Chopper Festival

Name: Chopper Festival
Address: Ventura, CA, 93001, US
Telephone: +18052172113
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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Join us on February 9, 2025, at the Ventura Fairgrounds. General information linktr.ee/chopperfest
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2004. The grief felt by the entire two wheel world found expression as those who loved and respected David lined the stage with his wife to honor him just three months after his death. The love for both the "artist" and the "lifestyle" he envisioned blended perfectly through a huge showing of his original art and an equally huge showcase of custom motorcycles. Bike Builders from across the nation came to both honor David Mann at his passing and welcome the birth of his signature event. Chopperfest is forever dedicated to the design, function and art of the motorcycle through those talented enough to create and those creative enough to appreciate talent.

- Big Dave Hansen (In The Wind Magazine

07/04/2024

"Wave those flags with pride this Independence Day,"- David Mann page. Do us a solid and give their page a follow.

07/02/2024

Happy birthday to our esteemed leader and friend, . Tory, may your special day be filled with joy, laughter, love, great waves, and an abundance of happiness. 🎂

07/01/2024

Today's tribute is dedicated to our friends at for gifting us a HUGE feature in the June 2024 issue. Many thanks to Felicia Morgan () for covering the 20th Annual .

Tap that lovely link in ' bio to purchase your copy or visit your favorite or newsstand to get your copy.

Congratulations to for getting the cover! Well deserved 👏

06/25/2024

We missed posting for 🤦‍♂️so here is a piece dedicated to called "Canvasback" by October 1991. 🙌

06/17/2024

Happy 🙌 Borrowed this one from our pals at . "Hate to see you go... but love to watch you ride away." is the only authorized source for limited edition David Mann prints from Easyriders. Click the link in their bio to purchase yours.

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the great men in our lives! Have a fantastic day!

06/10/2024

Happy - We borrowed "Crestline" from 's website. Paisano Publications is the sole authorized source for limited edition David Mann prints from . Click the link in their bio or go to https://davidmann.fineaw.com to purchase yours.

06/03/2024

Happy - Car Wash, October 1983. Art by David Mann.

06/01/2024

Many thanks to Roller Magazine for supporting the Chopper Fest over the years. , thanks for everything and covering the event. Your photos are 🔥We can't wait to see you in February!

Please follow and click the link in their bio to purchase issue 51.

05/23/2024

Please support the Iron Goddess Motorcycle Show on July 20th at from 11 until 4 pm. Follow the for complete details and to get involved!

05/20/2024

"For Bike To Work Day, we present "50 Miles Out" from December 1983." - David Mann page. Give them a follow and your support. Their link is in our bio.

05/13/2024

Today's Mann Monday tribute comes from our friend Darren McKeag. “Rush Street” painted in a style resembling David Mann’s early art… 36” x 48” akrylik on canvas is my interpretation of night life in the Chicago area during the 70’s…

04/29/2024

Happy

We borrowed "Saloon #10" from 's website. Paisano Publications is the sole authorized source for limited edition David Mann prints from Easyriders. Click the link in their bio or go to https://davidmann.fineaw.com to purchase yours.

04/13/2024

It's been a rough year without you. We miss you so much, dad, Papa, Huggy Beahr, trailblazer, love, legend, and all the things you were to all the ones who loved you. You're forever in our hearts. -Tory

04/08/2024

"400 Years of Biking" by

is the only authorized source for limited edition David Mann prints from Easyriders. Click the link in their bio to check out their offerings.

04/01/2024

Today's Mann Monday tribute comes from . Tag your tribute post to be featured 🙌

03/25/2024

Today's Mann Monday tribute comes from Luke Morris at .

03/23/2024

Keep April 20th open to support our dear friends at ! "Oh Yesssss the boys are back in town we start the event at with with 2 super rides 1 from Irvine and 2 from .harleydavidson San Diego! Live Band music by STUNT SHOW food & drinks vendors and a lot of fun! Don’t miss it, it will be incredible!" #420

03/18/2024

Today's Mann Monday tribute comes from the ever-talented and her custom painted helmet featuring David Mann’s “Ghost Ship."

We have a few awards that need to go to their forever homes. Please send your mailing address tory@chopperfestival.com i...

03/16/2024

We have a few awards that need to go to their forever homes. Please send your mailing address [email protected] if you see your name below. Thank you!
2nd Place Metric - Steve Jarvis
2nd Place Sportster -Jared Smith
3rd Place Ladies - Donna Ramirez
3rd Place Racer - CDC Chris
3rd Place British - Steve Jarvis
3rd Place Sportster - Glenn Bator
3rd Place Radical Design - Keith Young

Photo by

03/11/2024

Daytona Zoo, March 1986. Artwork by

03/04/2024

Happy "Daytona Run" art by David Mann borrowed from 's website. Paisano Publications is the only authorized source for limited edition David Mann prints from Easyriders. Click the link in their bio to purchase yours.

