July 2 - 4, 2009
Gainesville. Independence Day Sale at Gainesville Harley- Davidson/Buell, 4125 NW 97th Blvd. Info: 352-331-6363 or visit www.gainesvilleharley.com
July 4, 2009 Happy Independence Day - Let's Hope We Don't Lose It!
Lake Weir. Lake Weir Live 4th of July Celebration on Hwy 464 C & SE 141 Avenue Road. 1 - 7 pm. Live music all day, vendors, kids activities, bike show, car show, fireworks and more.
July 5, 2009
Webster. Monthly Car and Cycle Swap Meet at Webster Westside. 8 am - 3 pm. Bike and car corrals, bike games, kids games, live music, top 50 car and bike shows with cash prizes and trophies. Club or organization participation awards. $4, under 14 free, Info: 352-628-4656 or www.cyclemeet.com
Weirsdale. Free Independence BBQ at County Line Bar & Package, 17474 S Hwy 25. 1 - 5 pm. Live music, free bbq and sides, raffles and free giveaway of 49 cc mini chopper. 1 - 5 pm. Must be present to win chopper. Stop in to get a free raffle ticket! limit one per customer per day. Info: 352-821-3998
July 11, 2009
Chiefland. First Annual Classic Car and Bike Show at the Chiefland Flea and Farmers Market, Hwy 19. Registration in four classes (classics, late models, imports and motorcycles) from 9 am - 12 noon. Awards at 2 pm. Vendors, musice, arts & crafts, door prizes, dash plaques to first firty. Info: 352-493-7846
Green Cove Springs. Ride for Traci who was injured in a motorcycle accident. Registraion begins at 10 am at Rehab Saloon, Hwy 17 N. Kickstands up at 11 am. $10 per person. Last back in by 4 pm for music, raffles, prizes, food ($5 BBQ chicken plate) and more.
Jacksonville. Ed White Commander's Memorial 7 Card Stuf Poker Run to benefit the families of the high scholl kids involved in the accident on I-295. Starts at The Pastime (Lenox Ave) from 10 am – 12 pm. $5 per rider and per passenger. Last bike back in by 6 pm. Best hand announced at 6:45. Raffles, 50/50 at 8 pm. Must be present to win. Live music. Covered dishes welcome. Info: Lil’ Bit 904-294- 5279 or Rosco 904-449-0060. Donations also accepted at any area VyStar location in the name of any of the kids. Account # 702777352
Crystal River & Chiefland. Rolling Thunder FL Chapter 9 Ride for a Veteran Poker Run. $10 per hand. Register from 10 am til 12 noon at 3 starting points:
Crstal River: Citrus MotorSports
Chiefland: White Ford
Homosassa: Mike's Friendly Pub
Lastin by 4 pm at Citrusmotor Sports for 50-50, vendors, live music, door prizes, food. Info: Craig at 352-486-1488
Orlando. B.A.S,E. Camp Caring Hearts Poker Run. Helping families with a kid fighting cancer. Registger at VFW Post 4287, 3500 S. Goldenrod Road from 9 - 10 am. $10 per hand lunch included or $5 without. Extra hands $5. Kickstands up at 10 am. Info: Cheryl 407- 399-1395
July 12, 2009
Orlando. Chrome Angels 5th Annual Luau and Poker Run. Sign up from 11 am - 12 pm at Seminole Harley_Davidson. $10 per person includes poker hand and one raffle ticket. Last in by 4 PM at Franks' Place, Ocoee. Live music, best dressed prizes, raffles, food specials, awards. Info: Sundancer at 407-719-0745 or sundancer1@cfl.rr.com
Ormond Beach. Motorcycle and Car Swap Meet Sunday at Destination Daytona. 8 am - 5 pm. $10 for 18 x 30 vendor spot. Info: 386-671- 7100
July 18, 2009
Daytona Beach. Daytona HOG Christmas in July Run to benefit Camp Boggy Creek. Sign up begins at 10 at Daytona Harley Davidson, 290 N. Beach Street. $15 per person. Police escorted ride to Destination Daytona leaves at 11:30 am. Drill team presentation. live music, silent auction, live auction, door prizes, 50-50. Bring an unwrapped toy for an extra door prize ticket. Info: Sam at 386-299-1307
Ocklawaha. Benefit for Janet, former owner of Fox Crossing. 1 PM-? at The Fox Crossing, 10932 SE Hwy 25. Janet has helped the biker community and now she needs our help. Food, Live music and good times. Info: 352-288-0104
Jonesboro, GA.Serve and Save Our World Foundation 3rd Aniversary Charity Motorcycle Ride.. Starts and ends at Luella's Sports Bar, 7955 Tara Blvd. $10 ride only. Info: 678-651-0914 or tssowfinc@yahoo.com
July 19, 2009
Palatka. Monthly Car and Cycle Swap Meet at Putnam County Fairgrounds. 8 am - 3 pm. Bike and Car Corrals, bike games, kids games, live music,cash drawings, top 30 car and bike shows. $4, under 14 free. Info: 904-425-9898 or www.floridaswapmeet.com
Lomgwood. Dok's Birthday Pirate Scavenger Hunt to benefit VA Domicary Fund and Voters Choice Fund. Sign up at Shovelhead Lounge, 900 S. Hwy 17-92 from 9 - 10:30 am. $10 per person. 80+ mile country ride with last back in by 3 PM for live music, food, raffles, 50-50 and more. Info: 407-529-8906
Venice. Celebration of Veterans” Block Party and Poker Run Charity Event with proceeds to benefit the Marine Corps League. Noon until 5 pm. Vendors, Food, Prizes, Bike Displays, and Live Entertainment. Located at Holiday House of Venice and Club 455 – 455 US 41 Bypass N. Info: Lisa 941-485-5411 or Lisa.HolidayHouseVenice@gmail.com.
