Upcoming Schedule
By Loney Wilcoxson
94 Wide Open
Riders everywhere are marking their calendars for the “can’t miss” events
ahead. Based on the attendance at our bike show, along with the buzz of
show attendees, folks are stoked big time for this year’s fun in the sun. I’ve
already received several texts, calls, and emails from folks asking for information regarding what’s on tap at one of my favorite hangouts, St. Joe HarleyDavidson, this year. As always I have the straight scoop from the McCreary’s
little jewel to our north. First and foremost keep in mind, St. Joe Harley-Davidson is closed on Sundays and Mondays. While the McCreary’s are all about
taking care of their customers, they are equally dedicated to their employees. Everybody has a family and personal obligations to attend to. While
some dealerships are moving towards being open 7 days a week, the McCreary’s refuse to increase hours of business at the expense of their employee’s well-being. Personally I refuse to patronize business that are open
on Sundays or holidays. I believe if everyone did so, no one would ever miss
a holiday with their family. With that in mind I applaud St. Joe Harley-Davidson, and you should too!
The McCreary clan and their crew have spent years building an impeccable reputation of taking care of folks. As a matter of fact this reputation has
been 45 years in the making. That’s right 45 years. Look around you. How
many motorcycle businesses around you have kept the doors open for 45
years let alone prospered? That’s right damn few. Well folks this summer
you are going to get the opportunity to be part of one big time anniversary
party. But that is just one event in a riding s eason full of events at St. Joe Harley
Davidson.
April 4th Swap Meet and Smokin Saturday Tunes
Kick off the spring with a monster swap meet. Did I mention that those
with goods to swap get to do so for free? Reserve your spot early this event
filled up in a hurry last year. Call Mick at 816-233-9061 to secure your spot.
A free word of advice, get their EARLY. Folks don’t sleep in at this swap, you
snooze you lose.
Hang around after the swap meet for the 1st Smokin Saturday Tunes of the
2014 season. Bring the family and friends for live music, great food, cold
beer and epic deals on all things HD!
May 17th Demo Days
Come on out and throw a leg over your favorite new Harley-Davidson
model. Ride just one or ride them all. Don’t forget your valid motorcycle license.
May 24th Smokin Saturday Tunes
More good music, great food, and cold beer, meet your friends and don’t
forget to check out all the great deals inside. You never know who might be
on hand vendors, manufacturers, or maybe even the Wide Open Calendar
Girls.
June 7th Ride for Ryan
This long running ride has been providing scholarships for area students
pursuing education in construction related trades. Come out and ride for the
memory of Ryan Consolver and also make an investment in the future of
area youth.
June 21st 45th Anniversary Bash /
5th Annual Classic Rock and Chrome Rally
This is gonna be the big one folks. Take one of the biggest summer events
in the area and throw a 45th anniversary celebration in for good measure
and you are going to have one spectacular event. Think great music, great
food, ice cold beverages, a ride in bike show, vendors, manufacturer’s displays, Wide Open Calendar girls and tons of people. I’m not even going to let
you in on all the 45th anniversary activities. This will be a definite “do not
miss” event.
July 26th Smokin Saturday Tunes
August 30th Smokin Saturday Tunes
September 13th Smokin Saturday Tunes / Bikers for Babies