09/07/2026
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU FROM SMOKIN’ COLES BIKE RALLY
As we come to the end of the 2026 Smokin’ Coles Bike Rally, we've spent a lot of time thinking about this past week.
There are a lot of things we could say.
But there is one thing that matters most:
THANK YOU.
Thank you to every person who came through those gates and became part of the 2026 Smokin’ Coles Bike Rally.
This rally was built by a lot of people, but it was brought to life by you.
And when we look back at this year, there is so much to be proud of.
THE MUSIC WAS INCREDIBLE
One of the biggest highlights of this year's rally was the music.
Our bands absolutely brought it.
From the first note to the final encore, the performances gave us moments we won't forget. We heard so many incredible comments from people about the talent, the energy and the variety of music throughout the rally.
And we want every band to know how much that means to us.
You didn't just come here and play a show.
You became part of the Smokin’ Coles family.
We also heard tremendous feedback about the sound production.
Our production crew worked incredibly hard to make sure the bands sounded the way they were supposed to sound, and the response from the crowd was overwhelming.
To every musician, performer, sound technician and production person who helped make those stages come alive:
Thank you. You were incredible.
THE FOOD WAS A HIT
We also heard loud and clear that our food vendors knocked it out of the park.
People loved the food.
And that's something we're especially proud of because good food is a big part of a great rally.
To all of our food vendors who worked long hours feeding everyone throughout the week — thank you for bringing your time, your talent and your kitchens to Smokin’ Cole Farms.
You helped keep everyone fueled up and happy.
THE SHIRTS
And then there were the shirts.
We put a lot of thought into creating designs that people would actually want to wear — something that represented the rally and gave everyone a piece of the experience to take home.
The response was incredible.
Seeing people walking around the campground wearing their Smokin’ Coles shirts was one of those little things that meant more than you might realize.
Thank you for supporting them.
THE POKER RUN
And what can we say about the Poker Run?
What a day.
Seeing everyone out on the road, riding together, stopping at the different locations, laughing, having a few drinks, making memories, taking photos with Mr. Courtney Gains and enjoying the ride was exactly what this rally is supposed to be about.
We heard story after story about how much fun everyone had.
That is what we wanted.
Not just an organized ride — but an experience.
Something you'll talk about when you get home.
Something you'll remember when you're sitting around with your friends months from now.
To everyone who participated in the Poker Run and helped make it such a great day:
Thank you for making it unforgettable.
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY — YOU HAD A BLAST
This may be the thing that means the most to us.
We saw people smiling.
We saw people dancing.
We saw people riding.
We saw old friends reconnecting.
We saw new friendships being made.
We saw people camping together, laughing together and enjoying themselves.
We saw people having the kind of week they needed.
And that's what this is all about.
Having a damn good time.
WE ALSO KNOW WE HAVE WORK TO DO
At the same time, we want to be honest.
No event is perfect.
There were things that didn't go exactly the way we wanted them to. There are things we can improve, things we can do differently and things we can make better.
We understand that.
And we're listening.
We appreciate the compliments, but we also appreciate the criticism and suggestions from people who genuinely care about this rally.
We aren't interested in pretending we're perfect.
We're interested in getting better.
Our promise is simple:
We will listen. We will learn. And we will keep working.
Because our goal is to grow Smokin’ Coles Bike Rally without losing the heart and soul that makes it special.
THIS IS BIGGER THAN AN EVENT
Smokin’ Coles Bike Rally isn't just about motorcycles.
It isn't just about bands.
It isn't just about camping.
It isn't just about the competitions, the Poker Run, the food, the shirts or the entertainment.
It's about people coming together.
It's about the memories.
It's about the friendships.
It's about that feeling you get when you're sitting around the campground at the end of the night and realize you don't want the night to end.
That's what we want to protect.
That's what we want to build on.
And that's why we are so excited about the future.
SEE YOU IN 2027
To our staff and volunteers — thank you.
To every band and performer — thank you.
To our sound and production crews — thank you.
To our food and merchandise vendors — thank you.
To everyone who participated in the Poker Run — thank you.
To every sponsor, supporter and person who helped behind the scenes — thank you.
To every rider, camper, family and fan who came through the gates — thank you.
And to everyone who had a damn good time at Smokin’ Coles Bike Rally this year:
THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT WHAT IT WAS.
We are proud of what we accomplished together in 2026.
We are grateful for everything that went right.
We are thankful for everything we learned.
And we are excited about everything that is still to come.
We're going to take the good, learn from the challenges, listen to our people and keep working to make this rally bigger, better and even more memorable.
We can't wait to do it again. Because, we are!
We can't wait to see the bikes rolling through the gates.
We can't wait to hear those stages come alive.
We can't wait to see our vendors back.
We can't wait for another Poker Run.
We can't wait to see the campground full of old friends and new ones.
And most of all...
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN 2027.
Until then, ride safe, take care of one another and keep making memories.
From all of us at Smokin’ Coles Bike Rally:
Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you for supporting us.
Thank you for being part of our family.
And thank you for making 2026 one hell of a ride.
SEE YOU IN 2027!
The Smokin’ Coles Bike Rally Family
Smokin’ Cole Farms
Bloomville, Ohio
Rocking. Riding. Racing. Camping.
