New Glarus Oktoberfest Ride

Event date: 
Sat, 09/27/2025 - 8:00am

New Glarus Oktoberfest Ride – Saturday, September 27, 2025 (125 miles)

Meetup Location:

  • Casey’s – 315 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098

Schedule:

  • Meet: 8:00 AM
  • Safety Meeting: 8:15 AM
  • Kickstands Up: 8:30 AM

Ride Overview:
Join us for a scenic fall ride to the New Glarus Oktoberfest, a 4-day celebration in the Swiss-inspired town of New Glarus, WI. We’ll take back roads similar to our fall ride last year to the Kelch Aviation Museum, enjoying rolling countryside and small-town charm along the way. The route is approximately 125 miles with a rest stop around the 60-mile mark.

Once in New Glarus, you’ll be free to explore the town, enjoy live music, great food, and take in the festivities of the Oktoberfest.

Full event details are available here: https://www.swisstown.com/oktoberfest

Estimated Ride Time:
~3.5 hours (including stop)

Notes:

  • Riders are on their own for lunch and return route.
  • This will be a relaxed-pace ride focused on scenic back roads.
Event location:

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. McHenry County IL Chapter #4067 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

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Event Coordinator: 
George A
Asst Head Road Captain