Introducing: The Great Northwest Motofest

We founded Biltwell in 2006, the same year we put on the first El Diablo Run in Baja California, Mexico. Our goal was to build and ride custom bikes and have fun with other likeminded motorcycle enthusiasts. Twenty years later, we’re still doing the same stuff and still loving it! When our Co-Founder, Bill Bryant moved to the Olympic Peninsula in 2023 in pursuit of small-town living with easy access to mountains and the coast, he quickly discovered that the area is also home to some great on- and off-road motorcycle riding. Especially in August when it’s generally pretty dry.

Camping just five miles outside of town means easy trips for food, drink, supplies, etc.

Port Angeles, WA: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea, as the town slogan goes. PA is a charming, but gritty jewel on the peninsula and has plenty of stuff to do, all the resources you could need and some of the nicest people you’ll ever find. It’s about 230 miles from Portland and there are several routes you can take that are more scenic than the obvious straight shot that Google will send you on. If you take the ferry from Seattle, it’s about a 83 mile ride and kinda fun to park your bike on a boat if you’ve never done it. Don’t want that hassle? Riding around the Puget Sound is a good alternative and is still under 150 miles. For our BC friends, there is a ferry direct from Victoria, BC to Port Angeles. If you consider the Warf at the end of Lincoln Street the center of town, our event site is five miles away.

Twisty two-lane forest roads around lakes, up mountains and over creeks? Yup. The Olympic Peninusla has plenty of ‘em.

The “Motofest” will be modeled after our Kernville Kampout, a super-fun weekend we’ve been doing in the Southern Sierras in California for over a decade. The entry fee covers camping for Friday and Saturday nights, plus free bike show entry, entry into the games, live music and a goodie bag when you check in. Camping is festival style, you just pick a spot and stake your claim. We will allow RV’s, trucks, etc. but there will be an extra fee for those vehicles.

Favorite Routes

• Lake Crescent to Crescent Beach - Slow, scenic, twisty
• Hurricane Ridge - Twisty uphill with great views and trails at the top
• Foothills Trail - Off-road single track through slash and woods
• Bob’s Cycle Camp - Go meet our friend Bob in Forks!
• Port Townsend - Killer victorian seaport town

Favorite places to eat or drink

• Bar: Bourbon West
• Brewery: Mighty Pine
• Breakfast: Graysons
• Burger: The Rail
• Ice Cream: Welly’s & Granny’s
• Pub Food: Next Door Gastropub
• High End Restaurant: 929 Woodfire Grill

Favorite places for supplies or parts

• Closest supplies gas/beer/coffee to Campground (1 mile): Lower Elwha Fuel
• Harley Parts or Service: Olympic Powersports
• Groceries: Country Aire
• General Store: Swain’s

Favorite non-motorcycle activities

• Waterfall with zero hike: Madison Falls
• Easy Hike: Sol Duc Falls
• Moderate Hike: Striped Peak Loop
• Moderate/Hard Hike: Lake Angeles
• Hard Hike: Mt. Storm King
• Swimming Spot: Devil’s Punchbowl
• Saltwater Fishing: Neah Bay or Sekiu

Crescent Beach seen from the Salt Creek Recreation Area is 13 miles from the event. Just one of the scenic areas that are easy to get to and fun to explore.

Rough Schedule

Friday, August 7

• 12:00 Noon: Check in starts
• 4:00 - 10:00PM: Bar / Vending / Food / Tattoos / Sign up for games
• 5:00PM: Line up bikes near stage for bike show (everyone invited)
• 6:00PM: Bike show awards
• 7:00PM: Games; Tire Toss, Keg Roll, Slow Race
• 8:30-10:00PM: Live Music TBD

Saturday August 8

• 4:00 - 10:00PM: Bar / Vending / Food / Tattoos / Sign up for games
• 4:00 - 6:00PM: Racing begins
• 6:00PM: Games; Tug-O-War, Arm Wrestling, Joint Rolling
• 8:30-10:00PM: Live Music with Crimewave 66

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Get More Info: www.biltwellinc.com/pages/motofest