Fire Hogs M/C UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR-2026

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2026 Calendar of Events/Rides

*THESE RIDES ARE OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT AS NOTED*

MAY

5/2/26              THE CALIFORIAN CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW AT SANTA ANITA RACETRACK. OLD SCHOOL BIKE SHOW AND

                          150 RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY, COME DRESSED UP. GREAT SHOW OF CLASSIC BIKES. DETAILS TO

                             COME.  EVENT INFORMATION HERE: https://www.thecalifornian.us

5/9/26            Ride for Autism hosted by the Punisher’s LEMC

                          Meeting at 930 am for breakfast plate @14582 Beach Blvd, Midway City CA. 92655 KSU @1100. Ride ends at Posse Bar

                          13093       Springdale Street, Westminister CA.

5/13/26           LACoFd Memorial service @ 1320 eastern 1000 hrs show up at 930 hrs .

5/16/26            LACoFD Chapter of the Fire Hogs presents the 10th Annual Firefighters Memorial Ride.  Registration begins at 8:00 AM at Fire Station 126, 26320 Citrus St. Valencia. Ceremony starts at 9:30 and kick stands up at 10:30.  Join us for the two-to-three-hour scenic ride and Tri tip lunch at Route 66 (18730 Soledad Canyon Rd. Canyon Country) afterwards.  Live Music auction and raffle.  GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:

5/25/26           West Coast Thunder Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride

5/30/26          Ride for the Blue. Starts in Simi Valley, ends in Ventura. Opening at 0630 with ceremonies starting at 0715 KSU at 0800

                         Start at Simi Valley City Hall 2929 Tapo Canyon, Simi Valley, CA

                         Tickets link: https://ridefortheblue.com/register/

JUNE

6/5-7/26          Announcing the return of the 7th Annual Mountain Ride

Friday June 5th to ride up to Lake Arrowhead.  There will be a Toby Kieth tribute band playing in the village that evening.  A table for 4 is $92.  Arrowhead Resort and Spa is the premier hotel in the village on the lake. You can walk to the concert. I need to know how many rooms we need.

Also, I need to know how many would like to continue the ride and ride up to Big Bear Saturday June 6th and spend another night in Big Bear village.  Whiskey Dave’s usually has live music on Saturday evenings.

Ride Home on Sunday.

 I need a head count on how many bikes / people will be attending on Friday and on Saturday for this year’s Mountain Ride and how many rooms you each need.  E-mail Billy B below by 3-15-26 to reserve a spot on this awesome event.

Text him or E Mail him. (310) 467-3871 [email protected]

DTBA             The LACoFD and SGVFD Chapters of the Fire Hogs present the Beer Reveal and Pete Goff Biker Games: Red Engine Brewery

6/30/26            Granite Mountain Memorial / Yarnell AZ- updates coming.

JULY

7/29-30/26      Patriot Tour-  https://www.nationofpatriots.com/

                                    Jerry Vandermeulen, SGV Chapter.  [email protected]  805.910.8600

Colorado River Cities Chapter-

Wednesday July 29- Flagstaff to Laughlin

  • Flagstaff- Flag departs at 0730
  • Williams- Flag arrives at 0815 and departs at 0845
  • Seligman- Flag arrives at 0930 and departs at 1010
  • Kingman- Flag arrives at 1140 and departs at 1240 after lunch and ceremony
  • Oatman- Flag arrives at 1330 and departs at 1415
  • Laughlin- Flag arrives at 1530 and departs at 1600 after ceremony

Full details: https://www.nationofpatriots.com/Content/files/2026AZTurnByTurn-Page-3.jpg

Thursday July 30- Laughlin to Las Vegas

  • Depart Laughlin Fisherman Park Time TBD
  • Arrive Las Vegas Welcome Sign, The B.A.R. 8560 S Las Vegas Blvd – Las Vegas, NV 89123 Lunch and ceremony TIME TBD

AUGUST

8/7-16/26        Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Many Fire Hogs are going.  More details to come.

