GENERAL INFO All events subject to change without notice. Schedule of Events BIKER MALL THURSDAY-SUNDAY Biker Mall Venue Main & Union Sts. Thurs., June 23 & Fri., June 24, 11 AM-12 AM; Sat., June 25, 10 AM-12 AM; Sun., June 26, 12 PM-5 PM. Features manufacturers, vendors, entertainment, American Motor Drome Wall of Death and Thunderbolt Saloon. CENTRALPARK THURSDAY-SUNDAY Central ParkVenue Thurs., June 23 & Fri., June 24, 11 AM-10 PM; Sat. June 25, 10 AM-10 PM; Sun., June 26, 12 PM-5 PM. Features live entertainment and vendors. CHILDREN S AREA SATURDAY & SUNDAY Children s Area Corner of Main & Walnut Sts.(Library parking lot) Sat., June 25, 10 AM-Dusk; Sun., June 26, 12 PM-5 PM. Various activities for children of all ages. Proceeds benefit the Venue of Merging Arts, Cambria City. Sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield INFORMATION THURSDAY-SUNDAY Sponsored by UPMC Health Plan Welcome Tent Point Stadium Thurs., June 23, 11 AM-9 PM. Fri., June 24, 10 AM-9 PM. Sat., June 25, 9 AM-9 PM; Sun., June 26, 11 AM-2:30 PM. Maps, directions, general information and lost & found. Information Tent Corner of Walnut & Main Sts. Thurs., June 23, 11 AM-9 PM; Fri., June 24, 11 AM-9 PM & Sat., June 25, 10 AM-9 PM. Maps, general information. Information Tent Main St. at Gazebo Park Thurs., June 23 & Fri., June 24, 11 AM-9 PM; Sat., June 25, 10 AM-9 PM. Maps, directions, general information. LOST & FOUND THURSDAY-SUNDAY Lost & Found Welcome Tent, Point Stadium Thurs., June 23, 11 AM-9 PM. Fri., June 24, 10 AM-9 PM. Sat., June 25, 9 AM-9 PM; Sun., June 26, 11 AM-2:30 PM. After June 26, call Johnstown CVB at 1-800-237-8590. MERCHANDISE THURSDAY-SUNDAY Official Rally Merchandise 8 locations Thurs., June 23 & Fri. June 24, 11 AM-12 AM; Sat., June 25, 10 AM-12 AM; Sun., June 26, 12 PM-5 PM. Located at the following areas: Central Park 2 locations Biker Mall 2 locations Superstore with customized merchandise will be located at Main & Union Sts. Train Station 2 locations First National Bank Parking Lot Corner of Main and Walnut Sts. 200 Main Street
PARKING THURSDAY-SUNDAY Free Motorcycle Parking City of Johnstown Streets Thurs., June 23 through Sun., June 26 motorcycles park free in the downtown Johnstown streets marked with Motorcycles Only meter bags. Additional automobile parking is available at several city garages for a fee.sponsored by KB Food Service & Somerset Trust Automobile Parking for Public Downtown Johnstown Thurs., June 23 through Sun., June 26 city garages will be open for public parking on Lincoln, Vine and Main Streets. $5 fee per day, unlimited in/out privileges. PEOPLES NATURAL GAS PARK THURSDAY-SUNDAY Peoples Natural Gas Park Venue Johns St. Thurs., June 23-Fri., June 24, 11 AM-12 AM; Sat., June 25, 10 AM-12 AM; Sun., June 26, 12 PM-5 PM. Pub opens at 3 PM on Thurs., June 23. Featuring Thunderbolt Saloon, live entertainment and vendors. