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 2009 Legends Ride Schedule

In case of unforeseen events, this schedule may change slightly. A schedule outlining the day’s specific entertainment and Historic Deadwood events will be in your registration gift pack.
Roll Into historic Deadwood:
11:00am to 2:30pm
The City of Deadwood welcomes you to the 2009 Ride that Rocks! with hassle free parking available only to Legends Riders.  Find the marked area at the top of Main Street between Shine and Pine streets where our staff will be out to greet you and keep things running smoothly.  Please be patient as we get the bikes parked in an orderly fashion.  For more information on restaurants, shopping and area attractions while in Deadwood log on to www.deadwood.org.
Kick-Off Party and Registration: Inside Silverado-Franklin Historic Hotel and Gaming Complex
11:00am to 2:30pm
Here you’ll find your day starting right as you pick up your credentials, Legends Ride souvenir gift packs and get in on the red carpet action hosted by the Silverado Franklin.  The registration booth will have information about the special events, the ride and the selected charities.  Please have your online confirmation and a picture ID ready.

Legends 2k9 Builder Display: Takes over the Deadwood Tobacco Company and inside the Silverado-Franklin Hotel and Gaming Complex.                                                         11:00am to 2:30pm
Technical excellence meets prestigious artwork suspended by two wheels and built by the master builders who savor every detail.  Explore the cutting-edge creativity displayed on historic Main Street in front of Deadwood Tobacco Company and inside the Silverado-Franklin Historic Hotel and Gaming Complex adding a legendary perspective to  bike shows in Sturgis.   Builders have captured the power and cultured the logic of independence for you to enjoy.  You’ll want to bring your cameras these are the one-off builds they’ve been keeping a secret for months.

The Stars of Cigars invite you to the Deadwood Tobacco Company:
11:00am to 2:30pm
The pros of the cigar industry are taking over the Deadwood Tobacco Company and await your arrival.  Cigar aficionados bring out the cigars that garner fame and fashion before they’ve even made it out of the package.  Take in the aura, calm the cravings, meet the Stars of Cigars and greet a fellow Legends Rider all over a fine blend of luxury entertainment for your senses.   
  Capture the Essence of Art Collection presented at the Lucky Nugget Gambling Hall
11:00am to 2:30pm
Enjoy twelve of motorcycling and Black Hills’ inspired artists as they are featured as 2009 Essential Artists. Aside from viewing the collections of abstract, portrait, watercolor and sculpture Legends Riders have the opportunity to connect the artist with the art.  Visit the display in and around the equally appealing Lucky Nugget Gambling Hall and see how each artist has a unique way of telling their story through the personality of fine art. A portion of the art collection will be featured and auctioned at the Legends Ride Reception. 
The Legends Ride through the “Hills of Dakota”
3:00pm to 4:45pm
Experience the route that some can only dream about.  This fifty mile ride defines a new perspective of beauty as riders, celebrities and builders are escorted through the sleepy hills of Nemo and spectacular twists and turns of Vanocker Canyon.  This route accentuates the beauty of the Black Hills from Deadwood through Sturgis and finished at the gates of the Legendary Buffalo Chip.
 Legends Ride Celebration hosted by The Legendary Buffalo Chip
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Rolling through the famous gates of the Legendary Buffalo Chip launches the reception planned specifically for Legends Ride contributors.  Riders are treated to convenient parking immediately after arrival and special entertainment for the duration of the reception.  This exclusive party takes place at the Chip’s Softail Lounge and gives direct access to the Lichter Exhibition Hall featuring Motorcycles as Art.  The festivities continue with heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary drinks and legendary atmosphere followed up by plenty of party.
Essential Artists and Legends Ride Memorabilia Live Auction at the Chip Softail Lounge
7:00pm to 8:00pm
The auction that gives you the chance to start your memorabilia collection or accent your current works with art, autographed items and more!  Make memories last with this exclusive opportunity to bid on individually selected merchandise from the motorcycle, music, cigar and television industries. 
Country Superstar Toby Keith at the Legendary Buffalo Chip
Concerts start at 8:30pm
The 2009 Legends Ride comes to a close as country superstar Toby Keith rocks the red, white and blue.  Keith’s aggressive country has the perfect recipe for party:  a pinch of southern rock-and-roll just over a smooth country kick.  In addition to Toby’s performance the Legendary Buffalo Chip celebrates its annual Military Tribute honoring America’s service men and women that have served past and present.

 
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