KRATEFEST: A Celebration Of Classic Bicycles

Starting out as a small gathering of Schwinn Stingray fans held in Milwaukee, KRATEFEST is now an annual event hosted by Blue Moon Bikes in downtown Sycamore, IL. Each year the event attracts hundreds of bicycle enthusiasts from all over the United States, coming together to share their passions for classic bicycles with other like-minded people.

KRATEFEST 2024

KRATEFEST DOWNTOWN SYCAMORE

Blue Moon Bikes will be hosting our annual bike show and swap meet in downtown Sycamore in late September. Enjoy a visit to the city of Sycamore, meet with friends and collectors, and bring your classic & vintage bicycles to show and swap!

Load-in at 7 a.m., vendor spaces $25.

City of Sycamore Public Lots
155 Somonauk Rd., Sycamore, IL 60178
Saturday, September 21st from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

VENDORS get here early for a swap space

Best Schwinn Krate
Original Sting-Ray
Restored Sting-Ray
Best Balloon/Middleweight
Best Girls’ Bike
Best Special Interest Bike (anything goes!)
People’s Choice (voted on by the public)

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Previous KRATEFEST EVENTS

KRATEFEST ON THE LAKE 2024

In honor of our good friend Matt’s love of hosting on Father’s Day, Blue Moon Bikes hosted a less formal classic bicycle show and swap meet at a lakeside park in Lake Mills, Wisconsin on June 15th 2024.

KRATEFEST 2023

Kratefest 2023 was held and hosted by Blue Moon Bikes on Saturday, September 23rd.

KRATEFEST 2020: Celebrating 29 Years

KRATE FEST 2020 was rescheduled for Saturday September 26th and was a success! We had great weather and a good turn out of vendors and spectators.

Held at the City Lots #1 and #2
155 S Somonauk Rd in Downtown Sycamore IL, 60178