Bikes on the 100 Block - Rick Monroe & The Hitmen and The Scotty Scrub Jump Show
2025-08-21 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 100 Block of Council Bluffs, 100 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Ride with the DHDHOG Chapter to Bikes on the 100 Block Bike Night! This evening is going to be a hot one with Scotty Scrub doing his trick jumps! You don’t want to miss this one!
Meet at Defiance @ 6:00 pm
KSU @ 6:15 pm
RC: Robert T.

Loess Hills Day Ride
2025-08-29 10:45 - 15:00
Meet at Defiance @ 10:45 AM
KSU @ 11 AM
For those of you who are free this Friday – join us on a fun day ride to show the Canadians around this place we call “home.”
We will ride though the beautiful Loess Hills with a lunch stop and a possible stop at Cottonwood Cove on the way back.
RC: Gary S.

Dinner Ride with Winnipeg HOG Chapter - The Weekend Lakeside Bar & Grill
2025-08-29 18:15 - 20:30 | The Weekend Lakeside Bar & Grill, 339 Thomas Lake Rd, Ashland, NE, 68003, United States
Meet at DEFIANCE @ 6:15 PM
KSU @ 6:30 PM
This dinner ride is special, because we will be joined by fellow HOG members all the way from Winnipeg, Manitoba – CANADA! Last year they gave us a warm welcome, and we are looking forward to returning the favor!
This will be a regular dinner ride, meeting at Defiance, and ending up at The Weekend Bar & Grill.
RC:

Muddy Mississippi River Ride w/Winnipeg Chapter - OVERNIGHTER
2025-08-30 07:30 - 2025-09-01 18:00
Meet at Defiance @7:30 AM – please be on time to allow ample time for the pre-ride briefing and any questions, as this is a longer trip with more details. Thank you!
KSU @ 8 AM
Please join us Labor Day weekend on a two-night overnighter with the Winnipeg HOG Chapter, all the way from Manitoba, Canada!!
We will meet at Defiance at 7 am on Saturday, August 30th, ride through the beautiful Northeast Iowa, cross the muddy Mississippi River into Wisconsin, and reach our final destination at the Waterfront Hotel in Prairie du Chien. We will stay two nights. Check-out is Monday, September 1st. We’ll plan to be home by dinner on Labor Day!
The Mississippi River Valley (aka The Driftless Area) is an outdoor oasis that boasts stunning limestone bluffs, flowing rivers and winding scenic byways. We will travel many of the scenic byways along both the Iowa and Wisconsin side of this Mississippi River. We will take in many scenic views at the various lookout areas as well as visiting several small historic small towns.
There are 8 rooms available at the Waterfront Hotel: 3 king rooms, and 5 rooms with two queen beds. Please see below for room rates. This hotel does not have a pool or hot tub, but it has amazing river views and a bar & restaurant on-site. If these amenities are not suited to you, there are other hotels in the area that may work better for your needs.
Waterfront Hotel
113 S Main St., Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
1 King: Saturday – $229. Sunday – $169
2 Queens: Saturday – $239. Sunday – $179
For reservations, call toll free 888-354-7127, or direct at 608-380-1021. Please use the code “GROUP DHDHOG” when making your reservation.
If you have questions or need assistance with booking your stay, please ask Darran N. or Jerrimy P.
Alternative Lodging:
Frontier Motel
302 1st St., Marquette, IA 52158
For reservations, call 563-873-3497
$130 per night, no group rate
Outdoor pool.

Officers' Meeting
2025-09-03 18:30 - 19:30
Monthly officers’ meetings are open for all members to attend. This meeting was moved to allow for meeting before the chapter picnic/chapter gathering on Sunday, Sept. 7th.
6:30 pm
Defiance Harley-Davidson (unless otherwise posted)

Evening Ride - ending at Buck's Bar and Grill
2025-09-04 18:15 - 20:30
Evening rides are for those who want to ride more and eat less!
Evening rides last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours before ending at a restaurant for those who would like to stay and socialize while grabbing a bite to eat.
Meet at Defiance @ 6:15 pm
KSU @ 6:30 pm
Route and destination TBD.
Evening rides are for those who want to ride more and eat less!
Evening rides last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours before ending at a restaurant for those who would like to stay and socialize while grabbing a bite to eat.
Meet at Defiance @ 6:15 pm. KSU @ 6:30 pm.
RC: Wayne W.
Ending at Buck’s Bar and Grill
27849 W. Center Rd.
Waterloo, NE

