LOUISIANA BIKER EVENTS

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LA Coalition of Independent Riders, C.O.I.R. is currently accepting applications for memberships. Clubs and Independents alike are encouraged to join this organization as this organization, partnered with the Coalition of Clubs, COC nationwide. There will be no discrimintation based on race, gender, brand or style of motorcycle. Membership requirements other than for a member to be available whenever possible in a Louisiana Defenders “Call to Action” and to defend the Constitution of the United States of America. Membership is $25/person (paid by money order) to Louisiana COIR, P.O. Box 3084, Fort Polk LA, 71459. Dues includes (besides membership), patch, decal and shipping. Please provide your name (& road/nick-name), address, city/state/zip, home & cell phone # and email address. FMI visit www.coc-ms.com/clubs (until the LA website is up and running).

FEED THE FOUR-LEGGED, Donations of dog and cat foods for “Animal Rights for Life”, is deeply appreciated. Other donations of cat litter and litter boxes, dog toys, leashes or any other pet items are welcome, as well as monetary donations. All donations can be dropped off at 2 locations: Natural Pet Care, 3825 Hessmer Ave., Metairie LA (Tues-Sat) or Studio 21 Hair Salon, 3125 Cleary Ave., Metairie LA (Thurs-Sat). Please call Coni @ 504-432-0204 in you have any questions. ADOPT A PET, for more info contact Traci @ tbkestler@cox.net, visit www.arfl.petfinder.com or call 504-975-5971.

“4th Sunday Rides”, rides hosted by Craig & Sandy Michelet. Meets at Harley-Davidson of Baton Rouge, ride leaves at 9am. Call Craig or Sandy @ 225-756-5626 for more info or to get on their email list for future updates and schedules. Email Craig@americancycleacc.com.

Amazing Grace Motorcycle Ministry Biker Church, Thursdays 7pm, 3830 Williams Blvd (between W. Esplanade Ave. & Vintage) in Kenner LA. FMI Pastor Woody 504-722-6919, www.AmazingGrace-mm.org.

Radiant Life Ministries Biker Sundays, 3rd Sunday of each month. The ministry organizes rides to extend their fellowship and support honoring the churches and ministries in the Ark-La-Tex areas. For more info on the ride or to put your ministry on the calendar, email Pastor Jerry @ Jkradiantlife@aol.com.

LA Rider - Tune in at 8pm on Cox Channel 4 with replays on Friday @ 10pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join Sandy Michelet, Bob Courtney and the entire LA Rider gang each at every week as they explore the wonderful and exciting world of motorcycles. Visit www.larider.tv.

Pontchartrain Humane Society Pet Adoption Days, from 11am till 4pm at the Delta Pet Center, 1312 Corporate Square Blvd in Slidell, LA off Gause Blvd, the the Office Depot/Hobby Lobby Shopping Center. Normally, Pet Adoption Days are held the 3rd Saturday of every month. For more info about these pets or the adoption process call 985-699-9040 or email @ info@pontchartrainhumanesociety.org or view these pets @ www.pontchartrainhumanesociety.org.

Big Dog K-9 Chopper Giveaway, October 27, 2011, earn entries every Thursday at Silve Slipper Casino’s bike & classic car bike nights, every Thursday 6-9pm. FMI 866-754-7737 or visit www.silverslipper-ms.com.

McGuire's Pit Stop, New Orleans' Original Bike Night Destination, welcoming all bikes and all riders every Wednesday since 1997. The Pit Stop has beverage specials, great food and vendors at each Bike Night. Beginning Aug 17th, the 3rd Wednesday of each month will be BIG TIME BIKE NIGHT with live music, more food choices and prize drawings of $1000 or more. The Party starts at 5 and the last drawing is at 9:30, so be there at the oldest Bike Night in Louisiana, McGuire's Pit Stop 4117 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA or join us on Facebook: facebook.com/McGuiresPitStop

September 2-5, 2011 – 11th Annual Labor Day Biker Pary, Rockin M Event Center, 611 Hurricane Creek Rd, Sandy Hook, MS. Must be 21 to Enter! Camping sites are booking fast $35/night, $35/person, Primitive: Tent/$20/wknd, Camper/$25/wknd, Golf Carts $20 ea. Live music, vendors, bike games, adult contests and lots more! For more info visit www.labordaybikerparty.com or call Lee & Mary @ 601-736-3721, 601-441-1106 or Brad & Norma @ 601-736-2025.

