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Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Custom Nationals

'Custom Nationals' Germany Goes International

31 July - 1 August,x Geiselwind, Franconia, Germany 


Following the impressive 200+ entries premiere in July/August 2025, the second edition of the German 'Custom Nationals' is aiming for more international participants, both professional customizers AND private entries – to add to the status of one of the most interesting new events in Europe.



Fast paced for all participants and visitors, custom bikes enter the show Thursday with the two event days Friday and Saturday seeing the judging, presentations and photo shoots for the competing bikes concerts.


Additional visitor attractions include an outdoor US-Car Show, vendors and concerts. Based on one of the longest running bike shows in Germany, previously part of the legendary 'Bike and Music' Weekend Geiselwind, Custom Nationals feature 16 different classes plus Special Awards and 'Best of Show' trophy. 


The show has been 'AMD-approved' from the start in 2025. Website information and registration form are now available in English. Last year advance entries the numbered 240+ of which 208 arrived to compete at the show.


Best of Show Custom Nationals 2025 - "Red Rooster", a 1918 Model J fully handcrafted by Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village


Geiselwind is situated beside Autobahn A3 between two famous heritage destinations - 45 km from Würzburg and 65 km to Nürnberg - with options to visit several local HD dealers and legendary 'old school' parts specialist W&W Cycles. 

Custom Nationals is emerging as a great event at which to meet some of the best German customizers in the middle of Germany's customising heartland.

www.custom-nationals.de