The art. The builders. The stories behind the motorcycles.
One of the most anticipated traditions at the SmokeOut returns in 2026 as the Legends Gallery Invitational once again brings together some of the finest custom motorcycle builders in America for a one-of-a-kind indoor exhibition.
Presented by Cycle Source Magazine and powered by Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers, the Legends Gallery isn’t a bike show. It isn’t a competition. It’s a celebration of the men and women who have spent decades shaping custom motorcycle culture.
For one weekend, these motorcycles leave the pages of magazines and social media feeds and are displayed together under one roof, allowing attendees to experience the craftsmanship up close.
The 2026 Invited Builders
This year’s invitation-only lineup represents nearly every corner of American custom motorcycle building—from old-school chopper pioneers to today’s most innovative craftsmen.
- Josh “Truth” Gaskie — Freetown, Massachusetts
- Bill Dodge — Richmond, Kentucky
- Carmine DiRosa — Clifton, New Jersey
- Clinton Wallace — Houston, Texas
- Eric Stein — Monroe, North Carolina
- Gordon Olliff — Panama City Beach, Florida
- Jack Deagazio — East Syracuse, New York
- Jason Hallman — Lakeland, Florida
- Jeff Kelderman — Oskaloosa, Iowa
- Jesse Srpan — Perry, Ohio
- John Jessup — Maryville, Tennessee
- Josh Allison — Sandy Hook, Connecticut
- Kory Souza — Sarasota, Florida
- Mitch Bodine — Wall, New Jersey
- Nick Rutherford — St. Louis, Missouri
- Rick Dozer — Sadieville, Kentucky
- Stacy McCleary — Manteca, California
- Tim Scates — Waller, Texas
- Xavier Muriel — Austin, Texas
Each builder brings a distinctly different style to the gallery, proving once again that there is no single definition of a custom motorcycle. Long bikes, performance-inspired customs, vintage-inspired machines, traditional chops, radical fabrication, and hand-built details all find a home inside the Legends Gallery.
More Than Motorcycles
The Legends Gallery has always been about preserving the people behind the machines.
Every motorcycle on display tells a story. Every builder represents years—often decades—of trial, error, innovation, and craftsmanship. Walking through the gallery gives visitors an opportunity to appreciate details that photographs simply can’t capture.
Tank construction. Hand-built frames. Paint that changes with every angle. One-off machining. Custom fabrication.
These are motorcycles built by people who continue to push the culture forward while honoring the traditions that made it great.
A Celebration of Custom Motorcycle Culture
SmokeOut has always been known as The Original Chopper Party, and the Legends Gallery has become one of the event’s defining experiences.
Whether you’re a lifelong builder, a garage fabricator, or simply someone who appreciates beautifully crafted motorcycles, the gallery offers something few events can match—a chance to see an extraordinary collection of America’s best custom builders gathered together in one place.
It’s a reminder that custom motorcycles aren’t just transportation.
They’re rolling works of art.
See Them All at SmokeOut 2026
The Legends Gallery will be open throughout the weekend during SmokeOut 2026 at the Rowan County Fairgrounds.
Take your time. Study the details. Talk with the builders. Get inspired.
Because while trends come and go, craftsmanship never goes out of style.
We’ll be introducing each invited builder over the coming weeks, so keep an eye on Cycle Source Magazine and TheSmokeOut.com as we reveal more about the motorcycles and the people behind them.