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JULY 4-6
HAPPY CAMP* 8TH ANNUAL HAPPY CAMP RIVER RUN – Presented by Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce, benefiting the Happy Camp community. The event will be at the Happy Camp River Park on Parkway Street. Poker run, bike games, 50/50, raffle, camping, bike show, vendors, live music, food vendors, refreshments, ADULTS ONLY. Pre-registration rider fee $30, on-site $35, pre-registration co-rider fee $30, on-site $35. Pre-registration fees include run shirt, pin and one raffle ticket. On site registration, you will not receive a shirt, and pins are available while they last. For more info: www.happycampriverrun.com or 530.493.2971.

JULY 5
HUMBOLDT* 6TH ANNUAL STEAK FRY – Hosted by ABATE of AZ-Yavapai County Chapter. Sign in at Billy Jacks (928.632.8689), 2555 Hwy 69 from 9 am to 10 am. Join us for a 5 Card Poker Run and a great steak fry later at The Pinon Pines (928.445.9935). Maps will be available with a cost of $20 per person which includes the Poker Run and steak dinner. This run will be a high & low hand, along with raffles, door prizes and a 50/50. For more info: Ross at 928.925.4204 or Don at 928.308.0927.

VIRGINIA CITY, NV* COMSTOCK MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SHINE – Presented by and benefiting Chamber of Commerce. Shine up and show your motorcycle along our historic band sidewalk. 9 am at C Street. For more info: www.visitvirginiacitynv.com, unionbrewery@aol.com or 775.847.0311.

JULY 6
SAN FRANCISCO* SAN FRANCISO THUNDER RUN – Presented by Barbary Coast MC and Violators MC. Benefits disabled vets. Scenic, fast-paced ride through the city, plus food, prizes, raffle, music, and more. $20 donation. Register 10 am to 11 am at 415 Clothing Inc., at 155 12th Street. For more info: www.violatorsmc.com, iroar883@aol.com or 415.751.0130.

JULY 11-12
HOLLISTER* HOLLISTER RALLY TOURS – 2 guided tours daily to Pinnacles, Big Sur and Pigeon Point Lighthouse. $25/bike, sign up online. Corbin Factory, 2360 Technology Pkwy. For more info: www.ormt.net or 408.425.7604.

JULY 11-13
HOLLISTER* HOLLISTER 2008 - Presented by Hollister Chamber of Commerce - The largest motorcycle rally in the West! Bike show, vendors, live music, biker games, thunder drags, top industry builders, motorcycle tours and more. Sign up to win the U.S. Army BMC Chopper bikes at this show. $40 VIP packages include: preferred bike parking on 5th, 6th & 7th streets, 61st Anniversary Hollister Motorcycle Run Pin, Hollister motorcycle t-shirt, Meguiars detail kit, money saving coupons, poker walk hand and more. For vendor info: 805.896.7675, event details www.hppromo.com, 805.686.2007.

LOS BANOS* LOS BANOS “2” – Hosted by American Marketing Productions. 10 am to 9 pm at 403 “F” Street. Bike games, bike show, vendors, live music, camping, food vendors, family-oriented. Rider fee $10, co-rider fee $10. Free dry camping with paid admission each day, per person. For more info: 408.829.2569.

JULY 12
FARMINGTON* POKER IN THE HILLS RUN – Presented by Barely Legal Race Productions, benefiting local veterans. Five stops, extra buy-in opportunity, ends at Murphys Hotel for food, live music, 50/50, and bike show. $25/couple, $15/single, preregister for room discounts. Sign in 11 am at Lagorios Bar & Grill, 25550 E. Hwy. 4. For more info: barelylegalraceproductions@yahoo.com, www.barelylegalraceproductions.com or 209.736.6774.

FOLSOM* 3RD ANNUAL ALBIE CRUISIN’ 21 RUN – Presented by Chrome Divas, Sierra Foothills Chapter. Benefits Albie Carson Breast Cancer Foundation. 2 bands, top 3 hands cash prizes, raffles, silent auction, and Hooters Girls. $20, pin to first 200. Sign in 9 am at PowerHouse Pub, 614 Sutter St. For more info: info@albieaware.org, www.albieaware.org or 916.927.1592.

HOLLISTER* 61ST ANNUAL HOLLISTER POKE RUN – Presented by Top Hatters Mc, Hollister Chapter. Benefits San Benito High Scholarship Fund. Live music, bbq, pin, support sticker, high hand $500, and low hand $500 gift certificate. $25. Sign in 9 am to 11 am at Whiskey Creek Saloon, 201 5th Street. For more info: thmc8080@netscape.net or 831.636.0880.

OAKLAND* ORIGINAL THREE-BRIDGE RUN – Presented by and benefiting Oakland MC. Poker run, trophies, 50/50, live music, raffle prizes, pin, food, drinks, historic photos, and event shirts on sale. $15. Sign in 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Club Hall – 742 45th Avenue. For more info: lstewart39@aol.com or 510.521.3699.

SALINAS* 4TH ANNUAL ROCK & ROLL POKER RUN – Presented by Graniterock; benefiting the United Way of San Benito County. $20 donation includes bbq and tour of quarry. Starts 8:30 am at 1321 Lowrie Ave., S. San Francisco or 400 Work St. For more info: www.graniterock.com, kseverson@graniterock.com or 831.768.2063.

