Bikefest
The dates for the 2nd Annual Bikefest
have just been announced: October 8 - 11, 2015!
October 9 - 12, 2014 Slideshow
Fun-time had by all. Colonial Beach Bikefest Oct. 12 2014 pic.twitter.com/j1JyuZBbmI
— woodywilliams (@woodywilliams) October 13, 2014
Coming this Fall to Colonial Beach on October 9-12, 2014 is BIKEFEST! This will be the first time that this event takes place here, and plans are underway for it to be an annual gathering, growing in popularity and numbers as the years progress.
All American Harley-Davidson are one of the main sponsors. They along with 97.7 The Rocket radio station had discussed the idea, and I'm so glad they did! I can't wait for this event!
Web design firm Cyberbility and the Chamber of Commerce are also sponsoring along with High Tides, Wilkerson's, HALO, River Terra Retreat and more.
Our area has been and continues to be a favorite destination for bikers, with the beaches, great waterfront dining spots, tiki bars with live music, boating and fishing activities and many lodging options. Visitors can enjoy a fun stay in our historic riverside resort town.
We even used to be home to The Broken Chain motorcycle shop.
The graphic that was released when the event was
originally announced.
Stay tuned to this page for updates. Contests, music, vendor booths and much more are sure to be a part of the weekend's festivities. We'll be sure to keep you posted!
In the meantime, book your rooms! Accommodations are sure to fill up fast. We have the River Edge Inn for lodging as well as many other waterfront motels, bed and breakfast inns and rental cottages. There are also campgrounds and cabins available, if you're up for that! The Dragstrip and Hall's Supermarket are opening up space for campers. Boaters can dock up to the many transient slips available at our local marinas.
Colonial Beach ... pic.twitter.com/N6vRgc45pc
— ddc (@ctvert) March 21, 2014Schedule of Events
Times, dates and locations are subject to change. Just text "follow ColBchVAttracts" to 40404 to receive up-to-the-minute information on your mobile device. Downloadable/Printable PDF
October 9, 2014 - Thursday
- At High Tides: Bar Games every hour, like Lighted Hoopy – Loopy-Hula Hoop as long as possible without dropping. Last person still hooping wins.
- Merchandise, Craft and Food Vendors begin setting up on Town Hill and The Boardwalk
- 11am - 5pm 1st Annual Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet and Used Bike Corral at The Red Barn. For information call
"Indian Crash Dummy" Jimmy at 540-424-0069 - 1pm Frozen T-Shirt Contest at High Tides
- 2pm Franklin Square band at High Tides
- 6pm Harley-Davidson Fashion Show at High Tides
- 7pm Longreef band at High Tides Black Pearl Tiki Bar
- 7:30pm Cornhole Tournament at Dockside
- 8pm R&R Train band at Dockside
October 10, 2014 - Friday
- Merchandise, Craft and Food Vendors on Town Hill and The Boardwalk
- 10am - 3pm Harley-Davidson’s Demo Fleet Sponsored by All American Harley-Davidson at Colonial Beach Dragway
- 11am Event Kickoff at Colonial Beach Dragway 2035 James Monroe Hwy.
- 11am - 5pm 1st Annual Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet and Used Bike Corral at The Red Barn. For information call
"Indian Crash Dummy" Jimmy at 540-424-0069 - 11am - 7pm Celebrity Impersonators and a free personal dessert pie at Sher's Snack Shack, 323 1st Street.
- 1pm “Come Sink The Pearls of High Tides” Dunk Tank!
- 2pm Rock Bottom band at High Tides
- 4 - 7pm Ripley from 97.7 The Rocket live radio show broadcast at High Tides. Special musical guest: Swamp da Wamp
- 6pm 2nd Friday ArtWalk at the Potomac River Fisheries Bldg., "Tranquility and Thunder" exhibit at Jarrett Thor Fine Arts on Taylor St., and more art at Pottery By Hand, Riverview Inn and Visions By Shirl
- Full Throttle Saloon's Fajita Mike at the Eagles, 517 Colonial Ave.
- 6pm Full Steam band and Blessing of the Bikes at Colonial Beach Dragway
- 6:30pm Tattoo Contest (visible art) at High Tides.
With tattoo artists Rick Soule, Sam, April, & Josh. $10 entry fee. Prizes include $200 Gift card for Best Overall. - 8pm Hula Dancers and Fire Dancers show at Dockside Tiki Bar
- 8pm Longreef band at High Tides
- 8pm 9-1-1 Wings Challenge at High Tides
- 9pm Yoko Says No band at Dockside Tiki Bar
October 11, 2014 - Saturday
- 8am Breakfast Sandwiches and Coffee $4 and Bike Show at the Eagles parking lot, 517 Colonial Ave.
- Merchandise, Craft and Food Vendors on Town Hill and The Boardwalk
- 3rd Annual Bike & Golf Cart Show at Dockside Tiki Bar hosted by Boston & Stephanie Nichols. Registration 9 - 11am, Awards Ceremony 2:30pm
- Loop Ride Poker Run starts at the Municipal Pier in Colonial Beach (foot of Hawthorn St.) Pre-ride briefing at 9:15am, kick stands up at 9:30am.