September 3, 2011 – 2011 Dixie Thunder Run, $25/person includes t-shirt, armband f/food & entertainment. 3 starting points: Tupelo MS @ Bankcorp South Arena 7am registration, Biloxi MS @ MS Coast Harley-Davidson, 6am registration, Central MS @ Flying J Truck Stop in Pearl MS, registration 8am, ends at Chunky River H-D in Meridian MS. Grand prize 3 Doors Down concert package for November 19, 2011 @ Horsehoe Casino. in Tunica MS. FMI visit www.dixiethunderrun.net.

September 11, 2011 – 1st Annual USS Orleck Naval Museum Patriot Ride, commemorating 10th Anniversary of 911. All vehicles welcome. Registration 8:30-10am @ Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheater, 10am/opening ceremonies, 11am/ride begins, 4pm/return to LCCCA, 5pm/closing ceremony and prize announcements @ Isle of Capri Casino Hotel, 6pm/post event concert @ ICCEC. $30/rider, $10/passenger. FMI 337-438-3038 or visit www.orleck.org.

September 15-18, 2011 – 8th Annual End of Summer Biker Bash, Briley’s Camping Resort, 4200 Luke Powers Rd in Lake Charles LA. Bike games, biker games, wet t-shirt contest, thong pull, vendors, entertainment and much more. FMI Bill 337-433-1114 or 337-794-3814.

September 16-18, 2011 – 14th Annual Uglyfest, Greenwood LA, I-20 to exit 3, turn south, right @ red light (hwy 80), 4.5 miles on right behind J’s Liquor Store. Food, live music, oil wrestling, wet t-shirt contest and much much more! $10/person all weekend. Bring your campers/tents. Must be 21 and older. FMI visit www.myspace.com/uglyfest.

September 16-17, 2011 – 12th Annual River Run & 9th Annual Meat Pie Festival, sponsored by Independent Motorcycle Riders of Natchitoches and benefits Boys & Girls Clubs. $25/rider, $15/pasenger includes meal, prizes. All bikes welcome. Registration 9am, BO/12noon. Bands, food, drinks, arts & crafts, river run, games, contests, amusements. FMI Jimy 318-652-0578, www.indmcriders.com or www.meatpiefestival.com.

September 17, 2011 – Dutch Battle Memorial Ride & Gumbo Cook-Off, downtown Historic Hammond LA. Vendors, competition, live music, vintage bikes, 2 hour motorcycle ride, silent auction, motorcycle safety demo, Nikki Caldwell guest appearance. FMI Mary 225-567-1475, 504-452-6416.

September 17, 2011 – 9-17 Freedom Run, Chris Custa Airport, 911 Revis Simon Loop in Abbeville LA. Registration 8am-9:45am, ride out/10am w/4 stops. Tons of door prizes, stops at restaurants and local attraction. Benefits Military Museum and Acadiana Patriots. FMI Monica 337-281-3984, email freedomfunrun@gmail.com.

September 17, 2011 – 3rd Annual Bikers & Scooter Babies Alzheimer’s Benfit, presented by Fortress Biker Church. Leather Shack, 5544 Greenwood Rd in Shreveport LA. Providing real-life dolls for each resident of every nursing home with Alzheimer’s and/or Dementia. Prizes, games, concessions, vendors, music. Registration 9am, $20/person, blessing of the Bikes 9:30am, FBO/10am, LBI/1pm. FMI 318-205-5382.

September 17, 2011 – Sonny’s Fallen Rider Rally, at American Legion Post #14 on Cross Lake Reservoir in Shreveport LA. $25/person includes t-shirt & run. Food, camping available, limited RV parking w/hookups, boat launch. FMI 318-925-0250 or bertelect@aol.com.

September 17-18, 2011 – AHDRA Cajun Nitro Nationals, Screaming Eagle Championship Series, No Problem Raceway, 6470 Hwy 996, Belle Rose LA. All harley drags begin 9am both days, 16 competitions. $50/person/weekend, $30/person/day includes pit access, children 11 and under free. Active/Reserve Military Personnel Free admission. FMI 985-369-3692, 336-924-2095 or visit www.noproblemraceway.com.

