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March 20, 2010 Memphis, Tennessee
13th Annual MidSouth Motorcycle Show
Sponsored by Cycleshows.com
The bike show will be held at Agricenter International Building in Memphis. Doors open at 9:00 am. Bike show entry fee is $15.00 per bike. Peoples choice bike will receive an award. There will also be food and entertainment For more information call (901) 652-1727, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://cycleshows.com.
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The Tennessee Road Riders are sponsoring a Rally and Poker Run March 27th We will be collecting personal items for the Americans Troops in Afghanistan. We need you to call and email your family and friends asking them to support our Troops in Afghanistan.  The Poker Run/Rally will start in Manchester and after approx. 130 miles on the Cumberland Plateau to Tracy City, north to McMinnville, west to Woodbury ending in Shelbyville with a meal and entertainment. Please support and participate in this Rally and Poker run to show you support. Prizes for the best poker hands, travel the farthest and the olde st bike on the poker run and prizes to be awarded.
Kickstands up at 10am, last bike in at 3:30 Pm. Enter fee $25.00 donation plus 2 personal care products per rider & passenger, $20.00 donation & 2 personal care products per single rider. We are looking for sponsors and volunteers to help with the poker run, meals, prizes and assistance in the collection. Please keep in mind this event has just begun and is still in the planning stages. We will post updates as soon as we have the details worked out. Rain date for the Poker Run is April 3, 2010
Thunder Off The Road
at Topsy Turvey
An American Biker Owned & Operated Canoe Rental/Campgrounds
April 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Hohenwald, TN All proceeds to Benefit St. Jude's Children’s Hospital Gates open @ 9 am Thursday $30 all three days - $15 day pass Primitive camping. No RV hookups, Plenty of space for self contained atv's, golfcarts, 4 wheelers not welcome Thursday April 1st, 7 pm - DJ Turbo with Karaoke & Wet T-shirt Contest Friday April 2nd, 10 am - (weather permitting) Registration Begins Canoe Poker Run $10 per hand 50/50 launch at 11 am 4. Pm - Bikini Contest, Bike Rodeo to follow 7:30 Pm - Live Band -3D Live Saturday April 3rd 11 am - Poker Run Registration $10 per hand 50/50 12 noon - Kickstands up bout 100 mile run with plenty of stops 7:30 pm & GENEVA Plenty of vendors Refreshments available or BYOB, River swimming. Redneck showers For more info or vending call Animal @ (931) 306-9637
April 17, 2010 Nashville, Tennessee
CMT/ABATE Tri-County Swap Meet
Sponsored by CMT/ABATE
The swapmeet will be held at Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville. Doors open at 9:00 am. Vendor fees are $35.00 for an indoor space and $20.00 for an outdoor space. Spaces are approximately 9 X 12. General admission is $5.00 per person. For more information call (615) 456-2317, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://cmtabate.com.
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| Rumble In The HIlls |
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| | | Starts: | Apr 30, 2010 | USA Local Weather | | Ends: | May 02, 2010 | USA Map Location | | | Book Lodging Here | | Location: | Pigeon Forge TN USA | | | | Description: | Three action packed days and nights in the Smokey Moutains. We will be having Live Bands, Poker Runs, Indoor & Outdoor Vendors, Bike Show, Contests, Miss "Rumble In The Hills" Contest, Celebrity Guests, Food, Fun, and Much Much More. For More Information Visit Our Website | | | | Sponsor: | Grand Resort Hotel, Family Inns, BoxOfficeOutlet | | Contact: | Mike Parks | | Email: | Send E-mail | | Phone: | (865)365-1073 | | Fax: | (865)365-1216
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| Thunder on the Rock |
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| | | Starts: | May 28, 2010 | USA Local Weather | | Ends: | May 30, 2010 | USA Map Location | | | Book Lodging Here | | Location: | Monteagle TN USA | | | | Description: | This Southern Tradition, located in Beautiful Monteagle, Tennessee, is one of the Southeast’s Biggest and Craziest Bike Rally and Concert. Over 160 acres of Wild times, Awesome Music, Hot Thunderettes on Rolling Beer Wagons, Cold Beer, Vendors,Bike Games, Burn Out Pit, Field Events, Bike Show, Tattoo Contest, Camping & More. | | | | Sponsor: | | | Contact: | Rodney Kilgore | | Email: | Send E-mail | | Phone: | 423-290-2166 | | Website: | View Website |
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| | | Starts: | May 20, 2010 | USA Local Weather | | Ends: | May 23, 2010 | USA Map Location | | | Book Lodging Here | | Location: | ATWOOD TN USA | | | | Description: | COME JOIN THE FUN ON THIS 126 ACRE OUT IN THE COUNTRY MOTORCYCLE HAVEN. BEAUTIFUL SHADY CAMP GROUNDS WITH PAVED ROADS AND HOT SHOWERS. LIVE BANDS ALL WEEKEND LONG WITH VENDORS GALORE, STAGE CONTESTS, BIKE GAMES,POKER RUN,FREE BIKE SHOW & PRIZE DRAWINGS. FOR MORE INFO CALL PHIL @ 731-571-0125 | | | | Sponsor: | BUDWEISER | | Contact: | PHIL HOWELL | | Email: | Send E-mail | | Phone: | 731-571-0125 | | Fax: | 731-669-3756
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June 3 - 6, 2010 Newport, Tennessee
Rally At The Strip
Sponsored by Rawhide Entertainment
The rally will be held at English Mountain Dragway beginning at 5:00 pm on June 3rd. Admission is $35.00 for the weekend or $20.00 per day. You must be at least 18 years of age to enter. The event includes motorcycle racing, bike games, vendors, camping, music and more. For more information call (865) 322-2449 or go to http://rallyatthestrip.com. Click here for hotels
June 18 - 20, 2010 Lynchburg, Tennessee
Lynchburg Motorcycle Rally
Sponsored by Lynchburg Choppers, and Lynchburg Saloon
The rally will be held at Wiseman Park in Lynchburg. Gates open at 9:00 am on Friday. The event includes a neon light bike show, bike show, rides, stunt shows, music and more. For more information call (931) 759-4848, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://lynchburgtnchoppers.com. Click here for hotels
| Wing Ding 32
June 30 - July 3, 2010Iowa Events Center
833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
GPS: 41.592266, -93.624263
What's Happening?
