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 right in downtown Sycamore, IL. Each year the event attracts hundreds of people from all over the United States, coming together to share their passions for classic bicycles with other like-minded people.

KRATEFEST 2022

September 10th 2022, 7am to 3pm

Previous KRATEFEST EVENTS

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

VENDORS get here early for a swap space

Best Schwinn Krate( 50 th anniversay of the 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)

**** BMX SHOW AND SWAP ****