02/29/2024

We love these photos from . Thanks for supporting the

02/22/2024

Thanks to artist Bryan Taylor for contributing to the Custom Culture Art Show. Please contact to purchase this custom work of art!

Available $$$
My David Mann tribute piece
"Live Fast-Ride Hard"
From this years 20th anniversary, David Mann Chopperfest. Motorcycle, Art and Culture show.

Acrylic on wood.
Triptych
Ls 10"×10", M 12"×12", Rs 10"×10

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02/21/2024

Many thanks to every person who entered our bike show. We wish we could give every bike owner an award as the caliper of ingenuity and customization was off the charts this year. Congratulations to the following for taking home an award. If there is a * in front of your name, please email me your mailing address to [email protected] so I can send your award to you. Thank you. - DuVarney
Chopper
*1st - Tim Scott
2nd - Sean Carter
3rd - Charlie Parker

Bobber
1st - Landy Brakke
2nd - 709 Cycles
3rd - Eugene Garcin

Antique
1st - Albert Reyes
2nd - Glenn Bator
3rd - Bob Ives

Daily Rider
1st - Samy Clark
*2nd - Carlton Cook
3rd - Charles Halloway

Modern Chopper
1st - Russell Mitchell
2nd - Spike Salton
3rd - Eric Baez

Racer (race bike)
1st - John Green
2nd - Brandon Kennedy
*3rd - CDC Chris

Special Construction
1st - Jake Roca “Sandy”
2nd - David DuVarney
3rd - Richard Best

FXR (presented By KD Customs)
1st - Tom Edison
2nd - Justin Ramos
3rd - Devon Nelder

DYNA
1st - Trevor Hibbs
2nd - Corey Dencouse
3rd - Eric Roberts

Ladies
1st - Quinzy Panameno
2nd - Shanelle Cripps
*3rd - Donna Ramirez

Rat Bike
1st - Keith Young
2nd - Billy Lay
3rd - Jordan and Jen Bean

Radical Design
1st - Jake Roca “Sandy”
2nd - Slim Fab
*3rd - Keith Young

Metric
1st - Masaya Kosaka
*2nd - Steve Jarvis
3rd - Brandon Kemmeroy

Koolest Paint
1st - Daniel Gonzalez
2nd - William Polock
3rd - Harpoon

Bagger
1st - Daniel Gonzalez
2nd - Pat Grieco
3rd - James Lord

Sportster
1st - Richard Best
*2nd - Jared Smith
*3rd - Glenn Bator

British
1st - John Green
2nd - Bob Ives
*3rd - Steve Jarvis

Best Knucklehead: Max Schaaf
Best Panhead: Frankie Klepadlo
Best Shovelhead: Wes Pollard
Best Of Show: Hawke Lawshe
David Mann Memorial Award: Sean Gallagher
Ross Kiwi Thomas Award: 709 Cycles
Mann Kind Award: Micah McCloskey

Many thanks to Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys and Harley-Davidson for their ongoing support! Photos by Terry Bert

02/19/2024

Today's tribute comes from Have an awesome week!

02/18/2024

Many thanks to Kent Reppert II for providing the artwork for the David "Huggy Beahr" Hansen tribute poster. We have a handful of posters available if you'd like to purchase one. US shipping only.
https://chopperfest.bigcartel.com/product/huggy-beahr

Artist Kent Reppert created this special tribute poster that pays homage to David "Huggy Beahr" Hansen in this David Mann-inspired piece....

02/17/2024

Thanks to Ira Cosmos for contributing to the Biltwell Helmet Show. Ira has listed "Ghost Ship" for sale. Size M Please contact to purchase. 🙌

02/16/2024

Big thanks to our friends at Russ Brown for supporting the Chopper Fest, the bike show participates, and the motorcycle community over the years. Click the link in bio to sign up for your free motorcycle Roadside Assistance BAM card. 🙌

From Still riding the high from the weekend we had at the 20th Annual David Mann - always such a great event with cool people and their rad bikes. 🤙

02/14/2024

Congratulations to Sean Gallagher at for winning the David Mann Memorial Award. Thank you for supporting the Chopper Fest.

Hard to put into words how surprised and excited I am to get this award yesterday at . It was an awesome day hanging out with friends and to end it like this was just amazing. Good seeing everyone. So many cool bikes and vendors at this show. Congratulations to for 20 Years!