SPARKS, NV* 4TH ANNUAL FALLEN HEROES POKER RUN – Presented by Choir Boys LEMC, NV Region 2 and CA Region 8. Benefits families of peace officers killed or injured in the line of duty. Raffle, best hand $300, worst hand $100, plus food and drinks provided by Philadelphia Cheesesteak and Morrey Distillers. $30/rider, $10/passenger, 18 and older only. Register 9 am to 10 am at Rec Park, 98 Richards Way. For more info: 775.750.4435, cambra102@charter.net or www.choirboysnevada.com.

JULY 12-13
LONG BEACH* 17th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES CALENDAR MOTORCYCLE SHOW WEEKEND - The premier Custom, Cruiser and Performance Street/Sportbike Show in America sponsored by Performance Machine, S&S Cycle, Mikuni Carburetors, NOs Energy Drink, Quick Throttle and FastDates.com. 200 major Bike and Parts Manufacturers, Top Name Builders including Roland Sands, Russell Mitchell, Chica, and many more. Featuring the $86,000 Calendar Bike Building Championship. S&S Cycle World Record Dyno Horsepower Shootout, Celebrity Calendar Bike Builder Seminars. Includes the 2-Day Calendar Girl Music Festival with beautiful girl bands and national recording artists, the Purrfect Angelz dance shows, Calendar Girl Model Search Pageant, Saturday Night Builders Party with complimentary all weekend admission on board the Queen Mary. World premier of the 2009 FastDates.com Calendars with the Calendar Kittens. Food and Vendors. $25 1-Day / $35 2-Day with $5 Security Bike Parking at Front Entrance. Vender info: 818 223 8550 / Spectator info: www.FastDates.com

JULY 18-20
QUINCY* ANNOUNCING THE 2008 PLUMAS GOLD RUN – This exciting event promises to be the highlight of your summer! Music, food, poker runs and other motorcycle games. Open to all motorcycle enthusiasts. The general public is invited on Saturday the 19th to enjoy all day music, watch the show and other events. Please mark your calendars. Headling the event will be the world famous “The Fryed Brothers”. Other bands include – Antique Rockers, Bourgeois Gypsies and Jeff Pershing. For more info: www.countyofplumas.com/fair.

ROUND MOUNTAIN, NV* GHOST RIDER RUN - Presented by Smoky Valley Riders. Benefits Northern and Southern Nevada ABATE. AMA-sanctioned, rodeo events, live music, food, beverage, vendors, and more, with camping and RV spaces (no hookups). $20/single, $25/couple, vendor spaces $25. Starts Friday at 12 noon. Hadley Park, Rte. 376. For more info: dnichols22@hotmail.com or 775.377.1621.

COAST TO THE REDWOOD RIDE – Hosted by Dudley Perkins Co. Harley-Davidson/Buell. Hwy. 1 to Mendocino then to Garberville, dinner under the stars at the Benbow Inn, 333 Corey Way. For more info: 650.PERKINS, www.dpchd.com.

JULY 19
SANTA MARIA* 4TH ANNUAL FALLEN WARRIOR LEGACY POKER RUN – Hosted by the American Legion Riders District 16. Poker run through Wine country. Includes admission to Solvang Motorcycle Museum. Registration 9 am to 10 am. Poker run starts at 10 am from A. L. Orcutt Post 534, located at 145 W. Clark Avenue in Orcutt. $25 per person includes BBQ and 2 drink chips. Extra hands available & raffle prizes. All funds raised will go to AL Legacy Scholarship Fund for families of KIA’S in Iraqi Freedom. For more info: Jim Banakus at 805.714.9630, Harley4Jim2@aol.com. Flyer available at http://post534.org/unit_ALR.htm.

RENO, NV* RIDE FOR JUSTICE – Event supports the ‘Bring Bri Justice Foundation” to strengthen the laws in Nevada regarding sexual offenders. Registration 9 am to 11 am at Reno Harley-Davidson, 2295 Market Street. Cost: $30 or 2/$50. Everyone is welcome to join in the Safety Fair from 1 pm to 5 pm. For more info: www.renohd.com.

DORRINGTON* LIVE AT THE LUBE-MUSIC OVER THE MEADOW – Presented by Dorrington Hotel. Benefits American Cancer Society and local hospital. Ride Ebbetts Pass for music by Plan B, food, and more. $2. 5 pm at Lube Room Saloon & Grill, 3431 Hwy. 4. For more info: www.dorringtonhotel.com, info@dorringtonhotel.com or 209.795.5800.

FAIR OAKS* BACA BIKER BASH UN-POKER RUN – Benefits Bikers Against Child Abuse, Sacramento. Band, vendors, food, prizes, and fun. Donation $20/rider, $15/passenger. Register 9 am to 11 am. VFW Post #6158, 8990 Kruithof Wy. For more info: www.bacausa.com or 916.709.6514.

FREMONT* 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY & PACK RUN – Presented by and benefiting Henchmen MC, Livermore. 3 starting locations, ends in San Lorenzo for music, friends, food, and prizes. $20 donation. Sign in 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Flash’s Oakland Custom, 4010 Foothill Blvd in Oakland, H&K Cycles, 196 Airway Blvd. in Livermore, or Fremont Harley-Davidson, 41315 Albrae St in Fremont. For more info: www.henchmenworld.com, henchmen8668@sbcglobal.net or 510.481.8668.

GRASS VALLEY* 2ND ANNUAL PAUL ORLANDI MEMORIAL POKER RUN – Benefits local elementary school. 85 mile ride in the Sierras ending at Nevada City Elks Lodge with raffle, bbq, and live music. $25/rider, $15/passenger. Sign up 9 am to 11 am, pin, coffee and doughnuts. Nevada County Fairgrounds, McCourtney Road. For more info: www.porlandibenefit.com, dorlandi2@aol.com or 530.692.0130.

