Page 3 - Let's Make Waves - October 2018

November 1st to November 4th – 2018 – Galveston, Texas

L L ike a freight train about to roll through a quiet coun- Harborside and Pier 21 areas.
ike a freight train about to roll through a quiet coun- Harborside and Pier 21 areas.
The infamous Miss Lone Star Rally Pageant will entertain Lone
The infamous Miss Lone Star Rally Pageant will entertain Lone
try town the roar of Galveston’s annual Lone Star
try town the roar of Galveston’s annual Lone Star
Motorcycle Rally is drawing closer. Fevered antici-
Star attendees along with over 30 live concerts, including a to-be
Star attendees along with over 30 live concerts, including a to-be
Motorcycle Rally is drawing closer. Fevered antici-
pation of tailpipe thunder has Island residents and
pation of tailpipe thunder has Island residents and
-announced national headliner, crowd favorite 80’s tribute band
-announced national headliner, crowd favorite 80’s tribute band
retailers bracing for the 4-day event that will draw an anticipated Hairball, ACDC tribute Highway To Hell, as well as national and
retailers bracing for the 4-day event that will draw an anticipated Hairball, ACDC tribute Highway To Hell, as well as national and
450,000 visitors.
local talent like Bobby Friss and the Zach Tate Band on two of-
450,000 visitors. local talent like Bobby Friss and the Zach Tate Band on two of-
The sheer volume of motorcycles from all over the country on ficial stages located at Saengerfest Park on the corner of 21 and ficial stages located at Saengerfest Park on the corner of 21 and
The sheer volume of motorcycles from all over the country on
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display and cruising through every street and alley of G-Town is Strand and the Beach Central stage at 21 and Seawall. Long-splay and cruising through every street and alley of G-Town is Strand and the Beach Central stage at 21 and Seawall. Long-
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time official Lone Star Rally emcee and national land-speed mo-
more than a sight to see. The Grand Canyon of motorcycle
more than a sight to see. The Grand Canyon of motorcycle time official Lone Star Rally emcee and national land-speed mo-
torcycle record holder, Jay Allen, said he looks forward to con-
events, Lone Star the largest 4-day rally in the U.S. and requires torcycle record holder, Jay Allen, said he looks forward to con-
events, Lone Star the largest 4-day rally in the U.S. and requires
more than one angle to photograph and more than one day to
more than one angle to photograph and more than one day to necting with his riding family from Texas. “Being a host for a
necting with his riding family from Texas. “Being a host for a
uncover all its hidden treasures.
uncover all its hidden treasures. world –class rally like Lone Star is a true honor,” Allen said.
world –class rally like Lone Star is a true honor,” Allen said.
Custom bike, car and truck contests, vendors selling everything Many local bars, restaurants and clubs work hand-in-hand with
from leather goods, jewelry, bike parts and accessories to BBQ the Lone Star Rally offering specials and live local entertainment
and foods of all kinds line streets adjacent to The Strand from that make for a weekend that encapsulates the motorcycle life-
20th to 24 St. as well as along the Seawall (21st to 25th St.), style at it’s finest.
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A growing reputation as one of the premiere events to attend
among bikers nationwide, Lone Star Rally has steadily gained in
popularity since it’s inception in 2001.
"The rally offers a broad range of entertainment opportunities
for all ages and, it's totally free! From custom bike builds and
paint demonstrations to classic car and rat rod shows; shopping
amid hundreds of vendors; plus more than 30 bands playing on
two stages... it's a four non-stop days of fun, all showcased with-
in the stunning backdrop of historic Galveston," said Sharon
Damante, media liaison for the Lone Star Rally.
Photos by: Michael Lichter and Gary Irwin
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