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- Here’s what’s happening in the South Southeast -
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Monthly Event

3rd Tuesday Monthly                                             Sarasota, FL
Gulf Coast Chapter of the Diva Angels Monthly Meeting
Social hour at 6:30pm and meeting at 7:00pm.  Location: CRUSTY’S PIZZA, 3800 South Tamiami Trail.  Meeting are always the 3rd Tuesday of every  month.  The Diva Angels have a ride the first Sunday of every month, and a dinner ride the second Wednesday of every month.
Phone: 941-366-3100


Every Tuesday                                                      Alabaster, AL
Bike Night by Heart of Dixie Harley Davidson
Buffalo Wild Wings - Just two exits south of our store on !-65.  The exit past the Tank Farm.  Turn Left, then Left again at the light.  Look for the Heart of Dixie tent. 7pm-9pm

Every Wednesday                                                North Fort Myers, FL
Bike Night At Victory Lane
Bike Night, Food And Fun at Victory Lane Restaurant, Located at 4120 Hancock Bridge Parkway.
Phone: 239-995-0340

Every Wednesday                                                Alabaster, AL
Bike Night by Heart of Dixie Harley Davidson
Hooters on Highway 119.  The Heart of Dixie tent will be set up and ready. 7pm-9pm



July  2008

July 3, 2008                                                           Cave Springs, GA
Bug Run
Please join us for a 50 mile leisurely ride through the country.  Arrive early and enjoy a relaxing time at Rolater Park & Lake, allow time to eat and shop in historic Cave Spring prior to the “Bug Run”.  Camping is available nearby.  This is a fundraiser supporting various activities in Cave Spring.  Registration from 5:30pm-7:00pm.  Ride will begin and end at the gazebo in the town square.  Ride will leave at 7:15pm sharp.  $15 per motorcycle.  Winning Categories: “Bulls Eye Bug Hit”, “Biggest Bug Hit”, and “The Most Bug Hits”  Winners will split 1/2 of registration purse.  Please join us for FREE BBQ, FREE SWIMMING, AND FIREWORKS.  Donations appreciated.
Phone: 706-346-4275
E-mail: nancylam2@aol.com
Website: www.cavespringgeorgia.com
Website: www.cityofcavespring.com

July 3 - 6, 2008                                                      Greenville, SC
Wing Ding 30
Gold Wing Road Riders, the world’s largest single-marque motorcycle association, will celebrate its 30th annual international rally, Wing Ding, in Greenville, SC, at the Carolina First Center July 3-6, 2008. Join us for a “Riding Through the Decades" theme that includes the world’s largest Gold Wing Trade Show, musical entertainment and dance, poker runs, seminars, demo rides, rider education courses, bike games, kids activities, parades, and a lot more! We will also be attempting to enter the Guinness Book of World Records for the “World’s Largest Gold Wing Parade”. Come join us in Greenville, with its great downtown area, beautiful riding,
7,000-plus hotel rooms, and so much more. Call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area) or go to the web site for more information and to register for Wing Ding 30! Sponsor: Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Phone: Edward Price 623-445-2387
Fax: 623-445-2392
Email: eprice@gwrra.org
Website: www.wing-ding.org


July 5, 2008                                                            Port Gibson, Mississipi
Blues & Cruise Thru History
Claiborne County Fairgrounds
Come and enjoy this years bike show with over $5000 in cash prizes.  Proceeds to benefit Mississippi Cultural Crossroads.  All bikers are welcome!
Phone:  Day: 601-415-5077  Evening: 601-437-3461
E-mail: ejlcsr@yahoo.com

July 8 - 10, 2008                                                    Bowling Green, KY
19th Annual AVA 2008 International Rally
Website:  www.amervoyassoc.org

July 11-12, 2008                                                    Clarksville,TN
Clarksville Bike Rally & Swap Meet
At the Clarksville Fair Grounds. Poker run, field meet, bike show, Tattoo contest men / women, Hooters bikini contest, bands, dealers, venders. Knocking down high prices two days $20.00 sat. $10.00 under 12 free. Free camping / all events free. Old fashion swap meet bikers turn your parts into cash.
Phone: 615-519-0576
Email: abobappleton@aol.com
Website: www.appletonbikeshow.com    

