The sound of revving engines and live music filled the air as hundreds of bikers and visitors turned out for the 11th Bideford Bike Show at its brand new home beside Victoria Park.
Motorcycles and trikes of all shapes and sizes rolled into King George V Playing Field on Sunday, May 24, with crowds gathering throughout the day to admire the chrome-covered machines and enjoy entertainment, food stalls and live music.
The annual event moved from its traditional quay location for 2026, with organisers relocating the popular charity fundraiser to the playing fields beside Victoria Park.
More than 100 trade stalls joined the event alongside food vendors, live entertainment and music from Jude and Chris of CMC Productions, while Bideford Rugby Club provided refreshments throughout the day.
Bikers travelled from across the region to showcase their machines, with trophies awarded in a range of categories celebrating some of the standout bikes on display.
The event also raised money for The Veterans Charity and Royal Devon Hospitals Charity’s Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre Fund, with the final fundraising total still to be announced.
Founder Lisa Elston thanked supporters, volunteers and businesses who have helped the event grow over the past decade.
Lisa said: “Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has attended and supported our event over the past 10 years and helped make the show such a success.
“I would like to thank the founders alongside myself — Terry King, Mike Elston and Marco Oliveira — who helped put everything together in the beginning.”
Lisa also paid tribute to the volunteer marshals who help run the event each year.
She said: “A huge thank you also goes to all the marshals who give up their free time to help each year; your support is truly invaluable.”
She thanked businesses from across the area for supporting the show, including sponsors BoomBoom Media, North Devon Wood Craft Ltd, SJC Engineering SW Ltd, Speedy Hire, Bideford Auto Services Ltd, Anthony Pallett and Exmoor Luxury Loos.
Lisa added: “Your support helps make this event possible.”
Special thanks were also given to Jude and Chris from CMC Productions, stallholders and guest racers Jodie Fieldhouse and Nikki Carter.
The event’s judges Andy Hiscock, Louise Tanton and Graeme Barrow were also thanked for selecting the winning bikes.
Lisa also thanked Stephen Barnes and the Medifire team for providing first aid, fire cover, security and additional stewards, alongside Bideford Cobbler and Keys for supplying and engraving trophies and Claire Jolly at Morrisons Bideford for providing water for marshals.
She said: “A sincere thank you to Torridge District Council, Bideford Town Council and the councillors for all their help, support and funding towards our event.”
Lisa praised both current and former committee members for helping organise the annual show.
She said: “To think that all those years ago this started as just an idea and we hoped for around 300 bikes. We were amazed by how many turned up — bikes were parked anywhere and everywhere we could fit them.
“The money we have raised so far is astonishing for all the very worthy charities we support.
“It takes a lot of work and months of planning to put this event together, and knowing that everyone enjoys the day and comes back year after year shows we must be doing something right.”
Lisa ended by thanking those who attended the event.
She added: “And finally, the biggest thank you goes to YOU. Without everyone turning up and supporting the event, what we have achieved simply would not have been possible. So thank you, one and all.”
Visitors were able to keep up to date with the event through the Bideford Bike Show Facebook page.