July 25, 2009
Jacksonville. Greybeard's Tavern 66th Birthday Bash. Free food, live entertainment with Wicked Leslie. 3382 Commonwealth Avenue.
July 26, 2009
Longwood. BACA Benefit and Tara's Not Goodbye Party at Shovelhead Lounge, 900 S Hwy 17-92. Free food, raffles, door prizes, auction, 50-50, live music. 1 PM til ?! Info: 407-332-9199
August 1 -2, 2009
Leesburg. Rock'n 16th Anniversary Party at Gator Harley-Davidson, 1745 Hwy 441. Two days to party with live bands, DJ Jerry, bikini contest, Bud Girls, mud wrestling, Hooters Girls, and more. Benefits Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties. Info: 352-787-8050 or www.gatorharley.com
August 1, 2009
Green Cove Springs. Biker's Swap Meet at Rehab Saloon, 3297 Hwy 17 N. Set up from 7:30 - 9:30 am. $10 per swap space. Attendees free admission starts at 10 am. Food, live entertainment, raffles, 50-50. Info: 904-531-9319 or diane@rehabsaloon.com
August 2, 2009
Webster. Monthly Car and Cycle Swap Meet at Webster Westside. 8 am - 3 pm. Bike and car corrals, bike games, kids games, live music, top 50 car and bike shows with cash prizes and trophies. Club or organization participation awards. $4, under 14 free, Info: 352-628-4656 or www.cyclemeet.com
Jacksonville. 15th Anniversary and Annual Leo Party at New Neighborhood Tavern, 15 Century Street. 12 Noon til ?! Free BBQ, covered dishes wwelcome, Live Music with Skytrain. Info: 904-721- 5087
August 9, 2009
DeLand. Dixie Biker's 4th Annual "Dang, I Couldn't Go to Sturgis" Poker Runs and Blowout at Trader Jack's Roadside, 4425 N US Hwy 17. More info to com. Benefits Florida Motorcylist Memorial.
Clermont. Ladie's Garage party at Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson, 2480 Hwy 27 S. 11 am - 2:30 pm. Door prizes, gift certificates, tech talk, leathersmith, vendors, food. Guys get snacks and drinks while ladies do their thing. Info: 352-243-7111 or pre register at www.stormyhillharley.com
Ormond Beach. Motorcycle and Car Swap Meet Sunday at Destination Daytona. 8 am - 5 pm. $10 for 18 x 30 vendor spot. Info: 386-671- 7100
August 15, 2009
Sanford. Customer Appreciation Party at Supreme Leather Restorers, 408 S. Sanford Avenue. Free. 2 - 6 pm. Music, raffles, games, trivia and more MC'ed by Carolina Dave. Bike Show with 6 classes. Must pre register at supremeleatherrestroerers@yahoo.com. or 407-302-6477
August 16, 2009
Palatka. Monthly Car and Cycle Swap Meet at Putnam County Fairgrounds. 8 am - 3 pm. Bike and Car Corrals, bike games, kids games, live music,cash drawings, top 30 car and bike shows. $4, under 14 free. Info: 904-425-9898 or www.floridaswapmeet.com
September 6, 2009
Webster. Monthly Car and Cycle Swap Meet at Webster Westside. 8 am - 3 pm. Bike and car corrals, bike games, kids games, live music, top 50 car and bike shows with cash prizes and trophies. Club or organization participation awards. $4, under 14 free, Info: 352-628-4656 or www.cyclemeet.com
September 12, 2009
Zephyrhills. Music & Motorcycles, 4 - 9 pm. Ride In Bike Show with Trophies & Cash Prizes, Merchandise Vendors, Live Band, Food Court, Beer, Event T-shirts, Family Friendly. Info: 813-780-1414
September 13, 2009
Longwood. Benefit Run for Life for Jailyn Bumbalough. Registration starts at Shovelhead Lounge, 900 S. Hwy 17-92 at 9 am. Last out at 11:30 am. $5 per person, $5 extra hands. Draw a card and get a free drink at each stop. Prizes, raffles, 50-50. BBQ, auction. Info: Cathy at 407-620-1300
September 16 - 20, 2009
September 19, 2009
Palatka. 7th Annual Seminole Electric Charity Ride. Free breakfast starts at 8:30 am at Putnam County Shrine Club. Registration starts at 9 am, first bike out 9:15, last bike out 9:45. Dice roll, door prizes, meal at end of ride. Approx 150 mile un-escorted ride
$25 per rider, must be pre-registered to guarantee a tee shirt Proceeds to the Shriners Children's Hospital, Tampa. Info: bthorp@seminole-electric.com
Brunswick to St. Augustine. Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Bike Ride. Benefits families of officers killed in the line of duty. Leaves Stellar Center, 125 Venture Drive at 10 am on a Police escorted ride. Ends in St. Augustine. $25 per bike (1 or 2 up). Pre register and more info at Capt. David Seawell, Brunswick, Georgia Police Dept., 912-280-1212, dseawell@brunswickpolice.org or visit www.blueknights-gaxiv.com.
