Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Freedom is not free and it never will be.










Klock Werks Kustom Cycles Dyna


10th annual Poker Run sponsored by Klock Werks, the Moonlight Bar, Miedema Sanitation, and Porter Distributing. Main Street is closed on the Saturday of Memorial Weekend, to turn this “Run” into a city-wide event. Memorial Weekend in Mitchell  helps raise awareness of and funding for cystic fibrosis.

Memorial Weekend in Mitchell, SD  More info




BOOZE BROTHERS at Moonlight Bar - Mitchell, SD 6/05/04 SWEET HOME CHICAGO


          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *



          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *




NEW at Thunder on the Rock 2011 we will be hosting a Battle of the Bands on May 28, 2011. A $50 entry fee is required to enter. Winner of the contest will be featured as official Thunder on the Rock battle of the band winner, along with a cash prize and will be in the opening spots for the headliner on Sunday May 29th. Judging will be based 50% from fans and 50% based from judges from different music industry/venue positions.  


A few of the bands that will be performing at Thunder on the Rock Rally include


The Fabulous Thunderbirds "Wrap it up"


Molly Hatchet "Flirting with Disaster"


Georgia Satellites "Keep your hands to yourself"


          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *



          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *

29th Annual RedRiver New Mexico Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally
 20,000 bikers invade Main Street for One Wild party!
More info.



Extended dates in 2011!  Come in and start the party Wednesday, May 25th! 
KOB-TV's Steve Stucker, Albuquerque's most loveable meteorologist, will lead you through incredible scenery .…Bobcat Pass, The Moreno Valley, Cimarron Canyon State Park & the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Each rider gets a classic t-shirt, lunch from Zeb's at the Memorial, & a shot at thousands of dollars in prizes. All proceeds benefit Make a Wish of New Mexico (granting the fondest wishes of children with life threatening conditions). The ride kicks off at noon on Saturday, May 28th, in front of the Red River Conference Center.



Darrell Mansfield "People Get Ready"
Darrell Mansfield will be performing two concerts at the RedRiver Rally


Memorial Day Biker Rally, Red River, New Mexico


          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *



          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *

Rolling Thunder is an annual motorcycle rally that is held in Washington, DC during the Memorial Day weekend to call for the government's recognition and protection of Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIAs). About 300,000 veterans and motorcycle enthusiasts will roar across Washington, DC on their motorcycles as a tribute to American war heroes.  Various branches of the US armed forces will be displaying numerous military vehicles and other equipment for public access. Experienced crews will be present to explain and educate the public on the use of the vehicles and equipment to give attendees a better sense of exactly how the troops carry out their missions. There will also be live music, hundreds of vendors, lots of food and cold beer, and free bike parking. The legendary Blues and American Roots band, The Nighthawks will be playing Monday afternoon.




Rolling Thunder ride crossing the Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC - 2009

Want more info on America's Memorial Day Rally?  Check out these links;
Rolling Thunder Ride to the Wall XXIII
Ride of the Patriots
Hogs and Heroes Foundation
Stars Stripes Spokes


A solitary Marine holds vigil at full attention during the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally in tribute to fallen comrades.


          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *



          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *



 The 2011 Nebraska State HOG rally will use The Great Platte River Road Archway as its homebase. A hog roast will kickoff the activities on Friday night followed by opening ceremonies. Saturday is packed full of activities including downtown "on the bricks" walking poker run. Four different rides will be available for attendees. One ride will go to the Golden Spike in North Platte for which an admission of $6.50 will be charged followed by a free lunch at Budke Harley-Davidson. The other rides will go north to the sandhills and will allow rides to stop at Uncle Buck's, or on to Burwell or to Fort Hartsuff south of Burwell. All three stops offer excellent food. Another ride will go south and yet another ride will be a GPS run. All will still allow you to return to Kearney and the archway for a special family meal.
Good food, good rides and time with good friends will set the 2011 Nebraska State HOG rally apart from all others.    Registration Deadline for NE State HOG Rally~April 8, 2011  Register now~for next year!  






          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *



          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *


6th Annual Party in the Pines  Longview Fairgrounds Complex  Longview, TX  More info


$1,200 in Cash Prizes for the BIKE SHOW

There's a twist to the JOKER RUN you're gonna love!!  5 riders will have a chance to win $10,000.  Could be you!









Mustang Sally Band will be performing at the Party in the Pines
Visit the official Mustang Sally website


Party in the Pines Events~ Games, Bike Show, Music, 
Memorial Parade, Joker Run, Rides, Ride like a pro ~More info.


          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *




          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *


Glory~ Harley Davidson Museum Ambassador
Get to know Glory, the feathered Ambassador at the H-D Museum.  Glory is a ten-year-old Bald Eagle & will be making an appearance at the H-D Museum Sun. 5/29/11 10am-2pm

Memorial Weekend Events Schedule;
Wed. 5/25/11
     Back Roads Tour & Steel Toe Tour
Thurs. 5/26/11
     Bike Night at the H-D Museum
 Fri. 5/27/11
      Back Roads Tour & Steel Toe Tour
 Sun. 5/29/11
      Glory Visits at the H-D Museum
 Tue. 5/31/11
      Vintage Day




As you enter this gallery, it is impossible to miss the Exploded Bike display. Separated into a multitude of pieces, this 1940s Knucklehead is a mechanical drawing brought to life. The display highlights signature design and styling elements that define a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.

Across the north wall resides our version of a "family tree." Set against a wall of orange, the engines on display illustrate the evolution of the Harley-Davidson engine from its earliest to its latest incarnation. Spread throughout the rest of the gallery, you will find interactive exhibits showcasing engine mechanics.





          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *





          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *


More info. on West Coast Thunder Memorial Day Bike Runi
Riverside California


West Coast PSA


Aaron Lewis Country Boy will be performing at West Coast Thunder XII


Marshall Tucker Band will be performing at West Coast Thunder XII


Tickets to the Marshall Tucker Band and Aaron Lewis Concert are $35.00 each.  Buy here
Registration is mandatory to ride in the parade.  Register here
Event begins at 9:11 am
Join 7,000 riders to tribute the Veterans and raise money for the cemetary.





Visit the official West Coast Thunder website



          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *


          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *  
 
Memorial Day is a day of honoring Americans who have died in all wars.  

     There were so many events to choose from... If you would like me to feature one not listed here, please send me an email to JuneSoftly@gmail.com.  I would love to hear from you and wish you a wonderful, safe and fun Memorial Day 2011 as we remember and pay tribute to all of our U.S. soldiers killed in war.  

                                                                                                                               ~June