HAYWARD* 1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY BIKE & CAR SHOW – Hosted by Metal Dragon Harley-Davidson Service & Repair. Raffles, vendors, food and drinks (while supplies last), and live music by Tony & the Hot Shots. 11 am at 22336 Meekland Ave. For more info: 510.885.9471, metaldragon1@sbcglobal.net.

JACKSON* ELKS ANNUAL PURPLE HOG POKER RUN – Presented by Elks Lodge 2426, benefiting Elks’ Purple Pig (children with special needs). Ride ending at Elks Lodge for bbq, band, and 50/50 with raffle prizes. $25/single, $35/couple. Sign in 9 am at Harley-Davidson of Amador County. 11310 Prospect Drive. For more info: 209.223.1905, www.elks.org, jacksonelks@volcano.net.

JAMESTOWN* 8TH ANNUAL RUN TO THE PINES POKER RUN – Presented by Jamestown H.O.G., Chapter 8102. Benefits MDA. Poker run to Dardanelle Resort, Sonora Pass, live music, food, chapter challenge, 50/50, games, and a chance to win a 2008 Dyna Custom ($20/ticket, only 1,000 to be sold). $20, pin to first 300; sign-in 8:30 am at Jamestown Harley-Davidson, 18275 Hwy. 108. For more info: director@jamestowncahog.org or 209.743.4552.

LIVERMORE* 1ST ANNUAL BURN BY THE BAY POKER RUN & BBQ – Presented by Sober Riders MC, Oakland Crew. With live music; $20 donation. Sign in 10 am – noon at HK Cycles, 196 Airway Blvd. For more info: 925.443.1269.

MIDDLETOWN* LUCKY 7 POKER RUN – Presented by and benefiting N. Bay Motorcycle Assoc. Breakfast buffet, bbq dinner, $5 free play, and raffles. $10/member, $20/nonmember. Sign in 10 am – noon at Twin Pines Casino, 22223 S. Hwy. 29. For more info: www.northbay-ma.org, 2wheeljacket@att.net or 707.355.0182.

MOSS LANDING* 3RD ANNUAL MONTEREY BAY TOUR PACK RUN – Presented by Monterey Bay Confederation of Clubs. Benefits biker’s rights. Ride ends at Bolado Park in Hollister with band, food, biker games, trophies, and door prizes. Donation $20. Sign in 9 am – 10 am at San Jose Harley-Davidson, 10 am – 11 am at Santa Cruz H-D, or 11 am – noon at Whole Enchilada, Hwy. 1. For more info: 33mc4@comcast.net or 408.761.9073.

STOCKTON* 1ST ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE BLESSING & FUN RUN – Presented by Stockton Diocese. Benefits Bishop’s Capital Campaign. Blessing at 9 am by Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, ride ends with lunch ($10/adult, $5/child). Register 8 am at Cathedral of the Annunciation, 425 W. Magnolia St. For more info: 209.242.3835, www.freewebs.com/bikeblessing08, bikeblessing@gmail.com.

TUOLUMNE* CUSTOM BIKE SHOOTOUT – Presented by Black Oak Casino and Renegade Classics. Top 40 custom bikes, $5,000 in prizes, bbq, live music, Renegade Girls, and giveaways. $15, includes t-shirt, food, gaming fun book, and voting card. 10 am at Black Oak Casino, 19400 Tuolumne Rd. N. For more info: renegadeclassics@sbcglobal.net, www.renegadeevents.com or 916.454.3773.

VICTOR* 2ND ANNUAL BUSTER’S MEMORIAL COOL MTN. POKER RUN – Presented by Skeleton Crew MC, Amador; benefiting local charities. Run to Cook’s Station, dinner, pin, raffle, 50/50, and live music. $20. Sign in 9 am – 11 am at Rafter’s Saloon, 17271 Vruella Rd. For more info: 209.245.3435, scmcal@earthlink.net, www.skeletoncrewmc.com.

YUBA CITY* FREEDOM RUN – Presented by Marines MC. Benefits Tri Counties Blue Star Moms. Poker run, live music by No Boundaries, 50/50, raffle, and bbq steak lunch. $25/rider, $15/passenger, plus donation of nonperishable (no glass or chocolate) or small personal items for troops (due at sign-in). Sign in from 9 am to 11 am at Geweke Ford, Hwy. 99. For more info: 530.632.1449.

JULY 20
PETALUMA* 3RD ANNUAL PURPLE PIG POKER RUN – Presented by Petaluma Elks Lodge 901. Benefits CA handicapped children. 50/50, music, food and fun. $20 advance, $25 event day. Sign in from 8:30 am at 2105 S. McDowell Blvd. For more info: 707.478.9787, caezcar@comcast.net or 707.769.9124.

PITTSBURG* RIDE FOR THE CURE POKER RUN – Presented by Boobie Savin’ Blister Junkies. Benefits Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure. Food, fun, music, raffles, 50/50, and prizes. $25/single, $35/couple, pin to first 100. Register 9:30 am to 11 am at Devil Mountain Harley-Davidson at 2240 Loveridge Rd. For more info: www.boobiesavinblisterjunkies.com or 925.323.6669.

