It’s the USA largest 4-day motorcycle rally in beautiful historic Galveston, TX. This year with more bike shows, all new truck, jeep & classic car shows and more free concerts on two stages. Special VIP packages are available for meet & greet autograph signings with Sons of Anarchy Stars Tommy “Chibs” Flanagan, Mark “Bobby” Boone & Ryan “Opie” Hurst. A second VIP package offering exclusive concert viewing access throughout the weekend, free drink tickets and some very cool swag is also available. There is also a meet & greet package opportunity to meet Danny “Count” Koker and Count’s 77 after their Sunday show. Packages are for sale HERE.
For up to the minute information and special offers, download the FREE, official smartphone App from Google Play or the Apple Store. The Lone Star Rally is the first major rally to offer an official App and planners anticipate thousands will download this all-at-a-glance tool for discovering everything happening at the rally. More event information is also available at Lone Star Rally
Galveston’s biggest annual party kicks off in a big way Thursday, November 6th with a Custom Sport Bike Showdown at Beach Central Park, a Truck & Jeep Show at Pier 21 and, The Run Down the Shore Ride which ends at Sea Wolfe Park in time for opening ceremonies of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall. Ceremonies will begin at 4:30 pm and include local color guards and Nashville’s Jared Blake performing the National Anthem.
Plan to visit the opening ceremonies and stop by anytime through Veteran’s Day. As part of the weekend celebration, a live painting demonstration is planned for Friday at Pier 21 by Ken “The Dauber” Pridgeon , a Texas artist known for his dedication to painting portraits of fallen heroes of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The Lone Star Rally is proud to support Ken as he strives toward his goal to fund construction of a new museum dedicated to honoring those fallen war heroes via his unique style of portraiture . A few of Ken’s works will be auctioned Saturday evening just before Jared Blake’s 6 pm concert on the Budweiser Stage , with proceeds going to fund the museum project.
Thursday ‘s non-stop action continues with a powerhouse concert by Augeri (former lead singer of Journey band) taking the Budweiser Stage at Saengerfest Park downtown at 9 pm. More free concerts by rally favorites like the rock-tribute supermen Hairball Band, Nashville rising stars Jared Blake, southeast rock-guitarist Bobby Friss, hot rockers Mustang Sally, Johnny Cash tribute act Cold Hard Cash and, a host of Houston area favorites like the Zach Tate Band will perform throughout the weekend at Saengerfest and, on the Jägermeister Stage at Beach Central Park. A complete schedule of bands and times is available on the website and on the smart phone App.
Rally goers can also shop ’til they drop at hundreds of vendors offering everything from motorcycle accessories and state of the art after market parts to custom crafted jewelry and hand tooled leather throughout downtown Galveston and along the Seawall. Plus, they can check out the coolest new rides on two wheels and four, with legendary bike builders from across the nation showcasing their best in custom paint and design and, the Houston Area Chevy Dealers dis
Thursday, November 6th – 12pm-6pm
Cruise-in Truck & Jeep Show
Trophies and Dash Plaques awarded at 6pm with Parade down the Strand after the show
Pre-register with: Magic #832-284-2711 / magic@magickg.com or Sherry #386-235-3172
Thursday, November 6th – 12pm-5pm
Custom Bike Showdown on Seawall!
Vie in a variety of classes including Custom Scooter, Metric & Trikes. Special awards for Bests of Show, Lights, Audio, Paint and People’s Choice Pre-register with: Sherry #386-235-3172!
Thursday, November 6th – registration 1pm – 2:30pm; kickstands up at 2:30 pm
Run Down the Shore ride!
Free ride patch for all pre-registered riders! The ride leaves from Beach Central Park and heads to Sea Wolf Park where participants can explore a Navy submarine. From there, the ride heads up the coastline and stops at Pier 21 for a free picnic and opening ceremonies of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall… The Wall That Heals , with special guest Jared Blake performing the National Anthem and local color guards.
Friday, November 7th – 12pm-6pm
Cruise-in Car Show!
Trophies and Dash Plaques awarded at 6pm with Parade down the Strand after the show.
Pre-register with: Magic #832-284-2711 / magic@magickg.com or Sherry #386-235-3172
Friday, November 7th – 1pm – 4 pm
Bike Games Motorcycle Rodeo!
Competitors will vie through the Whiskey Barrel Roll, Weenie Bite, Slow Race and Shine Run (bucket race) rounds to see who will be awarded the overall winner and take the Championship Belt!t
Saturday, November 8th – 10am-4pm
Drive-in Car Show – Pre 1972 Open Car Show
T-Shirt and Goody Bag w/ registration! Trophies and Dash Plaques awarded at 4pm
Pre-registration required… contact: Sherry #386-235-3172
Saturday, November 8th – registration 10 am – 2 pm; judging 2 pm – 4 pm; awards 5 pm
Ride In Custom Bike Show
Check out a ton of new bike classes at this year’s ride in show including Misfit Radical Bagger, Azzkikr Radical Bagger and Ole Smokey Best of the Holler classes, in addition to regular classes like Sportster Street, Rat Bike, Metric Cruiser and Trike. Cash prize of $500 each for People’s Choice and Best in Show, plus… Best in Show get a full feature in Cycle Source Magazine! See a complete list of categories online at Lone Star Rally or download the official smartphone application from Apple Store or Google Play.
Looks like more car/truck shows than motorcycle events. I’ll pass.
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“… autograph signings with Sons of Anarchy Stars ….”
Why…???
But the model on the Bike, now that one is worth standing in line for…. 🙂
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Haven’t been to many of these events,most are the same.this event by far and large,is the best of them ALL!!!
Why do they have to take a perfectly good event and fix it? Jeep show and movie actors, truck show and all the other crap. Galveston use to be one of the best events in the country but now?
Rodent. They don’t fix it, they make it evolve. Bikers love cars, no?
Wish I was going to be there & I will be someday !!
I also wish that was my “bike” the model was straddling
LOL !!!!