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.
Originally organized to showcase the work of Easyriders magazine artist David Mann after his passing, the Chopper Fest Art & Culture Show has evolved into an indoor, multimedia art exhibit focused on up-and-coming and established artists that work in the genre of motorcycle, hot rod, and low brow art.
Artists come from all over the country to pay tribute to the Norman Rockwell of the biker world, to meet like-minded artists, industry professionals and art patrons looking for something "off the beaten path". Artists are encouraged to create David Mann tribute art, be on-site to promote their art, and do some "live painting". Artwork is displayed on fencing and tables supplied by Chopper Fest.
Classes:
Chopper (Old Skool Skooter) - Bobber - Antique - Daily Rider - Modern Chopper - Radical Design - Metric - Koolest Paint - Bagger - Sportster - British - Racer (Race Bike) - Rat Bike - Special Construction - FXR (presented by KD Customs) - DYNA - Ladies (presented by Real Deal) - Best Knucklehead - Best Panhead - Best Shovelhead - Best of Show - David Mann Memorial Award - Ross "Kiwi" Tomas Award
Best in Show wins $2500. Best Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Antique and David Mann Memorial Award win $500
The four "Best Of" classes will win a trophy and a Biltwell helmet of your choice
1st place trophies are amazing works of art by Sonny Boy. Second and 3rd place receive ribbons
2025 Vendor List
4Q Conditioning
805 Firestone
Abate of California
Alfa silver and leather
American Prime MFG
AZJA
Barnett clutches and cables
Beautiful Blessings Rosaries
Beetle Helmets
Biker’s Booty
Bikers Against Child Abuse
Bikers For Christ
Biltwell
Black Bike Wheels
Black Flys
Black Sheep National
Blaken Press Print Shop
Born Free Cycles
Born Free Show
Burbank Blvd Bazaar
Chain Driven Apparel
Chopper Kings
Chopper Love
Choppers Magazine
Claybourne Co
Combat Vets
Creeps Selling Garbage
Cro Customs
Cycle Zombies
Damage Case Goods
Denver’s Choppers
Disdressed2kill
Don Julio’s Customs
Duane Ballard Custom Leather
Dutton Plumbing
Easyriders Magazine
Edlund Frames
Espinoza’s Leather
Faadaa
Final Touch
Five Ball Racing
Gasoline and Coffee
GP Suspension
HandTight
Harley-Davidson
Highlove Company
Icon 101 Golf Cars
Iron Goddess Motorcycle Show
Jam City Cycles
JG Experience
JIMS USA
KD Customs
Kellen Stunts
Kiwi Indian
Klee’s Kustoms
Krazy Katz Moto
Krispy Co.
Kryptonite T-Shirts
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Leather Productions
Lil Zeke’s Bail Bonds
Live Fast Rally LLC
Loside
Lovedawgz
Malanalove Co
McQuistons Chopper Designs
Miss Health Insurance
Monster Energy – The Beast and Nasty Beast Hard tea
Monster Island
Motorcycles & Coffee
My Garage
Olive Street Specials
Pacman Paint
Paper Doll Productions
Paul Craig Motors
Pura Gente Chingona
Real Deal Revolution
Renewal By Anderson
Retro Fitted LA
Rolling Heavy Magazine
Reynoso Leather
S & V Leathers
Sacred Iron Supply
Sacred Steel
Scapiro and Leventhol
Scentsy
Scumwear Street Apparel
Shotgun Shock
Slims Fab
Spytshine
The Evil Edge
Throttlekids
Throttle Roots
Tomorrow’s Dream
Tres Noir
True Vet Solutions
Twisted Fabrication
Two Brothers Racing
Unnicto Inc.
Ventura Black Sheep
Ventura Harley-Davidson
W&W Cycles AG