Lousiana Biker Magazine Louisiana Biker Magazine Sep2016 | Page 12

Throttle Back Rally 2016 For three days in August, Bonnie and Clyde Trade Days was a biker’s playground. Dennis Smith and Sherry Bond put together one hell of a party. Thursday morning I rolled through the gate, parked in front of the Clyde Barrow Café, and was greeted by Dennis and Sherry to help prepare for the arrival of patrons to the park. Confederates Motorcycle Club provided support for the event. Blowout Biker Productions was the master of ceremonies for the whole weekend. The weather was blistering hot, but one could cool off in the swimming pool under the pavilion or take a trip down the water slide. Rougaroo Trio provided the musical entertainment for Thursday evening. Friday the gates began to boom as bikers from all over came to enjoy the many vendors, musical entertainment, and the first ever midget Olympics. Olympic competitions consisted of a belly flop contest and a waterslide drag race. Torch, the famous biker fire entertainer, heated up the night with amazing fire stunts in preparation for the music headliner, The Kelly Hobson Band. Saturday a little rain did not stop any of the festivities as the bike games began a little after lunch. Magnolia Brown took the stage and put on a great performance in the afternoon playing southern rock favorites. As the sun set, Torch lit up the sky again with another amazing performance, including using his bike as a blow torch. Fire blazed from his tailpipes on his HD Road Glide. The night finished off with Kelly Hobson putting on a phenomenal show for over 2 hours. As the weekend came to a close, one could make new friends and catch up with old ones around the different camps. We hope to see everyone next year same place…. first weekend in August. 12 by Flip Flop 157 white oak street Clarks La 13