JULY 25-26
UPPER LAKE, CLEARLAKE* CALIFORNIA ABATE RALLY - Hosted by Local 28, Lake County. This Rally will be in beautiful Lake County on Hwy 20, between Williams on Hwy 5 and Ukiah on Hwy 101. swimming hole, hot showers, shady campsites and lots of room for everyone. RV’s included. Registration opens at 4 pm on Friday. IF you arrive on Friday the 25th, there will be a FREE concert in Library Park at 6:30 pm, in Lakeport about 15 minutes from camp and on the shore of Clear Lake in historic downtown. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Check out our registration form at www.abate.org, click on events. Thanks to Local 17 for volunteering to handle some security duties for the Rally. For information on any of Local 28’s activities, call our President Lori Adams at (707) 277-7171.

JULY 25-27
FRESNO* THUNDER IN THE PARK – Hosted by Projects West Entertainment, Inc., benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County. 11 am to 7 pm at 7160 Kearney Blvd., just 7 miles west of downtown Fresno. Poker run, bike games, vendors, live music, food, refreshments, bike blessing, family-oriented, kids’ play area. Rider fee $50, co-rider fee $50. Fees include souvenir VIP event pass, pin, t-shirt and more. For more info: www.thunderinfresno.com or 559.438.0689.

CARMEL VALLEY* 8TH ANNUAL BIG SUR RUN – Presented by EZ Riders MC. Clean and sober poker run, bottomless chili pot, tri-tip barbecue, raffle, speaker, and hot showers. $35/single, $65/couple. Saddle Mountain Campgrounds, Schultz Road. For more info: www.ezridersmc.com, wulfenink@yahoo.com, 650.520.7951.

JULY 26
LATHROP* 7TH ANNUAL TRUCKIN’ FOR HOSPICE – Presented by the California Trucking Association – San Joaquin Unit. Event is from 8 am to 4 pm. Registration 8 am to 9 am at Eagle’s Nest, 13900 Harlen Road. Registration fee: $30 per rider; price includes: commemorative t-shirt, poker hand with stops through the Sierra Foothills, BBQ and live music. Poker run starts at Eagle’s Nest, ending up at Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way in Modesto. Food and drinks will be available at 3 stops. Bikes, cars & trucks welcome! For more info: www.truckinforhospice.com.

FORT BRAGG* FORT BRAGG LIONS CLUB POKER RUN – Benefits their charities. Prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd, 50/50, and bbq. $40/single, $75/couple. Sign in 9 am to 11 am at Lions Hall, 430 E. Redwood Avenue. For more info: 707.964.8047.

LIVERMORE* HOTTEST RIDE IN TOWN BASH & BENEFIT DINNER – Presented by She Devils MC, USA. Benefiting them and DeafHope.org. 4th anniversary bash with Cajun dinner, band, raffle, 50/50, vendors, no-host bar, and special grand prize. Donation $20. Noon to 6 pm at Mountainhouse Bar & Café, 16784 Grantline Rd. For more info: www.shedevilsmc.com, shedevilsmcusa@aol.com, 510.581.3385.

SAN LORENZO* 3RD ANNUAL FREEDOM CELEBRATION MOTORCYCLE RALLY – Presented by El Shaddai Ministries; benefiting Wheels of Grace Homeless Ministry and a wilderness youth camp. Family event, best bike contest with $100, $50 and $25 prizes, 50/50, raffles, vendors, dunk tank, food, and music, plus fun and games for kids. 11 am to 4 pm at 565 E. Lewelling Blvd. For more info: www.el-shaddaiministries.com or 510.385.6176.

VACAVILLE* 5TH ANNUAL CEASEFIRE POKER RUN – Presented by Rough Riders MC, Gateway Chapter. Benefits Yountville Veterans Home & Hospital. High/low hand, 50/50, food, and prizes. Donation $20/single, $30/couple. Sign in 9 am to 11 am at Iron Steel Harley-Davidson, 100 Auto Center Drive. For more info: www.rough-riders-mc.com or 707.448.7305.

JULY 27
COLFAX* 10TH ANNUAL BIKINI BIKE WASH & SWAP MEET – Presented by Grand Fathers MC, No. CA. Benefits area needy families. Tacos, vendors, bikini and tattoo contests, music, and refreshments. 9 am at Old School Tattoo Palor, 243 Railroad St. For more info: 530.346.8783 x76.

STOCKTON* 3RD ANNUAL FUN RUN – Presented by Seekers MC. Live band, high/low hand. $20. Sign in at 9 am at 209 Biker Apparel, 4125 N. West Ln. For more info: 209.817.3414.