July 11 - 13, 2008                                                  Wilson, NC
State HOG Rally
Wilson County Fairgrounds
Phone: 800-962-9857
Website: www.easyridersevents.com

July 12, 2008                                                          Independence, KY
The Rev. Robert Ashley Beagle Bike Birthday Bash Ride
Bike run starts at Beechgrove Baptist Church.  Meet at 11:30am. Leave at 11:45am.  Ride ends at Legends Sports Bar & Grill, in Latonia, KY around 2:00pm for dinner and celebration. 
Phone: 859-282-8816
E-Mail: revrabeagle@hotmail.com

July 13, 2008                                                          Okeechobee, FL
Bikini Bike Pool Party at Pier 2 Resort
Start: 12 Noon - End: Late. Location: 2200 US HWY 441 S.  Wet T- Shirt & Bikini Contest, 50/50 Drawing and Prizes.  Music by Lucky & the Drifters and Showtime Entertainment.  Bike Contest, Vendors. Food, Drinks.
Phone: 863-763-8003
Website: www.pier2resort.com

July 16 - 18, 2008                                                  Davis, WV
State HOG Rally
Canaan Valley Resort
Phone: 304-982-6777
Website: www.wvstatehogrally.com 

July 17 - 20, 2008                                                  Sturgis, KY
16th Annual Little Sturgis Rally
Union County Fairgrounds
Phone:  270-333-9316
Website:  www.littlesturgisrally.net

July 17 - 20, 2008                                                  Hickory, NC
Second Southern Leadsled Nats
Fairgrounds
Phone:  704-810-7559
Website:  www.kustomsofamerica.com

July 20, 2008                                                          Pikeville, KY
Hillbilly Christmas in July
Harley Davidson Dealership
Phone:  606-226-0726

July 24 - 27, 2008                                                  Morgantown, WV
Wild and Wonderful Mountainfest
Phone: 800-WVA-BIKE
Website: www.wvmountainfest.com

July 27, 2008                                                          Atlanta, GA
Bike Show and Swap Meet
Phone: 770-881-7438
Website:  www.abatga.org

July 31-August 2, 2008                                       Circleville, WV                                       
Second Annual Mountainman Motorcycle Rally
Join us in the heart of the West Virginia’s mountains with some of the most beautiful scenery and challenging roads in the eastern US for this family oriented motorcycle rally benefitting Eagle Mountain Ranch....a christian based retreat for special needs children and families. There will be poker runs, music, vendors, and a raffle of a 2008 Honda Goldwing treated with an airbrushed “America the Beautiful” theme......and more.
Phone:  304-567-2211
Email: Gene@mountainmanRally.com
Website: www.mountainmanrally.com

 

 

August  2008

August 1 - 3, 2008                                                 Ringgold, LA
Summerfest
Hog Haven Campground
Phone: 318-347-1020
Website: www.hoghaven.net

August 3, 2008                                                      Ft. Myers, FL
6th Annual Jim Perno Memorial Ride
A 5 stop Poker Run to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Registration at Harley-Davidson of Ft. Myers, 2160 Colonial Boulevard. 10am-11am. Minimum contribution $25/rider, $5/passenger. Sponsor: MDA, Ft. Myers District
Phone: 239-699-4835
Email: PernoRideforMDA@aol.com

August 8 - 10, 2008                                              Deerfield Beach, FL
13th Annual South Florida Tattoo Expo
Deerfield Beach Hilton Hotel
Phone: 954-343-5585
Website: www.sofltattooexpo.com

August 9 - 10, 2008                                              Bristol, TN
AHDRA Drags
Bristol Dragway
Phone: 336-924-2095
Website: www.ahdra.com

August 21 - 24, 2008                                            Myrtle Beach, SC
Second Annual Run to the Beach
Phone: 704-810-7559
Website: www.kustomsofamerica.com

August 22 - 24, 2008                                            Ripley, WV
State CMA Rally
Phone: 304-863-3828
Website: www.sofltattooexpo.com

