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.

On this page

• About the event
• Map
• Parking
• Street closures
• Street access
• Shuttle bus
• Food, refreshments and merchandise
• Washrooms
• Camping
• Other ways to attend (boat, walking or cycling)
• Upcoming dates
• Explore Norfolk County
• Frequently asked questions

About the event

Friday the 13th brings motorcycle enthusiasts to the vibrant town of Port Dover in Norfolk County. While the Kinsmen Club of Port Dover and the Port Dover Board of Trade run the event, Norfolk County plays an important role in keeping residents, visitors, and property safe. Read more at PD13.com.

Map

Download the 2025 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: "No parking - Tow Away Zone"

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

• 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, June 13:

• 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

Norfolk County By-Law Enforcement Officers and Norfolk County O.P.P. Officers can tow away, at the owner’s expense, any unauthorized vehicle(s) parked in any of the designated “No Parking- Tow Away Zones” from Thursday, the 12th at noon until Saturday, the 14th at 4:00 a.m. 

Street access

For motorcycles: 

• New for June 2025, St. George St, Walker St, and St. Andrew St have been designated motorcycle traffic only (aside from authorized vehicles) 
• As in previous years, traffic will be in a one-way loop, with OPP assisting with traffic flow 

For cars:

• Passenger vehicles are not permitted on St. George St, Walker St, or St. Andrew St during the event
• If you live on these roads and need to leave/return home for the duration, please treat these roads as one-way, and turn onto the first available side street to travel through town 
• Detour routes will be set up on both sides of Port Dover with signage posted to route passenger vehicles away from the closed roads  

Shuttle bus

• The Port Dover Kinsmen will provide shuttle buses
• 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, refreshments and merchandise

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

Other ways to attend

Boat:

• Port Dover is located on the shores of Lake Erie, Ontario
• Port Dover Harbour Marina offers transient, fully serviced dockage at $2.70/ft
• To book, call 519-583-1581
• Questions? Email portdover.marina@norfolkcounty.ca 
• Read more about the Port Dover Harbour Marina

Walking and cycling:

• Explore Norfolk's extensive network of local trails for walking and cycling
• View map of Port Dover (PDF)

Public transit (Ride Norfolk):

• UPDATE: Due to the high traffic volume in town, service will NOT be available to or from Port Dover on Friday, June 13
• Read more about Ride Norfolk

Car:

• Out of town parking at Location: 468 Concession 2, Port Dover
• Hosted by: Port Dover Sailors Hockey
• Cost: $10 per person, maximum $40 per car
• Free Shuttle Service provided by the Port Dover Kinsmen Club:
  • Thursday, June 12: 5:00 p.m. to Friday, June 13 at 3:00 a.m.
  • Friday, June 13: 9:00 a.m. to Saturday, June 14 at 3:00 a.m.
    
    

Upcoming dates

• June 13, 2025
• February 13, 2026
• March 13, 2026
• November 13, 2026