 8/13-14/26.     Patriot Tour-  https://www.nationofpatriots.com/ Jerry will be the Fire Hogs POC

                           San Diego Chapter- Thursday August 13- Vista to Orange

  •                   Depart American Legion Post 365- 1234 S Santa Fe Ave. Vista, CA 92084 TIME TBD
  •                   Arrive American Legion Post 132- 143 S Lemon St – Orange, CA 92866

                               Lunch and ceremony TIME TBD  Monitor for details: https://www.nationofpatriots.com/TourStops/VistaCA2026-08-12

8/14-15/26.       LAFD, LACoFD & SGV South End Chapters-

                           Friday August 14- Orange to Thousand Oaks Patriot Tour- Jerry to update

  •                  Depart American Legion Post 132- 143 S Lemon St – Orange, CA 92866. TIME TBD
  •                   Arrive El Sancho Loco Taqueria- 2271 Michael Dr – Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 Lunch and ceremony TIME TBD

                            Monitor for details:  https://www.nationofpatriots.com/TourStops/OrangeCA2026-08-13

8/15/26            Saturday August 15- Thousand Oaks to Santa Maria

  •                  Depart Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge- 158 N Conejo School Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 TIME TBD
  •                  Arrive Santa Maria Harley-Davidson- 2022 Preisker Ln – Santa Maria, CA 93454 Lunch and ceremony TIME TBD

                           Monitor for details:   https://www.nationofpatriots.com/TourStops/ThousandOaksCA2026-08-14

8/24/26            The Fire Hogs will meet up with the Aussies in Santa Monica and take them on a coast ride.

DTBD             Century Ride Date to be determined.

8/29/26           The LAFD Chapter of the Fire Hogs Presents the 28th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride. Tickets website link Here:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/28-th-annual-fallen-heroes-memorial-ride-tickets-1980147587739?aff=oddtdtcreator

TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE

                        Follow the Event Facebook Page Here:

SEPTEMBER

9/1-10/1/26     The Fire Hogs will be organizing the Coast-to-Coast Ride honoring the 25th anniversary of 911 and those lost to it.

                             CANCELLED

9/11/26            Midway Memorial in San Diego

9/21/26            Ryan Osler Ride

                            The Osler Ride will begin at VCFD Fire Station #42 with breakfast being served starting at 0830 and KSU at 0945. Address

is  295 E High St, Moorpark, CA 93021.

9/19/26            Colorado Springs IAFF Firefighters Memorial

DTBD             LAFRA Firefighter Car Show and Festival

OCTOBER

 10/3/26            Calif Firefighter’s Memorial Sacramento Ca.

10/10/26          LAFRA Firefighter Memorial Services at the Museum

10/23-24The SGVFD and CRCFD Chapters of the Fire Hogs present the Don Shawver Memorial FUN Run in Lake      Havasu, Friday will be the Bike ride with Saturday being the Boat Rides.  As per a request from the Shawver family, we have moved the boat day to Saturday to make it easier for Shawver family and friends to participate.  Hotel Reservation Link:

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/selectroomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qSlH=IGMHV&qRms=1&qAdlt=1&qCiD=22&qCiMy=092026&qCoD=25&qCoMy=092026&qGrpCd=FIR&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=40%20London%20Bridge%20Road,%20Lake%20Havasu,%20AZ,%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr=

NOVEMBER

            DTBD             LAFRA Open House

*11/29/26        LAFD Chapter of the Fire Hogs Presents the Fire Hogs participation in the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood CA.  Dress your bike and selves up in holiday spirit.  Meet at Mels diner by 3 pm.  Diner afterwards at saddle Rack and stay at the Best Western.  FOR PATCHED FIREHOGS, PROSPECTS AND THEIR PASSENGERS ONLY. More details coming.

DECEMBER

12/19/26          Wreaths Across America.  Join the Fire Hogs as we lay wreaths at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Meet at LAFD FS 37 at 830am. Lunch afterwards.

12/24/26          Santa Claus Motorcycle Toy Ride.

DTBD             Relief Holiday Ball

Other Rides will be inserted as they come up.  Details will be posted as soon as they are known.  Look to our website www.firehogs.org for updates.  Follow our FB page @https://www.facebook.com/FireHogsMCLAFD/.  Follow us on X at @FirehogsMC, and on Instagram Fire Hogs MC @ Fire.Hogs.MC. Subscribe to our YouTube channel “Fire Hogs TV” Here: https://www.youtube.com/@firehogstv636  for videos and pictures.

