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Monday, February 22, 2010

2010 Bike Week Events

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Rally & Event News Bike Week comes to Central Florida from Feb. 26-March 7. Check back as more events are added when they become available. Look for events in the Daytona Beach area followed by DeLand, Orlando and Sanford below.
DAYTONA BEACH AREA
David Allan Coe, the man who wrote the song Take This Job and Shove It, will be performing at the Iron Horse Saloon at 11 p.m. on Monday, March 1; Tuesday, March 2; Wednesday, March 3; Thursday, March 4; Friday, March 5; and Saturday, March 6. He has another show scheduled Sunday, March 7 at 4 p.m. - 1068 N. US1, Ormond Beach. 386-677-1550.
Destination Daytona, the Ormond Beach megalopolis created by Daytona Harley-Davidson's Bruce Rossmeyer, has several events at their location at Exit 273, 1637 North US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. 866-NICE-HOG (642-3464) or 386-671-7100. http://www.brucerossmeyer.com/
-- Vendors, on-site expo, live entertainment, manufacturers display and retain shops
-- Bikini contests: Saturday, Feb. 27; Thursday, March 4; and Saturday, March 6
-- The Jagerettes (Jager girls) will be on-site Monday, March 1 through Thursday, March 4
The Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show will take place in the Cocoa-Cola Pavilion, featuring live music and the following events:
-- Saturday, Feb. 27: Rat's Hole World Famous Show, Part 1
-- Wednesday, March 3: V8 Rat Parade
-- Thursday, March 4: Old School Rat Rot Car Display
-- Friday, March 5: Old School Rat and Bobber Show
-- Saturday, March 6: Rat's Hole World Famous Show, Part 2
Several bands will be performing at the Iron Gate Saloon. Joe Santana will be performing from Friday, Feb. 26 through Thursday, March 4. Local favorite Jokers will play every night at the venue. Led Zeppelin tribute band Led Hed plays a show on Friday, March 5. Ozzy Osbourne tribute band Bark at the Moon will play Saturday, March 6 – 415 Main Street, Daytona Beach. 386-253-2111.
Daytona Supercross by Honda: March 6 at Daytona International Speedway. Top riders in America such as three-time defending champion Chad Reed, James Stewart, Andrew Short and Ryan Villopoto will battle on the tough and demanding course in the prestigious Daytona Supercross by Honda. 1-800-PITSHOP.
Daytona Beach Community Foundation Motorcycle Drawing on March 6. The Chamber, Daytona Beach. Official custom motorcycle drawing at approximately 3:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park on Beach Street. 386-255-0981.
Coleslaw Wrestling at Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch: Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7 at noon, $500 cash prize – Live bands and contests every night – Survivors Party at noon on Sunday, March 7, $2 Bloody Marys - Tomoka Farms Rd., Samsula. 386-428-5459. For more information on events, click here.
Bikini contest at The Doghouse Bar and Grill- $1000 prize – Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 27
Artistic Chopper Girls Bike Wash at The Americano Resort – 1260 N. Atlantic Avenue – Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute and Traveling Wall will visit The Plaza Resort & Spa on March 3-7 during Daytona Bike Week. Actor R. Lee Ermey, best-known for his role as drill sergeant in Full Metal Jacket, will be the keynote speaker for the Veterans Tribute on March 6. Viewing is free to the public. The mission of the project is to travel the nation to honor, respect, and remember men and women who served, and to pay specific tribute to those who gave all in that service.
Budweiser Clydesdale Parade: March 5. Official Beer of Bike Week - Come see the Budweiser Clydesdale Parade down Main Street - 2 p.m. Daytona Beach. 386-255-0981.
Daytona Harley-Davidson on Beach Street: Feb. 26-March 7: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Outside vendors, all motorcycle related products, clothing, leather goods, chrome & much more - 290 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. 386- 253-2453.
20th Annual Brute Horsepower Shootout: Tuesday, March 2 through Friday, March 5: Competition classes include every kind of bike - Cash and prizes are awarded - Open and free to the public - WyoTech, Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach. 386-255-0295.
3rd Annual Sisterhood Ride, March 6, 10 a.m. - Noon: Roar Motorcycles – Ladies Only Contest 4 p.m. – 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. - 897 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-255-7527.
19th Annual Boardwalk Classic Ride-In Show, March 5. Registration from 8-11 a.m., show begins at 11 a.m., awards at 4 p.m. Cash prizes and trophies. Enter Boardwalk from corner of Main St. & Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-253-0254.
Gold Wing Getaway Vendor Show: Feb. 26 - March 7, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Pin Striping, Air Brush Artists, Leathers, Tires, Chrome, Accessories, Food & More - Sponsored by GWRRA Daytona Beach Race Wings, New Smyrna Beach Airport, US1. 386-427-5169.
Biking on the Boulevard, Second Ave. Merchants Association: Feb. 26-March 7: Live entertainment, vendors, BBQ, bike shows - Bethune Blvd., Historic District, Daytona Beach. 386-253-1067.
Alligator Mystery Tour and Ride – Wednesday, March 3 – Choose your guided tour by miles: 150, 200 or 250. Daytona 200 Motorcycle Club. 3602 International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach. Registration 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.; $20 entry fee for riders and $15 for passengers. 386-743-4278. www.daytona200mc.com
Smiley's Tap: Feb. 26-March 7: World Famous $7 BBQ Buffet, music, outside beer garden, vendors, awesome food and nightly bon fires - 1161 N. US1, Ormond Beach. 386-677-9609.
