKinney Food Service
Papa John's Pizza
Rajun Cajun
Schwan’s Ice Cream
Stella's Catering Co.
Thunder Bay Grille

 

 

For Sponsorship and Vendor Information, Contact Tonya Lamia at 815.967.9059 or tonya@kegelmotorcycles.com

Display Vendors

Area Rental & Sales
Callahan Photography
Champion Motor Cars
Classic Engraving / Ken's Filters
Kegel Harley-Davidson
Lou Bachrodt Automotive Group
Loves Park Motorsports
MagicWaters
MedicineMan
Miller Lite
Nationwide Insurance
Pepsi-Cola
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sugar Shores RV Resort
T&B Leather / TAN-RAT Motorcycle Accessories
HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Event Map
Event Map

HARLEY-DAVIDSONKegel Harley-Davidson/Buell is conveniently located on the corner of South Perryville Road & Harrison Avenue, with easy access from Interstates 90 & 39.

Come shop the numerous retailers on display & fill up on tasty food from local & national vendors. Enjoy music of national & regional live bands. Motorcycle enthusiasts from throughout the country & the world will enjoy their visit in Rockford, Illinois.

-World’s Oldest Family-Owned Dealership
- Kegel’s Full Service Diner
- Harley-Davidson Rentals
- Quick Tire & Lube Center
- One of the Largest Inventory of Harley-Davidson Merchandise, MotorClothes & Fashion

Area Map

Easy access from I-90, I-30 and US-20. Less than 90 Miles Southwest of Milwaukee.On the Corner of Harrison & Perryville in Rockford, Illinois

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AREA LODGING

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW AT SPECIAL RATES! MENTION "HARLEY-DAVIDSON" WHEN BOOKING. RATES ARE BASED ON AVAILABILITY.

Baymont Inn
815-229-8200; $109 single/double
Candlewood Suites
815-229-9300; $109 single
*Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort
815-282-3033; $89.99 single/double, $119.99
bi-level/whirlpool suites
*Clock Tower Resort
815-398-6000; $89 single/double, $129 single/double with 4 waterpark passes
Courtyard by Marriott
815-397-6222; mention code HDF; $109 single/double
*Days Inn Rockford
815-332-4915; $79.99 single/double
Extended Stay America
815-226-8969; $79.99 single, $89.99 double
*Hampton Inn
815-229-0404; $129 single/double
*Hilton Garden Inn
815-229-3322; $139 single/double, $199 suite
*Holiday Inn
815-398-2200; $99.95 single/double, $149.99 suite,
$199.95 jacuzzi suite
*Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
815-654-4100; $99.95 single/double, $129.95 suites
*Howard Johnson Hotel 11th Street
815-397-9000; $69.95 single, $79.95 double
*Motel 6
815-397-8000; $44.99 single, $49.99 double
Quality Suites
815-227-1300; $69.99 single/double
*Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
815-226-2100; $149 single/double with a $25 gas card for a 1-night stay and a $50 gas card for a 2-night stay
Red Roof Inn
815-398-9750; $71.99 single/double
*Sleep Inn
815-398-8900; $99.99 single, $109.99 double
*Sweden House Lodge
815-398-4130; $50.40 single, $63.90 double, $79 jacuzzi suite

*Indicates hotel will provide guests with wipe-down rags & access to a washing station.

DINING

Backyard Grill and Bar, Cherry Valley
201 E. State St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016
815-332-4176
Beef-A-Roo West
2538 Auburn St., Rockford, IL 61101
815-962-7674, www.beefaroo.com
Carlyle Brewing Company
215 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104
815-963-BREW
Olympic Tavern
2327 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103
815-962-8758, www.theolympictavern.com
Stockholm Inn
2420 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61104
815-397-3534, www.thestockholminn.com
The Machine Shed
7475 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108
815-229-3276, www.machineshed.com

OTHER HOTELS

Alpine Inn: 815-399-1890
Comfort Inn: 815-389-7061
Days Inn & Suites Rockford/Loves Park: 815-282-9300
Ramada Inn Greater Beloit: 815-389-3481
Rockford Residence Inn: 815-227-0013
StudioPLUS: 815-397-8316
Super 8 Motel: 815-229-5522

CAMP SITES

Sugar Shores RV Resort: 815-629-2568; $32 per night plus tax; buy 2 nights, get the third night free.
Blackhawk Valley Campground: 815-874-9767
Hononegah Campground: 815-877-6100
Pecatonica River Campground: 815-877-6100
Rock Cut State Park: 815-885-3311
Seward Bluffs Campground: 815-877-6100
Sugar River Campground: 815-877-6100
Winnebago County Forest Preserve District:
815-877-6100

SITES & ATTRACTIONS

Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
815-229-9390, www.andersongardens.org
Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103
815-965-3433, www.burpee.org
Historic Auto Attractions
13825 Metric Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073
815-389-7917, www.historicautoattractions.com
Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
815-397-9112, www.midwayvillage.com

SHOPPING

CherryVale Mall
7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61108
815-332-244, www.shopcherryvalemall.com
The Shops of Edgebrook
1639 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
815-226-0212, www.edgebrookshops.com

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

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For Sponsorship and Vendor Information, Contact Tonya Lamia at 815.967.9059 or tonya@kegelmotorcycles.com

Sponsors Medicine Man Graphic Design Studio Go Rockford Area Rental & Sales Miller Lite Kegel Oldest Harley-Davidson Dealer

Kegel Harley-Davidson/ Buell
7125 Harrison Avenue/Business 20, Rockford, IL 61112
Phone: 815-332-7125 • kegelmotorcycles.com