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THURSDAY-SUNDAY CamTran Bus Service throughout Cambria County Thurs., June 23-Sun., June 26. $0.50 rides on all urban and rural fixed route buses all day. PUBS THURSDAY-SUNDAY Thunder Pubs Peoples Natural Gas Park, Train Station & Biker Mall Thurs., June 23-Biker Mall Pub opens at 12 PM, Train Station & PNG Park Pubs open at 3 PM. Fri., June 24-All Pubs open at 12 PM. Sat., June 25- All Pubs open at 11 AM. Sun., June 26-All Pubs open at 12 PM. Featuring Budweiser & Rebel Yell Bourbon products and Thunderbolt Saloon. ID required, ID scanners in use. TRAIN STATION THURSDAY-SUNDAY Train Station Venue Thurs., June 23 and Fri. June 24, 11 AM-12 AM; Sat., June 25, 10 AM-12 AM; Sun., June 26, 12 PM-5 PM. Pub opens at 3 PM on Thurs., June 23. Features live entertainment, vendors and Thunderbolt Saloon. SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE CARVING THURSDAY-SUNDAY Chainsaw Carving Peoples Natural Gas Park Thurs., June 23-Sun., June 26. Carving and display daily. Sponsored by 1st Team Advertising, Sala Enterprises, Sen. John Wozniak, Cambria County Crimestoppers, Wright Sanitation and Cardellino Eyecare CERNIC'S RIDE FRIDAY Cernic's Annual Thunder Ride 132 Belmont St. Fri., June 24 Kick off begins at 4:30 PM at 132 Belmont St. Ride leaves Cernic's at 6 PM and ends at Greenhouse Park. First 50 registrants will receive a tee shirt for a $10 donation - All proceeds will benefit the Jaffa Shriners. COVERED BRIDGE RIDE FRIDAY Covered Bridge Tour 130 Valley Pike, Masonic Temple Fri., June 24 Ride leaves at 3 PM from Masonic Temple, 130 Valley Pike in Johnstown and returns approx. 6:30 PM. $10 donation to benefit Bedford County Christmas for Kids operated by the Faithful Defenders from the Masonic Lodge in Bedford, PA. DUCK RACE SUNDAY Rotary Duck Race Hickory Street Bride to Inclined Plane Sun., June 26 at 1 PM. $5 each duck or $25 for a "six quack." 1st prize: $2,000; 2nd prize: $1,000; 3rd prize: $500. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Richland Township. FLT. 93 RIDE FRIDAY & SATURDAY Ride to Flight 93 National Memorial Stoystown, PA Fri., June 24 & Sat., June 25. Registration begins each day at 11 AM and ride leaves Greenhouse Park at 1 PM. Sponsored by Cambria, Somerset, Westmoreland Counties ABATE. GOD S DIRT SATURDAY
God s Dirt, Christian Rock Greater Johnstown Christian Fellowship Sat., June 25 at 6 PM at Greater Johnstown Christian Fellowship, 3429 Elton Rod., Johnstown. HILLCLIMB SUNDAY Beaverdale Hillclimb Route 869 to Beaverdale Sun., June 26 : Gates open 8 AM; registration ends 9:45 AM; races begin 10 AM. Safety gear required. Only 25 minutes from downtown Johnstown. For info and directions: visit www.beaverdalehillclimb.com or call (814) 283-5405 JACKYL SATURDAY Jackyl Train Station Sat., June 25, 10 PM at Train Station stage. Concert is free! Tickets previously purchased for the Premium Viewing Area may be exchanged for wristbands at the Train Station ID check the day of the concert and are different from the age verification wristbands. M-Mature Audience. JASMINE CAIN FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY Jasmine Cain, Rock Peoples Natural Gas Park Fri., June 24 from 10 PM-12 AM and Sat., June 25 from 10 PM-12 AM at Peoples Natural Gas Park. Sponsored by 1 st Summit Bank. Sun., June 26 from 12 PM-3 PM at B&L Wine Cellars, Bon Air MANUFACTURERS THURSDAY-SUNDAY Manufacturer s Display & Demo Rides Biker Mall Thurs.