Chapter Picnic - Lakeshore Shenanigans!
2025-09-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Lake Manawa Picnic Shelter #6, Dreamland Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, United States
The picnic is $5 per person if attending the lunch; no cost if doing the ride only. Please RSVP/register and make payment by Monday, September 1st. Any officer can accept cash or check in person, or it can be left at the motor clothes counter at Defiance Harley-Davidson. You can also submit payment via Venmo: @dhdomahatreasurer.
Please note – this event will serve as our September Chapter Gathering.
(There will be NO CHAPTER GATHERING on SATURDAY, SEPT. 20th. Instead, please enjoy Hot Rods & Hawgs at Defiance on Sat. Sept. 20th!)
Come, ride, eat, and join in on the FUN and LAKESHORE SHENANIGANS!
Join us on a pre-picnic ride at 11 AM, meeting at Defiance, and ending up at Lake Manawa for the picnic and “said shenanigans” at 12:30 PM.
Our picnic shelter includes its own kitchen and set of bathrooms! There is also a playground for the kiddos, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits! There is ample shade under the covered seating area, and a large, flat-surface parking lot.
As always, we will have our annual corn hole tournament. Find your partner and come see if you have what it takes to win the tournament! And look out…we may be doing shenanigans on the bikes this year for some fun-loving skills competitions! Prizes are involved!
See you there!

Ride to The Archway - Kearney, NE
2025-09-14 07:45 - 17:00 | The Archway in Kearney, NE, 3060 E 1st St, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Meet at Defiance @ 7:45 am
KSU @ 8 am
Lunch will be at Cunningham’s in Kearney, and then on to the Archway!
If you would like to tour the archway, ticket prices are as follows:
Adults (13-61) – $15
Seniors (62+) – $13
Military – $12
Youth (6-12) – $7
Kids (5 and under) – Free
RC: Shawn C.

Bikes on the 100 Block - Southern Nights
2025-09-18 18:00 - 22:00 | 100 Block of Council Bluffs, 100 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Ride with the DHDHOG Chapter to Bikes on the 100 Block Bike Night!
Meet at Defiance @ 6:00 pm
KSU @ 6:15 pm
RC: Jenn B.

7th Annual Hot Rods & Hawgs
2025-09-20 | Defiance Harley-Davidson, 4940 S. 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
HOT RODS AND HAWGS
Event Schedule
Saturday, September 20th
Hey cool cats and baby dolls, are you ready for a crazy good time? Join us for our 7th Annual Defiance Harley-Davidson Hot Rods & Hawgs Car & Bike Show and Pin-up Girl Contest. This is a great FREE event for the whole family! We’ll have over 100 cars and show bikes on display, vendors, food trucks, beer garden, FREE Kid’s Zone, pin-up contest and much more! Plus, The Willards Band will be wailin’ live Rock-a-Billy music all day long. So, daddy-o, don’t delay, invite your friends and mark your calendar today for Defiance’s Hot Rods & Hawgs Car & Bike Show.

EVENT SCHEDULE

8:00am – 10:00am
Vehicle Registration

9:00am – 4:00pm
Show

10:00am – 4:00pm
Live music by the Willards Band

10:00am – 11:00am
Pin-up Registration

11:00am – 3:00pm
FREE Kids zone

Noon
Pin-up Girl Contest – FREE to enter with cash prizes ($200 1st, $100 2nd, $50 3rd)

3:00 pm
Car & Bike Show Awards

REGISTRATION (Pre-reg is $20 and includes a free event t-shirt)
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly. Must wear a leash.
PRE-REGISTRATION for both the CAR AND BIKE SHOW
PRE-REGISTRATION for PIN-UP GIRL CONTEST
Also, you can register the day-of the show while space is available.
Visit our Facebook page or contact our event team for the latest info.

Evening Ride
2025-09-23 18:15 - 20:30
Evening rides are for those who want to ride more and eat less!
Evening rides last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours before ending at a restaurant for those who would like to stay and socialize while grabbing a bite to eat.
Meet at Defiance @ 6:15 pm
KSU @ 6:30 pm
Route and destination TBD.

***CANCELED*** Weston, MO - Overnighter
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28
Due to logistical issues this event has been cancelled

Ledges State Park Ride
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Ledges State Park, 1515 P Avenue, Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
Meet at Defiance @ 8 am
KSU @ 8:15 am
Back by 5 pm
Come along and take a scenic 3 hour ride to Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA. Get ready for as splash as we ride through a couple babbling streams while making our way through the park, which features views of its iconic sandstone ledges.
Lunch will be after riding through the park at The Owl’s Nest in Panora, IA.