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IT’S GOING TO BE A ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF RIDING!

I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE,

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2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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10th Annual Firefighters Memorial Ride-LACoFD Chapter-May 16th, 2026

 

FIRE HOGS & FRIENDS

 

SAVE THE DATE :ON SATURDAY 5/16/26,   THE 10TH ANNUAL  FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL RIDE
PRESENTED BY THE LACoFD CHAPTER OF THE FIRE HOGS

Our 10th Annual Fire Hog Memorial Ride is almost here! Join us for a ride and post party complete with Tri tip lunch, Live music, fundraising raffles and a live auction. You don’t even have to have a motorcycle to join the party. Please tell your friends. Then open up the phone book and call random numbers and invite them too. The day won’t be the same without you. We hope to see you all on May 16th.

0800 Registration begins at Fire Station 126, 26320 Citrus Street, Valencia
0930 Ceremonies start.
1030 KSU for the scenic ride.

The ride will end at Route 66 Classic Grill for a great lunch, the Raffle and other festivities !!!

Please register online at:
www.FireHogsMC-LACOFD.org

PLEASE JOIN ME AS WE SUPPORT THOSE WHO HAVE PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE.

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28 TH ANNUAL FALLEN HEROES’ MEMORIAL RIDE- LAFD CHAPTER. AUGUST 29, 2026

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

SAVE THE DATE:

The 28th Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride is on August 29, 2026.  

Presented by the LAFD FIRE HOGS.

BECOME A SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT

NEWLY ADDED BONUS TO ALL THOSE PURCHASING TICKETS OR DONATING TO THE EVENT, A 25% DISCOUNT CODE FROM NELSON-RIGG ! Some exclusions apply.

The 28th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride has been scheduled forAugust 29, 2026!

This Ride is open to all!

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the LAFD Fire Hogs M/C will be sponsoring the 28th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Run to raise money for the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association, Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firemen’s Fund. Come join us once again as we start at THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT MUSEUM (1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood,CA.), travel to the Sagebrush Cantina. Registration starts at 0800 hrs, ceremonies start at 0900 hrs with KSU at 1000 hrs. Travel with us as we go down Sunset Blvd as the four Fire Stations we pass provide a presentation, ride to PCH and along the coast and back inland to our final destination of the Sage Brush Cantina (23527 Calabasas rd., Calabasas) for music/ luncheon and fund raising to benefit the Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firemen’s Fund. All are welcome! If ya can’t make the ride meet us at the Sagebrush for the luncheon, fundraising, and Music! Be there at 1200 to watch the riders come in!! The fundraising event at the Sagebrush Cantina start at 1230 pm. Join us for an afternoon of FUN!! Riders and NON-Riders are ALL WELCOME! Join us for an afternoon of FUN!! Riders and NON-Riders are ALL WELCOME!.

Tickets prices for this event ARE ON SALE NOW.  Prices slightly higher at the door.  Drivers must be 18 years old to participate. Riders and Passengers must sign Waivers. Non-riders and those wishing to join JUST for the luncheon, music, and festivities at the Sagebrush Cantina (23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302) at 1230 pm, the cost  for lunch ONLY will be announced SOON.

FOR TICKETS: HERE

 BECOME A SPONSOR supporting the Fallen and those they left behind. Sponsor information including incentives HERE:

Thank you

Jack Wise, President

LAFD Fire Hogs M/C

For more information visit the events facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Fallen-Heroes-Memorial-Ride-107161414921492, or our Website https://www.firehogs.org 

 

BECOME A SPONSOR FOR THE 2026 EVENT HERE:

BUY TICKETS HERE:

MARCH 28, 2026 5-COUNTY RIDE ORGANIZED BY THE LACoFD FIRE HOGS.

FIRE HOGS AND FRIENDS

THIS RIDE AND EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL!

ON MARCH 28, 2026  JOIN US FOR THE 5-COUNTY RIDE,  ORGANIZED BY THE LACoFD FIRE HOGS.  MEET AT ROUTE 66 @8 AM FOR BREAKFAST THEN KSU @ 930AM WITH A GREAT RIDE ENDING IN VENTURA.  SPEND THE NIGHT IN VENTURA FOR AN EVENING PUB CRAWL AND DINNER.  BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY AND RIDE HOME.  WE HAVE A GROUP RATE AT THE Crown Plaza hotel reserve for Fire Hogs AND FRIENDS. 10 rooms are available.  BOOK BEFORE MARCH 11, 2026!!!