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Pre-registration fees include run shirt, pin and one raffle ticket. On site registration, you will not receive a shirt, and pins are available while they last. For more info: www.happycampriverrun.com or 530.493.2971. JULY 5 HUMBOLDT* 6TH ANNUAL STEAK FRY – Hosted by ABATE of AZ-Yavapai County Chapter. Sign in at Billy Jacks (928.632.8689), 2555 Hwy 69 from 9 am to 10 am. Join us for a 5 Card Poker Run and a great steak fry later at The Pinon Pines (928.445.9935). Maps will be available with a cost of $20 per person which includes the Poker Run and steak dinner. This run will be a high & low hand, along with raffles, door prizes and a 50/50. For more info: Ross at 928.925.4204 or Don at 928.308.0927. *VIRGINIA CITY, NV COMSTOCK MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SHINE – Presented by and benefiting Chamber of Commerce. Shine up and show your motorcycle along our historic band sidewalk. 9 am at C Street. For more info: www.visitvirginiacitynv.com, unionbrewery@aol.com or 775.847.0311. JULY 6** SAN FRANCISCO* SAN FRANCISO THUNDER RUN – Presented by Barbary Coast MC and Violators MC. Benefits disabled vets. Scenic, fast-paced ride through the city, plus food, prizes, raffle, music, and more. $20 donation. Register 10 am to 11 am at 415 Clothing Inc., at 155 12th Street. For more info: www.violatorsmc.com, iroar883@aol.com or 415.751.0130. JULY 11-12 HOLLISTER* HOLLISTER RALLY TOURS – 2 guided tours daily to Pinnacles, Big Sur and Pigeon Point Lighthouse. $25/bike, sign up online. Corbin Factory, 2360 Technology Pkwy. For more info: www.ormt.net or 408.425.7604. JULY 11-13 HOLLISTER* HOLLISTER 2008 - Presented by Hollister Chamber of Commerce - The largest motorcycle rally in the West! Bike show, vendors, live music, biker games, thunder drags, top industry builders, motorcycle tours and more. Sign up to win the U.S. Army BMC Chopper bikes at this show. $40 VIP packages include: preferred bike parking on 5th, 6th & 7th streets, 61st Anniversary Hollister Motorcycle Run Pin, Hollister motorcycle t-shirt, Meguiars detail kit, money saving coupons, poker walk hand and more. For vendor info: 805.896.7675, event details www.hppromo.com, 805.686.2007. *LOS BANOS LOS BANOS “2”** – Hosted by American Marketing Productions. 10 am to 9 pm at 403 “F” Street. Bike games, bike show, vendors, live music, camping, food vendors, family-oriented. Rider fee $10, co-rider fee $10. Free dry camping with paid admission each day, per person. For more info: 408.829.2569. JULY 12 FARMINGTON* POKER IN THE HILLS RUN – Presented by Barely Legal Race Productions, benefiting local veterans. Five stops, extra buy-in opportunity, ends at Murphys Hotel for food, live music, 50/50, and bike show. $25/couple, $15/single, preregister for room discounts. Sign in 11 am at Lagorios Bar & Grill, 25550 E. Hwy. 4. For more info: barelylegalraceproductions@yahoo.com, www.barelylegalraceproductions.com or 209.736.6774. FOLSOM* 3RD ANNUAL ALBIE CRUISIN’ 21 RUN – Presented by Chrome Divas, Sierra Foothills Chapter. Benefits Albie Carson Breast Cancer Foundation. 2 bands, top 3 hands cash prizes, raffles, silent auction, and Hooters Girls. $20, pin to first 200. Sign in 9 am at PowerHouse Pub, 614 Sutter St. For more info: info@albieaware.org, www.albieaware.org or 916.927.1592. *HOLLISTER 61ST ANNUAL HOLLISTER POKE RUN – Presented by Top Hatters Mc, Hollister Chapter. Benefits San Benito High Scholarship Fund. Live music, bbq, pin, support sticker, high hand $500, and low hand $500 gift certificate. $25. Sign in 9 am to 11 am at Whiskey Creek Saloon, 201 5th Street. For more info: thmc8080@netscape.net or 831.636.0880. OAKLAND* ORIGINAL THREE-BRIDGE RUN** – Presented by and benefiting Oakland MC. Poker run, trophies, 50/50, live music, raffle prizes, pin, food, drinks, historic photos, and event shirts on sale. $15. Sign in 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Club Hall – 742 45th Avenue. For more info: lstewart39@aol.com or 510.521.3699. SALINAS* 4TH ANNUAL ROCK & ROLL POKER RUN – Presented by Graniterock; benefiting the United Way of San Benito County. $20 donation includes bbq and tour of quarry. Starts 8:30 am at 1321 Lowrie Ave., S. San Francisco or 400 Work St. For more info: www.graniterock.com, kseverson@graniterock.com or 831.768.2063. SPARKS, NV* 4TH ANNUAL FALLEN HEROES POKER RUN – Presented by Choir Boys LEMC, NV Region 2 and CA Region 8. Benefits families of peace officers killed or injured in the line of duty. Raffle, best hand $300, worst hand $100, plus food and drinks provided by Philadelphia Cheesesteak and Morrey Distillers. $30/rider, $10/passenger, 18 and older only. Register 9 am to 10 am at Rec Park, 98 Richards Way. For more info: 775.750.4435, cambra102@charter.net or www.choirboysnevada.com. JULY 12-13 LONG BEACH* 17th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES CALENDAR MOTORCYCLE SHOW WEEKEND - The premier Custom, Cruiser and Performance Street/Sportbike Show in America sponsored by Performance Machine, S&S Cycle, Mikuni Carburetors, NOs Energy