The unmistakable roar of custom-built machines echoed through the Tampa Bay area as the 3rd Annual Orange County Choppers Bike
Builder Invitational stormed into the OCC Road House & Museum from May 16–18. Drawing elite builders and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country, this year’s invitational not only shattered attendance records—it elevated the bar for what a builder-focused event should be.
Held in conjunction with Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson and Sponsored by The Fran Haasch Law Group and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater (VSPC), the event offered a weekend packed with head-turning builds, free concerts, ride-ins, and a deep sense of community for the custom bike world. Invited builders displayed their masterpieces in premium indoor spaces while the public rolled in with their own rides for a massive Ride-In Bike Show.
Dozens of top-tier invited builders from across the U.S., showcased café racers, baggers, bobbers, choppers, vintage restorations, and more.
The public Ride-In Bike Show, free to enter, saw almost a hundred motorcycles judged across multiple divisions.
There was live music throughout the weekend, including performances from Stormbringer, Ten Ton Mojo, SoulFish, and The Mordigans…