MANSFIELD — A day full of bikes, music and fun is planned for Saturday in downtown Mansfield.
The 2025 Mid-Ohio Shrine Club Bike Fest will begin its roar early Saturday morning, with events scheduled from 8 a.m. until dark. This is the fifth year for the event.
Jill Adams, a committee member for the fest, has volunteered for the past four years.
She said the team is led by Mike Seveigny, who Adams described as “the true heart and soul” of the group.
“He is the vice president of the Mid-Ohio Shrine Club and has such a heart for the kids and is already planning amazing things to grow this event in 2026,” Adams said.
Since its inception, the annual bike fest has grown significantly. What began with about 40 bikes ballooned to around 200 during last year’s poker run.
“This year we have an amazing ride planned and something for everyone, including the free kids fest,” Adams said. “We hope to continue to make it a community event that will give back and bring in every walk of people to raise money for a great cause.”
Funds raised during the festival will be used to purchase a new van to help transport kids to appointments free of cost, she said.
Poker Run
The festival begins with an 8 a.m. breakfast buffet at City Grille, 37 E. Fourth St. Registration and check in for the Mid-Ohio Shrine Club 2025 Poker Run will follow at 9 a.m.
At 10:45 a.m., a “Blessing of the Bikes” will proceed the beginning of the event at 11 a.m.
The 115-mile ride will take participants to Old 30 BBQ, Route 30 Harley-Davidson and Bowstring Bar & Grill.
Riders will regroup at 4:30 p.m. at Brown Derby RoadHouse in Ontario and follow a police escort back to downtown Mansfield to rejoin the rest of the festival.
The cost is $20 per rider. A free shirt will be given to the first 100 people who pre-register for the poker run — see QR code in images below.
Kids Fest and Reasons to Ride Bike Show
For non-riders, a free Kids Fest will take place in downtown Mansfield from noon to 5 p.m.
Exhibits and activities for all ages will be included, encompassing a petting zoo, games, bounce houses, face painting and touch-a-truck.
Interactive exhibits will be offered by Buckeye Imagination Museum and a do-it-yourself station will be featured by Home Depot. Other offerings will include robotics demonstrations and bicycle giveaways at 5 p.m.
The 2025 Mid-Ohio Shrine Club Reasons to Ride Bike Show will begin once riders return from the poker run.
330stunters, a team of motorcycle stunt riders from Northeast Ohio, will also be on-site to display its skills.
Several food trucks will be available, including Panchos Tacos, JR’s BBQ, What the Fizz?, Lanie’s Lemons and Frosted Bakery, among others. A beer garden will also be offered.
The festival will conclude with live music from the Billy Morris Band, which is led by former WARRANT guitarist Billy Morris.
