Welcome to
Colonial Beach
“I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome and thank all the bike enthusiasts for attending our 3rd annual Colonial Beach bike fest. Without your participation, this event would not take place. All those involved enjoyed putting this event together and we hope you will enjoy all the activities planned for October 6th through the 9th. Welcome bikers and visitors, we hope to see all of you at the 4th annual Colonial Beach bike fest.” Carey W. Geddes President, Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce Known as the “Playground on the Potomac”, the beautiful resort town of Colonial Beach sits conveniently alongside the Potomac River and has so much to offer. Colonial Beach is home to the second longest public beach in Virginia and is a fantastic vacation destination for fun in the sun as well as many other historical and recreational activities. Whether you find yourself sun bathing on the sands of the half-mile long beach, or enjoying the pleasures of the water via boating, kayaking, or even jet-skiing, Colonial Beach has it all. If the beach isn’t your scene, you can take a stroll along the beautiful boardwalk, taking in the sights and sounds of everyday life on the Potomac. Enjoy the atmosphere of outdoor dining or shop at a variety of specialty shops from antiques to clothing, and more. Discover the many art walks and galleries featuring local artists, fine art pieces, photography and ceramics all the while admiring the eclectic architecture of the beachfront. Colonial Beach has plenty of hot spots for the history lover. George Washington, first President of the United States, was born near what is now the George Washington Birthplace National Monument. History buffs can also visit the Colonial Beach Museum, the historical attractions of former President James Monroe’s birthplace, and the Bell House, where Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, summer vacationed. Colonial Beach is conveniently located within easy reach of Washington D.C., Richmond, Northern Virginia and Maryland. Come by BIKE, boat, or car if that’s your ride and experience everything that FUN Colonial Beach has to offer. File photo by Richard Leggitt Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce President Carey W. Geddes
The Colonial Beach Bike Fest is managed and operated by The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce and On The Beach Productions, LLC. Call (804) 224-8145.
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3rd Annual Colonial Beach Bike Fest Schedule of Events Thursday, October 6, 2016 •Old School: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday, October, 7, 2016
•Sam Grow Band, noon 2:00 p.m., with break at 1 p.m. for Veterans Ride Welcome •Veteran’s Ride: Arrives at Colonial Beach American Legion at 12:30 pm •Welcome to Riders: Town Stage 1:00 pm, Speech by Rep. Rob Wittman •Demo Fleet at All American Harley Davidson •The Nighthawks: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 8, 2016
•Strong Man Competition on the Boardwalk: Registration at 8:30 am, entry fee of $30.00, all proceeds benefit the Special Olympics •Demo Fleet at All American Harley Davidson; Police Motrocycle Rodeo 11:00 a.m. •The Craze: 2:00 pm •Foghat: 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, October 9, 2016
•Demo Fleet at All American Harley Davidson •Bike Show at Pedestrian Plaza on Hawthorn Street: Registration 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Trophies at 4:00 pm •The Steppin Stones: 2:00 pm •The Outlaws: 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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Fans mourn death of Bikefest fan favorite Linda Farneth
Fans of Gig Michaels, lead singer of the band Swamp De Wamp, were shocked to hear of his death Jan 3, just a day before the singer’s 52nd birthday. Friends and family are still grieving the loss. Swamp da Wamp has fan clubs all over the world in the Netherlands, Italy, Russia, Brazil, Sweden, India, France and the UK. Their music can be heard on over 65,000 Touch Tunes jukeboxes across the U.S. Several songs have been licensed for use in video games by the gaming giant Xbox. Michaels contracted bronchitis in October 2015. While undergoing treatment he fell, injuring his knee in mid-December, limiting his mobility. It is believed he caught the flu during this time which further complicated his recovery. According to a press release issued “All of these events combined
to cause the perfect storm and right before Christmas, Michaels was admitted into the hospital for treatment for pneumonia. On the second day into his hospital stay he was admitted into the ICU for respiratory distress from the pneumonia and later diagnosed with advanced [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]. After fighting for 12 days in ICU, and fight he did, his body was just too weak to go on.” Despite being a world-famous band, Swamp De Wamp has performed for many small localities. Colonial Beach, a town of roughly 5,000, was blessed to have Gig Michaels and his band perform for two years, kicking off the new annual Colonial Beach Bike Fest. Swamp De Wamp also returned to perform at High Tides in Colonial Beach several times throughout the last two years. At the Second Annual Colonial Beach Bike Fest, Michaels announced plans to return to Colonial Beach for a 2015/16 New Year’s Eve Party at High Tides. During his visits to Colonial Beach, Michaels became good friends with Bryan and Vickie Coffman, owners of High Tides. Bryan Coffman recalled many visits when he and Gig just “hung out.” Coffman said he and Michaels never went fishing but loved to hang out. “Gig was our icon for the BikeFest. He was the home guy. He played two times at High tides during the summer. He was schedSee MICHAELS, next page
I N b i l ly ’ s A T P A C
File photo
Gig Michaels belts out a tune at the second annual Bike Fest in Colonial Beach in June. Michaels died Jan. 3
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Photo by Linda Farneth
Gig Michaels, center, plays Bikefest last year. The popular local entertainer died Jan. 3.
Michaels, from previous page
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uled for Memorial day and July 30, 2016. There were plans for a New Year’s Eve party, but he got sick.” Coffman said. But Michaels was more than a famous singer, he was a down-toearth good friend to many who knew him. “I met him at the first Annual Colonial Beach Bike Fest.” Coffman said he was “not at all” intimidated by his fame and describes Michaels as a big gentle giant. “You didn’t feel intimidated around him. I’ve had people tell me they have had conversations with him, wondering who he was, then he was up on stage.” Coffman said, “Everybody who met him, he touched very deeply. He would give the shirt off his back for you, even though he couldn’t wear yours.”
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Free concerts When we first started talking about creating the Colonial Beach Bike Fest we wanted to create an event that combines the best traits of Major Motorcycle Rallies and Music Festivals. The 1st Bike Fest offered 1 Free Concert featuring “Swamp Da Wamp” and “Molly Hatchet”. The 2nd Bike Fest featured 2 Free Concerts, “Swamp Da Wamp” on Friday and on Saturday “The Artimus Pyle Band” and “The Marshall Tucker Band”. This year we are offering 4 Great FREE Concerts featuring: Sam Grow Band at noon and “The Nighthawks” at 2 p.m. on Friday Oct. 7 “Foghat” 4:15 to 6 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 8, with The Craze introducing them at 2 p.m. “The Outlaws” 4:15 to 6 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 9, with the Stepping Stones warming up the crowd at 2 p.m. . Old School will play Thursday, Oct. 6 2 to 5 p.m. for early arrivals
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