Beach -n- Biker Fest 2007- April 13 - 15, 2007
The 4th Annual Beach-N-Bikerfest on South Padre Island offers a full weekend of events for just $10!
Beach-N-Bikerfest will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Centre with vendors, a bike show and live music all held indoors!
And introducing for the first time this year ... a fajita cook-off!
The Burnout Contest sponsored by: Roadrunner and Harley-Davidson in San Benito offers a $500 Cash Prize for 1st Place. There will also be 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies!
Where: South Padre Island Convention Centre on South Padre Island!
Parade: Motorcycle Parade on Saturday from Port Isabel to South Padre Island!
Your rally pass gets you access to all this and more including Saturday night's concert! And for an additional $10, rounding out the adventure, is Friday's Mexico run!
MEXICO RUN INFORMATION:
STAGING:
Staging for the Beach-N-Bikerfest Mexico Run will be on Friday 13th at 11am at the Roadrunner Harley-Davidson Dealership in San Benito*.
DEPARTURE:
We will depart at approximately 1p.m. and ride to Progreso, Mexico. You will have time to shop and enjoy the hospitality that Mexico has to offer! Please remember you are in a foreign country and U.S. laws do not apply. If you purchase liquor, tobacco, or medications, you must carry them back yourself. Those items require payment of an importation tax at the border.
RETURNING TO THE U.S.:
Bikes are scheduled to leave Nuevo Progreso at 5pm to cross back into the United States (AS A GROUP). You may leave with the group or stay longer if you wish.
REGISTRATION:
On Site Registration only at the RoadRunner Harley-Davidison shop in San Benito, Friday, April 13, 2007 from 9am until we leave to Mexico!
COST:
REGISTRATION IS SEPARATE FROM THE $10 RALLY REGISTRATION. Cost: $10.00 per person.
Entry fee includes: Food – Cold Drink – Music @ Roadrunner Harley-Davidson, San Benito
Bridge fees to and from Mexico* (ONLY IF YOU GO WITH THE GROUP)*
AND LOTS OF GREAT FUN : ENJOY the RIDE!
!!!!!!!!!!!THIS MAY BE THE LAST YEAR W/O A PASSPORT!!!!!!!!!
* To get to RoadRunner Harley-Davidson from South Padre Island, cross the Laguna Madre on the Queen Isabella Causeway and keep going on Highway 100 until you get to Expressway 77. Take a right onto Expressway 77 West. Exit Paso Real Highway, cross under the expressway and take a left. Roadrunner Harley-Davidson dealership is on the frontage road. To get there from points north, take the Paso Real Highway exit and stay on the Frontage Road.
DOs & DON'Ts on Mexico Run......
•DO bring identification with you
•DO NOT bring any fruit or meat
•DO NOT bring any contraband
•DO NOT bring any firearms, ammo or spent casings!
•DO NOT bring pets
Custom & Classic Bike Show
COMPETE for IMPRESSIVE AWARDS & BIG CASH PRIZES!
When: Saturday, April 14, 2007 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Who qualifies: All makes welcome, foreign & domestic. All bike entries will be classified upon arrival and inspected according to age, style and cost of alterations.
Cost: Your $25.00 entry fee (per bike) includes FREE parking for both personal vehicle and/or motorcycle trailers. Bike Show entry fee does not include Beach-N-Bikerfest event registration.
Registration & Move-In Schedule: Sat., April 14th 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Judging starts : 2-5 p.m.
Winners announced after judges tally all scores.
A minimum of 10 bikes per category is required. If there are less than 10 participants, monetary prizes will not be awarded but trophies will be awarded to the top 3 winners.
Move-Out Schedule: Sat., April 14th 6:00 p.m.
ENTRY BIKE MUST REMAIN ON DISPLAY UNTIL MOVE-OUT TIME.
Click here for registration form.
