SPECIAL EVENTS

The Rumble Returns Nov. 3-6. This year, The Lone Star Rally returns November 3rd thru 6th, and will welcome bikers from across the country. From the furthest reaches of the USA, hundreds of thousands of motorcycling visitors and enthusiasts will converge on Galveston Island for the 10th Annual Lone Star Rally Thursday November 3rd through Sunday November 6th 2011, presented by GMC. During this time Galveston becomes a mecca for bikers throughout the country as they come to gather, ride, shop, party, & more at the largest weekend rally in the country.

Event sponsors Budweiser, Jim Beam, Progressive Insurance & Bayer-Aleve / Alka-Seltzer help this Texas size party come to life with free concerts day and night. In addition, the LSR will host two paid/ticketed concerts on Pier 21: The Marshall Tucker Band on Friday night; and Buck Cherry, Saturday night. Rally-goers will also be treated to spectacular bike displays, the motorcycle industry's top manufacturing reps showing off all the industry's latest products and, can shop among hundreds of vendors supplying all things motorcycle.

The 2011 Lone Star Rally celebrity appearance highlights include two of the stars from the #1 hit TV show Sons Of Anarchy: Tommy Flanagan "Chibs" and Ryan D. Hurst "Opie," signing autographs and taking pictures with guests. Michael Ballard and Angie from TRU TV's Full Throttle Saloon will also be on hand meeting guests. Celebrity Bike Builders taking part in the 10th Annual Lone Star Rally include Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas and star of TRU TV's Ma's Road House, the Martin Bros, Brigitte Bourget, and Dave Perewitz.

Legendary rally emcee Jay Allen will host this year's festivities which include:

• A bike giveaway presented by Geico.
• The honorary Lone Star Freedom Ride benefit for Soldiers Angels on Friday.
• The Outlaw Dave Ranch Ride on Saturday benefit for the Stevens & Pruett Ranch, departing from Stubbs Harley-Davidson and being led by Sons Of Anarchy star Tommy Flanagan "Chibs".
• The Motorcycle Masquerade Promenade on Saturday, where the most outrageously dressed biker and rider are awarded.
• The island wide three day poker run takes place Thursday through Saturday.
• The Traveling Tattoo Company features all star tattoo artists from around the country showing off their work all weekend long.
• Live music Thursday through Sunday featuring all your favorite rally bands including Jasmine Cain, Big Engine, Ryan Rolando, and a cast of local Houston rock and blues bands.

The 10th Annual Lone Star Rally, presented by GMC, is free to the public.

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