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Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. - Rumbles and roars will echo across the Lake of the Ozarks on Sept. 15-18, signaling the arrival of motorcycles, food, music and fun for the 5th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest.
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Bikers from all over the country convene at the Lake of the Ozarks for Bikefest.
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According to Tim Jacobsen, director of the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau, over 10,000 motorcycle enthusiasts attended Bikefest last year. More are expected to thunder into the Lake of the Ozarks this year to explore scenic rides, attend free concerts, participate in bike shows and roll through a "passport run" of local eateries and nightspots. Bikefest will host major events and vendor villages at Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson (Osage Beach), Camden on the Lake (Lake Ozark), and the historic Bagnell Dam Strip (Business Highway 54 in Lake Ozark). Other area restaurants and bars & grills at the Lake will also sponsor special activities geared toward Bikefest visitors.
Bikers and Bikefest fans have a wide array of lodging options during the four-day event - including campgrounds, RV parks, cabins, vacation condos and homes, full-service and family-owned resorts, plus hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts. Many of these lodging properties are offering special Bikefest rates. For a list of these properties, contact the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau at 800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253) or on the web at FunLake.com, or visit LakeoftheOzarksBikefest.com.
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The historic Bagnell Dam strip is a hotspot at Bikefest and the location of the "meet and greet" on Saturday, Sept. 17.
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"The Lake of the Ozarks is an ideal location to host a motorcycle rally due to our central location and all the amazing activities the Lake has to offer," said Jacobsen. "Visitors to Bikefest can also enjoy countless great restaurants and nightclubs; many have live entertainment. We also have a lot of biker-friendly lodging facilities and campgrounds. And riding our scenic roads on a motorcycle is one of the best ways to experience all of the natural beauty we have here at the Lake. When it comes down to it, if you love motorcycles and want to take part in a friendly and fun atmosphere, the Lake of the Ozarks is the place to be."
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Bikefest sponsor Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson also serves as a location for vendor villages throughout the weekend.
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Compliments of Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson, Bikefest's offical website provides motorcycle riders with three printable maps of recommended scenic rides. These rides range from 84 to 115 miles and can take as long as two hours to complete. Riders can expect picturesque wooded landscapes, a tour of two of the area's dazzling state parks and stunning glimpses and panoramic views of the sparkling Lake of the Ozarks.
Full Throttle Midwest Magazine once again sponsors the Full Throttle Passport Run that takes riders on a tour of 24 different restaurants and nightspots in the Lake area. Bikefest patrons can obtain their passport at any of the participating businesses on the Run. These passports are stamped when riders visit any of the 24 locations and are good for discounts at Lake-area businesses. Bikefest visitors who collect all of their passport stamps earn an entry into a drawing for a 2011 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide FLHTP, supplied by Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson, Liquid Illusions and Full Throttle Midwest Magazine. For full contest rules, please visit Bikefest's passport run webpage or call Full Throttle Midwest Magazine at 314-241-3866.
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Edge of Forever, considered one of the world's best Lynard Skynyrd cover bands, will perform for free on Saturday, Sept. 17.
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Music and motorcycles are a perfect match, so it's no surprise that a popular attraction at Bikefest is the lineup of FREE concerts at the "Full Throttle Compound" located at Camden on the Lake. Here is a schedule of the bands and locations for these concerts:
Thursday, Sept. 15
7 p.m. Indoor Stage - 2 Buck Drunk
8 p.m. Outdoor Stage - Baub Eis Band
Friday, Sept. 16
2 p.m. Vendor Village - West of New York
5 p.m. Outdoor Stage - Donny Larsen
8 p.m. Indoor Stage - 2 Buck Drunk
9 p.m. Outdoor Stage - Hells Bells (AC/DC Tribute Band), Silver Bullet (Bob Seger Tribute Band) and Paradise City (Guns and Roses Tribute Band)
Saturday, Sept. 17
2 p.m. Vendor Village - West of New York
5 p.m. Outdoor Stage - Donny Larsen
8 p.m. Indoor Stage - 2 Buck Drunk
9 p.m. Outdoor Stage - Edge of Forever (Lynard Skynyrd Tribute Band) and Eliminator (ZZ Top Tribute Band)
On Sept. 17th, a "meet and greet" will be held on the Bagnell Dam Strip from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Bikers can show up, hang out and enjoy all the restaurants, vendors and festivities on the historic boulevard. The center lane of the Strip will be blocked off for motorcycle parking during those hours and D.J. Leo Case will be playing music on a Strip-wide speaker system.
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The vendor villages at Bikefest feature custom bikes, apparel, jewelry and much more.
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Another favorite of Bikefest visitors is the variety of booths and tents at vendor villages located at Camden on the Lake's "Full Throttle Compound" and the Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson. These vendors will feature custom cycles and parts, detailing, airbrushing, tattoo artists, leather and other apparel, jewelry, food and much more. For an up-to-date listing of vendors, please visit Bikefest's vendor webpage.
"Meeting all the people who attend Bikefest is part of the fun for me," said Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson owner and motorcyclist Jack Fleming. "It's amazing to see all the custom bikes and all the gear that's available to fellow bikers at the vendor villages."
The 2011 Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest's main sponsors are: Budweiser-Missouri Eagle Distributing, Lake of the Ozarks Harley Davidson, Full Throttle Midwest Magazine, Dog Days Bar & Grill, Wobbly Boots Road House, Shorty Pants Lounge, Camden on the Lake Resort & H. Toads Restaurant, Captain Ron's Bar & Grill, the Tri-County Lodging Association, the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau, Lake Media - Vacation News, the Bagnell Dam Strip Association, The Leather Man, Surdyke Yamaha, Seebold Sports, CryBaby Campground, LO Profile Magazine and The Lake Today.
For more information about Bikefest, please visit LakeoftheOzarksBikefest.com or contact the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau at 800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253) or Full Throttle Midwest Magazine at 314-241-3866.
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