PRIZES: - PEOPLE’S CHOICE $500
CUSTOM
- 1st place $300 plus trophy
- 2nd place $150 plus trophy
- 3rd place $75 plus trophy
- CUSTOM PRODUCTION
- 1st place $300 plus trophy
- 2nd place $150 plus trophy
- 3rd place $75 plus trophy
- STOCK MODIFIED
- 1st place $300 plus trophy
- 2nd place $150 plus trophy
- 3rd place $75 plus trophy
- SPORT BIKE
- 1st place $300 plus trophy
- 2nd place $150 plus trophy
- 3rd place $75 plus trophy
- CLASSIC BIKES (1980 or older)
- 1st place $300 plus trophy
- 2nd place $150 plus trophy
- 3rd place $75 plus trophy
4th Annual Beach-n-Biker Fest
April 13-15, 2007 @ SPI Convention Centre on South Padre Island!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*
THURSDAY, April 12th - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Vendor & New Bike Dealer Move In. South Padre Island Convention Centre. Click HERE for Vendor Registration Form.
- 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m Mexico Run Registaion & Rally Registration at South Padre Island Convention Centre.
FRIDAY, April 13th - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Vendor & New Bike Dealer Move In. Click HERE for Vendor Registration Form.
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mexico Run Onsite Registration (RoadRunner Harley-Davidson in San Benito) starts at 9:00 a.m. and continues until the group leaves to Nuevo Progreso at 1:00 p.m. Click here for more info.
- 10:00 a.m. - Closing Rally & Mexico Run Registration opens at the SPI Convention Centre. Bike Show registration until 9:00 p.m. Beach-N-Bikerfest Rally registration until midnight or later.
- 12:00 p.m. - Closing Vendors OPEN at Beach-N-Bikerfest. South Padre Island Convention Centre. Click HERE for Vendor Registration Form.
- 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mexico Run. Bikes leave from RoadRunner Harley-Davidson in San Benito at 1:00 p.m. to cross into Mexico at Nuevo Progreso. Bikes will start back to South Padre Island at 5:00 p.m. Click here for more info.
- 3:00 p.m. Setup for Fajita Cook-Off contestants begins at South Padre Island Convention Centre.
- 7:30 - ??? FRIDAY Night BIKE BASH: Live Music starts at 7:30 p.m.
- 12:00 p.m. - Closing Vendors open until Rally Registration stops.
SATURDAY, April 14th - 8:00 a.m. Registration opens at South Padre Island Convention Centre. Fajita Cook-Off teams begin pre-cooking preparations.
- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Queen Isabella Market Days at Lighthouse Square in Port Isabel. $1.00 admission to climb the Port Isabel Lighthouse. Special combination ticket prices to the Treasures of the Gulf Museum & the Port Isabel Historic Museum for Beach-N-Bikerfest registrants!
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Beach-N-Bikerfest Vendors will be open at South Padre Island Convention Centre. Some vendors may stay open until the concert ends.
- 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Beach-N-Bikerfest Bike Show Registration begins. Click HERE for Custom & Classic Bike Show & Contest Registration Form.
- 10:00 a.m. Fajita Cook-Off contestants begin cooking.
- 1:00 p.m. Beach-N-Bikerfest Field Events. Fajita Cook-Off Showmanship judging begins.
- 2:00 p.m. Beach-N-Bikerfest Bike Show. Judging starts at 2:00 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fajita Cook-Off judging begins. Burn Out Contest. Sponsored by RoadRunner Harley-Davidson. Trophies for 1st (& $500 Cash), 2nd & 3rd Place!
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Beach-N-Bikerfest Parade. Stages in Port Isabel on Port Road @ 4 p.m. Parade starts @ 5 p.m. The parade route goes over the Queen Isabella Causeway to the South Padre Island Convention Centre.
- 6:00 p.m. Beach-N-Bikerfest Bike Show winners will be announced at 6:00 p.m. Fajita Cook-Off winners, People's Choice, Showmanship winners will be announced at 6:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. Live Music gates open.
