HIGHWOOD BIKE RALLY WILL ZIP THROUGH THE STREETS OF HIGHWOOD FOR SECOND MONTHLY RALLY

HIGHWOOD, IL (JULY 28, 2013) – After a successful first Bike Rally, the

Highwood Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome all bikers,

friends, and families back for the second monthly rally on Sunday, July 28th

from 10am-4pm. Restaurants and bars throughout downtown Highwood will open

their doors to the motorcycle community for a day full of live music, food, and

mingling with fellow bike enthusiasts.

Attendees will

ride down the streets of Green Bay Road, Sheridan Road, and Waukegan Avenue to

visit Highwood’s top spots for cuisine and cocktails, including The

Alley, Silver

Dollar Tavern, Tap House Grill,

Miramar, Longitud315, La

Casa De Isaac, The

Toadstool Pub, and Buffo’s! Bridie

McKenna’s will be serving

their delicious brunch until 2pm, with a $5 Bloody Mary special and the beer of

the month at a special price. In addition, the Silver Dollar Tavern will have $2 Miller Lite

pints and $5 Bloody Marys.

Be sure to look for the marquis sign welcoming all bikers at The

Alley, where they are

hosting a special day of Sunday blues music for all bike riders, with the

parking lot open for a fun hangout area and plenty of places to park!

Biker chicks are

encouraged to enter the first ever “Highwood Biker Betty” contest. The winner

will be crowned during the final event on September 22nd and will

represent Highwood, making appearances at all major upcoming events throughout

the year, including leading the Pumpkin Fest Parade with the Garlic Queen. For

more information and to sign up for the Biker Betty Contest, please visit http://www.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138982521.

The season’s

events will also include:

·     

A 5-Card

Poker Run on August 25th, where participants can hop on their bikes

and grab a playing card at each checkpoint. At the end of the run, the rider

with the best poker hand will be named the winner. Registration for the Poker

Run will be from 9am-10am, with the first group starting at 10:30am. The Poker

Run will start in Highwood and go through Wisconsin. Bikers will make their

first stop at Green Town Tavern

in Waukegan (110 S. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL), then make their way to R&R Crossing (14827 W. Russell Rd. Russell, IL), make

their third stop at Hawg Heaven (10306 Antioch/Route 83 Salem, WI), and reach

stop four at Silver Dollar Tavern (336 Green Bay Rd Highwood, IL). The

final draw will be back at The Toadstool Pub (327 Waukegan Ave. Highwood, IL). The

Poker Run will be $15 per driver and $10 per passenger benefitting the new

not-for-profit organization for abused women, Margaret’s House.

·     

A

“Best of Bike Show” at the grand finale event on September 22nd.

Have the chance to win in three different categories: Best Paint Job, Best

Chrome Job, and Best Decorated. Those interested can send a picture of their

bike to info@ripplepublicrelations.com for consideration.

·     

A

chance to ride in the Highwood Pumpkin Fest’s “Light Up The Night” Pumpkin Parade.

Bikers will coast through the parade, lit up with lights and other festive

apparel!

For more

information on Highwood Bike Rally visit https://www.facebook.com/events/331186860318005/, call 847.432.6000 or email info@ripplepublicrelations.com.