Event Benefits Suncoast Charities for Children.
The 18th Annual “Thunder By The Bay” Motorcycle Festival begins TODAY and once again promises to be one of Sarasota’s biggest premier events kicking off the new year from January 7-10, 2016. The weekend begins today, Thursday, January 7th, with a Sporting Clay Tournament at Knight’s Trail Park followed by “Born To Be Wild” Kickoff Party at Sarasota Ford. Tickets are limited for the Kickoff Party and can be purchased in advance on the Festival website [1]. A new event takes place on Friday, January 8th, which is a “Hogs On Hillview” Block Party featuring a night bike show, live entertainment, and vendor displays located Hillview Street (between US 41 and Osprey Ave.).
Harley-Davidson Motor Company located in Milwaukee, WI will be bringing two of their traveling displays to Sarasota featuring demo rides and promoting their “Heros Ride Free” campaign. This is a complimentary riding academy training for first responders and U.S. Military personnel (veterans and active duty), which be offered at local authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships beginning January 1, 2016.
On Saturday, January 9th, a “Cruise for Cash” charity motorcycle ride will be held offering $4,000 in cash prizes. Registration is from 10 am-Noon at Sarasota Ford. At one of the ride stops, agency clients with special needs will be greeting all riders so that they can learn first hand how their donation to Suncoast Charities for Children is making an impact. The Festival continues on Saturday, January 9, and Sunday, January 10th, with a Downtown Festival featuring continuous live music, vendors, great food, and a 18 class bike show on N. Palm Avenue on Sunday afternoon.
Thunder By The Bay is produced by, and benefits, Suncoast Charities for Children and continues to “Honor veterans, active duty military, and their families”. Last year Thunder By The Bay generated an economic impact of $8 Million and 6,000 room nights. For Festival information visit www.thunderbythebay.org [1].
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