-Sat., June 23-25, 9 AM-5 PM; Sun., June 26, 9 AM-3 PM at Biker Mall. Harley-Davidson Corporate Demo Fleet, Can-Am, Suzuki & Yamaha. Demo riders MUST have valid motorcycle license, long-sleeve shirt, helmet, long pants and closed-toe shoes. MECHANICAL BULL THURSDAY-SUNDAY Mechanical Bull Peoples Natural Gas Park Sat., June 25 from 2 PM-12 AM. Take a ride on the bull! PARADE THURSDAY & SATURDAY Hot Nights/Cool Lights Night Parade Quaker Steak & Lube, Scalp Ave Sponsored by Quaker Steak & Lube Thurs., June 23: Preparty begins at Quaker Steak & Lube, Scalp Ave., Johnstown. Party begins at 5 PM. Parade leaves at 9:30 PM and proceeds into downtown Johnstown. All makes and models welcome, but bikes must have LED and after-market lights on board. Grand Thunder Parade Main St. Sponsored by EagleRider Pittsburgh Sat., June 25: Lineup begins 11 AM at Commerce Center, Broad St. Parade begins at 12 PM at Point Stadium and proceeds down Main St. Features vintage and custom motorcycles. Everyone and all groups welcome! PULLED PORK SATURDAY Pulled Pork Platter 130 Valley Pike, Johnstown Sat., June 25 from 11 AM-7 PM at Johnstown Lodge 538 F&AM, Masonic Temple RALLY SATURDAY Rally on the Lot Moxham Lutheran Church, 500 Park Ave. Sat., June 25 from 1 PM-4 PM. Blessing of the Bikes at 2 PM. Fall Rider Memorial at 3 PM. Music by The Sparks. Free event. SANDWICH SALE THURSDAY SATURDAY Sandwich Sidewalk Sale Franklin Street United Methodist Church Thurs., June 23, 4 PM-9 PM; Fri., June 24-Sat., June 25, 10 AM-9 PM. Corner of Franklin & Locust Streets. Variety of sandwiches and food. SISTER SPARROW FRIDAY Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds Train Station Fri., June 24, 10 PM at Train Station stage. STICKERS SATURDAY The Stickers, Country Peoples Natural Gas Park
Sat., June 25, 7:00 PM-9 PM at Peoples Natural Gas Park STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL THURSDAY-SATURDAY Strawberry Festival St. Mark s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St. Thurs.-Sat., June 23-25, 11 AM-4 PM. Served in air conditioned parish hall or outside in courtyard. Strawberry shortcake, strawberry sundaes, ice cream. Coffee and tea also served. Live entertainment STUNT RIDERS THURSDAY-SUNDAY ILLConduct Johns Street near Point Stadium Thurs., June 23-Sun., June 26. Harley-Davidson motorcycle stunt show. Thurs.-Sat., shows several times per day. THUNDERBOLT SALOON THURSDAY-SUNDAY The Thunderbolt Saloon Peoples Natural Gas Park, Train Station, Biker Mall Thunderbolt Saloon combines live music with great bikes, hot babes and cold beer. Featuring Budweiser and Rebel Yell Bourbon products. Thurs., June 23-Biker Mall Pub 12 PM, Train Station & PNG Park Pubs at 3 PM. Fri., June 24-All Pubs open at 12 PM. Sat., June 25- All Pubs open at 11 AM.. Sun., June 26-All Pubs open at 12 PM. ID required, ID scanners in use. Also featured: Rebel Girls, Stilts Shot Girl, and custom designed Classified Moto Kawasaki KZ1000 sponsored by Rebel Yell Bourbon on display. VENDORS THURSDAY-SUNDAY Vendors All Venues Thurs., June 23 and Fri., June 24., 11 AM-12 AM; Sat., June 25, 10 AM-12 AM; Sun., June 26, 12 PM-5 PM at Biker Mall, Peoples Natural Gas Park and Train Station. Thurs. June 23 and Fri., June 24, 11 AM-10 PM; Sat., June 25, 10 AM-10 PM; Sun., June 26 12 PM-5 PM at Central