- 9:00 p.m. ERUPTION (VAN HALEN) & BACK IN BLACK (AC / DC) tribute bands perform.
SUNDAY, April 15th - 8:00 a.m. CMA Services. Donuts, Coffee & Juice. South Padre Island Convention Centre.
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Family Day (TRICYCLE RACES & MORE) at Beach-N-Bikerfest on South Padre Island.
- Check back for a list of activities.
South Padre Island Calendar of Events for April and May 2007
April 11
SPI Chamber Quarterly Public Affairs
Luncheon
South Padre Island Convention Centre Guest Speaker -
Dale Shively Artificial Reef Coordinator for Texas Parks
& Wildlife Department. Shively will talk about sinking
of the Texas Clipper and other issues regarding the development
of the artificial reef.
April 13 - 15
Beach ‘N’ Biker Fest
South Padre Island Convention Centre. Come on down
for this 2007 rally, fajita cook-off, vendors, entertainment,
food and a ride to Mexico. For more information,
go to www.beachnbikerfest.com, or call (956) 494-4964.
April 14
Annual Queen Isabella Market Day
Port Isabel. For more information, call 1-800-527-6102.
April 17
SPI Alderman Candidate Forum
SPI Chamber of Commerce. SPI Alderman Candidate
Forum from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the SPI Convention
Centre.
April 19 - 22
South Padre Island SPLASH!
This alternative-lifestyle event draws more than 2,000
visitors annually. For more information, go to
www.upperdeckhotel.com, or call (956) 761-5953.
April 21
Opening Day at Schlitterbahn Beach
Waterpark
The Park will be opened on weekends starting April 21
and full-time beginning mid May. Parking is free and
families may bring their own picnics! For more information,
visit www.schlitterbahn.com.
April 21
41st Annual Texas State Surfing Championship
The surf championship takes place weather permitting.
For more information, go to www.tgsa.org.
April 28
American Wind Symphony Orchestra
The American Wind Symphony Orchestra’s showboat is
making its farewell voyage and will perform April 28 at
Port Isabel’s Southpoint Marina. The public is invited to
the 7:30 p.m. Saturday performance as the vessel’s retractable
acoustic shell rises on hydraulic lifts over a 75-
foot wide stage providing an unforgettable musical
evening. For more information, call (956) 761-3000.
April 28
Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
9 a.m. - noon at Cameron County’s Access 5 north of the Town
on SPI and Boca Chica Beach. Hundreds of volunteers join in
keeping the beaches clean. Gloves and bags provided. For more
information, call (956) 761-5494.
May 5
RGV Chili, Chili Verde, & Salsa Cook-off
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. This is an ICS-sanctioned event.
For more information, go to www.chilicookoffspi.com, or call
(956) 434-9164.
May 5 - 6
Windsurf Blowout
Begins at 10 a.m. at the flats north of the Convention Centre.
Registration is Friday evening. Course runs on Saturday and
long distance on Sunday. Group dinner Saturday evening to be
announced. Fore more information, call (956) 767-2373.
May 6
Pedal to Padre
Begins at 7:30 a.m. Pedal with the River Rockets Adventure
Club on a bicycle tour to South Padre Island and Schlitterbahn
Beach Waterpark. Park discounts available to event participants.
For more information, go to www.riverrockets.com, or
call (956) 541-9712.
May 26
Memorial Day Fireworks
Begins at 9:15 p.m. between Marlin and Red Snapper streets on
the Laguna Madre Bay. This annual summer weekend fireworks
tradition kicks off. Fireworks continue every Friday night
through Labor Day weekend. Sponsored by the SPI Convention
and Visitors Bureau. For more information, call 1-800-
SOPADRE.
May 26
Miss International South Padre Islnad
The pageant is unique in that it is the first of its kind and allows
international participants. Ages 6-25. No experience is necessary.