9th ANNUAL DON SHAWVER MEMORIAL RUN-LAKE HAVASU Oct 22-25, 2026

10/22-25/2026                                      Don Shawver Memorial Ride and Boat Cruise Itinerary. 

LAKE HAVASU-OPEN TO ALL!

 

SGVFD CHAPTER’S 9th ANNUAL DON SHAWVER MEMORIAL  RUN & BOAT RUN IN LAKE HAVASU ALL ARE WELCOME !!

The SGVFD and CRCFD Chapters of the Fire Hogs present the Don Shawver Memorial FUN Run in Lake Havasu, Friday will be the Bike ride with Saturday being the Boat Rides.  As per a request from the Shawver family, we have moved the boat day to Saturday to make it easier for Shawver family and friends to participate.  Hotel Reservation Link:

Go to  https://www.sgvfdfirehogs.com/upcoming-events for the latest information..

Thursday,October 22: MEET UP FOR RIDE OUT

0900 Those wanting to ride in together, meet at Victorville Harley Davidson (14522 Valley Center Dr. Victorville CA) with KSU at 0900 hrs, come fueled up!

18:30: Meet and Greet Hangar 24 Brewery (5600 AZ-95 #6, Lake Havasu, AZ)

Friday,October 23:

08:30 to 10:00: Biker FUN Run

Meet at Northside Grill (5601 AZ-95 Lake Havasu City Az.86404).

08:30 Registration opens KSU 10:00

19:30: Pub Crawl on McCulloch, led by Tom Overstreet.

Saturday,October 24:

08:30 to 10:00: Sign up for Boat  Cruise at the Naked Turtle

Participate in Boat Cruise ending by 17:00

Registration opens at 08:30 on the Island side of the channel at Fire Hogs EZ-up

Anchors away at 10:00

Havasu Landing open to all participants from end of cruise until whenever,

Holiday Inn Express at 40 London bridge Rd has discounted rooms for Fire Hogs. Contact the front desk for reservations let them know your with the Fire Hogs or use the link above. Casino Bars entertainment for all. They also have a ferry boat from London Bridge if you want, put your boat away and ride it over for the evening.

19:30: Pub Crawl on McCulloch, led by Tom Overstreet.

October 25:

A safe journey home for everyone

Kenneth Meyer Fire Inspector

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Ray Van Blarcom, Captain I

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Bringing Our Fallen Brother Home

Bringing Our Fallen Brother Home

FIRE HOGS ESCORT FOR FALLEN FIRE HOG RAY VAN BLARCOM

On May 6, 2020, 15 members of the Fire Hogs Motorcycle Club rode to Bullhead City Az. to provide an escort for their fallen fellow Fire Hog and active duty LAFD Fire Captain Ray Van Blarcom. In the early morning hours of May 6, 2020, 15-Fire Hogs met in Victorville, Ca to ride to Bullhead City, AZ to meet Ray’s son, active duty Firefighter Nicholas Van Blarcom to coordinate Ray’s escort from the funeral home in Kingman AZ back to his son’s house in Lancaster Ca. This was coordinated with fellow Fire Hog and best friend of Ray’s, Retired LAFD Fire Captain Greg Porter, Retired LAFD Fire Captain Ray Hamel, and family Liaison LAFD Capt J.D. Fox.

Once at Greg’s house in Bullhead City, the Fire Hogs were met by the Honor Guards from the LAFD and the Kingman AZ Fire Departments as well as a static display of an aerial with a Flag by the Bullhead City FD. At Greg’s house a blessing and prayer was given to the approx. 60 people in attendance by LAFD Chaplain Negrete. From there the Fire Hogs lead the procession with Ray Hamel on Ray’s bike, Greg Porter, Jimmy Coburn on Ray’s brother’s Bob Bike (who passed away two months prior) in the lead with Nick’s Family, relatives and friends following. The Bullhead City engine and Battalion Chief escorted us to the outskirts of the City boundary. From there the procession was met by the Kingman FD and escorted to the Funeral home in Kingman Az. As we arrived at the Funeral home, we were greeted by the Honor Guard and various FD apparatus from the Kingman FD. The bikes were lined up in front of the funeral home and Honors were presented as Nick and the family entered the Funeral home to pick up Brother Ray’s remains. The service inside the funeral home was conducted by Chaplain Negrete and Honors were bestowed upon Ray as they exited the facility which cumulated in the Fire Hogs conducting a Biker farewell for Ray and a moment of silence in his honor.

