The Viking Chapter's Annual Meet
As a chapter of the National organization (AMCA) the Viking Chapter hosts an annual meeting. This is an opportunity for members to show their motorcycles and and if they choose, enter their machines to be professionally judged. This tradition dates back to 1983 when the event was held in Farmington MN. Our present day meets call the MN State Fairgrounds home. We're always in the Progress Building. Find it at the base of the fairground's water tower. Keep scrolling for full details on the event.
2025 Meet Information (Scroll Right for More...)
When, Where & How Much
Our National Meet takes place at the MN State Fairground's Progress Center. 1621 Randall Ave, Falcon Heights, MN 55108
2025 Theme: “Mail Order Motorcycles" -
Hours are 8am - 5pm Friday June 6th and 8am - 4pm Saturday June 7th.
Admission is $10.
Children 12 and younger, free admission.
Show your bike at the National Meet
Have an interesting bike to show the world? We would love to include it in our show. There is no cost to you.
It doesn't have to be a "Mail Order Motorcycle"; it just has to be 35 years old or better. And you have to be an AMCA member.
Your bike will be exhibited indoors, and the facility is locked and patrolled during non-show hours.
All the show bikes MUST be in place by our 8:00 AM Friday opening. Bring them pretty much any time Thursday June 5.
Enter your Motorcycle for Judging
Are you interested in having your machine rated by one of the expert judges?
ENTRIES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY MAY 15, 2025.
We have on-line judging registration this year. This is separate from bike registration for the general exhibit area. Click to register!
Any other questions...
Judging info: Contact Roger Rimnac (612) 868-9484
Swap Meet
The National Meet Swap Meet is chock full of treasures, just get there early.
Indoor spaces (20x20) are $50.00 Outdoor spaces (20x40min.) are $40.00. The outdoor Swap Meet is held in the camping area, and the vendor fee (indoor and outdoor) includes camping. Click here for additional vendor information.
Vendor letters will be mailed on Jan 15, 2025. February 25 is the deadline for returning vendors to claim their 2024 spots. On-line registration opens on March 1.
Vendors are required to complete and submit a form ST-19 before the swap meet opens. This form protects our club from tax liability in the event the State of Minnesota decides to audit the event. Click here to download a copy. Print it, fill it out, and turn it in as you enter the swap area.
There will be a drawing for (2) $100 prizes at 3:00 PM on Saturday for vendors still open at that time.
We have an on-line vendor registration system this year. It's administered by the AMCA, and here are some instructions to help you navigate the process. When ready, click the button below:
Camping at the National Meet
The event is just as fun after the show closes for the day.
There is plenty of room for non-vendors to camp. Camping is open to anyone, AMCA members or not. Bathrooms and showers are available 24 hours in the base of the water tower.
Camping opens at Noon on Thursday June 5th, and closes at Noon on Sunday June 8th.
Camping Info: Camping is available: $10 tent/$25 RV. Camping Registration is at the same AMCA webpage as Vendor Registration:
Hotels near the National Meet
Planning on traveling to the Cities for the event, but not a camper?
Here are nearby hotels:
Quality Inn Midway 1964 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104 (612) 254-0470
Avid Hotel Roseville 3015 Centre Pointe Dr, Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 401-4700
Holiday Inn Express Roseville 2715 Long Lake Rd Roseville MN 1-888-251-5202
Key Inn Roseville 2550 Cleveland Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 636-6730
Doubletree Roseville 2540 Cleveland Ave, Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 636-4567
Country Inn and Suites Roseville 2740 E Snelling Ser Dr, Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 661-0625
Friday Banquet
We are holding our Banquet Friday evening at 6:00 June 6 in the Progress Center. It is open only to current AMCA members. This year we are trying something different - we are serving barbecue catered by Famous Dave's. There will be Georgia Chopped Pork, and Barbecue Shredded Chicken. Sides will be Wilbur Beans and Cole Slaw. We will also provide soft drinks and chips.
The banquet is FREE but limited to 100 preregistered diners. To register you must be an active AMCA member, but you are allowed one non-member guest.
We are going to place our order on Saturday May 30, based on the number of registrants at that time. If you register later, we will ask Famous Dave's to increase the order, but we aren't promising anything.
The "register" button below redirects you to the AMCA site. It requires you to log in , and then you will be able to reserve your place(s) for the banquet.