Early Warning: ACEtoberfest
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011ACEtoberfest is just weeks away: Saturday, September 24th. Once again we will have food provided by ACE and live music from Eldorado and the Rukus – direct from Memphis!
ACEtoberfest is just weeks away: Saturday, September 24th. Once again we will have food provided by ACE and live music from Eldorado and the Rukus – direct from Memphis!
Our friends at ACE Motorcycle & Scooter hosted a mighty fine “Punch Up” party to kick-off the Mods vs. Rockers weekend.
In case you missed it, head over to Good Spark Garage and check out the photos from their first trip to ACE. While you’re there, don’t miss the Mods vs. Rockers video from the Wilkinson Brothers. Thanks Good Spark for the coverage!
June 18 is just around the corner… but Mods vs. Rockers is about more than one day. It’s a way of life. Be sure to support your favorite club on Friday night and get ready for the big rumble!

Friday, June 17
Rumble at the ACE
6p-9p; $10
Includes pig roast, the Hobgoblin Ale House, and live music from Pearls Mahone
Rumble Run to Late Bar
9p; FREE
Mods vs. Rockers soul & reggae dance party… till 4am
Saturday, June 18
MODS vs. rockers 2011
Vintage Scooter & Motorcycle Show at Delilah’s
1p-5p; $10 for judged entry
Does MDSC bring home another victory? Over 18 categories of vintage, custom, and straight up best bikes in Chicago…
Mods & Rockers TT Run to Bottom Lounge
5p; FREE
All Revved Up!
6p; $10
Annual fish-n-chips dinner, followed by four great bands: Tracer Bullet, Ungrateful Punks, London Calling, and Hi-Fi & The Road Burners!
An all access pass is available from Ton-Up Chicago for $25, go get it now.
Download the full itinerary here!
Get set for another sizzling start to the summer with the 2011 edition of Mods vs. Rockers! As always, we meet on the streets in front of Delilah’s. The date is set for June 18. Is this the year for MOD dominance?
Don’t miss out… register in advance online at www.tonupclubchicago.com
The CSC has organized a ride through Chicago’s haunted sites, and they’re gathering school supplies to help needy kids (does this prove that CPS is hell?)… sounds good, right? Sounds great. Support this and learn more here.
Ride kicks off from ACE at 3pm this Saturday, October 31. Drop off supplies there any time this week or on the day of the ride.
ACE Motorcycle & Scooter Co.
1042 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607-2914
(312) 432-0955
Nice art too, btw.
Jordan’s photos from ACEtoberfest are now in our gallery.
Click on our Gallery page to check ‘em out.
Thanks again one and all for the good times at ACE.
And if you’re interested… Ton Up’s last Monday of the season is November 2 with an all bike ride.

Just a reminder to be at ACE this Saturday for their annual vintage fest. MayDay SC has volunteered to get behind the grill… Beer and Brats! See you there.
Man, we had a blast at ACE. We’re heading back on Saturday, October 3 for their annual ACEtober fest, sponsored by ACE and Ton Up Chicago. This STRICTLY VINTAGE ride-in motorcycle and scooter show should be tops. The show kicks off at 1pm, awards at 4:30, and then a poker run at 5. After party is at Five Star on Chicago Ave.
The details:
Ace Motorcycle and Scooter Co.
1042 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago
(312) 432-0955
Five Star Bar
1424 W Chicago Ave, Chicago
(312) 850-2555
And if grease is your thing, be sure to check out the screening of Cafe Society at the Portage Theater on Thursday, October 1, at 8pm. Tickets available at ACE! $9 cash – DVD on sale at ACE as well.