As we departed the funeral home with Ray Van Blarcom’s remains, every intersection was blocked by the Kingman Police Department. Along the processional route, Kingman ?re apparatus, with their respective personnel, were standing at attention tendering a salute. As we proceeded through downtown Kingman, the entire Kingman Fire Administration was at attention with personnel and apparatus. Our procession was escorted by Kingman and Bullhead Fire Command vehicles. We proceeded from Kingman to Bullhead City; where the Golden Valley, Clark County and Bullhead Fire Departments also staged with apparatus and personnel along the procession route. What a sign of respect for our fallen Brother as the procession traveled through the towns of Kingman, Golden Valley and Bullhead City. Our procession this day concluded at the home of Greg Porter, where the Bullhead Fire Department aerial ladders were ?ying the American ?ag as we arrived. A celebration of brothers Ray and Bob’s lives was enjoyed by those at Greg’s home along the Colorado River, with many humorous and loving stories told through the afternoon.

Two days later, the Fire Hogs, along with the family, escorted Ray to his son’s home in Lancaster, California. During the escort, Fire?ghter Ray Van Blarcom remains were in the possession of his son, LAFD Fire?ghter Nicholas Van Blarcom.

For nearly a week, Kingman Fire?ghter’s and the LAFD Honor Guards were posted with Ray’s body until we ?nally brought our Brother home. The Fire Hogs rode to the Kingman/Bullhead area in order to comfort the family, pay respect, and escort our Brother’s remains home to Lancaster, California. The Kingman and Bullhead Fire Departments went above and beyond the call of duty in supporting our efforts as well as the LAFD Honor Guard, Family Liaison J.D.Fox, Chaplin Negrete, Bullhead City FF Mike Villigran, and retired Fire Captain Greg Porter. Our efforts would not have been possible without the support of those who opened their homes and hearts to us at the last minute including; Fire Hog and LAFD Retired Fire Captain Scott Gould, Fire Hog and LAFD Retired Fire Captain Dan Costa, Fire Hog and Bullhead City FF Mike Villigran, Fire Hog and LAFD Retired Fire Inspector Frank Godoy, Cook extraordinaire Darrell Smith, and others I’ve failed to mention. I also want to recognize the following Fire Hogs who dropped everything at the last minute to be a part of something bigger than themselves: LAFD Fire Hog Chapter members: Taylor Gaskin, Tuzz, Darrell Smith, Bruce Newcomb, Jim Vels, Scott Gould, Jimmy Coburn, Greg Porter, Dan Foote, Bennie Orrantia, Dan Costa, Al Mackey, Frank Godoy, Bull Head Mike Villigran, and Jack Wise, from the LACoFD Chapter members: Doc, and John O, Friends of the Fire Hogs; John Lee, and Ray Hamel.

The Kingman Fire Department Honor Guard was created in 2007, in order to give our Fire Hog Member and active EMS Captain Danny Cypert a formal memorial ceremony. Danny was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident outside of the City of Kingman. Kingman is not a very prosperous community with ?scal constraints. We have no professional reciprocity with Kingman, but they choose to honor our fallen anyway. Their Honor Guard struggles to maintain their corps. The Fire Hog members and various other LAFD personnel conducted an impromptu collection and donated $1100 to their Honor Guard. Here is the link to the youtube video created from the escort: https://youtu.be/8cYwZOAlxCo. Ray was preceded in death by his brother Bob aprox two months before. Fire Hog Pete Goff who we lost three years ago is also pictures with the Brothers at the Sturgis Rally. RIP Ray, Bob, and Pete.

“Ride to Live

Live to Give”

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Pumper Pete Goff, Captain I

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Keith Stewart, Fire Captain

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