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Klamath Falls, Oregon (I-Newswire) May 10, 2011 - No, the gang of bikers who’ll soon be cruising the roads of the Klamath Falls area won’t be out raising, well, you know. What they will be raising is funds for donation to Klamath County's Stop the Hurt Coalition. Success is in the cards for Rip City Riders Oregon’s 4th Annual Summer Fun Run & Festival . On Saturday morning, thousands of supporters will gather for a charity motorcycle poker run.
Poker run registration includes poker hand and run pin for $20. Passengers are not charged unless they want a poker hand and/or a run pin. The route has not been determined by previous runs
Festivities are free and entertainment is suitable for all ages. Attractions include poker run, bike games, tattoo contests, live bands, bike show and contests, vendors, concessionaires, a live auction, appetizer cook-off, a bike sale and much more. The public can purchase tasting tickets to taste cook-off appetizers. A sample is typically just “2-4 bites” (similar to in-store food samples). Each entry must provide at least 100 crowd samples. Judging will be done by a “Crowd Favorite” and “Showmanship” awards.
The bike show will be held, Saturday, July 9th. Bike Show registrants should be checked in by Saturday at 1pm. Judging begins promptly at 2:30 pm. Winners will be announced from the bandstand at 3:30pm. Winning categories include: American Class, Foreign Class, Custom Class, Builders Class, Sport bike, Best n’ Show.
This year’s event will feature SKID ROW with the opening act, the PURRFECT ANGELZ live in concert, adjacent to the park on Saturday night. Skid Row Concert tickets are available on the Rip City Oregon website for $25 (postmarked by 6/1), $30 at the door, $40 VIP (VIP tickets include front row seating, private bar and restrooms, and space is limited, service fees apply).
Schedule of events as follows:
Friday July 8th, 3pm - 10pm
Bike Games
Tattoo Contest
Live Music by RedX
Concessionaires and Vendors
Saturday July 9th, 7am - 7pm (Gates open for concert at 4:30)
Free Family Friendly Festival
Live Music by Hat Trick and Blind Lion
Poker Run
Spectacle of Bikes Parade
Concessionaires and Vendors deleted tattoos
Bike Show and Contest
Custom Bike Displays by World Renowned Mark Daley of Thunderstruck Inc.
Free Demo Rides by D&S Harley Davidson in Medford
Entertainment for all ages!
Skid Row Concert with Opening Act Purrfect Angelz 6p-10p
Sunday July 10th, 12pm - 3pm
Concessionaires and vendors
Appetizer Cook-Off
Auction
Bike Sale
Live Music by Half Light Canyon Band
About Rip City Riders Oregon
Rip City Riders Oregon is a non-profit 501c(3) organization located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Comprised of motorcycle enthusiasts, we strive to establish a positive image of the “biker” community. Annually, we raise funds and awareness for programs that prevent child abuse as well as promote education, safety and security for our youth – our future. www[dot]ripcityridersoregon[dot]com
About The Klamath Stop the Hurt Coalition
The Klamath Stop the Hurt Coalition includes several community leaders who have organized a multimedia public awareness campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect in Klamath County. The funds raised at the event will allow the Klamath Stop the Hurt Coalition to expand its mission through awareness, advocacy and education. “Children in Klamath County are being abused at twice the rate of the state and nation. www[dot]KlamathStopTheHurt[dot]org.
About Purrfect Angelz
The Purrfect Angelz has an elite show troupe of talented women both beautiful and professional. Their performers are highly trained with years of experience and a positive attitude: all of these combined equal an energetic and fantastic show experience. They have traveled all over the world performing for many different venues including military events, music videos, trade shows; biker rallies, sporting events, and charitable functions.
www[dot]purrfectangelz[dot]com
About Skid Row
Skid Row is an American heavy metal band, formed in 1986 in Toms River, New Jersey. They were a very successful in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their first three multi-platinum albums. As of 2010 their current line-up consists of Johnny Solinger (vocals), Dave "The Snake" Sabo (guitar), Scotti Hill (guitar), Rachel Bolan (bass) and Rob Hammersmith (drums). At the end of 1996 the band had sold 20 million albums worldwide. To date, Skid Row has released five full-length albums, an EP, a compilation album, and a live album. For album and single sales information, see the Skid Row discography page. They became popular with their first two albums, Skid Row and Slave to the Grind, which are often considered their best-known works to date. Their 1995 follow-up, Subhuman Race was also critically-acclaimed but not as successful as the first two albums. Skid Row's latest albums, Thickskin and Revolutions per Minute, came out in 2003 and 2006. skidrow[dot]com
About Mark Daley of Thunderstruck Inc.
Thunder Struck Custom Bikes specializes in custom choppers, bobbers, baggers, pro street bikes and Harley Davidson service, repairs and performance packages. Mark Daley is the creative mind behind Thunder Struck Custom Bikes. Mark’s creativity comes honestly and naturally and he listens to a customer’s needs and wants. Travis Linebaugh is Mark's HD Technician. www[dot]thunderstruckcustombikes[dot]com
About Midtown Marketing Group Inc.:
Marketing consulting firm offering public relations, sales channel development and funding services to small businesses.
Company Contact Information
Midtown Marketing Group Inc.
Tina Janke
33 N. Central Avenue, Suite 422
Medford, OR
97501
Phone : 541-734-5668
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