Bike Fest

4th Annual South Central Bike Fest

CHASE CITY, VA

Story: Jill Duncan Photos: Black Diamond Photography

The SouthCentral Bike Fest held its 4th Annual Bike Rally on June 10, 11, and 12 at the Fire Department Training Grounds in Chase City Virginia. This rally is held annually to raise funds for the Mecklenburg County Cancer Association (MCCA) and The Barksdale Cancer Foundation (BCF) of Charlotte County. All proceeds are given to local cancer patients in Mecklenburg and Charlotte counties to help with medical bills, transportation, lodging, and food while traveling to doctors and treatments; expenses that are not normally covered by insurance.

The rally started on Thursday night with a barbecue plate dinner furnished by The Chase City Chamber of Commerce. Entertainment was provided by the obacco Road Band. Plenty of delicious barbecue, socializing, and entertainment was enjoyed by all. Campers and Vendors began to arrive and set up.

On Friday, gates opened at 12 with Vendor shopping and music by DJ Mike West. There was an on-site ‘Visit Your Vendor’ event among our Guests & Vendors, a Cruise-In, and later that evening entertainment was provided by The Feature Attraction Band.

Saturday dawned with a full line of activities including music by DJ Mike West, Poker Run, Vendor shopping, Motorcycle Rodeo Games, and ViTVEET’S Bike Sound Show. Multiple 50/50 drawings and raffles were held throughout the day. Raffle tickets were sold for a gun from Big Mike’s Guns and Gear and a mini-bike from Larry Shook; drawing was held and prizes awarded later the same day. And of course there was lots of delicious food and cold beverages provided by Big Mike’s Food Truck, Pork-N-More, and Turbo’s Snowballs.

One of the major events every year is the Bike Show that’s organized by Robbie Dunn. Prizes of souvenir tumblers and cash were awarded to the winners who were a generous lot. Many donated some or all of their winnings back to benefit the two charities.

Bike Show Winners:

Touring: 1st Mark Case, 2nd Cory Crump, 3rd James Price Jr SoftTail: 1st Dustin Rogers, 2nd Dustin Rogers, 3rd Bob Morris Dyna: 1st Brandon Rawlings, 2nd Jerome Hargrove, 3rd Brandon McClenny Sportster: 1st Victor Miller, 2nd Stacy E Williamson, 3rd Stacy H Williamson Trike: 1st Lee Brankley, 2nd Eugene Wells Metric Cruiser: 1st Ethan Wright, 2nd Billy Miller, 3rd Glenn Stone Custom: 1st Brandon Rawlings, 2nd Ralph Hewlett, 3rd Stacy H Williamson Slingshot: 1st Larry Shook People’s Choice: James Price Jr. Poker Run Winner: Dennis “Coconut” Talbott.

The South Central Bike Fest ended the night with dancing to music provided by the Misbehavin’ Band.

We’ve all been touched by cancer in some way - either personally or through someone we know and love. Since our first event in 2018, we’ve managed to raise funds every year to support our two local cancer foundations - a little more each year. And each year it’s been supported by some amazing Sponsors, Vendors, and Attendees - even during our 3rd year when it rained literally all weekend long.

South Central Bike Fest

We extend a heartfelt thank you to our Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine Brankley Enterprises, Inc. Chase City Volunteer Fire Department Keyser Printing Pork-N-More Rocky Branch Total Image Solutions Virginia Rider Magazine

Silver Sponsors:

Black Cat Harley Davidson Country Club Service Center Dunlop The Manor Golf Course Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group

Bronze Sponsors:

Benchmark Bank Clarksville (NAPA) Auto Supply Crutchfield & Associates, Inc. Hite’s Larry’s Paint, Body, and Signs LLC Morgan Lumber Company Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home Southside Accounting Services The Farmer’s Daughter Tucker Timber Products

Bike Class Sponsors:

Cardinal Homes® Corban Veterinary Services Drakes Tire & Repair His-N-Her Hair Care J.R. Tharpe McGuire’s Lumber and Supply, Inc. Moore’s Chevrolet Richards Pharmacy Spaulding Equipment Company T & J Equipment Thunder Road Harley Davison White’s Building Supply Wilson”s Grocery

Donations:

Big Mike’s Guns & Gear Brian K. Morris D.V.M. Grandfather’s Country Creations J.R.’s Country Store Larry Shook Memory Makers South Hill Retail Merchants Association Sundae’s Wylliesburg VA And a special thank you to the many volunteers who not only donate their time, but also their expertise, creativity, and commitment.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the 5th Annual South Central Bike Fest happening on June 9 - 11, 2022. Plan on a good time having fun, making memories, and supporting a worthy cause all at once! See you there!