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Motorcycle & Car Tribute Cruise — Riding for a Reason
Join us Saturday, September 12, 2026 for the Annual Motorcycle & Car Tribute Cruise in honor of Greg Smith and in memory of lost loved ones. Start your journey at 10:00 AM at Midland Missionary Church, 479 S. 11 Mile Rd., Midland, MI 48640. This tribute event features a poker run, raffle, memory puzzle banner, hog roast, live music and more, as well as a September 11 tribute honoring those who served.
Our Promise
We bring communities together through meaningful tribute events that honor our heroes and support local programs.
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Event Details
Veterans Memorial Park, Coleman
honoring our veterans
Wild Pumpkin Patch, Beaverton
a family stop, with games and activities for the whole family
Rest area on US-127
honoring construction workers lost on the job, at the monument carrying their names
My Alibi Bar & Grill, 2185 S. Meridian Rd., Midland, MI 48640
final destination
Schedule & Route
The Annual Motorcycle & Car Tribute Cruise is a nonprofit fundraiser organized by Stripes & Pieces Foundation, a 501(c)(3) based in Midland, MI. The cruise route spans Midland, Coleman, and Beaverton, beginning at Midland Missionary Church and concluding at My Alibi Bar & Grill in Midland.
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The tribute cruise begins at 10:00 AM with lineup at Midland Missionary Church, 479 S. 11 Mile Rd., Midland, MI 48640. At 12:30 PM, riders regroup for the next leg of the journey.
Route Stops:
Poker Run & Raffle
Participate in our exciting poker run with a 50/50 purse split. Draw one card at each stop, and at the final stop, you may throw one card back and redraw for your best hand.
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All proceeds support Stripes & Pieces Foundation's community programs in Mt. Pleasant.
Highlights
Poker Run
$10 per hand, $10 per extra hand
Late Joiners
May join at Coleman stop, pay, and draw two cards
Raffle Tickets
$5 tickets, 50/50 drawing
Raffle Prizes
Gift baskets assembled from community donations
Liquor Baskets
Assembled from community donations - available at the bar only (not at the church)
Memory Puzzle Piece Banner
Honor your loved ones with a memorial puzzle piece on on our tribute banner. Write a loved one's name on a puzzle piece and display your remembrance alongside our community.
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This living memorial brings our community together in remembrance and honor.
Memorial Puzzle Piece:
$250 — a permanent printed logo on the banner
Wristband Issuance:
At the church during registration Sponsorship deadline: Logos must be received by August 31 to be printed on the banner
Where the banner is seen:
It rides on the side of a motorcycle trailer for the entire cruise, is displayed outside My Alibi Bar & Grill on event day, and travels to Stripes & Pieces events throughout the year
Food, Fun & Entertainment
Enjoy a full day of food, entertainment, and community fun throughout the tribute cruise.
Dining Options
Entertainment & Activities
Face painters move from the church to the bar once the church packs up, so late arrivals don't miss out.
Hog Roast:
At My Alibi Bar & Grill, the final destination
Soup & Salad Bar
Available at the church
Full Bar & Menu
At My Alibi Bar & Grill, final destination
Live Music
DC True Band performance
DJ Karaoke
Sage Heart Entertainment
Bounce Houses, Kid Games & Face Painting
At the church
Bar Games
Beer pong and bike games at My Alibi
September 11 Tribute — 25th Anniversary
This year marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, and the 2026 cruise carries a special tribute banner honoring those we remember and the heroes who served.
The cruise itself rides every year on the second Saturday of September in memory of Greg Smith, who lost his life on Friday, September 13.
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The tribute banner will be displayed throughout the event at Midland Missionary Church.
Our Promise
We stand united in remembrance, honoring the courage and sacrifice of our heroes.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are essential to making the Annual Motorcycle & Car Tribute Cruise a success. Volunteer with us and help create a meaningful experience for all participants while supporting our community programs.
For volunteer questions, call 989-488-8948 or email support@stripesandpiecesfoundation.org .
Registration Support
Help riders check in at the church
Route Coordination
Assist at various stops along the cruise route
Event Setup & Teardown
Help prepare venues and clean up
Food Service
Support dining operations at church and final destination
Highlights
You can support through direct donations, becoming a sponsor, or participating in the event. Each contribution helps fund community programs in Central Michigan.
Donations directly fund Stripes & Pieces Foundation's community programs and initiatives across Michigan, with financial transparency documentation available.
Yes, the foundation welcomes business sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities provide visibility while supporting community impact across Central Michigan.
The Motorcycle & Car Tribute Cruise starts at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Midland Missionary Church, 479 S. 11 Mile Rd., Midland, MI 48640.
The event includes a poker run, 50/50 raffle, memory puzzle banner, hog roast, soup and salad bar, live music by DC True Band, DJ karaoke by Sage Heart Entertainment, games, bounce houses, and a September 11 tribute banner.
Event Registration
Reserve your place in the tribute cruise
Direct Donations
Support through fee-free Zeffy donations
Business Sponsorship
Gain visibility while supporting community impact
(989)488-8948
Register & Support the Cause
Secure your spot in the Annual Motorcycle & Car Tribute Cruise and help fund community programs across Central Michigan.
Questions? Contact us at support@stripesandpiecesfoundation.org or 989-488-8948