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Ventura, CA
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Opening Hours

8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18052172113

Website

http://linktr.ee/chopperfest, https://www.chopperfestival.com/, https://www.chopperfestival.com/vendor.html

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Head over to @mckeagart for the chance to win. Good luck! 🙌 #biltwell #mckeagart #davidmann #biltwellhelmetshow

Stoked on this new Loser Machine x David Mann collection, which is available now at www.losermachine.com. ⁠ - David Mann, celebrated as one of the most talented and influential motorcycle artist of all time, left a strong impression on biker culture. Mann’s intricate depictions of motorcycles and their components, not only reshaped the portrayal of bikers but also solidified his legacy as an enduring icon in biker culture. ⁠ ⁠ - With a lifestyle deeply rooted in the traditions of old-school motorcycle culture and the modern-day California lifestyle, @losermachine pays homage to Mann’s artistry with this limited edition collection. ⁠@paisanopub ⁠ - Video by @66wyfilms #davidmann #davidmannart #losermachine #paisanopublications #collab #collaboration #reels

Today's Mann Monday tribute comes from Carla. Great work, @ldlmoma #davidmann #davidmannart #easyriders #stainedglass #mannmonday #mannmondays

Click the link in our bio to purchase the @sonnyboystudio 20th Anniversary limited-edition screen print. Act now as they will sell out! 18" x 24" 100lb. Cardstock Designed by Sonny Boy Signed & numbered Limited Edition Sold exclusively at @nicsonmercantile Sonny, THANK YOU for contributing to the show over the years! We appreciate your support and friendship. https://www.nicsonmercantile.com/product/sonny-boy-x-david-mann-chopperfest-20th-anniversary-print/2861 #chopperfest #sonnyboy #sonnyboystudio #nicsonmercantile #screenprinting

From our dear friends at @russbrownmotorcycleattorneys - We're drawing the winner for our annual bike giveaway TOMORROW at Chopperfest! Will you be riding home on a brand new 2023 Harley-Davidson Lowrider®️ ST? See you Sunday at @chopperfest ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #sponsoredbyrussbrown #RidersHelpingRiders #chopperfest #harleydavidson

From #cffeaturedartist @irene_airbrush Part 2. David Mann’s “Ghost Ship". You can find this beauty and the rest of the custom helmets located in the Anacapa Hall. @biltwell #helmetart #davidmann #chopper #airbrush #biker #chopperfest #biltwellgringosv #biltwellhelmetshow #forsale

From #cffeaturedartist @mckeagart - Helmet art I created for the upcoming @chopperfest … referencing David Mann’s art and putting my spin on it… hand painted with McKeag Black from @alpha6paint on a wonderful @biltwell canvas… thank you @chopperfest for having me be a part of an lineup of artists… #mckeagart #chopperfest #biltwell #davidmann #cffeaturedartist #biltwellhelmetshow

From #cffeaturedartist @clutchandcanvas CHOPPERFEST 🏍️💨 My first custom helmet of 2024 is my contribution for @chopperfest 20th anniversary @biltwell helmet show! This Gringo SV is already on its way to warmer weather just in time for Chopperfest 2024! Big thanks to @lisamballard for reaching out - it was an honour to be included! • • • • #chopperfest #biltwell #helmet #helmetart #handpainted #chopsh*t #chopperart #davidmann #davidmannchopperfest #motoevent #motocommunity #motoart #motoartist #custom #custompainted

From #cffeaturedartist and #biltwellhelmetshow artist Stephen Gibson @air_oil_and_lead - David Mann’s @chopperfest 20th anniversary! Excited and honored to be once again participating in the @biltwell helmet art show at Chopperfest being held Feb 11th at the Ventura Co fairgrounds. #airbrushpainting #biltwell #chopperlife #chopcult #fastfineart #ftw

From #cffeaturedartist and our dear friend Sonny Boy - Presale for the 20th Anniversary David Mann Chopperfest limited edition prints are available NOW until Sunday Feb 4th. on NicSonMercantile.com site. I didn’t realize that it was the 20th anniversary Chopper Fest until a couple weeks ago, when Tory reached out to invite me to come participate in the show. I have been so disconnected from the motorcycle events and happenings over the past few years due to the pandemic, having opened a new business and just life in general. I feel that it’s time to get back in the swing and make some art for these events and being a vendor again!!! Glad I could make this happen with such short notice. Hope to see you all there and that you all like the design. The show is going to be a special one this year! Thank you @toryduvarney for having me back!!! NicSon Mercantile #chopperfest #sonnyboy #sonnyboystudio #davidmannchopperfest #20thanniversarydavidmannchopperfest #20thanniversarydmcf

From #cffeaturedartist @makileriveratattoo - "Painting I finished the other night for the @chopperfest art show next month in Ventura. I couldn’t be more stoked or honored to be a part of this show. If you haven’t noticed, David Mann is a very big influence on my art. If you are going to the show, please stop by and check this out and another piece I’ll have in there, along with all the other amazing art and bikes." Click the link in our bio to purchase your advanced tickets and save five dollars per ticket. You'll receive a limited-edition #davidmann poster upon arrival. #linkinbio #chopperfest #tribute #painting

