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Handel Family's Favorite Rides
2025: September 9th-14th Join Us!
The mountains come alive with the sounds of thunder! Thousands of motorcycles roll in & let the fun begin!
So much fit into one awesome weekend. National headliner bands - they always rock the house!
Amazing regional bands keep that rockin' going all weekend long, in the bar, in the field & the main stage. It's epic!
Death Defying motorcycle acts, MX Stunts, Wall of Death in the field; Aerial Burnouts starring YOU, & so much more.
2024 Headliners
Friday - Moonshine Bandits
Saturday - TRAPT
Check out CMT website and socials for all the up to date information. Call the office for camping and room reservations. 518-634-2541
Previous Headliners Included:
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We may be biased - but this is the best motorcycle festival in the northeast. You won't run out of things to do with our large vendor expo, stunt shows, live entertainment, some of the coolest bikes and bikers, bike runs and more! Nestled in the gorgeous Catskill Mountains for amazing rides and situated on one location, Blackthorne Resort with over 100 acres filled with fun, amenities and room for mischief. Come see headline bands & so much fun that features YOU!
It's a motorcycle festival, there are thousands of bikes - so much to see. From bikes officially on display to attendees jaw dropping bikes parked for all the world to drool over. Participation is part of the fabric of CMT, you are a featured star in aerial burnouts, bike games, the bike show and runs. Be sure to catch the bike build off and famous bike builders too!
Catskill Mountain Thunder (CMT) Motorcycle Festival is held onsite on the grounds of Blackthorne Resort. With over 100 acres to roam, with rooms, camping and glamping options available you can pull in, park and relax for the weekend.
Find out more about Blackthorne and regional accomodations.
Click below, sign up for the mailing list and get three (3) FREE maps of some of the Handel Family's favorite Catskill Mountain runs. Amazing riding in these mountains, maps include ⛽ gas stops because we need it & 👀 scenic vistas like the covered bridge and 5 State Lookout point 🗻, because our soul needs it :-)
Vendors are not only part of the party, they come to play and make sure you have a blast. Amazing wares, whether it is for your bike or you're looking to pick up some unique jewelry or clothing - CMT vendors have your back.
Oh the Stories !!!
We are tapping some key folks as Guest Bloggers to tell their stories ... well, at least the ones they can tell in public 😎🤣🤣. Stories give folks some insight into the festival and some history on the mischief over the years .... give it a read and volunteer to tell your story 📣
Ray Francis CMT's bar manager tells us what it's like on the other side of the bar at CMT. Did we mention 2023 was his first CMT as bar manager, you know the universe loved that!
As the Voice of CMT, Mikie's snuck into his fair share of photoshoots with the CMT models. Yeah, he's got it ruff ! Mikie remembers some of the mischief, some he can share at least.
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Handel Family's Favorite Rides