Dave Day 2025
Sat 21st & Sunday 22nd June
Celebrate the life of Hairy Biker, Dave Myers in his home town of Barrow in Furness on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025.
Barrow will become the destination of a remembrance procession made up of thousands of motorcycles who will be departing London in the morning, being joined by countless more along the route, before arriving in Barrow town centre late afternoon. Celebrations will take place throughout the town all weekend.
Route into Barrow
Spectator Information
The route of the motorcycle procession will be via the A590 from the M6, turning left onto Park Road at entry into Barrow and proceeding to the town centre via Abbey Road. Large crowds are expected to line the streets to support the procession. If you are planning on visiting the town for this, please ensure that you remain on the pavement at all times. Traffic delays are expected, with road closures in place around the Town Hall.
How to attend the event
- Motorcycles (arriving as part of the organised procession)
Free parking facilities will be provided at Dova Way upon arrival by onsite marshals. A free park and ride service is being offered from the secure parking facilities to the other event areas located throughout the town. While on site security will be present, all bikes are parked at the owners risk. - Cars
There are multiple town centre car parks operated by Westmorland and Furness Council within Barrow town centre. Details of these can be found here: Barrow Car Parks (Please note that charges may apply) - Bus
A public bus service in Barrow is Operated by Stagecoach. Due to road closures to support the event, the nearest bus stops to the Town Hall will be at Ramsden Square. Timetables can be found at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ - Train
Northern Rail will providing additional capacity on their services to support Dave Day. Barrow station is located only a short walk away from the Town Hall. Tickets can be booked in advance at https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Fuel Stations along the route (from the M6):
Canal Garage, Crooklands, Milnthorpe LA7 7NX
Shell, 13-17 Beetham Rd, Milnthorpe LA7 7QL
BP, A590, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6RJ
BP, A590, Ulverston LA12 7QG
Shell, A590, Newby Bridge, Ulverston LA12 8ND
Shell, Canal St, Oubas Hill, Ulverston LA12 7LA
Esso, 68 Mountbarrow Rd, Ulverston LA12 9NR
Texaco, Oubas Hill, Ulverston LA12 7LB
Shell, Abbey Rd, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5LF
Asda, Walney Rd, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5UG
Tesco, Cornerhouse Park, Hindpool Rd, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2NE
Morrisons, The Strand, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2HF
Motorcycle Parking:
Free parking will be provided for all motorcycles attending the event as part of the main procession. Please follow all directions given by marshals. Parking will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To ensure maximum capacity is available, please ensure bikes are parked as directed, with engines turned off once in position.
Security
On site SIA registered security will be present the designated car park listed above for the duration of the event weekend. Please note, that while security is being provided, these are publicly accessible car parks, with neither the organisers, car park owners or security providers all being unable to take any responsibility for theft, loss or damage to vehicles
Event Information
Saturday
Charity Concert - Town Centre
Sponsored by Barrow Rising
The main stage and centre point of the event on Saturday will be located at the rear of Barrow Town Hall where a charity concert will take place. Tickets will cost £10 and are available using the link below, with revenue from the concert being split between the Dave Day charities, CancerCare and NSPCC Childline.
Concert Tickets: Click Here to Buy Tickets
Concert Performers:
The concert will feature Darren Wharton’s Renegade, celebrating and reliving the classic music of Thin Lizzy. As a former member of Thin Lizzy Darren will play the songs with total passion and commitment.
Headlining is Hells Bells – Europe’s leading and longest running AC/DC tribute band. No strangers to festivals and biker events, this will be the band’s first show in Cumbria for many years and they are ready to shake the foundations of Barrow.
Three local bands, Don’t Tell Alice, The AeroBees and Sugarfoot will kick off proceedings in the afternoon.
A food court will be located near the Town Hall with a wide variety of local vendors, several who have worked with Dave on various projects. There is also a huge variety of local eating and drinking establishments throughout Barrow town centre and the surrounding area.
Toilet facilities will be provided at the rear of the Town Hall, along with an accessible viewing area set back from the main stage.
Entrance into the concert will be from the main gate located on Market St, opposite the Holiday Inn Express. Gates open at 4pm, with the concert finishing at 10pm.
Sunday
Local Music Stage - Town Centre
Sponsored by Amber Taverns/The Kings
Free family entertainment at Barrow Town Hall provided by local community radio station CandoFM.
