MOTOBLOT
MOTOBLOT – June 27-29, 2025 | MOTOBLOT is an annual motorcycle rally held in Chicago, Illinois.
The word “Blot” — meaning a gathering for worship or with sacrifice — has its origins in ancient Norse-Pagan culture. A Blot was a gathering with sacrifice.
MOTOBLOT is a celebration of motorcycle and hot rod culture, where the bikes, the builders, the fashion and the music all come together.
Whether you want your bike considered for an award or just want sweet parking within the festival, make sure to register your bike or scooter. Only those registered can ride in and be on display within the festival boundaries.
Greatly expanded from previous years, our hot rod parking area welcomes classic, antique, muscle and customized cars, vans, and trucks. Only those registered will be assigned our limited number of parking spots.
You don’t have to have a bike or car to enjoy all that Motoblot has to offer! Save a few bucks and time at the entry gate by getting your tickets online, in advance.
The Beat Kitchen: 2100 W Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL
For Friday evening, the new home of the Motoblot Kick-Start party is The Beat Kitchen. Located in the heart of Roscoe Village. This historic neighborhood venue offers great amenities including a live room and a fantastic sidewalk cafe perfect for kicking tires and bench racing.
The Salt Shed: 1357 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL
On Saturday & Sunday, we are thrilled to be moving the festival to The Salt Shed on the Chicago’s riverfront. Originally, the historic Morton Salt Shed, an iconic fixture in Chicago for over 100 years. Informally called the “Elston Dock” the facility housed the local salt, packaging, and distribution operations. Transformed in 2022 to a spectacular skyline backed indoor / outdoor music and festival venue.
From all across Chicagoland – and some reaching across the Midwest – fans are getting together to ride into the event together.
Since 2015, Progressive has been a proud sponsor of MOTOBLOT. We tip our helmets to their continued support of our rally and moto-community. As the number one motorcycle insurer, Progressive is there to make sure every mod and grease stain is covered with hand-built insurance customized to your needs!