Dinner Ride - Nate's Stumble Inn
2025-10-07 18:15 - 20:30 | Nate’s Stumble Inn, 15409 S 2nd St, Bennington, NE, 68007, United States
Join us on a dinner ride! Ride out and pig out on something yummy!
Meet at Defiance @ 6:15 pm. KSU @ 6:30 pm.
RC: Jerrimy P.
Nate’s Stumble Inn

Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch Party Barn
2025-10-11 14:00 - 18:00 | Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion, NE, 68133, United States
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch
2-6 pm
Hey Folks! We are looking for a minimum of 25 people to attend this event! Don’t be shy, bring the family and come and enjoy some freaky fall fun at the Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch! We will have our own PARTY BARN, a private covered site for hanging out and roasting weenies and s’mores. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be provided. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at the venue. Spend the afternoon socializing with your fellow HOG family, as well as participating in the activities and festivities available to us. All ages welcome!
An admission ticket is required to attend. You will need a DAYTIME TICKET – $19/person, paid at the door in order to join us in the party barn. Save $1 if you bring a can of food (limit 1 can/person). We have to be out of the barn by 6 pm, but feel free to purchase nighttime event tickets and check out the evening’s SPOOKY events, including the Haunted Hayride and Haunted House. If you plan to attend daytime AND nighttime events, please click here to view combo pricing on their website.
Upon arrival, ask for a map, and look for the party barn called “Kicking Horse Cafe.”
Activities available to us include:

play areas with slides
zip lines
climbing nets and swings
bounce pillows
corn maze
pirate’s ship
hayrides to pick up pumpkins
other fun things for all ages

Officers' Meeting
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:30
Monthly officers’ meetings are open for all members to attend.
6:30 pm
Defiance Harley-Davidson (unless otherwise posted)

Monthly Chapter Gathering
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00
Please join us at our Monthly Chapter Gathering to see what’s new! It’s the perfect time to catch up with fellow members, find out about upcoming Chapter events, and and plan your next riding adventures over coffee and donuts with friends. See you there!
10-11 am at Defiance Harley-Davidson.
Coffee and donuts provided by the Chapter.

Dinner Ride - Shirley's Diner
2025-10-22 18:15 - 20:30 | Shirley’s Diner, 13838 R Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68137, United States
Join us on a dinner ride! Ride out and pig out on something yummy!
Meet at Defiance @ 6:15 pm. KSU @ 6:30 pm.
RC: Ashley P.
Shirley’s Diner

White Pole Road Ride
2025-10-25 08:45 - 17:00
Meet at Defiance HD at 8:45 am
KSU at 9:00 am.
Plan to be back home between 4-5 pm.
Come explore the historic White Pole Rode in Iowa where you will travel an historic 26 mile stretch of highway between Adair and Dexter Iowa, that was part of the first paved road that stretched across Iowa and eventually became part of Highway 6 that stretched from coast to coast.
On the way we will stop at Baxter Cycle in Marne IA, (if the group wants to stop). From there we will stop at the Jesse James Historic Train Robbery site outside of Adair, IA, wave hello to the famous Menlo man in Menlo IA, see the Bonnie and Clyde Bank Robbery Site in Stuart IA, and enjoy some sweet treats at Drews Chocolates in Baxter Iowa, followed by lunch back in Adair at the Chuckwagon Restaurant.
RC: Gary S.

Dinner Ride - Casa Del Sol Azteca
2025-11-05 18:15 - 20:30 | Casa Del Sol Azteca, 127 Main St., Louisville, NE, 68037, United States
Join us on a dinner ride! Ride out and pig out on something yummy!
Meet at Defiance @ 6:15 pm. KSU @ 6:30 pm. Or meet us at the restaurant.
Casa Del Sol Azteca
127 Main St.
Louisville, NE 68037
RC: Shawn C.
Route: Dinner ride November 5 to Casa Del Azteca.
Hit the road with this ride in the H-D® app:
https://maps.harley-davidson.com/share/rides/4YCbcV0TQU

Veterans Pancake Feed at Defiance Harley-Davidson
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Defiance Harley-Davidson, 4940 S. 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68127, United States

Dinner Ride
2025-11-18 18:15 - 20:30
Join us on a dinner ride! Ride out and pig out on something yummy!
Meet at Defiance @ 6:15 pm. KSU @ 6:30 pm. Or meet us at the restaurant!
RC: TBD
Destination: TBD

HOGsgiving!
2025-11-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Gary & Debbie’s Home
Let’s get together and have a snorting good time celebrating and giving thanks for our HOG family!
Debbie and Gary S. are graciously hosting this year’s HOGsgiving potluck. More details coming soon!