Bank & Blues Club: Feb. 26-March 7: Live music daily. 701 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386-252-9877.
Cheyenne Saloon: Feb. 26-March 7: Outback bar, BBQ ribs & smoked turkey legs, games, contests, live bands - Breakfast buffet daily 7:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Hwy 17 S., East Palatka, FL 32131 (2 Miles South of the Memorial Bridge) 386-328-9216. www.cheyennesaloon.com/
Dirty Harry's: Feb. 26-March 7: Great grub, cigars & souvenirs - 705 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386-252-9877.
First Turn Steakhouse & Sports Lounge: Feb. 26-March 7: Live Rock & Roll Bands, 3,000 sq.ft. Tiki Bar - Contests, Karaoke, Food, Liquor and Beer - 5236 N. US1, Port Orange. 386-788-5434.
Froggy's Saloon: Feb. 26-March 7: 7 a.m.-3 a.m. Music day & night, food, souvenirs & more - 800 Main Street, Daytona Beach. 386-254-8808. http://www.froggyssaloon.com
Full Moon Saloon: Feb. 26-March 7: Indoor and outdoor stages with music daily - Home of the $2 Bloody Marys & $3 Margaritas - 700 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386- 253-1944.
Inlet Harbor Restaurant: Feb. 26 - March 7: Welcome Bikers – Visit our gift shop – Open 11 a.m. daily- 133 Inlet Harbor Rd., Ponce Inlet. 386-767-5590.Iron Horse Saloon: Feb. 26-March 7: Food, vendors, Wall of Death, burn out pit, live entertainment - 1068 N. US1, Ormond Beach. 386-677-1550.
Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club: Feb. 26-March 7: Reggae Beach Bash with oceanfront views - 127 Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach. 386-253-5224.
Boot Hill Saloon: Feb. 26 - March 7. Live Bands every day, contests and prizes - 310 Main St., Daytona Beach. 386-257-2007. www.boothillsaloon.com
Gilly's Pub 44: Feb. 26 - March 7: Live entertainment every day from noon-2 a.m. - Free Parking for more than 2000 bikes - 1889 SR 44, New Smyrna Beach. 386-428-6523.
MORE EVENTS: DaytonaBikeWeekEvents.com has more events including a complete list of bike shows, bikini contests and other things. DaytonaRock.com has a venue-by-venue listing of concerts.
DELAND
23rd Annual Daytona Classic Motorcycle Auction: March 6, 9 a.m.. The Nation's Oldest Annual Vintage Motorcycle Auction - Stetson University, Edmunds Athletic Center, DeLand. 143 W Pennsylvania Ave. 805-798-1802.
The 6th Annual DeLand Bike Rally on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Historic Downtown DeLand. Enjoy vendors, food, restaurants, shops, bike show and live music including the Nighthawks and Big Engine. Free parking. 386-804-5286Women's Pole Dancing Contest at the Crossroads Bar and Grill – Daily – 2801 E. New York Avenue, DeLand. 386-738-0301.
ORLANDO
Orlando Harley-Davidson celebrates their own version of Bike Week with the following events based at their Historic Factory Dealership at 3770 37th Street, Orlando, FL 32805. 407-423-0346. www.orlandoharley.com/
-- Reverend Horton Heat in concert: Saturday, Feb. 27 -- Brian Howe of Bad Company in concert: Thursday, March 4 -- Ride-in Bike Show: Thursday, March 4 with $7,450 in cash prizes.
-- Dyno Drags competition: Qualifying competitions on Saturday Feb. 27-Friday March 6; championship on Saturday, March 6 -- Free Harley-Davidson demonstration rides: Monday, March 1-Sunday, March 7.
-- Feb. 27-March 7: Vendors, Food, Beer, Giveaways, Music
More bands:
-- Beautiful Bobby Blackmon: Saturday, Feb. 27
-- The Bird Dog Bobby Band: Sunday, Feb. 28
-- Rockitfly: Sunday, Feb. 28
-- Kings County: Monday, March 1
-- Wayouts: Tuesday, March 2
-- Ben Prestage: Wednesday, March 3
-- Showdown: Friday, March 5
-- The Trans Ams: Friday, March 5
-- Willtown: Saturday, March 6
-- Crash Rocket: Saturday, March 6
-- The Ben Robinson Band: Sunday, March 7
-- 2 A.M.: Sunday, March 7
SANFORD
Seminole Harley-Davidson celebrates their own version of Bike Week with $2 beer each day, vendors, Backyard Boys BBQ, full bar daily specials and more. The following events based at their location at 620 Hickman Circle, Sanford, FL 32771. (407) 328-1212; (800) 666-6900. http://www.seminoleharley.com/
-- Performances by blues band Double Barrel: Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. -- Saturday, Feb. 27: Molly Hatchet performs at 6 p.m.; tickets are $20 --Ride 2010 Harleys for free: Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7 -- Saturday, March 6: Concert by Johnny Bulford, winner of the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown
Original article...
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/bike-week/orl-bike-week-events,0,3037018,full.story