By know, most of you already know that one BIG family reunion is poised to happen on the banks of the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines as Wing Ding 32 takes place next June 30 - July 3rd, 2010 at the Iowa Events Center!
Hotels are filling up quick so don't miss out on your chance to be in the middle of the action. Take advantage of the early-bird discounts, register online today and prepare to Meet in the Middle!
Many new and exciting events are in the works for this years Wing Ding, many of which are outlined in this newsletter as well as the continuation of our multi-part series of interesting rides on your way into Des Moines!
| Des Moines is rolling out the red carpet for your arrival!
We have teamed up with the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau to make this Wing Ding extra special! Here are just some of the great events and happenings you can expect!
- Welcome Party at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino! Featuring a private area for Wing Ding attendees, special parking, dedicated races, lessons on how to wager, a visit from a jockey or two and maybe even some ice cream and sweet corn! Located next to the Bass Pro Shop in Altoona, Iowa.
(Open to all registered attendees) - Grand Parade! The parade this year will go from the Iowa Events Center out to the community of Urbandale for their celebration/festival which will include the Drill Team performance, fireworks and more!
(Friday, July 2nd) - Stunt Shows! Registered attendees can see live motorcycle stunt shows by Professional Stunt Rider and World Record Holder Clint Ewing on his Honda CBR! (Thursday, July 1st). www.clintewing.com
- Comedy Entertainment! All registered attendees can enjoy the live comedy entertainment of the renowned Kermit Apio on Wednesday, June 30th immediately following the BBQ dinner. (tickets required for the dinner portion). www.ikerm.com
- Hotel Shuttles! Staying at one of the downtown hotels? Leave the bike covered and take a shuttle to the front door! Or walk in the climate-controlled comfort of the downtown skywalks!
Many other events and details are still in the works but this will give you an idea of the great things you can expect during Wing Ding 32! Save money and register today at
www.wing-ding.org!
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Charity of Choice
Wing Ding's Charity of Choice this year is the Children & Families of Iowa. This agency is helping restore hope, building futures and changing lives for thousands of Iowans every year by providing shelter for victims of domestic abuse, programs for teens who need a second chance, counseling services that empower people to change their lives and low-cost childcare that prepares children to succeed.
This organization will be hosting an Open House for Wing Ding attendees on June 29, 2010 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at their downtown Child Development Center. This center serves children from Des Moines' most distressed neighborhoods and homes surrounded by crime, drugs and poverty. CFI welcomes you to come tour their facility, visit with the kids and possibly bring donations or needed items.
For a complete list of needs, please visit their website by clicking here.
CFI will also have a donation drop box in the registration area throughout the event so save those unopened hotel toiletries or anything else you might be able to give!
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| Starts: | Aug 14, 2010 | USA Local Weather | | Ends: | Aug 20, 2010 | USA Map Location | | | Book Lodging Here | | Location: | Maryville Tn USA | | Description: | For the first time ever, here in the Smoky Mountains a bike rally for riders, a week of riding, hitting the twisties and partying at night. Come join us at the number 1 motorcycle destination in America for a time of your motorcycling life. The place is called the “The Tail of the Dragon” located along US HWY 129 in Tennessee; there you will negotiate 318 curves inside 11 miles of road. Also for the week we will encounter more daring and exciting roadways. Visit our website for more details. | | Sponsor: | Unsponsored, Non-Commericail | | Contact: | Steven Wilson | | Email: | Send E-mail | | Phone: | | | Website: | View Website |
September 17 - 18, 2010 Chattanooga, Tennessee
The 17th Annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride
Sponsored by Alabama-Tennessee Trail of Tears Corridor Association, Inc.
The ride begins at Ross’ Landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The ride leaves at 1:00 pm The ride will go to Bridgeport, Alabama for a kick off rally. The ride stops for the night in Bridgeport. On the 18th the Alabama leg of The Trail Of Tears Motorcycle Ride continues to Waterloo, Alabama where the ride ends with food, entertainment, vendors and more. For more information call 256 495-3585 , click here to send e-mail, or go to http://al-tn-trailoftears.net.
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October 8 - 10, 2010 Whitleyville, Tennessee
WFC 2010 Redemption Rally
The rally will be held at Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1010 Gladdice Highway in Whitleyville. The event includes a bike show, bike games, music and more. There is no admission to this event. The bike show will be judged by peoples choice. Bike games will include road kill, slow race, weenie bite and more. For more information call Tim Huffines at (931) 397-6529, Padre at (931) 510-9278, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.wheelsforchrist.com/09redemptionrally.html.
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