Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino & The Seminole Tribe of Florida Host the Ft. Lauderdale Harley-Davidson Bikers Bash, December 11-14
Aerosmith's singer/songwriter Richie Supa, Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi, Big Kenny of Big & Rich, NASCAR legend Kyle Petty and supermodel Niki Taylor
Join more than 30,000 bikers on motorcycle rides through South Florida
All proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.- The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Bruce Rossmeyer's Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson are bringing four non-stop days of police escorted rides, entertainment and fun to South Florida with the 10th Annual 2008 "Bikers Bash" - a weekend of motorcycling fun in the sun from December 11th - 14th. Attending the Friday night Bikers Bash - the premiere VIP motorcycle event of the year - will be Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi, legendary singer/songwriter Richie Supa, Supermodel Niki Taylor, country star Big Kenny of Big & Rich, NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, country music singer/songwriter Brett James, singer/songwriter Shelly Fairchild and acclaimed songwriter and producer Stephony Smith. This will also be the final stop of the 2008 Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour, a national touring attraction that recognizes custom motorcycle builders from around the country. The schedule of events for the 2008 Bikers Bash is as follows:
- q Thursday, December 11th (4:00PM - 7:00PM)
Kick-off Celebration at Bruce Rossmeyer's Sunrise Harley-Davidson
All sponsors and weekend guests will have an opportunity to pick up their weekend credentials and Bikers Bash gift bag before the "rush."
- q Thursday, December 11th (7:00PM - 9:00PM)
After Glow Party
Head over to East City Grill in Weston for an After Glow celebration hosted by Rebecca & Jamie McDonnell IV
- q Friday, December 12th (9:00AM - 3:00PM)
Police-escorted ride from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Registration will begin at 8:00AM at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The weekend will then officially kick-off with a police-escorted ride along-side the beaches of beautiful A1A to the Quarterdeck Restaurant in Boynton Beach for great food, great company and lots of fun. POLICE ESCORT LEAVES PROMPTLY AT 9:15AM. MUST RIDE WITH ESCORT FOR GUARANTEED VIP PARKING.
- q Friday, December 12th (6:00PM - 11:00pm)
Bikers Bash
Continuing this amazing weekend will be the Bikers Bash Premiere VIP motorcycle event of South Florida. The evening includes a seated dinner and live entertainment along with a live and silent auction to benefit the children of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Guests also have the opportunity to win a 2009 Sportster 1200 Nightster. Raffle tickets will be $20 each or 6 for $100. The night doesn't end here. Guests can enjoy complimentary and cocktails in the VIP section at Pangea of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for the official After Party.
- q Saturday, December 13th (10:00AM - 3:00pm)
Police-escorted ride from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Registration continues at 10:00AM followed by the ride at 11:00AM. The beginning of the ride will include a police escort to Jim & Jan Moran Boys & Girls Clubs for a visit where there will be photo opportunities with some of the members. In addition, there will be sign-ups for the BAGC's Adopt a Child program. The ride will conclude at The Cove Restaurant for lunch, refreshments and entertainment.
- q SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH (7:30AM)
Toys in the Sun Run
VIPS riders can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast at Aero Toy Store and then line up for a police escorted ride to the Pompano Race Track where thousands of riders are gathered for the parade. The SFPC's 21st Annual Christmas Toys in the Sun Run, Presented by The Seminole Tribe and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino parade will be shortly thereafter with Bikers Bash VIP's helping to lead the world's largest motorcycle parade along Interstate I-95 to I-595 to Markham Park, where the festivities of the day will take place. A VIP catered tent will provide the home base for Bikers Bash participants to enjoy food, VIP parking, live music, vendors, and a bike show, along with several other festivities for all ages. THE RIDE WILL BEGIN AT 8:30AM SHARP. THERE WILL BE NO AVAILABLE ARRANGEMENTS FOR LATE-COMMERS TO CATCH UP FOR THE PARADE AND NO AUTOMOBILES ARE ALLOWED. Riders are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or board game to the parade; toys will be donated to local children. No stuffed toys, please.
"This is going to be a phenomenal weekend for all motorcycle enthusiasts and Boys & Girls Clubs supporters," said Bruce Rossmeyer, CEO of 15 Harley-Davidson locations including the World's Largest Harley-Davidson Dealership. "The events lined up for the Bikers Bash are shaping up to be the best we've ever had - from fun rides to great entertainment, this weekend has something for all participants to enjoy."
The cost to participate in Bikers Bash weekend is $400 per rider for the weekend; $300 per passenger for the weekend; and $250 per person for Friday Night's Bikers Bash only. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information visit the web at www.BikersBash.org or call Kerry Becker at (954) 537-1010.
About Bruce Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson
Bruce Rossmeyer currently owns 15 Harley-Davidson® locations, including the famed Ft. Lauderdale and Daytona Beach locations and the new Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson located in Ormond Beach at Destination Daytona, the World's Largest Harley-Davidson dealership. In January 2007, the new Graceland® Harley-Davidson location opened in Memphis, TN on the property of Graceland and in 2006 Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson opened in Horn Lake, MS. At the Harley-Davidson® dealerships owned by Bruce Rossmeyer, the dealers are the lifelines to the customers. Employees at the stores provide clients with the knowledge, service and information necessary to get riders on the road. Bruce Rossmeyer, the World's Largest Harley-Davidson dealer is located at 1637 North U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach, FL, 32174. For more information, please call (386) 671-7100 or visit http://www.brucerossmeyer.com/.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida's only real casino and leading entertainment destination featuring 71 tables offering Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, and Let it Ride. More than 2,500 of the most popular Vegas-style slots and games are available to play on its 145,000-square-foot casino floor including Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise is a 12,000-square-foot private room offering no-limit Texas Hold ‘em, limit Texas Hold 'em, Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Our casino offers a non-smoking room and a high-limit gaming room with a cashier booth, check cashing services, and safe deposit boxes. The high-limit room also includes a VIP Plum Lounge exclusive area for loyal Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Players Club members and a celebrity show kitchen. This Four Diamond, AAA-rated, 500-room hotel offers 16 restaurants and lounges, 40,000 square feet of meeting room space, a full-service, European-style spa, and 23 retail shops, 11 nightclubs, and Paradise Live - a 600 seat venue with classic music album performances in Seminole Paradise. Entertainment aficionados can enjoy national and international musical acts, comedic performances, and more in Hard Rock Live - a state-of-the art and acoustically-sound arena located on property. Lucky Street parking garage offers guests an additional 2,300 spaces for parking. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. From I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1-800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.
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