We are in the planning stages of our 8th Annual POW*MIA Awareness Rally & Motorcycle Rodeo

 

July 25-27, 2008 at the Bannock County Fairgrounds Pocatello, Idaho

 

Approximately 7000 people came thru our gates in 07. We anticipate 10,000 this year.

 

The reason our event keeps growing is:

 Location: We are where two interstates intersect (No helmet law in Idaho) and the gateway to the Northwest.
 Timing: We are “On the Way to Sturgis” folks going that direction can hit our event on the way.
 Veteran/Patriot run event that is Non-Profit- benefiting the local Veterans Home and local charities (No one in our Association is paid- we are all volunteers).
 Family friendly: We have all the traditional “Biker” stuff with lots of product and food vendors, and many events happening, but we Do Not have anything that promotes nudity such as wet t-shirt contests, etc.
 The last 7 years we have yet to have an arrest or any problems- we police our own with our own Security made up of Combat Vets.
 Good old fashioned western hospitality.
 Cold Beer available at all times.
 Convenient RV and tent camping right next to the event and a host hotel less than a mile away.
 A setting that at night has the best sunset view in the northwest and some of the best riding destinations for scenery anywhere.

Many fun and interesting things to see and do during our event:

 JPAC from Hickam Field in Hawaii- they will have a complete display of what the recovery teams use and representatives that will have an ongoing presentation.
 The Field of Heroes display- the Yellow Ribbon Campaign has a display of all those who have been killed in our recent military actions and other military information available. The local Veteran Service Organizations support this.
 Hot Air Balloon rides- Freedom Flight will be there with their POW*MIA Hot Air Balloon. "Weather Permitting" we will have tethered flights, morning and evening "Glows" as well as raffled prizes of some un-tethered flights.
 Monster Truck rides on Thumper.
 8 second Mechanical Bull rides.
 For the kids-jumpy thing and wall climb.
 Full military display of the M109A6 Howitzers.
 The largest POW*MIA flag will be flying during our event. (30’x 60’ & 100lbs.)
 Martha and John Amodie’s Wedding.

Our Scheduled Events

Friday, July 25th. Gates open @ 8:00 a.m.

 Nazareth Concert featuring Manny Charlton. Opening band will be Monrovia out of Utah. Go to www.smithstix.com click on events and scroll down to Nazareth to buy your tickets.
 Meet and Greet 2008 Trophy Girls
 Loudest Pipes Contest
 Biker Fashion Show by Jan’s Biker Boutique
 Drawing for the Derby Car driver

Saturday, July 26th. Gates open @ 7:00 a.m.
 Breakfast- Power County Search & Rescue
 Fun Run with a stop for hot scones & butter with our Veterans at the Pocatello Veterans Home-Harley Owners Group (HOG)
 Opening Ceremony that is bar none the best most patriotic in the nation-which is being dedicated to WWII Veterans and Pearl Harbor Survivors. Featured speaker will be Chris Harame, a Pearl Harbor Survivor. Ceremonies will also include a P51 Mustang “Section Eight” Fly Over, Doug “Dirty Dog” Driscoll, Pilot.
 Bike Rodeo- this is a big event that draws competitors from all over the northwest ($1500.00 Prize Pool)- ByRoan and his crew have everything from Wienie Bite to Open Drags
 Halftime- Finals for the Loudest Pipes Contest
 On the Day Stage-Hair and Mustache Contest, Belly Dancing, Tattoo Contest, and Arm Wrestling
 Bike Show and Shine ($750.00 Prize Pool)- winner takes a tour around the arena before the Demo Derby
 Demolition Derby (Cars) - A big crowd favorite ($2500.00 Prize Pool)
Halftime – Watermelon Eating Contest (Age Groups 5 years & Under 6-10 years)
 American Steel Concert- a local band that can KICK ASS!

Sunday, July 27th. Day begins @ 7:00 a.m.
 Farewell Breakfast- Power County Search & Rescue
 Christian Motorcyclist Association (CMA) Services
 Kids Rodeo- Christian Motorcyclists Association

We are the ONLY event like this in our Nation.

We contribute to causes that support our Veterans and our community in a positive way with the attitude that we will

“NEVER FORGET”

 

 

POW*MIA Trophy Girls for our event. www.myspace.com/kristieandlacy

 

Bob Spencer from New Country 995 will be Announcing our Opening Ceremonies and the Motorcycle Rodeo

In Concert Friday, July 25, 2008

Bannock County Fairgrounds

 

Nazareth

 

featuring

 

Manny Charlton

 

 

 

 

View Press Release from Manny

 

Listen to KMGI's Ad for the Nazareth Concert

 

Get Your Tickets In Advance for the Nazereth Concert

Click www.smithstix.com then go to events and scroll down to Nazareth.

 

 

 

And Opening Act Monrovia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Concert Saturday, July 26, 2008

Bannock County Fairgrounds

 

American Steel!

 

 

 

KZBQ is the sponsor of our Saturday night concert with American Steel

 

Hot Air Balloon Rides Coming to The Rally This Year

 

We are going to have Freedom Flight there with their POW Hot Air Balloon. "Weather Permitting" we will have tethered flights, morning and evening "Glows" as well as raffled prizes of some un-tethered flights. Their website is www.freedomflight.org. They have 3 different balloons. The balloon that they are bringing to Pocatello is the one showing an eagle inside the POW*MIA logo, see image below.

 

Saturday, July 26:

Fun Run, Show & Shine, Opening Ceremonies (like no other), Motorcycle Rodeo and Demolition Derby.

 

Demolition Derby Entry Form - Demolition Rules Form

 

You Could Drive THIS Car in the Demolition Derby!!!!

We are selling chances for someone to be the driver of this car in our Saturday, July 26th Demolition Derby. The winner will be drawn at the Nazareth Concert on Friday night, July 25th.

 

See Michelle or Casey Jackman to purchase raffle tickets to drive a car in the Demo Derby!

 

This Derby Car Donated by: Daves Glass & Tint

 

 

Sunday, July 27:

As always the Christian Motorcyclists Association will provide Sunday Morning Services beginning at 9:00 a.m. and take us right into the Annual Kids Rodeo!!!

Please Check Back OFTEN, we are in the process of getting more information for you!!!!!

Have you ever wanted to say "Thank You" to our Heroes but didn't know how, maybe felt uncomfortable or you may inconvenience them or yourself???? How about joining us in this campaign, we all want to feel appreciated, but how do you say it, watch this and we will say THANK YOU one gesture at a time!!

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Before You Go

[Read the Complete Story of this song HERE!!]

The elderly parking lot attendant wasn't in a good mood!

Neither was Sam Bierstock. It was around 1 a.m., and Bierstock, a Delray Beach, Fla. , eye doctor, business consultant, corporate speaker and musician, was bone tired after appearing at an event.

He pulled up in his car, and the parking attendant began to speak. "I took two bullets for this country and look what I'm doing," he said bitterly.

At first, Bierstock didn't know what to say to the World War II veteran. But he rolled down his window and told the man, "Really, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you."

Then the old soldier began to cry.....

Read the Complete Story of this song HERE!!

 

The Worlds Largest POW*MIA Flag will fly with us at our 8th Annual POW*MIA Awareness

Rally and Motorcycle Rodeo!!

See Last Years Pictures HERE!!

Brought to us by our very own Casey and Michelle Jackman!!!

 

Governor of Idaho Executive Order

For Schedule of Flying the POW*MIA Flag

Read Full Size Executive Order Here