For more information, call (956) 207-4032.
May 26 - 27
SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
9 a.m. at Boomerang Billy’s. Annual Men’s, Women’s and Coed
Competition on the beach. For more information, call
(956) 761-2420
2007 Calendar of Events
April 11
SPI Chamber Quarterly Public Affairs
Luncheon
South Padre Island Convention Centre Guest Speaker -
Dale Shively Artificial Reef Coordinator for Texas Parks
& Wildlife Department. Shively will talk about sinking
of the Texas Clipper and other issues regarding the development
of the artificial reef.
April 13 - 15
Beach ‘N’ Biker Fest
South Padre Island Convention Centre. Come on down
for this 2007 rally, fajita cook-off, vendors, entertainment,
food and a ride to Mexico. For more information,
go to www.beachnbikerfest.com, or call (956) 494-4964.
April 14
Annual Queen Isabella Market Day
Port Isabel. For more information, call 1-800-527-6102.
April 17
SPI Alderman Candidate Forum
SPI Chamber of Commerce. SPI Alderman Candidate
Forum from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the SPI Convention
Centre.
April 19 - 22
South Padre Island SPLASH!
This alternative-lifestyle event draws more than 2,000
visitors annually. For more information, go to
www.upperdeckhotel.com, or call (956) 761-5953.
April 21
Opening Day at Schlitterbahn Beach
Waterpark
The Park will be opened on weekends starting April 21
and full-time beginning mid May. Parking is free and
families may bring their own picnics! For more information,
visit www.schlitterbahn.com.
April 21
41st Annual Texas State Surfing Championship
The surf championship takes place weather permitting.
For more information, go to www.tgsa.org.
April 28
American Wind Symphony Orchestra
The American Wind Symphony Orchestra’s showboat is
making its farewell voyage and will perform April 28 at
Port Isabel’s Southpoint Marina. The public is invited to
the 7:30 p.m. Saturday performance as the vessel’s retractable
acoustic shell rises on hydraulic lifts over a 75-
foot wide stage providing an unforgettable musical
evening. For more information, call (956) 761-3000.
April 28
Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
9 a.m. - noon at Cameron County’s Access 5 north of the Town
on SPI and Boca Chica Beach. Hundreds of volunteers join in
keeping the beaches clean. Gloves and bags provided. For more
information, call (956) 761-5494.
May 5
RGV Chili, Chili Verde, & Salsa Cook-off
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. This is an ICS-sanctioned event.
For more information, go to www.chilicookoffspi.com, or call
(956) 434-9164.
May 5 - 6
Windsurf Blowout
Begins at 10 a.m. at the flats north of the Convention Centre.
Registration is Friday evening. Course runs on Saturday and
long distance on Sunday. Group dinner Saturday evening to be
announced. Fore more information, call (956) 767-2373.
May 6
Pedal to Padre
Begins at 7:30 a.m. Pedal with the River Rockets Adventure
Club on a bicycle tour to South Padre Island and Schlitterbahn
Beach Waterpark. Park discounts available to event participants.
For more information, go to www.riverrockets.com, or
call (956) 541-9712.
May 26
Memorial Day Fireworks
Begins at 9:15 p.m. between Marlin and Red Snapper streets on
the Laguna Madre Bay. This annual summer weekend fireworks
tradition kicks off. Fireworks continue every Friday night
through Labor Day weekend. Sponsored by the SPI Convention
and Visitors Bureau. For more information, call 1-800-
SOPADRE.
May 26
Miss International South Padre Islnad
The pageant is unique in that it is the first of its kind and allows
international participants. Ages 6-25. No experience is necessary.
For more information, call (956) 207-4032.
May 26 - 27
SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
9 a.m. at Boomerang Billy’s. Annual Men’s, Women’s and Coed
Competition on the beach. For more information, call
(956) 761-2420