Chopper Fest

Chopper Fest Come hang out at the Kansas City Chopper Fest on September 19 at Knuckleheads! Tickets will be available soon at www.chopperfest.com

The history of Chopperfest in Ventura California is really a snapshot of America at it's finest. Real people who think outside the box and who can translate those thoughts into visual beauty both functional and artistic. Originally the brainchild of David "Huggy Bear" Hansen, Chopperfest became much more than a showcase for futuristic Motorcycle design when famed artist David Mann died in Sept of

2004. The grief felt by the entire two wheel world found expression as those who loved and respected David lined the stage with his wife to honor him just three months after his death. The love for both the "artist" and the "lifestyle" he envisioned blended perfectly through a huge showing of his original art and an equally huge showcase of custom motorcycles. Bike Builders from across the nation came to both honor David Mann at his passing and welcome the birth of his signature event. Chopperfest is forever dedicated to the design, function and art of the motorcycle through those talented enough to create and those creative enough to appreciate talent.

- Big Dave Hansen (In The Wind Magazine

Happy Mann Monday!"Ride Free" art by David Mann. Prints and other Mann collectibles are available for purchase at https:...
06/01/2026

Happy Mann Monday!

"Ride Free" art by David Mann.

Prints and other Mann collectibles are available for purchase at https://www.davidmannstore.com.

Happy Mann Monday! Raggedy Racing for American Rodder Magazine, October 1991. Art by David Mann. Please visit davidmanns...
05/19/2026

Happy Mann Monday! Raggedy Racing for American Rodder Magazine, October 1991. Art by David Mann.

Please visit davidmannstore.com for official David Mann poster prints, collector items, apparel, and more.

Happy Mann Monday! We are pleased to announce that our esteemed founder, Dave, "Huggy Beahr" Hansen, is joining the  Hal...
05/11/2026

Happy Mann Monday! We are pleased to announce that our esteemed founder, Dave, "Huggy Beahr" Hansen, is joining the Hall OF Fame.

🏁 Hall of Fame Spotlight: Dave “Huggy Beahr” Hansen 🏁

"Dave “Huggy Beahr” Hansen was a beloved figure in the vintage motorcycle world and a lifelong resident of Ventura, California. For over five decades, he dedicated himself to preserving and restoring antique motorcycles, earning international respect as an expert on Indian and Harley-Davidson machines.

As the owner of The Shop for more than 50 years, Dave was not only a master mechanic but also a mentor who shared his knowledge with enthusiasts around the world. He was deeply involved in antique motorcycle shows and even embraced the history and thrill of racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Known for his warmth, generosity, and infectious smile, Dave built lasting friendships everywhere he went and showed compassion both on and off the bike.

He passed away on April 12, 2023, at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire."

Official Induction Ceremony: Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast
August 12, 2026 - 7:30 AM
Deadwood Lodge

Please visit www.sturgismuseum.com to learn more about the fellow inductees and to offer your support.

Happy Mann Monday! David Mann's version of Ass, Gas, or Grass made for iron-on transfers.The image was sourced from Davi...
05/04/2026

Happy Mann Monday!

David Mann's version of Ass, Gas, or Grass made for iron-on transfers.

The image was sourced from David Mann's official page; please consider following them at www.facebook.com/davidmannstore.

Tank art by David Mann 💙
04/28/2026

Tank art by David Mann 💙

Happy Mann Monday! Biker's Dream originally came as a bonus inside Jammers Handbook  #20. Poster prints are available at...
04/20/2026

Happy Mann Monday! Biker's Dream originally came as a bonus inside Jammers Handbook #20. Poster prints are available at https://www.davidmannstore.com. Art by David Mann.

Mann Monday tribute post from .wag602 " My bike is inspired by David Mann's "The Wind at my Back" aka "Wind Kissed" art....
04/13/2026

Mann Monday tribute post from .wag602 " My bike is inspired by David Mann's "The Wind at my Back" aka "Wind Kissed" art. I live in Arizona so that’s why it has me riding thru the desert. My oldest son passed away so he is in the clouds 🧡 Painted by Ryan Evans of Counts Kustoms."
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Happy Mann Monday! Check out this David Mann inspired gas tank painted by .kustoms. 🙌
04/06/2026

Happy Mann Monday! Check out this David Mann inspired gas tank painted by .kustoms. 🙌

MANN MADE: A Chopper Fest Documentary 🏁🔥More than just a show—this is a legacy.Mann Made dives deep into the iconic hist...
04/02/2026

MANN MADE: A Chopper Fest Documentary 🏁🔥
More than just a show—this is a legacy.
Mann Made dives deep into the iconic history of Chopper Fest, an event built to honor and preserve the legendary artwork of David Mann—the godfather of motorcycle culture illustration. What started as a tribute has become a movement.

Told through the lens of Choppers Magazine Editor-in-Chief Cary Brobeck now carrying the torch, we explore the evolution of the festival—from its roots with Tory DuVarney and his father, Dave "Huggy Beahr" Hansen, to what it stands for today.

This is about art. This is about culture. This is about keeping the spirit alive.

From the bikes… to the people… to the stories that refuse to fade.

Directed by Billy Barnes https://www.instagram.com/braythirteen/
Produced by Thnklab Motors & Cotu Media
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https://youtu.be/aliXUseu88I?si=YGfNDjAk1kM5xdd-
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In this original documentary, Mann Made, we go behind the scenes of the most iconic gathering in the custom motorcycle world: Chopper Fest.We sit down with C...

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