Port Dover Friday the 13th (PD13)

For more than 40 years, bikers have travelled to Port Dover every Friday the 13th to share their passion for motorcycles.

The event is made possible through the Kinsmen Club of Port Dover and the Port Dover Board of Trade, with support from Norfolk County. Read more at PD13.com.

Event information

Event map

View the 2024 Port Dover Friday the 13th event map (PDF)

Parking

Motorcycle parking is only available in certain areas and is not permitted on designated streets.  With the many visitors, vendors, and bikes in town during the event, parking in permitted areas ensures our fire, paramedic, and police teams have fast and direct access to residential and business areas in an emergency.  Check the event map for locations.

Street closures

Temporary street closures for public safety, except for emergency and service vehicles, will be in effect from 12 p.m. on Thursday the 12th until 4 a.m. on Saturday the 14th on:

• Main Street from Nelson Street to Walker Street
• Chapman Street West from Main Street to St. Andrew Street
• Chapman Street East from Main Street to St. Andrew Street
• Market Street West from St. George Street to Main Street

and from 3 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday the 13th:

• Nelson Street East, from St. Patrick Street to Highway 24
• Greenock Street West, from St. George Street to Richardson Drive
• Richardson Drive, from Nelson Street West to Greenock Street
• Main Street from Clifford Street to Nelson Street

Shuttle bus

Shuttle buses will be provided by the Port Dover Kinsmen. Pickup and drop-off points are at the Port Dover Kinsmen Hall and Chapman Street, midway between Main and St. Andrew. Check the event map for locations. 

Food and refreshments

The Kinsmen Club of Port Dover provides food, refreshments, and beer tents during the event. Check the event map for locations. Food and refreshment vendors follow the Norfolk County Municipal Alcohol Policy and Alcohol Gaming Commission guidelines. 

Merchandise

Vendors will be set up on Main Street, between Chapman Street West and Walker Street. Check the event map for locations.

Washrooms

Portable washrooms and wash stations are available throughout Port Dover’s downtown area. Check the event map for locations.

Camping

Camping during the event is provided by:

• Port Dover Kinsmen
• Port Dover Lions Club

Upcoming dates

• 2025: June 13