"If You Build It They Will Come" A All Brand Motorcycle Show presented by @russbrownmotorcycleattorneys and @harleydavidson. The show is "Open" to the public and is not just for builders. We have 22 classes and over 50 awards given out! Bike Show entry includes one general admission ticket and one limited-edition event t-shirt. Day-of registration is also available at the Bike Show Gate between 6:30 am until 10 am. Bring cash or click the tab in our to pre-register your bike online until February 9th. As always, we appreciate your support. 📹 @toryduvarney #chopcult #dmcf #davidmann #bikeshow #custom #motorcycles #russbrownrocks #harleydavidson #hd #award #cash #prize #russbrownmotorcycleattorneys #sportster #dyna #panhead #shovelhead #evo #chopper #bagger #antique #motorcycle #indianmotorcycle

Today's Mann Monday tribute comes from our friend Darren McKeag. "MANN MONDAY... David’s art has influenced me since I was a young child...I can still remember seeing his centerfolds for the first time... that’s the impact it had on me..."-@mckeagart We can't wait to see what Darren creates for the upcoming @biltwell Helmet Show. Give him a follow and your support. Paint: @alpha6corporation #davidmannart #mannmonday #mckeagart #art #cool #biltwell #chopperfest #cffeaturedartist #biltwellhelmetshow

"If You Build It They Will Come" A All Brand Motorcycle Show presented by @russbrownmotorcycleattorneys and @harleydavidson Register your bike online until February 9th. Bike Show entry includes one general admission ticket and one limited-edition event t-shirt. Day-of registration is also available at the Bike Show Gate between 6:30 am to 10 am. Bring cash or click the tab in our to register your bike online. As always, we appreciate your support. 📹 @toryduvarney #chopcult #dmcf #davidmann #bikeshow #custom #motorcycles #russbrownrocks #harleydavidson #hd #award #cash #prize #russbrownmotorcycleattorneys #sportster #dyna #panhead #shovelhead #evo #chopper #bagger #antique #motorcycle #indianmotorcycle

Happy #mannmonday from our pal, @mckeagart "Morning jam and coffee… referencing two of David Mann’s paintings… “Ghost Rider” and “My Old Gang”… pen and ink on paper…" #chopperfest #davidmann #davidmannart #mckeagart #art #instaart

Mann Monday art from @mckeagart … sketches of David’s originals on federally issued paper… pen and ink… SOLD to a private collector…#mannmonday #davidmann #davidmannart #mckeagart #artist #friend #support

Today's Mann Monday tribute comes from our friends at @vtwinlife. Thanks for helping us keep David Mann's legacy alive! Repost via @instarepost20 from @vtwinlife #mannmonday. Who says the fun has to end because the weekends over? Keep the good vibes rolling through the week. ✌🏼😎 #davidmann #artwork #vtwinlife #ride #choppers #biker #mondayssuck #bikerart #harleydavidson 🖤 Follow us @vtwinlife for more two-wheel fun and good vibes @vtwinlife 🖤

⚡️ Save the date! ⚡️February 11, 2024⚡️ We can’t wait to see you at the @vcfairgrounds. Until then, enjoy this reel created by the ever-talented photographer @glazedchrome. #chopperfest #glazedchrome #moto #chopper #tankart #talent #motorcycles #goodpeople #goodtimes #davidmann #davidmannart #ventura #ca #california

@lylabluesurf was so brave singing a song for her papa. Tory DuVarney

Today's Mann Monday tribute comes from the ever-talented Darren McKeag. From @mckeagart Morning jam and coffee… referencing two of David Mann’s paintings… “Ghost Rider” and “My Old Gang”… pen and ink on paper… #mckeagart #chopperfest #davidmann #davidmannart #cffeaturedartist

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The history of Chopperfest in Ventura California is really a snapshot of America at it's finest. Real people who think outside the box and who can translate those thoughts into visual beauty both functional and artistic. Originally the brainchild of David "Huggie" Hansen, Chopperfest became much more than a showcase for futuristic Motorcycle design when famed artist David Mann died in Sept of 2004. The grief felt by the entire two wheel world found expression as those who loved and respected David lined the stage with his wife to honor him just three months after his death. The love for both the "artist" and the "lifestyle" he envisioned blended perfectly through a huge showing of his original art and an equally huge showcase of custom motorcycles. Bike Builders from across the nation came to both honor David Mann at his passing and welcome the birth of his signature event. Chopperfest is forever dedicated to the design, function and art of the motorcycle through those talented enough to create and those creative enough to appreciate talent. - Big Dave Hansen (In The Wind Magazine