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Vespa in BucktownWhen the Vespa motorscooter was introduced in 1946, it didn't take long for riders to discover the scooter had social — in addition to practical — benefits. Vespisti were soon forming clubs and organizing rides, races, tours, mechanical co-ops, and other events. This network of local Vespa Clubs still exists today, uniting riders wordwide. Vespa Club of America is the official U.S. affiliate of the Vespa World Club, and the Vespa Club of Chicago is one of the VCOA's oldest and largest local chapters. Whatever scooter you ride, we encourage you to get involved in our community and in scootering’s rich history.

Registration is open for Chicago's biggest and best scooter rally ever: Slaughterhouse 31 & Midwest Vespa Days. Join us for four days of scooter fun over Labor Day weekend. Don't miss it!

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Events with a blue flag are organized or co-sponsored by VCOA-Chicago and welcome all scooters and scooterists, including non-members. Other events (without a flag) are posted for reference, and may be limited to certain marques, clubs, or specific interests.

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RECURRING EVENTS:
VCOA Chicago hosts monthly meetups
the first Tuesday of the month
at Gracie O'Malleys in Portage Park.

Small Displacement Sundays
hosts monthly meetups in the suburbs.

News

  • “Ride” for Ukraine
    About a month ago, the U.S. government was shifting away from their commitment to support Ukraine, just as the european nation entered their third year of defending themselves from […]
  • VCOA Chicago and Vespa Club DebrecenTwo “Second Cities”!
    Ferenc from Vespa Club Debrecen (Hungary’s Second City!) visited us on Friday, October 11, 2024 with his son Tamás and daughter Alida… we traded merch and stories, ate some pizza, and […]
  • Canada Vespa Days 2024
    Eight VCOA Chicago members cross the border on a mission to the Canadian national rally in June 2024 […]
  • Vespa Club of Chicago with Vespa Club Alpalgo in the beer tent.Vespa World Days, Pontedera 2024
    With Vespa Club Alpalgo in the beer tent. The Vespa first appeared in 1946, and was followed immediately by the formation of Vespa Clubs. By 1949, Italian local clubs had already united […]

Join VCOA Today!

Join thousands of American scooterists in the VCOA! National membership includes VCOA-Chicago membership and goodies, Sign up today for the following benefits:

New Members Receive:
Personalized membership card • Embroidered VCOA patch • Embroidered VCOA-Chicago patch • Two VCOA emblem decals, and…

Annual Benefits:
25-Mile roadside assistance program • Annual enamel anniversary pin • Members-only retailer discounts • Discounted Amerivespa and Vintage Vespa Days registration • Members-only content on VCOA website • Monthly National and chapter email newsletters.

All only $35/year! Sign up now!

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