{"id":4128,"date":"2025-05-28T17:39:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/?p=4150"},"modified":"2025-06-23T09:39:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T08:39:54","slug":"harley-davidson-euro-festival-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/gb\/harley-davidson-euro-festival-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HARLEY-DAVIDSON EURO FESTIVAL 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"intro wp-block-paragraph\">The legendary event returned once more to the Golfe de Saint-Tropez in May\u2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last held in 2018, Euro Festival was one of the most popular events in the European calendar, with a heady mix of big-name live music at the beach and the rumble of Harley-Davidson<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> motorcycles. Much to delight of fans past and new, it returned once again at the beginning of May \u2013 and yes, the sun shone for the whole, with the classic beach vibe it\u2019s become renowned for back with a vengeance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4138\" src=\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HDEurofestivalD4-2-57-1-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4149\" src=\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9482-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We counted riders and H.O.G.<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> members from more than 30 countries in attendance, with official numbers in excess of 30,000. Although many attendees stayed in the traditional surroundings of Prairies de la Mer, the main event site successfully moved to Camping de la Plage, right beside Port Grimaud, and the legendary main stage stayed beach-side. Electrifying performances from Royal Republic \u2013 without a doubt the loudest band of the event, shaking chalets and the main event site like thunder \u2013 on Thursday night, Eagle-Eye Cherry on Friday and Rag&#8217;n&#8217;Bone Man on Saturday thrilled the crowds, alongside emerging talent from Harley-Davidson\u2019s Music Contest winners Franck &amp; Damien (France), Atwood (Italy), and Stoned at Pompeii (Spain).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The assembled fans flocked to the Harley-Davison Expo for the unveiling of the all-new 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy\u00ae Gray Ghost, which was hosted by Karen Davidson. The fifth model in Harley-Davidson\u2019s Icons Motorcycle Collection, the Gray Ghost celebrates 35 years of fat custom style with a stunning Reflection finish and is limited to just 1,990 motorcycles globally. Karen also took the time out to sign autographs at the H.O.G. Zone throughout the weekend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another big \u2013 and long awaited \u2013 announcement that H.O.G. members have been anticipating was a new collaboration between Harley-Davidson and MotoGP to launch a global racing championship featuring Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Debuting in 2026, the series will run alongside select MotoGP race weekends worldwide. Festival goers also had the chance to meet Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider, James Rispoli.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incredible Custom Bike Show on Friday 9 May in Grimaud celebrated the very best in creativity and craftsmanship, with 84 incredible builds from across Europe, and thousands of spectators attended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to this year\u2019s winner of Best in Show: Pepe Lazzara from Belgium, whose stunning creation was originally based on a 1991 Softail<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Springer<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, since modified beyond all recognition, with incredible detail including gold gilding and extensive engravings. It truly captured the spirit of individuality and innovation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday 10 May, 2,500 riders took to the roads in a spectacular parade through Grimaud and Saint-Tropez, and we spotted many familiar faces \u2013 and many new, including Spanish actor Jaime Lorente (<em>El Cid<\/em>, <em>Money Heist<\/em>).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a welcome return to the south coast of France \u2013 and if you\u2019d like to share your ride to Saint-Tropez or shots from it, you can do so on social media using #HOGSNAPS or send us your content by <strong><a href=\"enthusiast.int@harley-davidson.com\">e-mail<\/a><\/strong> or via the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/en-eu\/share-your-photos-and-stories-from-the-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">website<\/a><\/strong>. Good news for those already planning ahead for 2026 too\u2026 Harley-Davidson announced its events calendar for next year, including a European Spring Rally, taking place from 30 April to 3 May, in the stunning coastal town of Senigallia, Italy. Plus, the dates and location for the 2026 European H.O.G. 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