What dates is thunder in the valley in Johnstown Pennsylvania?

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Date: 

Thursday, June 22, 2023 (All day) to Sunday, June 25, 2023 (All day)

Johnstown's annual Thunder in the Valley® motorcycle rally is held the fourth weekend in June, centered in downtown Johnstown and the surrounding Johnstown area. Located about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh, Johnstown is accessible from State Routes 219, 56, 403, 22, and 271. Johnstown offers numerous hotels and lodging options, which fill up quickly due to the large number of Thunder in the Valley® out-of-town guests. Call ahead to make your reservation so you don’t miss this event! Hotel information can be located on the “Stay” page of this website. *Please note: Although hotels appear sold out online, they likely are not. Please call the hotel on the telephone to make your reservations.

The official program book and visitors guides are available at the welcome tent location in the Suppes Ford Biker Mall.  Vendors, live musical entertainment, and displays from motorcycle manufacturers will be located in various downtown areas, including Central Park, Suppes Ford Biker Mall, Johns Street, and Peoples Natural Gas Park.

Contact Visit Johnstown toll-free at 1-800-237-8590 for more information.

25th anniversary logo designed by Dan Hockenberry

For vendor information, contact Nicole Waligora at [email protected] or call 800-237-8590

For entertainment booking/event advertising, sponsorship, contact Jayne Korenoski at [email protected] or call 800-237-8590

Location: 

Downtown Johnstown

Johnstown, PA 15901

Contact Name/Organization: 

Cost of Event: 

$5 Friday / $10 Saturday at PNG Park (CASH ONLY)

*Subject to change

Venue, Vendor, and Bar Opening Schedule:

Thursday, June 22nd:

  • Peoples Natural Gas Park: 3 PM - Midnight
  • Central Park: 11 AM - 10 PM
  • Suppes Ford Biker Mall: Noon - 11:30 PM

Friday, June 23rd:

  • Peoples Natural Gas Park: Noon - Midnight
  • Central Park: 11 AM - 10 PM
  • Suppes Ford Biker Mall: Noon - Midnight

Saturday, June 24th:

  • Peoples Natural Gas Park: 11 AM - Midnight
  • Central Park: 10 AM - 11 PM
  • Suppes Ford Biker Mall: 10 AM - Midnight

Sunday, June 25th:

  • Peoples Natural Gas Park: Noon - 5 PM
  • Central Park: Noon - 5 PM
  • Suppes Ford Biker Mall: Noon - 5 PM

What dates is thunder in the valley in Johnstown Pennsylvania?

Parades

  • Thursday, June 22nd: Lighted Night Bike Parade
    • TBD
  • Saturday, June 24th: Grand Thunder Parade - 12PM
    • Lineup at 11AM at Commerce Center, Broad St.
    • Parade begins at 12PM at Point Stadium and proceeds down Main St.
    • Features vintage and custom motorcycles. Everyone and all groups are welcome!
    • Sponsored by Visit Johnstown

What dates is thunder in the valley in Johnstown Pennsylvania?

Thunderbolt Saloon - Featuring Budweiser Products

  • Located at all venues!

  • Thunderbolt Saloon combines live music with great bikes, hot bartenders and cold beer. Featuring Budweiser products. ID required, ID Scanner in use.
  • Located at Central Park, Peoples Natural Gas Park, and the Suppes Ford Biker Mall.

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What is thunder in the valley Johnstown PA?

Johnstown's annual Thunder in the Valley® motorcycle rally is held the fourth weekend in June, centered in downtown Johnstown and the surrounding Johnstown area. Located about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh, Johnstown is accessible from State Routes 219, 56, 403, 22, and 271.

How big is thunder in the valley?

Located in Johnstown, PA, the rally attracts over 225,000 bikers annually to the event. Thunder is always the fourth weekend in June.

When was the first Thunder in the Valley?

Thunder in the Valley, sometimes known as Bob, Son of Battle, is a 1947 American drama film directed by Louis King and starring Lon McCallister, Peggy Ann Garner and Edmund Gwenn.