The Party at the Peak is scheduled for Thursday evening July 24 in downtown Bellefontaine from 5pm to 11pm. Live music will be provided by Agent 99. Enjoy tasty treats from the food vendors and enjoy shows from Jerry "Motorman" Palladino at 6:30 and 7:30. At 8:00 a 20' X 36' garrison flag will be raised with ceremony from ladder trucks, and then lit by spotlights. Truely a sight to behold. The motorcycle parade will leave the Honda grounds at 9:00 on their way to The Party at the Peak. Immediately following the parade, there will be a Light Competition in which trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd placein the Touring and Open classes. There will also be a trophy awarded for Best in Show, and a People's Choice Award for the leading vote receiver, voted upon by anyone in attendance. Be sure to stay and enjoy the music following the competition!
Honda Motorcycle Plant Tours
When: Thu & Fri 7:30a - 2:30p (Guided). Sat 7:30a-12:30p (Self-Guided)
Where:Marysville Motorcycle Plant
Cost: Free
Jerry "Motorman" Palladino
When: Thu 1, 2:30, 4, 6:30 & 7:30. Friday 11:45, 1:45, & 3:15. Saturday noon, 2:30 & 4.
Where: Vendor Expo Drill Pad
Cost: Free
www.ridelikeapro.com
Biker Billy Cooks with Fire
When: Friday 12:30pm & 2:30pm
Saturday 10am & 1pm
Where: Vendor Expo Seminar Area
Cost: Free with Vendor Expo Admission
www.bikerbilly.com
Great Lakes Wings Drill Team
When: Friday 11am Saturday 11am
Where: Vendor Expo Drill Pad
Cost: Free
http://gwta-of-michigan.tripod.com/drillteam.html
Chuckwagon Breakfast
When: Friday 8:30a - 10:00a
Where: Marmon Valley Farm
Cost: $6 per person
www.marmonvalley.com
Indian Lake Pontoon Boat Rides
When: Thur, Fri & Sat 10a, noon & 2p
Where: Moundwood State Park
Cost: $10 per person or free with Rally Package purchase.
Logan County Vendor Expo
When: Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-4pm
Where: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
Cost: $3 admission, parking is free
We have expanded our Vendor Expo indoors this year! In addition to indoor vendors, we have expanded the bike display. Presentations will be offered in the seminar area and the Welcome Center will be indoors. Below is a listing of all the attractions located at the Vendor Expo at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, and included in your admission fee. For a complete list of vendors, visit our Vendors Page.
Ohio Flags of Honor
The Ohio Flags of Honor will have a pre-eminent location on Campbell Hill, the highest point between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains. Don't miss this tribute to our fallen soldiers, and don't miss their booth in our indoor vendor area. For more information regarding the Ohio Flags of Honor, visit their website: http://4thefallen.com
664th AC&W Squadron Display
The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center was formerly the home of the 664th AC&W Squadron, where a Cold War early warning radar was maintained from 1951-1969. Meet the airmen and women who were stationed there and watch a slide show detailing how the base once appeared.
Women in Motorcycling & Classic Bike Display
During the Vendor Expo, the AMA will display "Women in Motorcycling". The "Women in Motorcycling" exhibit recognizes the accomplishments of the individuals who furthered the cause of women in motorcycling from 1900 through today. The classic bike display consists of more than 25 motorcycles from different eras and manufacturers.
Ohio Highway Patrol
Speak with members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Motorcycle Unit. After an absence of over 50 years, and in part to combat the increase in motorcycle fatalities, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reintroduced motorcycle units two years ago.
Columbus Police Department Motorcycle Unit
Speak with members of the Columbus Police Department Motorcycle Unit.