August 23, 2008                                                    Bowling Green & Jamestown, KY
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RUN IX
This is a family run benefiting WHAS Crusade for Children.  In the previous eight years, we have raised in excess of $31,000 for this children’s charity.  It is an open ride, family orientated.  The west leg begins at Warren RECC Buck Jenkins Service Center, 313 Commerce Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky.  The east leg begins at South Kentucky RECC, 2405 N. Main Street, Jamestown, Kentucky.  The rides end at Elizabethtown, Kentucky for prizes and awards.
Registration is from 9:30 am to 11:00 am CST.  Cost is $10 bike/rider, $5 /co-rider, $5 / extra hand.  50/50 pots will be available on both legs.  Prizes are $100 best hand, $50 2nd best hand, $50 worst hand, $25 2nd worst hand, $50 oldest bike ridden full distance, $75 longest distance RIDDEN in to event.  Door prizes are envelopes of cash.
Website: www.farmersrecc.com
Phone: 1-800-253-2191 

August 24, 2008                                                    Asheville, NC
Asheville Ride for Kids®
Join hundreds of other motorcyclists for a scenic ride through Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina countryside. You’ll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF's (Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation) medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome. Registration opens at 7:00am and closes at 8:45. The police-escorted ride starts at 9:00am sharp, rain or shine! The ride will end at Lake Lure. After a light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors — the Ride for Kids® "stars" of the day. Award presentations to top fundraisers and distribution of premiums will follow. Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Rd. (NC 191), Asheville, NC 28806, (Exit 33 off I-26).
Phone: 1-800-253-6530
Website: www.pbtfus.org

August 29 - 31, 2008                                            Portsmouth, VA
Hero's Forever Veterans Ride
Heros forever veterans roundup ride 2nd annual $$$$$ in door prizes guest speakers, bikini contest bike show, food, vendors call for vendor spaces available, live music, blowout sales.  Sponsor: Route17
Phone: Loredana / Michael 757-228-6673, 757-714-9816, 757-967-8268
 Fax: 757-966-2268
 Email: route17va@aol.com

 

 

September  2008

September 4 - 7, 2008                                          Emerald Isle, NC
Emerald Island Bike Rally
Phone:  919-851-3396
Website:  www.emeraldislebikerally.com

September 11 - 13, 2008                                     Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs Rally
Website: www.thehotspringsrally.com

September 11 - 13, 2008                                     Tybee Island,  GA
State HOG Rally
Phone: 888-GAH-OGGS
Website:  www.gastatehogrally.com

September 12 - 14, 2008                                     Cherokee, NC
Cherokee Survivors
Phone: 828-497-8122
Website:  www.cherokeerally.com

September 14, 2008                                             Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Ride for Kids®
Join hundreds of other motorcyclists for a scenic ride through the Alabama countryside. You’ll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF's (Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation) medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 9:45. The police-escorted ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! The ride will loop back to Barber Motorsports Park. After a light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors — the Ride for Kids® "stars" of the day. Award presentations to top fundraisers and distribution of premiums will follow. Barber Motorsports Park, 6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy., Leeds, AL 35094, (Exit 140 off I-20)
Phone: 1-800-253-6530
Website: www.pbtfus.org

September 17 - 20, 2008                                     Eureka Springs, AR
Scooting the Ozarks
The "Scooting the Ozarks" STO Scooter Rally is for all scooter enthusiasts. With planned rides and events for scooters of all sizes, you will most definitely want to attend this one. Whether you are an individual, couple, group, club, chapter or just want to hang out with Scooter Folks, come participate in our Rally and meet others like yourself face to face from all over the United States.
Sponsor: 1876 Inn & Restaurant
Phone: Chet Johnson479-253-7183
Fax: 479-253-2659
Email: chet@directmarketingspecialist.com
Website:  www.scootingtheozarks.com

September 18 - 20, 2008                                     Fletcher, NC
Wings Over The Smokies
Gold Wing Road Riders Association, North Carolina District rally. This is the 25th anniversary of this event. All fully registered attendees are eligible for the grand prize drawing for a new Honda Gold Wing motorcycle and color matched trailer. (Each full registrant receives one Grand Prize ticket, and no additional tickets are ever sold. Must be present to win). Sponsor: Gold Wing Road Riders Association, North Carolina District
Phone: Dennis Hull 828-295-6856
Email: emphrogs@bellsouth.net
Website: www.gwrranc.org

September 18 - 20, 2008                                     Nashville, TN
Eighth Annual Weasels Booze Cruise
Bikini Beach Bar
Website: www.mcboozecruize.com

September 19 - 20, 2008                                     Maggie Valley, NC
Maggie Valley Fall Rally
Website: www.chdda.com