September 17-18, 2011 – Oldies But Goodies Fest, West Baton Rouge Tourist Info & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Dr in Port Allen LA, 12pm-6pm (Sat/Sun). State Championship BBQ cook-off, contests, BBQ plates sold, live music, antique car show, Poker Run benefitting Dream Day Foundation. FMI 800-654-9701.

September 23-24, 2011 – Art on Wheels Ultimate Bike Show, Lake Charles Civic Center, 901 Lakeshore Dr in Lake Charles LA. Bikes, hot rods, rat rods, custom golf carts, art, music, food, vendors and more. Sponsored by Art on Wheels Corporation & Art and Humanities Council of SWLA. FMI 337-433-3033 or dagoscustomcycles@yahoo.com.

September 24, 2011 - 11th Annual Amazing Grace Motorcycle Ministry Biker Event – LA’s largest free biker event will be held on Saturday, 12 to 4pm, at Catfish Park, Avenue D & Westbank Expressway, Westwego, La. This is a family event that includes free food, music, bike show, bike games, door prizes, event pins, Blessing of the Bikes. FMI Pastor Woody 504-722-6919.

September 24, 2011 – Ride & Roar Rally, to benefit the Zoo Society. Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Pavilion, Bernstein Dr. in Monroe LA. Motorcycles Only. Registration @ gate $30 includes meal, children under 12 $10. FBO/9am, LBO/12noon. Live entertainment, dancing, adult beverages, campingspaces available inside zoo. FMI 318-329-2138 or visit www.monroela.us/monroe-zoo.php (click on Ride N Roar).

September 24, 2011 – Operation Dance New Orleans “Support Our Troops” Poker Run, proceeds to benefit the Air National Guard Unit 159th. FBO/9:30am from Big Al’s Eastbank Jefferson Hwy in Jefferson LA w/LBI/4:30pm @ Big Al’s Westbank Expressway in Gretna LA. Rain or shine, ride or drive, live band, food, 50/50. $20/rider, $10/passenger. FMI Ruby 504-258-9706 or Jessica 504-701-5831.

September 24, 2011 – 3rd Annual Rev’n on the River 2011, motorcycle rally for awareness in memory of Josh Sumrall, with proceeds towards $4,000 in scholarship funds for local graduates. $20/person. Run ends @ Sterlington Park @ noon. Bike games, live music, 50/50, live auction, great food, lots of giveaways. FMI visit www.revnontheriver.net or Chasity @ 504-614-2168.

October 1, 2011 – B.A.C.A. Ride for a Reason, I-49 N in Sunset LA. 4 Bands on 2 stages, local radio remote, dice run, raffle, 50/50, live auction, food, vendors and tattoo artist on site. FMI BACA Bill 337-857-5514 or bacabill@yahoo.com or visit www.bacaworld.org.

October 7-9, 2011 – 14th Annual Boo Benefit, Jefferson TX, benefitting Percy R. Johnson Burn Foundation & Shriners Hospital. Largest independent rally in the Ark-La-Tex. Bands on 3 stages, vendors, food, bike games, two Poker Run routes, bike show, tattoo cotest, biker ball on Friday night. FMI visit www.boobenefit.org.

October 15, 2011 – Joker’s Wild Poker Run, benefitting Iberia Parish Special Olympics. Registration begins 8am @ Loreauville Park in Loreauville LA, with FBI/10am, LBI/4pm. $25/bike, $5/extra hand, $5/extra meal (rider fee includes meal), Tailgate Cook-Off. FMI Jerry 337-577-3852.

October 21-23, 2011 – 11th Halloween Bike Fest, No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, LA. Bike games, bike show, bikini, wet t-shirt & tattoo contests, live music, vendors and some of the fastest harleys and imports from LA & TX. $55/person/weekend, gate prices for individual days range from $15-40. Camping available Free (bring own power) FMI call Stevie Ray @ 985-369-3692 or visit www.halloweenbikefest.com or www.noproblemraceway.com.

October 22, 2011 – Newton VFD Santa’s Brigade Toy Drive Festival, County Fair Grounds in Newton TX. An all day and evening event. Proceeds to help needed children for Christmas. Run covers beautiful SE Texas, 50/50, auction, live music, evening dance, karaoke, great food. $20/rider, $10/passenger or a sealed toy of equal value, meal included after ride and entry for door prizes and bandana. Registration begins 8am at site of event. FBO/10am, LBI/3PM. FMI Mel 409-594-3407 or Karen 409-383-7261.