- 10 - 1 Ripley from 97.7 The Rocket live radio show broadcast at Town Hill.
- 10 - 3 Harley-Davidson’s Demo Fleet Sponsored by All American Harley-Davidson
- 11am Auction by Gitie's at High Tides
- 11am - 5pm 1st Annual Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet and Used Bike Corral at The Red Barn. For information call
"Indian Crash Dummy" Jimmy at 540-424-0069 - 11am 9-1-1 Wings Challenge at High Tides
- Full Throttle Saloon's Fajita Mike at the Eagles, 517 Colonial Ave.
- 11am Perfect Storm band at Dockside Tiki Bar
- 12pm Rock Bottom band at High Tides
- 12:30pm Cornhole Tournament at Dockside Tiki Bar
- 2pm Swamp da Wamp and the legendary Molly Hatchet (4:15) perform on Town Hill Admission: FREE
- 3pm bands (Rock & Roll Cowboys, Grinding Gears, Brownstone Band) at Colonial Beach Dragway until 11pm
- 4pm Pumpkin Smooching contest at High Tides
- 5pm Longreef band at High Tides
- 5:30pm Celebrity Impersonator show at Sher's Snack Shack, 323 1st Street.
- 5pm Broken Angel band at the Eagles, 517 Colonial Ave.
- Reno Hill band at the American Legion, 27 Colonial Ave.
- 8pm Guess the Bra Size contest at High Tides
- 8pm Comedy Show at The Riverboat featuring Irwin Loring, Mike Aronin and Timmy Hall $10. Doors at 8pm, show at 9.
- 8pm International Bikini Team Contest at Dockside Tiki Bar
- 9pm Wes Spangler Band at Dockside Tiki Bar
- 9pm Kashmir Led Zeppelin Tribute Band at The Black Pearl
- 9:30pm Sam Grow Band ($10 cover) at Dockside Tiki Bar
October 12, 2014 - Sunday
- Merchandise, Craft and Food Vendors on Town Hill and The Boardwalk
- 9am Biker Church Service at High Tides
- Bike Show sponsored by All American Harley-Davidson and professionally judged by Boston Nichols Bike & Rider Productions. All makes, models, years are welcome. Registration ($20) 10:00 – 12:00, showtimes 12:00-3:00pm. Awards Ceremony at the American Legion's Observation Deck at 4:00pm. $500 CASH PRIZE FOR “BEST OF SHOW” 25 Classes. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place and five “Best of” Specialty Awards & BEST OF SHOW awards & trophies. For further information or questions, please call Boston Nichols at (804) 761-0765.
- 11am 9-1-1 Wing Challenge at High Tides “Can you stand the Heat?” Competition to crown King of the Wing! – This event supports the CB Fire Dept.
- 11:30am Ultimate Beer Gut contest at High Tides
- 2pm Big Money Band at Dockside Tiki Bar
- 3:30pm Knick-Knack Piggy Back Hot Dog Eating Contest at High Tides
- 4pm Bike Show Awards Ceremony at American Legion, 27 Colonial Ave.
Art Exhibit at Jarret Thor Gallery, 100 Taylor St.
Other Bikefest events taking place at the Colonial Beach Dragway include:
- Corn hole tournament
- Jello wrestling
- Wet T-Shirt contest
- Burnout contest
- Test & tune (both cars and motorcycles)
Bikefest Vendors
Vendors who have already signed up to participate include:
- Rider Insurance
- Damsel in Defense
- Bags of Gold by Meoohmy
- Motorcycle Law Group
- Sunshines Catering
- Severe Cycles
- Christian Motorcyclist Association
- Bear's BBQ and Catering
- Myra's New Orleans Style Food & Snowballs
- LeNale Engineering
- BathFitters
- Westmoreland Berry Farm
- Vacation Village Resorts
- Aid Our Veterans, Inc.
- Backwoods Gal Salvage
- LeNale Engineering
- Oasis Soft Serve
- Rolling Thunder VA Chapter 3
- Sweetie's Funnel Cakes
If you'd like to participate as a vendor, please complete and submit the appropriate form(s), and note that listed pricing is early-bird pricing only.
Merchandise & Craft Vendors Food Vendors AND Health Dept. Form
Merchandise
Update mid-February 2014: The official Bikefest t-shirts have been released by the event organizers and are now for sale. The design with Neptune on a motorcycle is on the front of the t-shirt and here's what the back of the shirt looks like:
The design is by graphic artist Jay Hayden.
Update February 2014: A logo with a Halloween twist is introduced. The event does take place in October, after all. Here's King Neptune riding in for the event.
Update January 2014: Bikefest planning meetings continue. Here's a peek
at the logo/artwork for the big event coming up in October. This cool logo (below) shows the tiki bar area of High Tides on the Potomac Steak & Seafood Restaurant in the background.
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