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CATSKILL MOUNTAIN THUNDER MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL

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CMT
MOTORCYCLE
FESTIVAL

CMT Motorcycle Festival

The mountains come alive with the sounds of thunder! Thousands of motorcycles roll in & let the fun begin! 

  • Bands - Headliner & Regional Bands
  • Bikes - Build-off, shows, games, runs, lifestyle​
  • Bars - Cold beer & more, indoor & outdoor bars
  • Camping - Acres for tents through glamping
  • ​Entertainers - Death defying motorcycle acts
  • Vendors - Shopping for bikers 
  • ​Over 100 Acre Site - Park & ride or hang out
  • ​Aerial Burn Outs - Flamed out, burnt out photo opp. .. starring YOU! ​ Patented Burn Out Pit !

BANDS 2024

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 Moonshine Bandits (Explicit) I'm a Rebel 
​Official Music Video

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Trapt Band headlines Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Festival Sept 14th, Festival September 10-15

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:

  • ​Saliva
  • ​Drowning Pool
  • ​Blue Oyster Cult
  • ​Texas Hippie Coalition
  • Marshall Tucker Band
  • Dee Snider
  • ​Buckcherry ​
  • The list goes on ... 

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CATSKILL MOUNTAIN THUNDER
MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL

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!

BIKES

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!

AERIAL BURNOUTS

Aerial Burnouts

BIKE
GAMES

Couple on Bike, smiling lovingly during Bike Games

BIKE
BUILDOFF

Proud Biker with Trike being built in the bike build off

BIKE
​BUILDERS

previous year bike builder build off winner, photo with two of his kids after he won

BIKE
SHOW

Bike Show lawn filled with motorcycles

BIKE
RIDES

Bike Rides lead bike an amazing artistic trike low riding bike by Ron Finch

BIKE
​MX STUNTS

BIKE
​ENTERTAINERS

MORE
BIKER FUN

TRAVEL GUIDE

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. 

MAP  

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

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.

BLOG 

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.

CONTACT US

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