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THUNDER BY THE BAY”
Sarasota Rocks as Thunder Rolls!
BIKE FEST SCHEDULE
Festival Hotline: 941-371-8820 ext. 1800

Friday - January 6, 2012

“Born To Be Wild” Kickoff Party
Featuring The Billy Rice Band
Casino Style Gaming
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
7:00 pm until Midnight
Tickets $15 pp at the door
Cash Food Stations & Bar – Silent Auction – Dress is Biker Casual
Secured motorcycle parking – Vehicle valet parking available
 

Saturday - January 7, 2012

“Dealer Day” from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm
Stop by Rossiter’s HD, Manatee River HD, Hap’s Cycle Sales, and Sarasota Ford
Enjoy Fun Activities – Special Dealer Sales

Win Some Cash!! 3-2-1 Cash Giveaways
Going On at Manatee River HD, Rossiter’s HD, Sarasota Ford and Hap’s Cycle Sales
Enter between Nov. 15 – Jan. 7
$5 Chance/3 for $10

All 4 dealerships will announce (1) $300 - $200 - $100 winner at the Downtown Festival - Saturday, January 7th
Winners announced at 6:30 pm on the Jagermeister Stage
 *(Winners do not have to be present to win and must collect cash prize directly from the dealership where ticket was purchased.)

"Downtown Festival"
Noon until 11:00 pm – Free Admission
Lots of Vendors on Display, Demos, Great Food!
Bike Parking - Main Street (Between Pineapple Ave. & Gulf Stream Ave.)
South Palm Ave. (Between Main St. and McAnsh St .)

Live Entertainment On Jagermeister Stage
Shotgun Justice (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
Tucci Group (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
The Boneshakers (5:00 pm – 6:30 pm)
The Lauren Mitchell Band (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
Highway To Hell (9:00 pm – 11:00 pm)
 

Sunday - January 8, 2012

“Cruise for Cash” Scenic Beach Ride - $10 Per Hand/3 for $20
(10) $100 Winners, (5) $200 Winners, (2) $500 Winners, (1) $1,000 Winner
Registration 9 am until 11 am – O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill
5 Bayfront Drive Sarasota, Florida 34236
BLESSING OF THE BIKES – 9:00 AM
Last Bike In – 1:30 pm
Winners announced on the Jagermeister Stage at 3:45 pm
*(Winners do not have to be present to win and must present proof of their numbered rider card & proof of ID before receiving a cash prize.)

Special “Cruise For Cash” Rider Parking
5 Bayfront Drive Sarasota, Florida 34236
Secure bike parking will be available for all registered riders, back at O’Learys Tiki Bar parking lot where ride registration was held. Cash coupons from the ride must be turned in here. Riders must show armband to enter and park. The Jagermeister stage will be located on Gulf Stream Ave. so riders will have easy access crossing US 41 from this location.

Downtown Festival
Main Street/Downtown Sarasota
11:00 am until 6 pm - Free Admission
Lots of Vendors on Display, Demos, Great Food
Bike Parking - Main Street (Between Orange Ave. & Gulf Stream Ave.)
Lemon Ave. (Between First Street and Main St.)
Central Ave. (Between 1st St. and Main St. ) and Parts of Palm Ave. & Palm Ave. Parking Garage

Live Entertainment On Jagermeister Stage
RJ Howson Band (11:00 am – Noon)
Come Back Alice Band (12:30 pm - 2:00 pm)
Damon Fowler (2:30 pm - 3:45 pm)
The Bobby Friss Band (4:30 pm - 6:00 pm)

15 Class Bike Show - South Palm Avenue in Downtown Sarasota
Registration 10:30 am – 2:00 pm - $15 per Entry
Trophies for 1st and 2nd Place in each class
Best of Show Trophy
Winners announced on Jagermeister Stage at 4:00 pm

Live Entertainment
MarcAnthony Roman (Noon – 4:00 pm)
Located on Palm Ave.