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Introduction:
Following on the wheels of a huge success last year, the Roar on the Shore bike rally will be back and better than ever in summer 2008. From celebrities to nationally known musical acts, the event is planned for July 17 20, 2008.
Details about the four-day event were released today at a press conference with the Roar on the Shore Board of Directors, Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott and Richard Brzuz, administrator of the Erie Shriners Hospital for Children.
Last year, we held the first annual Roar on the Shore motorcycle rally and drew more than 10,000 people to the shores of Lake Erie, said Seth Tuttle, chairman of the Roar on the Shore Board of Directors. This year, we are planning to more than double that number and intend on putting on a rally the likes of which we have never seen in Erie.
After the phenomenal success of the Roar event last year, a 501 (c) (3) organization was formed to plan, promote and market the rally. When we saw how many motorcyclists we attracted last year, we knew we had a real winner on our hands, Tuttle continued.
But the event has more to do with motorcycles and leather the real reason for the rally is to raise funds for a local charity.
In 2007, the event raised more than $52,000 for the John Kanzius Cancer Research Fund. This year, Roar on the Shore proceeds will go to the Erie Shriners Hospital for Children. With so many extremely worthwhile charities in the Erie area, it was very difficult for the Board to choose just one, Tuttle noted. But anyone who knows anything about the Shriners and the amazing work they do, will agree we made a great selection.
We are honored that the Board of Directors has selected the Erie Shriners Hospital to be the recipient of this years Roar on the Shore proceeds, said Richard Brzuz, hospital administrator. These funds will be used to provide clinical care to the nearly 9,000 children who are treated annually at our hospital. It is exciting to be part of this popular event.
The main hub of activity for the event will be Perry Square in downtown Erie with local, regional and national musical acts performing on the main stage. In addition, there will be merchandise and food vendors throughout the Square. Saturday night will bring a headline concert with a national act to the Liberty Park/Pepsi Amphitheater stage.
Also appearing will be Michele Smith, host of the Speed Channels American Thunder show. Ms. Smith will be the mistress of ceremonies for the Roar on the Shore bike contest. Some in the motorcycling industry have dubbed her an American motorcycle icon and the first lady of motorcycling.
Another motorcycling celebrity will bring a century-old stunt, with a modern twist, to the streets of Erie. Rhett Rotten, the self-described Intimidator of Death, will bring his Wall of Death stunt show to Perry Square. A regular attraction at motorcycle rallies all over the country, Rotten defies gravity by riding his motorcycle inside a wall of death barrel. He will be performing throughout the weekend.
Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott, who will lead Thunder on the Isle: The Mayors Ride, is excited that the rally is coming back. We hope that bikers will begin to arrive days in advance of the rally so that they can experience spectacular scenic rides and visit our museums, playhouse, theaters, waterfront attractions, the beautiful beaches of Presque Isle, and of course the wonderful people, said Sinnott.
For more information, log on to www.roarontheshore.com.
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Activities:
2008 Event Schedule
2008 ROAR ON THE SHORE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Noon
Vendor Alley Opens at Perry Square, downtown Erie!
* Live Music
* Food Vendors
* Merchandise Vendors
* Bike Vendors
* Cold Beer & Beverages
(Free Bike Parking inside the Hub and along State Street)
Noon - 5 p.m.
Bringin' in the Roar Bike Parade with Celebrity Grand Marshal at Presque Isle Downs & Casino ($10 per rider benefits the Erie Shriners Hospital for Children)
* Ride in the Parade (register at roarontheshore.com)
* Live Music
* Food
* Cold Beer & Beverages
* Official ROAR Merchandise
(Parade departs Presque Isle Downs & Casino at 5 p.m.)
(Last year thousands lined the parade route)
5 p.m.
The Rhett Rotten "Wall of Death" at Perry Square
* Death defying stunt show
* Free Performance every 2 hours
* Autographs and Photo ops in between shows
6 p.m.
Bringin' in the Roar Bike Parade Arrives at Perry Square
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Grand Marshal - Perry Square Main Stage
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Earthquakers - Perry Square Main Stage
8:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Introduction of Miss Roar on the Shore Candidates
- Perry Square Main Stage
- Announced by Grand Marshal
9 - 11 p.m.
Rick McGee & the Roadhouse Rockers - Perry Square Main Stage
Friday, July 18, 2008
Noon
Vendor Alley opens at Perry Square, downtown Erie!
* Live Music
* Food Vendors
* Merchandise Vendors
* Bike Vendors
* Cold Beer & Beverages
(Free Bike Parking inside the Hub and along State Street)
Noon - 2 p.m.
Matty B and the Dirty Pickles - Perry Square Main Stage
Noon
The Rhett Rotten "Wall of Death" at Perry Square
* Death defying stunt show
* Free Performance every 2 hours
* Autographs and Photo ops in between show
Noon - 3 p.m.
Thunder on the Isle: The Mayors Ride at Harley-Davidson of Erie
($10 per rider benefits the Erie Shriners Hospital for Children)
* Music
* Food
* Cold Beer & Beverages
* Official ROAR Merchandise
(Thunder on the Isle with Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott departs at 3 p.m.)
2 - 4 p.m.
Miss Roar on the Shore Filalists - Perry Square Main Stage
* Autographs and Photo op
4 - 6 p.m.
Felix and the Hurricanes - Perry Square Main Stage
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Stunt Show - location to be determined
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Miss Roar on the Shore Finalists - Perry Square Main Stage
* Autograph and Photo op
8:30 - 11 p.m.
The Nighthawks - Perry Square Main Stage
Saturday, July 19, 2008
10 a.m.
Vendor Alley opens at Perry Square, downtown Erie!
* Live Music
* Food Vendors
* Merchandise Vendors
* Bike Vendors
* Cold Beer & Beverages
(Free Bike Parking inside the Hub and along State Street)
Noon - 2 p.m.
Band TBA - Perry Square Main Stage
Noon - Midnight
The Rhett Rotten "Wall of Death" at Perry Square
* Death defying stunt show
* Free Performance every 2 hours
* Autographs and Photo ops in between show
Noon - 2 p.m.
Michele Smith, The SPEED Channel's American Thunder Host
*Sponsored by Precision Bike Works
* Autograph/Photo Op at Precision Bike Works (South Vendor Alley)
2 - 4 p.m.
Roar on the Shore Bike Contest
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The Man's Room Band - Perry Square Main Stage
3 - 4 p.m.
Michele Smith, The SPEED Channel's American Thunder Host
* Autograph/Photo Op at Perry Square Main Stage
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Roar on the Shore Bike Contest hosted by Michele Smith, American Thunder Host, at Perry Square Main Stage
* Winner Announced
6 p.m.
ROCK AND ROAR CONCERT MAIN EVENT - Liberty Park, Pepsi Amphitheater. Tickets are $15 per person, benefits the Erie Shriners Hospital for Children
* 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Extreme Stunt Bike Show
* 7:30 - 9 p.m. - Band to be announced
10 p.m. - Close
Orange County Chopper Band - Perry Square Main Stage
* Introduced by Michele Smith, American Thunder Host
Sunday, July 20, 2008
9 a.m. - Noon
Biker's Breakfast Buffet at the Presque Isle Downs & Casino
10 a.m.
Blessing of the Bikes at the Presque Isle Downs & Casino
The Ride Home
See You Next Year
July 16 - 19, 2009
**Schedule of Events subject to change
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