Following another strong season, celebrating the best of Britain’s classic motorcycling heritage, Elk Promotions has confirmed its 2026 event calendar, with six flagship shows and bike-only jumbles taking place across the South of England.
Themes in 2025 included tributes to Indian and Brough Superior, alongside a celebration of the iconic Norton Featherbed frame — all of which proved popular with visitors and exhibitors alike.
Reflecting on the past season and looking ahead to another busy year, organiser Julie Diplock said: “We’ve seen a real mix of enthusiasts at our 2025 events – from long-time collectors to younger riders getting into classics for the first time – and that’s exactly what we want to encourage”.
“The formula clearly works: good bikes, good jumble, and friendly people. For 2026 we’ll be building on that again, with fresh displays and features at each show, while keeping the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that regular visitors enjoy.”
Thanks to the generosity of Derek Mount at Greystone Triumph Tiger Cub Spares Shop, (triumphtigercubspares.co.uk), the Next Gen Award returns at selected events, encouraging motorcyclists under 30 to get into classic bikes.
As always, the shows will combine classic motorcycle displays with bike-only autojumbles, offering a wealth of new and used parts, tools, and memorabilia. The Free BikeMart display-to-sell area and popular Workshop Clear-Out stalls will both return, giving enthusiasts plenty of opportunities to buy, sell, and trade.
With venues in Kent and Sussex, each event promises a packed day for riders, restorers, and collectors; whether you’re hunting that elusive part, showing off a prized project, or just enjoying a day immersed in classic motorcycling culture.
Confirmed 2026 Dates:
- Spring South of England Classic Show & Bikejumble: Sunday 29 March 2026. South of England Showground, Ardingly, Near Gatwick, RH17 6TL
- Easter Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show & Bikejumble: Easter Bank Holiday Monday 6 April 2026 at Ashford Livestock Market, Ashford, Kent TN24 0HB.
- Summer Romney Marsh Classic Autojumble with Ride-In Show: Sunday 28 June 2026 at Hamstreet, near Ashford, Kent TN26 2JD
- Summer Classic Bike Show & Autojumble: Sunday 26 July 2026. South of England Showground, Ardingly, Near Gatwick, RH17 6TL
- Autumn Romney Marsh Classic Autojumble with Ride-In Show: Sunday 20 September 2026 at Hamstreet, near Ashford, Kent TN26 2JD
- Autumn South of England Classic Show & Bikejumble: Sunday 25 October 2026. South of England Showground, Ardingly, Near Gatwick, RH17 6TL
Additional dates are in the offing and will be announced in due course.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
