From a press release:

Atlanta Bike Fest expected to attract motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country this summer.

ATLANTA – This high energy celebration of bike culture will be held at the historic Lakewood Exhibition Center & Fairgrounds from July 14-17, 2005, attracting thousands for one of the most diverse showings of biker comraderie.

The multi-faceted event includes indoor and outdoor vendor markets that will feature over 300 vendors selling parts and accessories, apparel, t-shirts, custom bikes, production motorcycles and more. Attendees will also enjoy demo rides, nonstop music, charity bike ride, educational panes, family fun, motorcycle give-aways, competitions, food, beer and more. Official Atlanta Bike Fest merchandise will also be sold.

Local bands will delight crowds with late afternoon concerts on the beach. Two of the buildings on this 100-acre property will be transformed into trendy night clubs and bars featuring a diverse selection of music ranging from country, to, jazz, to blues, to rock, to pop, to hip-hop.

On Lakewood Fairgrounds’ 15 acre lake, the Celebrity Beach Volleyball Tournament and the Beach Basketball Challenge will offer a competitive atmosphere featuring nationally known celebrity motorcycle enthusiasts challenging grassroots motorcycle organizations.

The Miss Atlanta Bike Fest Pageant will feature classy biker babes from the Southeast Region. The twelve finalists will be on-site as will the Ms. Atlanta Bike Fest calendar and other novelty items.

Registration is available online. Four-day passes are available for $45 and include parking. One-day passes are $12.50 each. Group discounts are also available. For more information on this year’s Atlanta Bike Fest, visit the Website at www.AtlantaBikeFest.com or call 877-BIKE-FEST (877-245-3337)