By Jeani G.

Bike Week wouldn’t be complete without hitting the saddle to ride to the World-Famous Iron Horse Saloon for a roundup of fun and great music. Lots of bike parking out front and in the corral beneath the deck with plenty of space to kick back, grab a cold one and enjoy people and motorcycle watching with your friends or make some new friends!

Always popular are the Iron Horse event T-shirts and delicious mouth-watering Craiger’s steak tips. Enjoy your favorite beer or cocktail served up by friendly bartenders, relax with a Chrome cigar, and shop for biker accessories at the variety of cool vendors – custom lighting, jackets, helmets, bandanas, waterless bike wash, jewelry, food, and lots more. Maybe it’s time to get yourself some new ink onsite at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo … and don’t forget to experience the thrill and speed of the Wall of Death to round out your Bike Week adventure!

Beautiful Lisa emceed this year’s fantastic entertainment lineup including Parmalee, Eddie Montgomery, Creed Fisher, Saliva, and Whey Jennings. Other bands rocking the non-stop party were Bobby Friss, Cowboy, Buckshot, Jess Zimmerman, Highway to Hell, Dirty Grass Soul, Loose Lips, Moonshine Bandits, Are Friends Electric, Gun Shy, JB Walker and more! The headliners signed guitars which were auctioned off pre-show (Whey Jennings also autographed a really cool denim jacket, while Eddie Montgomery signed one of his hats) with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Veterans Support Fund.

Owners of the Iron Horse Saloon, Sally, Melissa, and Bob always throw a great Bike Week bash and this bar is very involved in the community sponsoring amazing charitable events, poker runs and corn hole tournaments all year long! Be sure to pay them a visit and tell ‘em Thunder Roads Florida sent ya! Happy trails!