And the organisers have a real treat in store for local bike fans this year with legendary North West racer Ralph Bryans taking part.

The famous competitor, now based in the Isle of Man, dominated the sport in the sixties and will be on a Honda machine from that era.
Alongside Ralph will be other well-known faces from the sport and dozens of remarkable Japanese bikes.

The event is run by the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club whose chairman, Colin Gibson, told the Times he was excited at the staging of the event once again in the spiritual home of motorcycle racing.
"Ballymoney is widely considered at the capital of biking in Northern Ireland so it's great to have the event in the town," he said.
"This event is helping put not only Ballymoney, but Northern Ireland, on the map.

"Last year a crowd of over 3,000 turned out despite horrendous weather conditions and we're hoping for even more this time around."
"It's a great opportunity for spectators to hear the noises of the machines and get close to them.

"Last year we had over sixty bikers which was great but we've had to make it invitation only this time around to keep the numbers down.
"It's a good evening's fun and that's what it's all about."
The procession will travel along a special circuit in the centre of the town at speeds of between 20mph and 30mph.

Roads in the vicinity of the parade will close from 6pm.
Proceeds from this year's event will be going to NI Children's Hospice - a charity close to the heart of local motor biking legend, Robert Dunlop.

In fact, the day before he died, Robert took time out of his busy schedule to visit 2 brothers diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses living in the Castlerock area who visit the hospice and are cared for by the hospice community nurses.

The family was thrilled at Robert's visit and he promised to return after the North West 200 races on his motorbike. Sadly, that wasn't to happen as the following day Robert was tragically killed in an accident.
Northern Ireland Children's Hospice provides a respite service, support service and end of life care for children and their families across the province.

s.If you are interested in fundraising for the Children's Hospice, please contact Angela on 07773367284.