September 19 - 21, 2008                                     Miami, FL
36th Key West Poker Run
Phone: 305-235-4023
Website: www.petersonskeywestpokerrun.com

September 20, 2008                                             Chatanooga, TN
Trail of Tears Commemorative Ride
From Ross’ Landing in Chattanooga to Florence, AL

Phone: 423-658-5937
Website: www.trailoftears-remembrance.org

September 20 - 21, 2008                                     Dinwiddie, VA
AHDRA Drags, Viriginia Motorsports Park
Phone: 336-924-2095
Website: www.ahdra.com

September  21, 2008                                            Pulaski, SC
Deadman’s Curve Fall Rally
Phone: 931-363-2411 or 931-478-0076
Website: www.deadmanscurverally.com

September 24 - 27, 2008                                     Fayetteville, AR
Bikes, Blues, and BBQ
Phone: 800-766-4626
Website: www.bikesbluesandbbq.org

September 25 - 27, 2008                                     Panama City, FL
Thunder Beach Fall Rally
Phone: 850-249-7627
Website: www.thunder-beachproductions.com

September 25 - 27, 2008                                     Charleston, SC
State Hog Rally
Website: www.scstatehogrally.com

September 26 - 28, 2008                                     Clinton, AR
A.B.A.T.E.  Biggest Little Motorcycle Rally in Arkansas  (and swap meet)
VanBuren County Fairgrounds, Gates open at 12:00  Friday Sept 26th.  $5.00 per day or $10 for the whole weekend. Price includes free primitive camping, entrance to any event provided by ABATE Dist. 17.  Events will include bike games, burnout contest, bikini contest, big biker mama contest, bike show and more.  Plenty of vendors for your shopping needs and hunger. 
Email Kelly Moon, President ABATE Dist. 17:    president@abate17.com
Email Rally Chairman  codyg@moonlightpcworks.com
Website: www.abate17.com

September 27 - 28, 2008                                     Bowling Green, KY
AMRA Drags National Finals
Beachbend Raceway Park
Website:  www.amraonline.com

September 27, 2008                                             Nashville, TN
Second Annual Rock Around the Block Garage Party and M/C Show
Phone: 615-963-9508
Website:  www.musiccitymotorcycle.com

 

 

October  2008

October 1 - 5, 2008                                               Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally
Website:  www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

October 2 - 5, 2008                                               Faunsdale, AL
Faunsdale Fall Bike Rally
Fore more information call 334-628-6356
Website:  www.faunsdalebikerally.com

October 3 - 5, 2008                                               Panama City, FL
Thunder Angels Fourth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Poker Run
Clifford Chester Sims State Veteran’s Home 
Phone:  850-271-2776

October 9 - 11, 2008                                             Meridian, MS
State HOG Rally
Phone:  601-825-1199
Website:  www.msstatehogrally.com

October 10 - 12, 2008                                           Tampa, FL
28th Annual Spooks ‘n’ Scoots ABATE
Hillsborough County
Phone:  813-626-0589
Website:  www.hillsborough.abateflorida.com  

October 10 - 12, 2008                                           Crystal Springs, MS
Fourth Annual Chautauqua Bike Rally
Phone:  601-892-0007
Website:  www.csparksandrec.com

October 10 - 12, 2008                                           Rockingham, NC
AHDRA Drags, Rockingham Dragway
Phone:  336-924-2095
Website:  www.ahdra.com  

October 11 - 12, 2008                                           Port Richey, FL
Fourth Annual Cotee River bike Fest
Phone:  727-842-7651
Website:  www.coteeriverbikefest.com

October 16 - 19, 2008                                           Daytona Beach, FL
Biketoberfest®
Annual Motorcycle Festival filled with events, races, rides, you name it! Plus enjoy the great fall weather in one of Florida's top vacation locations!
Sponsor: Daytona Beach Area CVB
Contact: Janet Kersey
Phone: 1-866-296-8970
Fax: 386-255-5478
Email: jkersey@daytonabeachcvb.org
Website: www.Biketoberfest.org

October 17 - 19, 2008                                           New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Bike Fest, Westwego
Phone:  504-274-0217
Website:  www.neworleansbikefest.com

October 18 - 19, 2008                                           Birmingham, AL
Fauns