October 23,2011 - Poker Run for Nappy - Sponsored by friends of Nappy to help with the cost of medical treatment for Renal Cell Carcinoma, a form of cancer that affects the kidney and lymph nodes.

October 23, 2011 – Louisiana Ride for Kids, Slemco, 3420 Hwy 167 N in Lafayette LA. Ride throughout Acadiana and surrounding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. $35/min. donation. Registration 8am, departs 10am. FMI www.pbtfus.org or 800-253-6530.

October 27-29, 2011 – Mississippi State H.O.G. Rally, Desoto Civic Center in Southhaven MS. Self-guided rides, Graceland tours, live music, bike show, dealer party, haunted ride, vendor mall and lots more! Member and guest entry prices for pre-registration and on-site. FMI visit www.msstatehogrally.com.

October 28-30, 2011 – Red Stick Rally, held in downtown Baton Rouge LA. Registration begins 4/1/11. Costume contest, 12 live bands (UPDATED LISTING ON WEBSITE), food, beer, Biker Strongman competition, MMA Cage Fights, rides, vendor village, tattoo competition, poker run. FMI visit www.redstickrally.com.

October 29-30, 2011 – 4th Annual Halloween Kids & Hog Fest, Rockin M Event Center, 611 Hurricane Creek Rd in Sandy Hook MS. “THIS IS A KID-FRIENDLY EVENT”. All activities are geared for the kids. Entry is Free to all, camping $25/night. Kid’s rides, trike bike games, hayrides, children, kid’s and adult costume contest, camper trick or treating, vendors, live bands nightly, kid’s bike contest, halloween golf cart parade. Campers are encouraged to decorate your camper/campsite and participate in the trick or treating! This weekend is “ALL ABOUT THE KIDS”. FMI call 601-736-3721 or visit www.halloweenhogfest.com.

November 5, 2011 – Veterans Day Biker Event, Taking care of those who fought for our Freedom. Riverpark Church, 3232 E 70th St in Shreveport LA. 100% proceeds help our Veterans. $25/person, $20/pre-register/person (must pre-register to participate in motorcycle parade. Family event, live music, bike show, bike games, car show and shine, silent auction, 50/50, proclamation and speaker. Vendor spots available. FMI Mark 318-773-2431 or visit www.veteransforveterans.com.

November 12, 2011 – Blue Knights LA II Poker Run, Day of Event Registration: Harley Davidson, Airline Hwy, Metairie, LA @ 8:30am. FBO/9am, LBO/9:30am. 7 stops: Harley Davidson in Metairie, Big Al's, McGuire's Pub in Luling, G. Smith's Motorsports in LaPlace, Bay Cafe in Metairie, The Kamp in Harahan and LBI/3pm @ Rock N Bowl in New Orleans. Live Entertainment by the Wiseguys 2 - 5pm. $20/person - 1st 200 to register get a free Poker Run T-Shirt

December 10, 2011 – Little Lambs Toy Run, meets in the Minden LA Walmart parking lot. Registration 10am, kickstands up 11:15am. Ride to fair grounds for gumbo/refreshments. Bring unwrapped to for a boy or girl. FMI Ken 318-382-0022, 318-560-1563 or email poppy38@hughes.net.

December 17, 2011 – Brother’s Keeper MC #3 Toy Run, Rapides FD #2 Fire Station at The Airpack in Alexandria LA. Registration begins 9:30am, ride leaves for Bunkie FD @ 11am. Fee $25 new unwrapped toy or $25 donation/rider, $15/passenger. All gifts and donations benefit the Turning Point Shelter for Battered Women, FMI 318-613-0490 or visit www.brotherskeepersmc.com.

March 23-24, 2012 – 9th Annual Ride for Autism, traveling from Lafayette to Flora-Bama. To increase public awareness about autism and raise money to assist those dealing with autism. Proceeds benefit Project Independence (www.projectindependence.org). FMI 337-289-3030 or donaldroyer@bellsouth.net.

April 21, 2012 – Lafourche District #1 Show-N-Shine, Armadillo Club, 1988 Burma Rd in Thibodaux LA. Top 25 car, truck, bike show & best of show. Food, fun and drinks. $25 vehicle entry fee, specators free. FMI Blake 985-413-9639 or email saint_charles_customs@yahoo.com.

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