Drink, Quick Throttle and FastDates.com. 200 major Bike and Parts Manufacturers, Top Name Builders including Roland Sands, Russell Mitchell, Chica, and many more. Featuring the $86,000 Calendar Bike Building Championship. S&S Cycle World Record Dyno Horsepower Shootout, Celebrity Calendar Bike Builder Seminars. Includes the 2-Day Calendar Girl Music Festival with beautiful girl bands and national recording artists, the Purrfect Angelz dance shows, Calendar Girl Model Search Pageant, Saturday Night Builders Party with complimentary all weekend admission on board the Queen Mary. World premier of the 2009 FastDates.com Calendars with the Calendar Kittens. Food and Vendors. $25 1-Day / $35 2-Day with $5 Security Bike Parking at Front Entrance. Vender info: 818 223 8550 / Spectator info: www.FastDates.com JULY 18-20 QUINCY* ANNOUNCING THE 2008 PLUMAS GOLD RUN – This exciting event promises to be the highlight of your summer! Music, food, poker runs and other motorcycle games. Open to all motorcycle enthusiasts. The general public is invited on Saturday the 19th to enjoy all day music, watch the show and other events. Please mark your calendars. Headling the event will be the world famous “The Fryed Brothers”. Other bands include – Antique Rockers, Bourgeois Gypsies and Jeff Pershing. For more info: www.countyofplumas.com/fair. *ROUND MOUNTAIN, NV GHOST RIDER RUN - Presented by Smoky Valley Riders. Benefits Northern and Southern Nevada ABATE. AMA-sanctioned, rodeo events, live music, food, beverage, vendors, and more, with camping and RV spaces (no hookups). $20/single, $25/couple, vendor spaces $25. Starts Friday at 12 noon. Hadley Park, Rte. 376. For more info: dnichols22@hotmail.com or 775.377.1621. COAST TO THE REDWOOD RIDE – Hosted by Dudley Perkins Co. Harley-Davidson/Buell. Hwy. 1 to Mendocino then to Garberville, dinner under the stars at the Benbow Inn, 333 Corey Way. For more info: 650.PERKINS, www.dpchd.com. JULY 19** SANTA MARIA* 4TH ANNUAL FALLEN WARRIOR LEGACY POKER RUN – Hosted by the American Legion Riders District 16. Poker run through Wine country. Includes admission to Solvang Motorcycle Museum. Registration 9 am to 10 am. Poker run starts at 10 am from A. L. Orcutt Post 534, located at 145 W. Clark Avenue in Orcutt. $25 per person includes BBQ and 2 drink chips. Extra hands available & raffle prizes. All funds raised will go to AL Legacy Scholarship Fund for families of KIA’S in Iraqi Freedom. For more info: Jim Banakus at 805.714.9630, Harley4Jim2@aol.com. Flyer available at http://post534.org/unit_ALR.htm. *RENO, NV RIDE FOR JUSTICE – Event supports the ‘Bring Bri Justice Foundation” to strengthen the laws in Nevada regarding sexual offenders. Registration 9 am to 11 am at Reno Harley-Davidson, 2295 Market Street. Cost: $30 or 2/$50. Everyone is welcome to join in the Safety Fair from 1 pm to 5 pm. For more info: www.renohd.com. DORRINGTON* LIVE AT THE LUBE-MUSIC OVER THE MEADOW** – Presented by Dorrington Hotel. Benefits American Cancer Society and local hospital. Ride Ebbetts Pass for music by Plan B, food, and more. $2. 5 pm at Lube Room Saloon & Grill, 3431 Hwy. 4. For more info: www.dorringtonhotel.com, info@dorringtonhotel.com or 209.795.5800. FAIR OAKS* BACA BIKER BASH UN-POKER RUN – Benefits Bikers Against Child Abuse, Sacramento. Band, vendors, food, prizes, and fun. Donation $20/rider, $15/passenger. Register 9 am to 11 am. VFW Post #6158, 8990 Kruithof Wy. For more info: www.bacausa.com or 916.709.6514. *FREMONT 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY & PACK RUN – Presented by and benefiting Henchmen MC, Livermore. 3 starting locations, ends in San Lorenzo for music, friends, food, and prizes. $20 donation. Sign in 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Flash’s Oakland Custom, 4010 Foothill Blvd in Oakland, H&K Cycles, 196 Airway Blvd. in Livermore, or Fremont Harley-Davidson, 41315 Albrae St in Fremont. For more info: www.henchmenworld.com, henchmen8668@sbcglobal.net or 510.481.8668. GRASS VALLEY* 2ND ANNUAL PAUL ORLANDI MEMORIAL POKER RUN** – Benefits local elementary school. 85 mile ride in the Sierras ending at Nevada City Elks Lodge with raffle, bbq, and live music. $25/rider, $15/passenger. Sign up 9 am to 11 am, pin, coffee and doughnuts. Nevada County Fairgrounds, McCourtney Road. For more info: www.porlandibenefit.com, dorlandi2@aol.com or 530.692.0130. HAYWARD* 1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY BIKE & CAR SHOW – Hosted by Metal Dragon Harley-Davidson Service & Repair. Raffles, vendors, food and drinks (while supplies last), and live music by Tony & the Hot Shots. 11 am at 22336 Meekland Ave. For more info: 510.885.9471, metaldragon1@sbcglobal.net. JACKSON* ELKS ANNUAL PURPLE HOG POKER RUN – Presented by Elks Lodge 2426, benefiting Elks’ Purple Pig (children with special needs). Ride ending at Elks Lodge for bbq, band, and 50/50 with raffle prizes. $25/single, $35/couple. Sign in 9 am at Harley-Davidson of Amador County. 