Park. Complete list of vendors and locations at Welcome Tent. WALL OF DEATH THURSDAY-SUNDAY American Motor Drome Co. presents Vintage Live Thrill Show Biker Mall Thurs., June 23-Sun., June 26. Several shows daily. Real American daredevils riding American machinery, Indian and Harley-Davidson motorcycles working for a living on a vertical board wall 14 feet off the floor. WHEELS & WINGS THURSDAY Wheels and Wings Wing-Off, Car, Truck & Bike Show Ebensburg Thurs., June 23: Vehicle registration begins at 4:30 PM. Wing-Off from 5 PM-10 PM. Car, truck and bike show begins at 6 PM. Live music by Adam Ernst Band and TOTEM from 6 PM-9:30 PM. Additional food will also be available. For info., call (814) 472-8414. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance Kim Springer, Agent. WINDBER EVENTS FRIDAY-SATURDAY Windber Hotel Events 12 th St. in Windber off Rt. 56 Fri., June 24 & Sat., June 25. Featuring Anti-Team motorcycle stunt team on Fri., 6 PM & 9 PM; Sat., 1 PM, 4 PM & 9 PM. Slow races every day. Windber Hotel serving breakfast at 8 AM-12 PM. Live music, food vendors, street dances WINE THURSDAY-SUNDAY Official Thunder Wine B&L Wine Cellars, 900 Broad St. Thurs., June 23 & Fri., June 24 1 PM-9 PM. Sat., June 25 12 PM-10 PM. Sun., June 26 1 PM-6 PM at B&L Wine Cellars at 900 Broad St., near Grand Thunder Parade line-up. Featuring red Thunder wine and others. Jasmine Cain B&L Wine Cellars, 316 Shiloh Ave., Bon Air Sun., June 26. NEW SECOND LOCATION! Live music by Jasmine Cain from 12 PM-3 PM WELCOME PARTY THURSDAY-SATURDAY ABATE Official Thunder Welcome Party Greenhouse Park Thurs., June 23: Gates open at 11 AM. Battle of the Bands from 3 PM-9 PM; Diamond Star Halo from 9 PM-12 AM.Fri., June 24: Gates open 11 AM with afternoon biker games; live music 3 PM-6 PM by Govt. Cheez; 6 PM-9 PM Jukehouse Bombers; 9 PM-12 AM Undercover. T-Shirt contest at 12 AM. Sat., June 25: Gates open 11 AM with live music 3 PM-6 PM Bazooka Joe; 6 PM-9 PM Van Waylon; 9 PM-12 AM Inside Out. T-shirt contest at 12 AM. Admission and motorcycle parking is free. Adult refreshments and entertainment, tattoo artist. Motorcycle tent camping only. No one under 21 admitted! ID required!
WORSHIP SERVICE SUNDAY Non-Demoninational Worship Service Central Park Gazebo Sun., June 26 at 10 AM at Central Park Gazebo. Everyone welcome! Presented by Franklin Street United Methodist Church. ZEPKA TUESDAY-SUNDAY Zepka Harley-Davidson 960 Eisenhower Blvd. Tues.-Sat., June 21-25: 8:30 AM-8 PM; Extended Service Hours Sun., June 26: 8:30 AM-2 PM. Numerous vendors including: Woodling Airbrush, Pinstriping, Ansley RV, Food vendor, Pink Zebra, BUSHTEC Performance Sport Trailers & Bunkhouse Camper Trailers, B&L Wine Cellars, Pro-Action Street Shocks, Fastlights LEDs. Huge selection of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and MotorClothes apparel. Classic and Antique Harley display. For more info, call (814) 262-7777 Zepka Harley-Davidson Pre-Owned Motorcycle Warehouse 850 Scalp Ave. Tues.-Thurs., June 21-23, 10 AM - 8 PM; Fri., June 24, 10 AM-6 PM; Sat., June 25, 10 AM-5 PM. A MUST SEE - One of the largest pre-owned motorcycle inventories on the East Coast. Don't miss our classic and Antique Harley display!