Tomahawk Fall Ride: Know Before You Go!

If your travels Up North have brought you through the Tomahawk area this week, you likely have heard rumblings and seen signs for the Tomahawk Fall Ride. The 38th Annual Tomahawk Fall Ride is a group of events taking place Wednesday, September 11, through Saturday, September 14. This is a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association that has raised over $2 million dollars for the cause since 1981. Tens of thousands of motorcycle riders are anticipated to come to Tomahawk for the fun runs, entertainment, food, music, parties, merchandise vendors, tours of Harley-Davidson facilities, and chances to win a 2019 Harley-Davidson Vivid Black FLHTK Ultra Limited or a one-week getaway.

We’re in for some wet weather today (Wednesday), but don’t let that steer you away from joining the Fall Ride. Conditions are forecasted to gradually improve, and by Saturday, we should be in for the perfect late summer/early fall weather: clear with a high temperature of nearly 70 degrees.

Happenings at Various Venues

There are several hubs of activity throughout Tomahawk. Here’s where the organized events are taking place and the schedule of events.

SARA Park

This park and campground are situated on 2,000 acres of water on the Wisconsin River and Lake Mohawksin. SARA Park is located at 900 West Somo Ave., Tomahawk.

Thursday

• Noon–7 p.m.  MDA SARA Park Opening Day. Northwoods Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet and Indoor Dealership. Fun run tickets. MDA and Harley-Davidson merchandise. Raffle tickets for a 2019 Harley-Davidson Vivid Black FLHTK Ultra Limited. Food vendors and refreshments. Children’s area, too!
• 6–9 p.m. Bonfire and brat fry. Live music by Brian McLaughlin.

Friday

• 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Northwoods Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet and Indoor Dealership. Fun run tickets. MDA and Harley-Davidson merchandise. Raffle tickets for a 2019 Harley-Davidson Vivid Black FLHTK Ultra Limited. Food vendors and refreshments. Children’s area, too!
• 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Live music by Scott Kirby.
• 1:30–5:30 p.m. Live music by The Lizards.

Saturday

• 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Northwoods Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet and Indoor Dealership. Fun run tickets. MDA and Harley-Davidson merchandise. Raffle tickets for a 2019 Harley-Davidson Vivid Black FLHTK Ultra Limited. Food vendors and refreshments. Children’s area, too!
• 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Live music by Virginia Steel.
• 1:30–5:30 p.m. Live music by Aaron and the Hoo Doos.

Wurl-Feind-Ingman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2687

This VFW Post is located at 203 S 4th Street in Tomahawk.

Thursday

• 8–11 a.m. Breakfast with a Vet.

Friday

• 8–11 a.m. Breakfast with a Vet.
• 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. MASH Blood Drive.

Saturday

• 8–11 a.m. Breakfast with a Vet. 

Pik’s Pub

Pik’s Pub is a bar with live music located at 8 W Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Tomahawk.

Thursday

• 8 p.m.–midnight. Live music by Doug Kroening.

Friday

• 2–6 p.m. Live music by Gypsy Rose.

Saturday

• 2–6 p.m. Live music by Big Bad Band.

Bubba’s Big Party

Bubba’s Big Party takes place at Nokomis Town Park and the adjoining campground at 2675 County L in Tomahawk. Bubba’s Big Party is a music and vending festival. Emergency shelters are available at the Fire Department building (next to the park) and the Town Hall building (3 miles away from the park on County Highway L).

Wednesday

• 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free vendor show, open to the public.
• 6–10 p.m. Early bird party with free beer, bonfire, entertainment with a weekly pass.
• 10 p.m–close. Live music by Michael Saint Band.

Thursday

• 6–10 p.m. Live music by Bernie Thompson.
• 10:00 pm–close. Live music by Dawn Marie.

Friday

• 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free vendor show, open to the public, swap meet, ethnic food court, helicopter tours.
• 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Live music by Mark Wayne.
• 2 p.m.–6 p.m. Live music by Dawn Marie.
• 8-8:30 pm. Live entertainment: The Magic of Ryan Martin.
• 8:30–9 p.m. Live entertainment by Casper’s Pyrotechnic Display.
• 9 p.m.–midnight. Live music by Tribute to Country Legends Band.
• Midnight–close. Live music by Night Train.

