Memorial Day Weekend 2026

Rally Schedule

Four days of training, competitions, entertainment, and camaraderie at Mariposa County Fairgrounds.

Training Competition Entertainment Hospitality Other

THURSDAY, MAY 21

3:00 – 6:00 PM Registration Opens

Check in, pick up your rally packet, wristband, and schedule.

Registration Booth

3:00 – 5:00 PM Rally HQ Open

Get your answers, purchase club merchandise, check out the swap meet table, and more.

Building A

3:00 – 11:00 PM Refreshment Center Open

Meet up with your fellow Rally attendees and enjoy our complimentary refreshment center — in moderation of course. Be sure to purchase your commemorative glass.

Party Central

5:30 PM First-timers Reception

Welcome mixer for first-time 49er Rally attendees. Meet the organizers and fellow newcomers.

Party Zone

FRIDAY, MAY 22

7:30 AM Ladies GS Training

Women-only off-road clinic led by Louise Powers. Build confidence with off-road basics, body positioning, and braking techniques in a supportive environment. Followed by a group ride.

Gold Bowl Arena

8:00 – 11:30 AM Adventure Riding Clinic – Intro

Introductory off-road clinic covering body positioning, throttle control, and other skills necessary to ride off-road with confidence.

Campground 1

8:30 – 11:30 AM SlowRide Police Training – Level 1

First course in the series that teaches the key skills to control your bike at slow speeds.

Asphalt Course

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Rally HQ Open

Get your answers, purchase club merchandise, check out the swap meet table, and more.

Building A

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open

Check in, pick up your rally packet, wristband, and schedule.

Registration Booth

12:30 – 3:30 PM SlowRide Police Training – Level 1

First course in the series that teaches the key skills to control your bike at slow speeds.

Asphalt Course

4:00 – 11:00 PM Refreshment Center Open

Meet up with your fellow Rally attendees and enjoy our complimentary refreshment center — in moderation of course. Be sure to purchase your commemorative glass.

Party Central

5:00 – 7:00 PM Play your Poker Hand

Get your hand dealt for the poker run. Good luck!

Party Zone

7:00 – 11:00 PM DJ – Pete Sugitan

Pete S will be spinning your favorite tunes. Bring your requests and get your jam on.

Party Zone

8:00 – 11:00 PM Movie

Relax and catch a movie in the Chill Zone.

Building F (The Chill Zone)

SATURDAY, MAY 23

8:00 – 9:00 AM Ladies Gathering

Meet the ladies of the Rally and enjoy a complimentary continental BMW style breakfast.

Party Zone

8:00 – 11:30 AM Adventure Riding Clinic – Intro

Saturday session of the introductory off-road clinic. Same curriculum as Friday for those who missed it.

Campground 1

8:30 – 11:30 AM SlowRide Police Training – Level 1

First course in the series that teaches the key skills to control your bike at slow speeds.

Asphalt Course

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Rally HQ Open

Get your answers, purchase club merchandise, check out the swap meet table, and more.

Building A

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open

Check in, pick up your rally packet, wristband, and schedule.

Registration Booth

12:30 – 4:00 PM Adventure Riding Clinic – Advanced

Saturday advanced off-road session for experienced riders.

Campground 1

12:30 – 3:30 PM Adventure Riding Clinic – Level 2

Advanced off-road session for riders who completed the intro or have prior experience. Steeper terrain and technical obstacles.

Gold Bowl Arena

12:30 – 3:30 PM SlowRide Police Training – Level 2

Second course in the series. Builds on Level 1 with tighter turns, more balance, and advanced slow-speed maneuvers.

Asphalt Course

4:00 – 11:00 PM Refreshment Center Open

Meet up with your fellow Rally attendees and enjoy our complimentary refreshment center — in moderation of course. Be sure to purchase your commemorative glass.

Party Central

4:30 – 6:00 PM Asphalt Trials

Precision street riding competition on a paved cone course. Tests tight turns, slow speed, and balance.

Asphalt Course

5:00 – 7:00 PM Play your Poker Hand

Get your hand dealt for the poker run. Good luck!

Party Zone

6:00 – 6:30 PM Memorial Ceremony

Join us in a moving memorial to honor those who have served our Country in the armed forces.

Party Zone

6:30 – 9:00 PM Banquet

Gather with your fellow riders and enjoy a best in class barbeque dinner.

Building A

7:00 – 11:00 PM Band – Tony and the Tuff Times

Saturday night live music from Tony and the Tuff Times.

Party Zone

8:00 – 11:00 PM Movie

Wind down Saturday night with a movie in the Chill Zone.

Building F (The Chill Zone)

SUNDAY, MAY 24

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration Open

Check in, pick up your rally packet, wristband, and schedule.

Registration Booth

9:00 – 9:20 AM English Trials – Riders Meeting

Mandatory pre-competition briefing for all English Trials participants. Rules, scoring, and course walkthrough.

The Stands

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rally HQ Open

Get your answers, purchase club merchandise, check out the swap meet table, and more.

Building A

9:30 – 11:30 AM English Trials

The 53-year tradition continues. Observed technical sections testing balance, throttle control, and line selection.

The Stands

12:00 – 1:00 PM Play your Poker Hand

Get your hand dealt for the poker run. Good luck!

Rally HQ

12:30 – 12:50 PM GS Challenge – Riders Meeting

Mandatory pre-competition briefing for all GS Challenge participants. Course walkthrough and safety rules.

GS Challenge Course

1:00 – 3:00 PM GS Challenge

The ultimate test of off-road skill. Navigate a technical course of natural and man-made obstacles.

GS Challenge Course

4:30 – 5:30 PM Closing Ceremony

Final awards, raffle drawings, and a send-off until next year.

The Stands

5:30 – 11:00 PM Party Zone Open for the Last Time

One last night at the Party Zone. Soak it in.

Party Zone

MONDAY, MAY 25

11:00 AM Full Site Closure – Go Home!

Pack up and hit the road. See you next year!