By Lulu

An anniversary should be a celebration! Gator Harley-Davidson in Leesburg was celebrating their 26th year serving Lake County and beyond in excellent Harley fashion. Vendors were outside and the inside staff were busy selling motorcycles, motor clothes, part and accessories. It was a beautiful day and Hypersona entertained the many bikers who rode in for the event. The Big Red Bus One Blood was on site and were very pleased with the 23 donors who generously gave up a little of the red stuff. The bar was run by the Lake County Firefighters Charity. Bartenders were Sonja and Donna. They did samplings from Central Florida Breweries that included Wolfbranch Brewing Co., Eustis, Sanford Brewing Company, Sanford, Central 28 Beer Company, DeBary, and 3 Daughters, St. Petersburg. All these beers are distributed by Wayne Densch in Sanford. John Sokol owner of Chicago Fire Brewery and Tap Room made a special brew for Gator Harley-Davidson’s Anniversary Party. John Malik, Jr. owner of Gator Harley named it Fat Boy Blonde. The craft beer fest really tied into an anniversary celebration in the fall.

The food was prepared and served by Chef Joel Padilla with students from Leesburg High School.

Moonshine tasting was provided by Yalaha Bootlegging. Cat Reel talked about each bottle of moonshine to the crowd as they sipped their way through several different shines. I know Gator Harley loves and appreciates every customer that helped keep their doors wide open for sales and service. Congratulations to the Malik family, Jan and all the employees who make this dealership feel like you are part of the Harley family.