Ton-Up Festival Premiere

On June 26, Ypsilanti’s Depot Town will be invaded by possibly 1,000 motorcycles.  It’s the welcome and friendly invasion of The Ton-Up Motorcycle Show and Music Festival.  Parts of Cross and Rice Streets will be closing for the event which will feature motorcycles and scooters of all types from all eras, with a focus on vintage bikes.

Cafe’ Racer at 10 Cross Street acts as “Mission Control” for the free festival.  There will be live music on stage from noon to 11pm with a lineup of local musicians such as The Reefermen, Ypsitucky Colonels and Rattlebox.  A beer tent will be set up and motorcycle accessories & parts will be available from vendors.

A $5 entry fee gets your bike into the Mods Vs. Rockers bike competition.  Entrants have a chance to win in many categories:

Directors Awards

Directors Choice - The Directors Favorite

The Future’s So Bright - Exemplifies Hope For The Future

Dedication Award - Someone Who Has Contributed To Making The World Safer For Motorcyclists

Class Awards

Best Scooter

Best Mod - Scooter/Rider Combination

Best Café

Best Rocker - Bike/Rider Combination

Best Brit Bike

Best Japanese Bike

Best European Bike

Best American Bike

Best “Bitsa” Bike - Bits Of This, Bits Of That

Best Original/Un-restored Vintage Bike

Maybe One Day It’ll Be A Bike

What Were You Thinking?

Trailer Queen

Longest Distance Ridden

Iron Man - Oldest Rider

Wet Behind the Ears - Youngest Rider

Peoples Choice - Chosen By Popular Vote

During The Ton-Up Motorcycle & Music Festival, Cafe’ Racer is holding a contest to find a  model to grace a page of their 2011 Pin-Up calendar.  Contestants will model vintage 40s, 50s, & 60s pin-up attire.

Ton-Up is a British term that refers to a motorcycle capable of speeds of 100mph or more.  Organizers expect between 2,500 and 3,000 people to attend this first-time event.  To find out more about this event, sponsorship opportunities, the pin-up competition, or to register your bike for the show, visit The Ton-Up Web site at http://thetonup.intuitwebsites.com.