11310 Prospect Drive. For more info: 209.223.1905, www.elks.org, jacksonelks@volcano.net. *JAMESTOWN 8TH ANNUAL RUN TO THE PINES POKER RUN – Presented by Jamestown H.O.G., Chapter 8102. Benefits MDA. Poker run to Dardanelle Resort, Sonora Pass, live music, food, chapter challenge, 50/50, games, and a chance to win a 2008 Dyna Custom ($20/ticket, only 1,000 to be sold). $20, pin to first 300; sign-in 8:30 am at Jamestown Harley-Davidson, 18275 Hwy. 108. For more info: director@jamestowncahog.org or 209.743.4552. LIVERMORE* 1ST ANNUAL BURN BY THE BAY POKER RUN & BBQ – Presented by Sober Riders MC, Oakland Crew. With live music; $20 donation. Sign in 10 am – noon at HK Cycles, 196 Airway Blvd. For more info: 925.443.1269. MIDDLETOWN* LUCKY 7 POKER RUN – Presented by and benefiting N. Bay Motorcycle Assoc. Breakfast buffet, bbq dinner, $5 free play, and raffles. $10/member, $20/nonmember. Sign in 10 am – noon at Twin Pines Casino, 22223 S. Hwy. 29. For more info: www.northbay-ma.org, 2wheeljacket@att.net or 707.355.0182. MOSS LANDING* 3RD ANNUAL MONTEREY BAY TOUR PACK RUN – Presented by Monterey Bay Confederation of Clubs. Benefits biker’s rights. Ride ends at Bolado Park in Hollister with band, food, biker games, trophies, and door prizes. Donation $20. Sign in 9 am – 10 am at San Jose Harley-Davidson, 10 am – 11 am at Santa Cruz H-D, or 11 am – noon at Whole Enchilada, Hwy. 1. For more info: 33mc4@comcast.net or 408.761.9073. STOCKTON* 1ST ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE BLESSING & FUN RUN – Presented by Stockton Diocese. Benefits Bishop’s Capital Campaign. Blessing at 9 am by Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, ride ends with lunch ($10/adult, $5/child). Register 8 am at Cathedral of the Annunciation, 425 W. Magnolia St. For more info: 209.242.3835, www.freewebs.com/bikeblessing08, bikeblessing@gmail.com. TUOLUMNE* CUSTOM BIKE SHOOTOUT – Presented by Black Oak Casino and Renegade Classics. Top 40 custom bikes, $5,000 in prizes, bbq, live music, Renegade Girls, and giveaways. $15, includes t-shirt, food, gaming fun book, and voting card. 10 am at Black Oak Casino, 19400 Tuolumne Rd. N. For more info: renegadeclassics@sbcglobal.net, www.renegadeevents.com or 916.454.3773. VICTOR* 2ND ANNUAL BUSTER’S MEMORIAL COOL MTN. POKER RUN – Presented by Skeleton Crew MC, Amador; benefiting local charities. Run to Cook’s Station, dinner, pin, raffle, 50/50, and live music. $20. Sign in 9 am – 11 am at Rafter’s Saloon, 17271 Vruella Rd. For more info: 209.245.3435, scmcal@earthlink.net, www.skeletoncrewmc.com. YUBA CITY* FREEDOM RUN – Presented by Marines MC. Benefits Tri Counties Blue Star Moms. Poker run, live music by No Boundaries, 50/50, raffle, and bbq steak lunch. $25/rider, $15/passenger, plus donation of nonperishable (no glass or chocolate) or small personal items for troops (due at sign-in). Sign in from 9 am to 11 am at Geweke Ford, Hwy. 99. For more info: 530.632.1449. JULY 20** PETALUMA* 3RD ANNUAL PURPLE PIG POKER RUN – Presented by Petaluma Elks Lodge 901. Benefits CA handicapped children. 50/50, music, food and fun. $20 advance, $25 event day. Sign in from 8:30 am at 2105 S. McDowell Blvd. For more info: 707.478.9787, caezcar@comcast.net or 707.769.9124. PITTSBURG* RIDE FOR THE CURE POKER RUN – Presented by Boobie Savin’ Blister Junkies. Benefits Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure. Food, fun, music, raffles, 50/50, and prizes. $25/single, $35/couple, pin to first 100. Register 9:30 am to 11 am at Devil Mountain Harley-Davidson at 2240 Loveridge Rd. For more info: www.boobiesavinblisterjunkies.com or 925.323.6669. JULY 25-26 UPPER LAKE, CLEARLAKE* CALIFORNIA ABATE RALLY - Hosted by Local 28, Lake County. This Rally will be in beautiful Lake County on Hwy 20, between Williams on Hwy 5 and Ukiah on Hwy 101. swimming hole, hot showers, shady campsites and lots of room for everyone. RV’s included. Registration opens at 4 pm on Friday. IF you arrive on Friday the 25th, there will be a FREE concert in Library Park at 6:30 pm, in Lakeport about 15 minutes from camp and on the shore of Clear Lake in historic downtown. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Check out our registration form at www.abate.org, click on events. Thanks to Local 17 for volunteering to handle some security duties for the Rally. For information on any of Local 28’s activities, call our President Lori Adams at (707) 277-7171. JULY 25-27 FRESNO* THUNDER IN THE PARK – Hosted by Projects West Entertainment, Inc., benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County. 