Performance Schedule:
TBC
Motorcycle Stunt Show - Town Centre
Sponsored by Furness Building Society
The Edge Motorbike Stunt Show features a team of riders who have completed at world championship level for many years.
The show features numerous obstacles of which the professional riders demonstrate their high level of skill, balance and technical control of their motorcycles. 15ft jumps and vertical walls, drop offs and interactive stunts will amaze and entertain the crowd.
Food & Drink Festival - Town Centre
A local food festival located on and around Portland Walk which will see a large selection of local traders lining the street showcasing some of our best local food traders, makers and producers.
Motorcycle Exhibition - Town Centre
Sponsored by Brothers on Bikes
An opportunity for bikers to display their pride and joys along the full length of Dalton Rd, Scott St and Cavendish St.
To display your bike at the motorcycle exhibition CLICK HERE
Dave Myers Exhibition - Dock Museum
Sponsored by University of Cumbria
Dave Myers Exhibition, a Bara Lad at the Dock Museum.
Free family friendly activities from Tinkerbox Creations
Health & Wellbeing Festival - Barrow Park
Sponsored by Barrow Rising
A Health and Wellbeing Festival at Barrow Park which will showcase what activities the town has to offer, as well as the services many of our local sports clubs, charities and community organisations offer. This will include free taster events, as well as a mobile climbing wall.
To find out more about the event, CLICK HERE
Charity football Match - Barrow AFC
A charity Football Match will be taking place at Barrow AFC featuring a team of celebrities vs bikers.
Charity celebration dinner - the dunes
Sponsored by Bender UK
Dave Day Celebration Dinner at The Dunes Hotel, Barrow. Arrival from 6:30pm for a 7pm sit down.
Ticket price £75 for 3 course meal and a donation to the two nominated Dave Day charities*
*Please select the £78.75 option if you would like a cheeseboard with your meal
To book tickets, CLICK HERE
Celebrity Book Signing - Waterstones
We are honoured to welcome Lili Myers, the wife of much-loved Hairy Biker Dave Myers, who joins us to sign copies of her heart-warming and intimate memoir Dave and Me: Life With and Without My Hairy Biker. The book looks at their special years together, from their serendipitous meeting in 2005 to his cancer diagnosis, treatment and final days.
Dave and Me is a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable man and story of love that transcends loss.
Lili joins us as part of the “Dave Day” celebrations which take place across Barrow over the weekend of June 21st-22nd.
This event is ticketed and we expect demand for tickets to be high. Please get yours early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are priced at £22 which includes a copy of the book – RRP £22 – to be collected at the event on the day.
To book tickets, CLICK HERE
Town Centre Road Closures
The following road closures will be in place from 12 noon Saturday 21st June until 6pm Sunday 22nd June to support the event.
- Market Street/Lawson St
Event Schedule (TBC for 2025)
Supporting the event
Volunteer at Dave Day
We are seeking voluteers to help support this event and ensure Dave Day is a huge success. If you feel you could lend a hand to support us, please register using this link:
Make a Donation to Charity
The Myers family have chosen 2 fantastic charities to benefit from Dave Day; NSPCC Childline and CancerCare. To donate, visit the official Just Giving page:
Click Here to Donate
Buy Merchandise
Official merchandise for Dave Day can be purchased from the Dave Day Shop. £3 from the sale of every item will be donated to NSPCC Childline and CancerCare:
Click Here to Buy Official Merchandise
Display your bike at the town centre motorcycle exhibition (Free to enter)
Click Here to Register your bike to be exhibited
Download Dave Day Bunting
Thanks to Little Rebels, you can now download Dave Day bunting to print out and colour in to help celebrate the day and decorate the town. Two versions are available by clicking the links below:
Bunting – Version 1 – Click here to download
Bunting – Version 2 – Click her to download
Evening Concert
Click Here to Buy Charity Concert Tickets
Official Dave Day Website
Register your bike to take part in Dave Day 2025
* * Please note that we take no responsibility for the content of external links * *
Event Partners
Dave Day is being run as a not for profit event, with all the above organisations donating their time and resources for free. Any proceeds being made from the event will be donated to the Dave Day charities. If you think your company can support us in any way, please contact manager@barrowbid.co.uk