So you think you can draw the highest Poker hand or that you have the baddest bike around? Come on out to the South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival Motorcycle Events on Saturday, September 10 and prove it! Motorcycle enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the Poker Run, Motorcycle show, motorcycle games and MUCH MORE! Custom, cruiser, touring, sport, and bikes of all styles will make their way to Douglas, Georgia for a day full of motorcycle fun!
“We have teamed with local motorcycle clubs to offer a quality Motorcycle Show and Poker Run during the South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Department Director. “Partnering with local motorcycle enthusiasts will help spread the word throughout the Southeast about our upcoming Motorcycle Events.”
Poker Run registration begins at 8am on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 10th. The first 100 registered Poker Run participants will receive an official event patch for FREE! Additional event patches will be available for purchase for $5.00 each. The first bike out is at 9am and card turn in is at 12Noon. Poker Run hands are $10 Per Driver/$5 Passenger/$5 Additional Hands. Poker Run prizes will include $250 for Highest Hand and $50 for Worst Hand.
Registration for the Motorcycle Show will be from 8am-12Noon. Motorcycle Show entry fees are $5 per bike. Classes/categories for the Motorcycle Show are Custom, Sport, Cruiser/Touring, and Rat Rod. Prizes will include 1st place trophies and 2nd place ribbons in each class. Attendees of the Festival will be able to cast their vote for an overall People’s Choice winner. Judging begins 1pm-2pm. All winners of the Motorcycle Events will be announced at 4:00pm from the Entertainment Stage.
Attendees should be sure to stop by the Motorcycle Show tent to register for a 50/50 drawing. 50/50 draw proceeds will benefit the Childhood Cancer Awareness Group of Coffee County. Tickets for the 50/50 drawing will be $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. The 50/50 draw ticket MUST be present at drawing time which will be 4pm on Saturday at the Entertainment Stage. Beginning at 2:00pm, bike riders will have the chance to participate in three motorcycle games the Slow Ride, Ball Drop, and Board race. Winners of each game will receive a certificate and be recognized at 4pm at the Entertainment Stage.
Applications are still being accepted for general vendors and cook teams for this event. For more information, call (912)383-0277 or visit www.CityofDouglas.com.