11 am to 7 pm at 7160 Kearney Blvd., just 7 miles west of downtown Fresno. Poker run, bike games, vendors, live music, food, refreshments, bike blessing, family-oriented, kids’ play area. Rider fee $50, co-rider fee $50. Fees include souvenir VIP event pass, pin, t-shirt and more. For more info: www.thunderinfresno.com or 559.438.0689. *CARMEL VALLEY 8TH ANNUAL BIG SUR RUN** – Presented by EZ Riders MC. Clean and sober poker run, bottomless chili pot, tri-tip barbecue, raffle, speaker, and hot showers. $35/single, $65/couple. Saddle Mountain Campgrounds, Schultz Road. For more info: www.ezridersmc.com, wulfenink@yahoo.com, 650.520.7951. JULY 26 LATHROP* 7TH ANNUAL TRUCKIN’ FOR HOSPICE – Presented by the California Trucking Association – San Joaquin Unit. Event is from 8 am to 4 pm. Registration 8 am to 9 am at Eagle’s Nest, 13900 Harlen Road. Registration fee: $30 per rider; price includes: commemorative t-shirt, poker hand with stops through the Sierra Foothills, BBQ and live music. Poker run starts at Eagle’s Nest, ending up at Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way in Modesto. Food and drinks will be available at 3 stops. Bikes, cars & trucks welcome! For more info: www.truckinforhospice.com. *FORT BRAGG FORT BRAGG LIONS CLUB POKER RUN – Benefits their charities. Prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd, 50/50, and bbq. $40/single, $75/couple. Sign in 9 am to 11 am at Lions Hall, 430 E. Redwood Avenue. For more info: 707.964.8047. LIVERMORE* HOTTEST RIDE IN TOWN BASH & BENEFIT DINNER – Presented by She Devils MC, USA. Benefiting them and DeafHope.org. 4th anniversary bash with Cajun dinner, band, raffle, 50/50, vendors, no-host bar, and special grand prize. Donation $20. Noon to 6 pm at Mountainhouse Bar & Café, 16784 Grantline Rd. For more info: www.shedevilsmc.com, shedevilsmcusa@aol.com, 510.581.3385. SAN LORENZO* 3RD ANNUAL FREEDOM CELEBRATION MOTORCYCLE RALLY – Presented by El Shaddai Ministries; benefiting Wheels of Grace Homeless Ministry and a wilderness youth camp. Family event, best bike contest with $100, $50 and $25 prizes, 50/50, raffles, vendors, dunk tank, food, and music, plus fun and games for kids. 11 am to 4 pm at 565 E. Lewelling Blvd. For more info: www.el-shaddaiministries.com or 510.385.6176. VACAVILLE* 5TH ANNUAL CEASEFIRE POKER RUN – Presented by Rough Riders MC, Gateway Chapter. Benefits Yountville Veterans Home & Hospital. High/low hand, 50/50, food, and prizes. Donation $20/single, $30/couple. Sign in 9 am to 11 am at Iron Steel Harley-Davidson, 100 Auto Center Drive. For more info: www.rough-riders-mc.com or 707.448.7305. JULY 27** COLFAX* 10TH ANNUAL BIKINI BIKE WASH & SWAP MEET – Presented by Grand Fathers MC, No. CA. Benefits area needy families. Tacos, vendors, bikini and tattoo contests, music, and refreshments. 9 am at Old School Tattoo Palor, 243 Railroad St. For more info: 530.346.8783 x76. *STOCKTON 3RD ANNUAL FUN RUN – Presented by Seekers MC. Live band, high/low hand. $20. Sign in at 9 am at 209 Biker Apparel, 4125 N. West Ln. For more info: 209.817.3414. AUGUST 2008** AUGUST 9 SONORA* 13TH ANNUAL SONORA BLUES FESTIVAL – This event will be held at the Motherlode Fairgrounds. Gates open at 10 am with music starting at 11 am; parking is $2. Tickets (cash only): $40 in advance, $45 after August 7th and at the gate. An ATM machine will be located at the Main (East) Festival Gate. Concerts will be on 3 stages and will be held “on the green” and inside the Sierra Building and Manzanita Hall. For more concert info, where to stay (mention the Blues Festival), RV and camping, go to www.fireonthemountain.com or 209.533.3473. *PRUNEDALE 13TH ANNUAL SUMMER POKER RUN – Hosted by Patriots M/C, benefiting Palo Alto Veterans Hospital. Sign in at American Legion Post #593 at 8300 Prunedale North Road from 10 am to 12 pm. $15 donation includes: 5 Stop Poker Hand Draw-High and Low Hand, 4th Stop Rider Reward Raffle-Special Prize, BBQ dinner, live band, ballot for ride-in bike show. Raffles, prize and 50/50, Scenic Group Ride (4th to 5th Stop), vendors welcome. Rain or Shine – all Bikes Welcome! For more info: James at 831.424.5890. Patriots1@holeinthewall.us or Frank at 831.636.5956 fmasoni@yahoo.com. AUGUST 23** SANTA ROSA* RENEGADE CLASSICS BIKINI PHOTO SHOOT RUN Ride from Renegade Classics Santa Rosa, CA to Jamestown HD, in the Gold Country for this Bikini Photo Shoot. This is a 3 hr,170 Mile ride each way, so be prepared to ride. Bikini clad girls will pose with you and your bike {$10.00} per photo, monies go to MDA Foundation. Food, Music and Drink will be available. Sign up at Renegade Classics, 3433 Regional Pkwy #C Santa Rosa, CA. Or you can call to get on the list at 707-527-0340. *GRASS VALLEY MYSTERY POKER RUN** – Hosted by Abate Local 25, benefiting Abate of California. Take a ride through the beautiful foothills, then party with friends new and old. 50/50, raffle, music, food, drink and games. Registration: 9 am to 11 am at Holiday Lodge, 1221 E. Main Street. $15/single, $20/couple. For more info: sshoemaker@ced2711.com. AUGUST 28-SEPT 1 TULELAKE* SHASTA SALUTE TO AMERICA MOTORCYCLE RALLY – Hosted by South Bay Biker Productions, benefiting Veteran’s charities. Starts 8 am on August 28th, ends on Monday, Sept 1st at 11 am. Tulelake Butte Valley Fairgrounds, 800 S. Main Street. Rider fee: $125/4 day pass or $35-50/1 day pass. ADULTS ONLY. Tattoo contest, bikini contest, bike blessing, celebrity guests, food and refreshments, BBQ, camping, DJ, bike show, raffle, bike games. For more event and camping info: www.shastasalutetoamerica.com or 877.688.4229. CHECK YOUR LOCAL DEALERS — MANY HAVE BBQ’S, MYSTERY RIDES, BANDS, ETC!
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