VJMC 2026 National Rally
San Luis Obispo CA
September 17-20, 2026
The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America is inviting all our members and friends to join us at the VJMC 2026 National Rally – September 17-20, 2026 in San Luis Obispo, CA. This is the premier VJMC National Rally to be held on the West Coast! The theme of this year’s Rally is “Celebrating Vintage Motorcycles.” This event will include all brands, makes and models of motorcycles manufactured in 2001 or older and entrant judging with trophies awarded to 1st and 2nd place. All motorcycles must be pre-registered. The motorcycle show and swap meet will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at SLO City Church, 1775 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA. Event headquarters are located at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 701 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (just 2.3 miles show location).
Saturday show motorcycle check in and swap meet set up will start at 7:00 AM and close at 9:00 AM; Entrants will receive one ballot for each bike entered. Judging will be from 9:30 AM until noon. Awards presentation will be at 2:00 PM. Motorcycles must be left on display until after the awards are presented. Saturday lunch will be available for purchase at the show and swap meet.
Show and swap meet end at 3:00 PM.
During our Rally, there will be two guided rides to lunch destinations to include back roads and legendary Pacific Coast Highway 1. Friday and Sunday rides will originate at 9:00 AM from the Hotel Headquarters, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 701 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.
The Rally is hosted by CentralCoastClassicMC.com and is a fund raiser for CalCoastMS.org and the Saturday Show and Swap Meet is open to the general public for $10.00 per person, 17 and under free.
Event and Hotel Registration is now Open
Event Headquarters is SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 701 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. The Hotel is offering our special group rates at $249.00 USD – $269.00 USD per night – Last Day to Book: Thursday, August 06, 2026. Click here to Book your group rate for 2026 VJMC National Rally or use QR code below or call the hotel direct at 1-800-771-9873. There will be free motorcycle trailer parking at the SLO Ranch for the first 10 to register.
Event Headquarters SpringHill Suites by Marriott QR Code
2026 VJMC Rally Registration QR Code
Click Here to register for the Rally or use QR code above to access registration website.
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Rally Registration Fee is $100 which includes:
- Admission to the Rally and participation in all activities associated with the Rally.
- Proportional share of the costs for the use of Rally required facilities and expenses.
- Rally T-Shirt.
- Reduced group rates at Event Hotel Headquarters.
- Enjoy Free Thursday Night Farmers Market downtown SLO Higuera St from Osos St to Nipomo St
- Friday evening Santa Maria Style Dinner banquet, with guest speaker Jeff Koskie, Suzuki Factory Trials rider and appeared in On Any Sunday and American Suzuki sales rep Efrain Amado at the Pavilion at SLO Ranch 811 Froom Ranch Way Suite 100 located next door to the Event Hotel Headquarters.
- Saturday motorcycle show and swap meet at SLO City Church, 1775 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.
- Two Guided rides, one Friday and the other Sunday to include Scenic Highway 1.
- Opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of other VJMC members, priceless…
Show Bike Entry fee is $45 for first bike and only $20 for each additional bike.
Swap Meet entry fee is $20 and includes entry for one person.
Vendor entry fee is $50 and includes entry for three persons.
Classes:
- Yamaha
- Suzuki
- Kawasaki
- Honda 190cc & Below
- Honda 191cc to 450cc
- Honda 500cc to 900cc
- Honda 1000cc & Over
- Orphan Japanese
- Enduro/Offroad
- Tiddler 200cc & Below
- Mini/Scooter
- Competition (Dragster, Flat Track, Motocross, Road Racer etc.)
- Cafe Racer
- Modern Classic
- Custom/Special Hand Built Custom
- British
- American
- European
- Original/Unrestored/Patina
- Pre War (Pre-1941)
- Three Wheelers/Side Cars
If you have any issues with registration, additional questions or just need a little more information go to CentralCoastClassicMC.com or contact the Rally “Event Team” via email at events@vjmc.org or CentralCoastClassicMC@gmail.com or by telephone at 850-624-8811.
See you in September!