Headliner Chris Stapleton performs at Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2025

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

HOMECOMING 2025

Words by Max Barna Images by Ben Christensen and Charles Reagan

Homecoming 2025 was an absolute ripper from start to finish. From the rumbling bikes to the roaring crowds, the energy was palpable and every scene was filled with the soul of Harley-Davidson. The celebration was big, but what made it meaningful was you. You all showed up, showed out, and reminded us why this tradition matters. Take a look at some of our favorite moments below.

  • Cheering fans front row at a concert

    Our hosts for the weekend, Jessica-Rose Clark and Frankie Garcia, take a break from interviewing festival-goers to go have some fun of their own.

  • Jason Momoa poses for a photo with a fan

    Jason Momoa poses with an eager fan before hitting the stage with his band, Öof Tatatá.

A large group of VIPs pose for a photo on the grass

Gang’s all here!

  • Custom motorcycles and crowd at H-D museum

    There was no shortage of custom bikes at the H-D Museum’s multiple bike shows. Fueled by culture and passion, there was something for every taste.

  • An amusing older man wearing a bikers vest and pink glasses with a cockatoo on his shoulder

    Who snuck these guys in?! 

  • The band 49 Winchester performs on stage

    49 Winchester frontman Isaac Gibson serenades the crowd as the sun begins to set on Saturday afternoon.

  • A concert audience with the Milwaukee skyline in the background at night

    A sea of 40,000 awaits the big show—Chris Stapleton on Saturday night.

 Motorcycle icon Willie G Davidson poses with friends and family

The man, the myth, the legend himself, Willie G. Davidson, poses poses with his son, Bill, and some of our close friends at the Harley-Davidson Museum.

  • A women looks at her new tattoo in a mirror

    Rae Ripple can’t get enough of her new, personally inspired tattoo from Luke Wessman.

  • A smiling Veteran with a grey beard standing with his friends

    We love our veterans, who showed up from all over the country to come party with us. Thanks for your service and your support!

  • Harley-Davidson ambassador Detroit jokes with a friend

    We caught one of our favorites, Detroit, who organizes the D.A.M. (Detroit’s Antique Motorcycles) Show giving one of our other favorites, Frankie Garcia, a lesson on style.

  • Harley-Davidson ambassador Detroit takes a selfie with a friend

    Detroit is so nice that we’re featuring him twice.

  • 4 motorcycle riders pose for a photo in front of a statue

    We even welcomed guests down from The Great White North for the weekend! Shoutout to these fellas from The Royal Canadian Legion Riders. Hope y'all got home safe.

  • A man celebrates winning a motorcycle on stage

    Our Rolling Milwaukee bike giveaway winner, awarded on-stage with Bill Davidson and Jesse James Dupree. Enjoy the CVO Road Glide ST! 

 An close up of concertgoers having fun

There were plenty of Stapleton fans present, we even found a look-a-like!

Mark your calendar: Homecoming 2026 is happening July 9–12. See you there!

GALLERY

Aerial view of a large crowd at an outdoor venue with the Milwaukee skyline in the background for Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2025
A motorcycle travels around the wall of death as the audience reaches out with money for him to grab
Musicians wearing country western attire perform on stage
A young woman with blonde dreadlocks, tattoos, wearing sunglasses sits on her custom motorcycle

MOTORCYCLE RALLIES, RIDES, & EVENTS

From local rides to dealer events to multi-day rallies, there's something for everyone. All are welcome.

A woman from behind raising her hands in the air on stage in front of a large crowd.

EXPLORE MORE EXPERIENCES

A large crowd gathered to watch a group of riders start a hill climb.

TENNESSE MOTORCYCLE AND MUSIC REVIVAL 2025

A yearly music and moto event at Loretta Lynn’s ranch, just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.

Two rows of bikes for viewing, one on the left and the other on right, lead down the middle of the building, with dozens of people walking on either side admiring the bikes.

A ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOW IN PORTLAND, OREGON

There are more than a few reasons why they call it “The One.”

A man and woman, wearing a black HD x Dickies jacket and white HD x Dickies shirt respectively, shot from behind looking into a crowd of people.

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER WITH H-D x DICKIES

We sent photographer Josh Bell to capture the new Harley-Davidson® x Dickies® collection launch party.

An overhead shot of the event, with hundreds of people and motorcycles parked on the grass in the sunshine.

CHICKEN RICK'S BORN FREE RECAP

Rick Spada from Chicken Fried Choppers shares his firsthand experience at Born-Free.

Droves of bikers flood Main Street in Daytona Beach at dusk

DAYTONA BIKE WEEK WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON

We hit the streets with photographer Ben Christensen to capture The 84th Annual Daytona Bike Week.

Woman in a denim vest sits on a Road Glide in a line of other bikes on the side of the road

BABES IN BORREGO 2024

Women riders go camping in Borrego Springs, California.

A woman riding a motorcycle holds up the "rock on" hand sign

CAJUN COUNTRY H.O.G. RALLY

Greetings from Southern Louisiana!

A customized vintage Harley-Davidson on a showroom floor

RICK’S PICKS: MAMA TRIED

Rick’s favorite bikes from the 10th annual Mama Tried Show.

A man puts his foot down in a corner during an indoor flattrack race

RICK’S PICKS: FLAT OUT FRIDAY

The only thing more fun than riding a Harley-Davidson is racing a Harley-Davidson!

A long line of HOG members ride through the Black Hills

RICK’S PICKS: STURGIS 2024

Some of my favorite finds at Sturgis 2024!