Saturday

• 7–10 a.m. Pancake breakfast hosted by Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department.
• 8 a.m. Registration for car, truck, and bike show.
• 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free vendor show open to the public, swap meet, ethnic food court, helicopter tours, live music by Mark Wayne.
• 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Karaoke.
• 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Live music by Rob DD Band.
• Noon. Lawnmower and bar stool races.
• 2–6 p.m. Live music by Noise Complaint.
• 6:30–7 p.m. Live entertainment: The Magic of Ryan Martin.
• 7–8 p.m. Live music by Noah Cassanova.
• 8 p.m.–midnight. Live music by The Bad Downs.
• Midnight–12:30 a.m. Biker Butt Contest.
• 12:30 a.m.–close. Live music by Madman’s Diary.

Prairie Rapids Tavern

Prairie Rapids Tavern is a bar and grill with a great view, located on the beautiful Tomahawk River, at 10223 Prairie Rapids Road in Tomahawk. The lineup of entertainment at Prairie Rapids Tavern during the Fall Ride is as follows.

Thursday

• 7–11 p.m. Music by SLAB.

Friday

• 2–6 p.m. Live music by Brad Emanuel.
• 6–10 p.m. Live music by The Dukes.
• 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Live music by Storm.

Saturday

• Noon–4 p.m. Live music by Krazy Chester.
• 4–8 p.m. Live music by Double Barrel.
• 8 p.m.–midnight. Live music by Knockpoint. 

Holly’s Bar and Grill

Holly’s Bar and Grill has free entry and a heated tent for the Fall Ride festivities. This bar is located at W5698 County Road N, north of Tomahawk, a half-mile from the Highway N Public Boat Landing in the Lake Nokomis area.

Wednesday

• 7 p.m. Live music by Slab.

Thursday

• 5 p.m. Live music by Little Cisco.
• 9 p.m. Live music by Knock Point.

Friday

• 1:30 p.m. Live music by Dixie Duncan.
• 9:30 pm. Live music by Slab.

Saturday

• 1:30 p.m. Live music by Dixie Duncan.
• 5:30 p.m. Live music TBA.
• 9:30 p.m. Live music by Vada’s RockHouse.

Bonnie & Clyde’s Gangster Park

Bonnie & Clyde’s Gangster Park is the venue for the Country Rocks Autism Benefit Concert. All proceeds will benefit Autism Services. Bonnie & Clyde’s Gangster Park is located at  5261 US Highway 52 in Harshaw. The lineup for this special event is as follows.

Friday

• 12:30–2 p.m. Jagwire (featuring Danny Hulihen).
• 2:30–3:30 p.m. Joe Wright.
• 4–5:30 p.m. Lee Walker Show.
• 6–6:30 p.m. Natalie Murphy.
• 6:30–8 p.m. Chris Kroeze (The Voice).
• 8:30–10 p.m. Mo Pitney.

Saturday

• 1–2:30 p.m. Whitehouse (featuring Shelly Cheyka).
• 3–4:45 p.m. Bobby Friss.
• 5:15–7 p.m. Storm.
• 7:30-9 p.m. Brian Howe (the former lead singer of Bad Company).

Billy Bob’s Sport Bar

Thursday

• 7–10 p.m. Live music by HYDE.

Friday

• 7–11 p.m. Live music by The Influence.

Saturday

• 2–6 p.m. Live music by Michael Saint.
• 7–11 p.m. Live music by The 3’s and 7’s.

Rodeo Saloon & Grill

Friday

• 1:30–5:30 p.m. Live music by Brian McLaughlin.

Saturday

• 1:30-5:30 p.m. Live music by Script.

Fusion

Friday

• 3–7 p.m. Live music by Young Revelators.

Saturday

• 3 p.m. Live music by Older Budweiser.

Tomahawk School Complex

The Tomahawk School Complex is located at 1048 East King Road in Tomahawk.

Friday

• 5–6 p.m. Thunder Parade. Everyone is welcome. Line up at the Tomahawk School Complex at 5 pm. Route follows the 18-mile ride on Kings Road, County Roads D, H, and A to North 4th Street, ending on Wisconsin Ave.

Harley-Davidson Plant

This plant manufactures of motorcycle components that are shipped to York, Pennsylvania, for final assembly and replacement parts are direct-shipped to dealers. This plant is located at 426 E Somo Ave. in Tomahawk.

Friday

• 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Open house and plant tours.

Downtown Tomahawk

Friday

• 7–11 p.m. Downtown Street Dance. Vada’s RockHouse performs at the east end of Wisconsin Ave. Cherry Pie performs at the west end of Wisconsin Ave.

Saturday

• 7–11 p.m. Downtown Street Dance. Ripple Effect performs at the east end of Wisconsin Ave. Hyde performs at the west end of Wisconsin Ave.

We wish you good riding and an awesome time at this year’s Fall Ride!