Indian Motorcycle has set the main framework for the 2027 Indian Riders Fest. The four-day gathering will take place from 17-20 June at Lipno nad Vltavou in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. A date and venue are now confirmed, but the complete programme has not yet been released, so the announcement stops short of defining every activity at IRF27.

According to Indian Motorcycle, visitors can expect live entertainment each evening alongside plenty of opportunities to ride. Custom builds will be part of the AMD-Approved Budweis Custom Show, which the company describes as the only international custom motorcycle show dedicated exclusively to Indian Motorcycle. The planned attractions may also include an airfield drag strip, stunt shows, displays of the latest Indian models and demo rides. These are expected elements rather than a confirmed full schedule, with further event information still to come.

A substantial benchmark to match

The latest edition gives IRF27 a sizeable attendance benchmark. More than 4,800 people travelled to the Czech Republic with nearly 3,000 motorcycles. Participants represented 46 countries and 84 Indian Motorcycle Riders Groups. Christophe Thevenet, Indian Motorcycle’s Director of International Sales, called the festival’s growth impressive and highlighted the riders’ role in making the event possible. Jean-Marie Guyon, Event Manager for Legendary Productions, separately said participation had grown from 419 riders in 2019 to nearly 5,000 at the latest event. Both the confirmation of IRF27 and the early preparation for it point to a continuing international focus for the festival.