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BIKES , BLUES & BBQ ANNOUNCES HARLEY-DAVIDSON AS THE OFFICIAL MOTORCYCLE SPONSOR OF THE RALLY

BIKES , BLUES & BBQ ANNOUNCES HARLEY-DAVIDSON AS THE OFFICIAL MOTORCYCLE SPONSOR OF THE RALLY

FAYETTEVILLE , Ark ., Aug . 25 , 2017 – Bikes , Blues & BBQ announced today that Harley- Davidson is the official motorcycle of the BBB rally through 2019 .
“ As the world ’ s largest charitable motorcycle rally , BBB is excited to have Harley-Davidson on board as the official motorcycle . We look forward to an even better rally experience and the opportunity to work together to raise even more money for charity ,” said Tommy Sisemore , executive director of Bikes , Blues & BBQ .
For this year ’ s rally , Harley-Davidson Motor Company has donated a 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Special™ to be raffled off by Bikes , Blues & BBQ . Raffle tickets cost $ 20 per entry and will be available online at Stub . net www . stubs . net / harley and at sites throughout the rally .
The raffle winner will be announced on the Main Stage at BBB on September 23 at 10 am CST . Winners do not need to be present to win , so enthusiasts from coast to coast can participate . A full 100 percent of proceeds from the raffle will go to local and regional charities , including , Area Agency on Aging , Arkansas Children ’ s Hospital , Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club , Children ’ s Safety Center and Habitat for Humanity of Washington County and many more .
“ Harley-Davidson is proud to become the official motorcycle of Bikes , Blues and BBQ ,” said James Newton , U . S . events manager for Harley-Davidson Motor Company . “ We ’ re excited to continue working with Tommy and his team to build on the success of this great motorcycling event by attracting more riders , increasing awareness of the sport among non-riders , and raising more funds for local charities .”
Additionally , Harley-Davidson will increase its footprint at this year ’ s rally . A second motorcycle demo location – at Arvest Ballpark – will complement the
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Harley-Davidson motorcycle demo area at Baum Stadium . Harley-Davidson will also have an added presence on Dickson street with the Jumpstart™ simulated riding experience and the “ Rebel ” truck paying tribute to our nation ’ s active duty and retired military .
“ Bikes , Blues & BBQ has donated more than $ 1.6 million dollars over the last 18 years and we can ’ t wait to see what we can do this year with the addition of this new Harley-Davidson collaboration ,” Sisemore concluded .
About Bikes , Blues & BBQ
Bikes , Blues & BBQ is the largest non-profit ( 501 ( c ) ( 3 )), family-friendly motorcycle rally in the country for people seeking to enjoy the best in motorcycle riding , blues music and barbeque , while helping those in need . For more information visit www . bikesbluesandbbq . org . About Harley-Davidson Motor Company Since 1903 , Harley-Davidson Motor Company has fulfilled dreams of personal freedom with cruiser , touring and custom motorcycles , riding experiences and events , and a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts , accessories , general merchandise , riding gear and apparel . For more information , visit www . h-d . com