GoRockford is pleased to welcome to the Rockford region Midwest Women Riders, a female-only motorcycle community, for its Get Your Groove On 2026 World Record Female Ride. Over 700 riders from across the country are expected to travel to the Rockford region for a three-day celebration held at Hard Rock Casino Rockford. The event is expected to generate more than 700 hotel room nights and an estimated economic impact of $1.4 million for the Rockford region.


The highlight of the weekend will be an escorted non-stop World Record Group Ride on Saturday, June 13, with an official head count and ride beginning at 11 a.m. when Midwest Women Riders will attempt to set the Guinness Book World Record for the most females riding at the same time.

“This event is about more than motorcycles,” said Kara Davis, GoRockford senior sales manager. It’s about women coming together, building community and making history in the Rockford region. We are proud to support Midwest Women Riders as they welcome riders from across the country for this powerful world record attempt.”

Founded in 2008 by rider and community builder Ellie Rains, Midwest Women Riders was created to bring women together. Midwest Women Riders welcomes all women who ride, as well as those inspired to ride their own motorcycle.      

Event highlights: Get Your Groove On 2026 is expected to include sisterhood, speakers, workshops, live entertainment, vendors, a Saturday night party, and an escorted non-stop World Record Group Ride. The female-only event begins on Thursday, June 11 and ends with the group ride and after party on Saturday, June 13.

Schedule highlights: Full schedules, activities and event details are available on  https://midwestwomenriders.com/ Tickets for the ride only are available for $30 on the day of the event (cash only).  All riders and passengers must be female and 18 years and older.  Passengers are welcome, but do not count towards the world record goal. 

Saturday, June 13, 2026 - World Record Female Ride Day

  • 8:00 a.m. - Registration and check-in open; ride-only ticket sales available (cash only); bike staging begins.
  • 10:30 a.m. - Registration closes; ride announcements, prayer, National Anthem and group photo.
  • 11:00 AM - Kickstands up; official head count; World Record Female Ride departs Hard Rock Casino.