VANSON LEATHERS ANNOUNCES 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

by John Russel Jones


Vanson Leathers, an American manufacturer of leather motorcycle jackets and motorcycle riding apparel, will celebrate 50 years in business on June 1-2 at its headquarters at 951 Broadway, Fall River, Massachusetts. The event will take place over the weekend in the retail showroom and feature fun food and entertainment.

1985 Vintage advertising image from the Vanson archives.

Guests will enjoy complimentary grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, live music from local rockabilly band The Vegas Lords on Saturday, and original rock by Calamity Brain on Sunday. Coffee is available from NO VACANCY coffee roasters of Newport, Rhode Island. Attendees can also take part in factory tours, design and custom fitting assistance for leather garments and racing leathers, raffles, door prizes, product discounts, and a giant birthday cake!

Sunday, June 2nd, will also feature the first-ever Vintage Wheels ride-in-bike show judged by James Goodson, one of the original founding partners of Vanson Associates in 1974. Bike categories are Best British, Japanese, German/Austrian, Italian, Spanish, USA, and People’s Choice. All bikes must have been built in 1974 or older to enter.

From the Vanson factory floor.

For a complete event schedule, details, and updates, visit the Vanson Leathers Events page.