Bikes & Big Rigz
Fans of motorcycles and semis had a treat this past weekend as the Bikes and Big Rigs Semi Truck and Bike Show returned to the Taylor County Fairgrounds for a two-day show on June 27 and 28.
While torrential rains the days before the event prevented the planned ATV pulls from taking place in the grandstand due to track conditions, there was plenty of things to see and do with food and drink vendors, and Alliance Classic Rock and Roll performing from 8 to midnight on Friday night.
On Saturday, River Valley Tractor Pulls gave youth and adult the opportunity to test their pedal-tractor skills for awards. DJ Cookie kept the tunes flowing on Saturday afternoon and evening.
Proceeds from the 2025 Bikes and Big Rigz event help support the Taylor County Humane Society.
Motorcycle Classes Antique Bike (1999-older): Craig Way of Medford, 1948 HD FL Stock Bike (2000-2010): Terry T. of Medford, 2007 HD Electra Glide Classic Stock Bike (2011-2020): Danny S. of Little Suamico, 2020 HD Street Glide Stock Bike (2021-newer): Nate Rowe of Chili, 2024 HD Street Glide Best Paint: Ezra G. of Medford, 2005 HD Street Glide Altered Stock: Jeff Goulet of Chippewa Falls, 2006 HD Road King Custom Build: Roland Strebig of Medford, 1998 Skyhawk O’Reilly’s Trophy: Jeff Goulet of Chippewa Falls, 2006 HD Road King Truck Classes Late Model 2015 and newer: Mike of Marshfield, 2019 Peterbilt 389 ELD 2000-2014: Brad H. of Medford, 2001 Kenworth W900B Pre-ELD 1999 or older: Gale Edinger of Ogema, 1973 Kenworth K125 Show Truck: Paul O. of Neillsville, 2007 Kenworth W900 O’Reilly’s Trophy: Brent H. of Athens, 1991 Peterbilt 362 People’s Choice Motorcycle: Craig Way of Medford, 1948 HD FL People’s Choice Truck: Mike of Marshfield, 2019 Peterbilt 389 Competitor’s Choice Motorcycle: Jeff Goulet of Chippewa Falls, 2006 HD Road King Competitor’s Choice Truck: Mike of Marshfield, 2019 Peterbilt 389 Best Interior Truck: Paul O. Of Neillsville, 2007 Kenworth W900 Loud Pipes: Arin R. of Pittsville, 2004 FHID HD Road King Best Light Show Truck: Mike of Marshfield, 2019 Peterbilt 389 Best Light Show Motorcycle: Dan Horstman of Marshfield, 2008 HD Electric Glide
Pedal pull results: Age 4: Rhett Patton of Medford; Aaron Venus, of Weston; Joseph Fuentee, of Medford.
Age 5: Drake Samolinski, of Medford.
Age 6: Everett Bliebaum, of Arpin and Raelynn Venus, of Weston.
Age 7: Brian Reader, of Colby; Liddie Hartwig, of Medford, Azalea Rowe, of Marshfield.
Age 8: Saairse Spangler, of Athens.
Age 9: Emerie Hartwig, of Medford.
Age 10: Jayna Dix, of Loyal.
Age 11: Ivan Floyd, of Hub Lake and Andrew Judnic of Rice Lake.
Photos by Alex Wilson & Submitted | Layout by Janna Johnson
