Republic of Texas Biker Rally (ROT Rally)
The largest ticketed-admission motorcycle rally in the United States, held annually since 1995 in Austin, Texas. The main event grounds are at the Travis County Exposition Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724. In 2026, the rally ran June 11–14. The event draws approximately 35,000 paying attendees to the venue and an estimated 200,000 spectators to the Friday-evening downtown parade on Congress Avenue — a Guinness World Record-certified 'Longest Parade of Motorcycles.' The grounds host bike shows, stunt exhibitions, vendor rows, camping, and live music. General admission to the downtown street party is free; venue entry is ticketed. The rally is sanctioned by the Austin City Council and Travis County.
The ROT Rally is the largest ticketed-admission motorcycle rally in the United States — held in Austin since 1995. The signature draw is a Friday-evening downtown motorcycle parade on Congress Avenue that has drawn an estimated 200,000 spectators and holds a Guinness World Record for longest parade of motorcycles.
Running each June in Austin, the Republic of Texas Biker Rally has operated since 1995 and is the largest turnstile — meaning ticketed-admission — motorcycle rally in the country. Comparable events in Sturgis and Daytona draw larger overall crowds, but neither charges gate admission. The rally is open to all brands and all rider types, with a majority of attendees arriving on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Many ride in from out of state; on-site camping and RV hookups are available for those who want to stay on the grounds.
The main venue is the Travis County Exposition Center in east Austin, where the grounds host bike shows, custom build competitions, stunt exhibitions, vendor rows, and multiple stages with live music across the four-day run. General admission to the Friday-evening downtown street party on Congress Avenue is free; access to the Expo Center grounds is ticketed. The city closes off a large stretch of downtown for the Friday-night parade, which routes to the Texas State Capitol and has previously drawn an estimated 200,000 spectators.
June in Austin brings real heat — temperatures routinely climb well into the 90s — and afternoon thunderstorms are possible, so plan riding and outdoor time accordingly. Book lodging well in advance; the rally's scale puts significant pressure on Austin hotel availability.
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