September 20, 2009
Palatka. Monthly Car and Cycle Swap Meet at Putnam County Fairgrounds. 8 am - 3 pm. Bike and Car Corrals, bike games, kids games, live music,cash drawings, top 30 car and bike shows. $4, under 14 free. Info: 904-425-9898 or www.floridaswapmeet.com
September 24 - 27, 2009
Brooksville. Brothers of the Third Wheel 8th Annual Trike In at Sertoma Youth Ranch, 85 Myers Road. Gates open Friday, 9 am. Early registration (by September 14): $10 single, $15 couple includes patch. Live music Friday and Saturday nights, bike games, vendors, bike and trike show, camping ($10 per person primitive, $15 per night with water & electric). Info: Debora 352-476-4572
October 4, 2009
Webster. Monthly Car and Cycle Swap Meet at Webster Westside. 8 am - 3 pm. Bike and car corrals, bike games, kids games, live music, top 50 car and bike shows with cash prizes and trophies. Club or organization participation awards. $4, under 14 free, Info: 352-628-4656 or www.cyclemeet.com
Sanford. Poker Run for Greyhound Pets of America/Greater Orlando. Startst at Seminole Harley - reg 9 - 11 am. Free coffee and pastries. Ends at Seminole Harley with food, beer and live entertainment, Vendors, silent auction, 50/50 draw, bike trivia. $15 for rider, $5 for passenger or extra hand. Pre-register and receive a free T- shirt. www.greyhoundpetsorlando.org
October 9 - 11, 2009
Sanford. 5th Annual Sanford Bikefest - "Thunder in the Streets". Molly Hatchet will be performing Friday night, Chris Cagle will be performing Saturday night. Info: www.sanfordchamberbikefest.com
Heres's a link to our stories and pictures from the 2007 event:
October 10, 2009
Milton, FL. 4th Annual Victory Junction Gang Poker Run. Registration tarts at VFW Post 4833, 5918 Carroll Road at 9 am. Last out at 10:15. $10 bike, $5 rider. Last back in y 4 pm for 50-50, food, entertainment. Info: Geronimo at 572-4833.
November 1, 2009
Webster. Monthly Car and Cycle Swap Meet at Webster Westside. 8 am - 3 pm. Bike and car corrals, bike games, kids games, live music, top 50 car and bike shows with cash prizes and trophies. Club or organization participation awards. $4, under 14 free, Info: 352-628-4656 or www.cyclemeet.com
November 6 - 8, 2009
Lakeland. Roscoe's 24th Annual Chili Challenge. Gates open Friday at 9 am. Weekend pass $40, Saturday only $30. $1,000 purse. Free chopper and bike show, live music, bike games, arm wresling, wet contest, vendors and more. Aduts only. Info: 863-858-6249 or www.roscoeschilichallenge.com
November 14, 2009
Zephyrhills. Music & Motorcycles, 4 - 9 pm. Ride In Bike Show with Trophies & Cash Prizes, Merchandise Vendors, Live Band, Food Court, Beer, Event T-shirts, Family Friendly. Info: 813-780-1414
December 6, 2009
Webster. Monthly Car and Cycle Swap Meet at Webster Westside. 8 am - 3 pm. Bike and car corrals, bike games, kids games, live music, top 50 car and bike shows with cash prizes and trophies. Club or organization participation awards. $4, under 14 free, Info: 352-628-4656 or www.cyclemeet.com
Gainesville. Toys for Tots and Vet Space of Gainesville Toy Run. Registration begins at 10 am at K Mart, 900 NW 76th Blvd (Newberry Road). Last out by 11 am. Last in by 4 pm at Alachua Sports Pub for live entertainment, awards, 50-50, ABATE info.