Born-Free 11 Photo Gallery

Now in its 11th year, Born-Free has evolved from a pure chopper show to something much greater and more diverse. Still having a strong focus on wild, expressive motorcycles, the range has expanded to include racebikes, street trackers, café racers, and much more. As a result, the show has only gotten bigger each year, more welcoming, and more inclusive to the masses. This year seemed to be the biggest yet, with thousands in attendance and riders coming in from all over the world.

Spanning two days, the event takes place in Oak Canyon Ranch, a large grassy spread located about halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego in the heart of Orange County. Being a well-used fairgrounds, they open up mini golf, boat rides, and the Ferris wheel for attendees who are looking to do something more than walk around and admire bikes.

The annual bike raffle was stepped up to three motorcycles—an unrestored 1939 Harley-Davidson UL survivor, a 1939 Harley-Davidson UL chopper, and a 2019 H-D Street Bob with a handful of custom touches. Live bands played on the stage throughout the day, and awards were presented to the builders in the afternoon, giving out prizes ranging from cash to a brand-new engine.

Hot sun, cold drinks, and tons of rad bikes...another perfect Born-Free complete. If you’re anywhere in the Southern California area, be sure to head out and check the event out next year, as it’s sure to keep growing and get cooler.