The 5th Annual Hillbilly Bikefest rides into Red River Gorge / Beattyville on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Presented by AMG and TopCoat Products, this event is part of the Beattyville Appalachian Memories and Storytelling Festival and marks the first Appalachian motorcycle rally of the season.

Hillbilly Bikefest is a one hundred percent charity event benefiting the children of Shriners Hospital for Children.

Event highlights include:

• FryDaddy’s Old School Bike Show with true blind judging

• One open class welcoming all bikes and all brands

• Celebrity judges from the Discovery Channel series Moonshiners

• Shiners for Shriners Charity Ride along the Moonshine Trail

• Free GPS enabled Appalachian backroad riding routes

• Live music, storytelling, food, and family friendly festival activities

Set in the heart of Appalachia, Hillbilly Bikefest blends motorcycle culture, local history, and incredible riding, all while giving back to a great cause.