Biketoberfest revs up Leongatha for fifth year

Key points

• Thousands of motorbikes rolled into Leongatha on Saturday, October 17, for the fifth Biketoberfest held on Bair Street. Organiser Cherie Pritchett estimated around 2000 motorcycles attended on a sunny day.
• Visitors arrived several days early, and accommodation in Leongatha and Korumburra was fully booked. The festival also focused on mental health and suicide prevention, with Black Dog Ride promoting conversations about wellbeing.
• Money raised through merchandise sales helps fund the following year's event.