Well, the thing that so many have worked on for a year is almost here. I am talking about the ROCKY POINT RALLY. It was started 15 years a go by Oscar Palacio and “you have come along way baby” applies to this event. When it first started, we were stopping the bikes on the highway as they came into town. Sometime 20 of them at a time. They paid a small amount of money and we thanked them for being in our little city and we tagged their wrists with a band that matched their bike number. Contrary what you are probably thinking, it was not in case the misplaced their bikes, but to get access to the” Hog Pens.” We had a short time to talk with them and off they went, many of them had never been here before. Have fond memories of one group of about 25, who let me talk..talk..talk and finally the leader gave me the time out signal and then they all took out the ear plugs! Great memories of Puerto Peñasco.
Oscar and Sami Keesacker are to be commended for their hard work and long hours of dedication in getting this organized. One never realizes how much goes into putting on event of this magnitude even in a small city…. but is countless hours and the planning for next year starts when this one is over.
Now we are expecting nearly 7500 bikers. WOW Rocky Point will be humming and we love that sound. Registration has changed and we now have 22 volunteers and most of them can’t wait to do it again next year. At this time, I would like to personally thank them for the dedication and hard work. Try standing and walking on black to for 9 hours 2 days back to back. So thank you to the following volunteers: Ron and Judy Ridgeway, Robyn and Gary Montgomery, Bill Arrowood, Bill Bingham, Rick Busa, Randy Magi, Judy Singleton, Randi Alcott, Terry Erbas, Linda Plante, Adrianne Savoy, Diane Crossgrove, Janet Green, Olivia Fawcett, Linda Smith, Robin Winters and Bob Feinman. We all look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Rocky Point.
We will start registration on the 12th at 9:30 am at the Barlin Circle L south of the new over pass. You won’t be able to miss us, we will have a huge Law Tiger Balloon as a landmark. and will go until 5:30. Same schedule will be for the 13thm, same place. It is like a little mini circus, with bikes rolling in and registering, grabbing some great food and a cold beer, filling up with gas and catching up with their buddies. So many of the guys and gals come every year that it does make it fun. Registration is $20 USD or $300MN and that gives a bag full of goodies.
- Registration $20 includes official anniversary pin, patch, bandana, koozie, wristbands
- Rocky Point Rally t-shirts and goodies!
- Toy collection spot (for 2nd annual January Kings Day Toy Run)
- Tickets for food and drink at registration area
- 4th Poker Run stop (other spots can be filled in here)
Plan to come to Playa Bonita Puesta Del Sol on the 11th at 5 pm as Matt Farris and his band out of Parker/Lake Havasu put on a super charged show and it is FREE and you don’t have to have a bike. This young man has got talent and we would love if he moved here and we could hear him more often.
Thursday is registration day 10-5:30
12 Nov – Thursday
Sanborn’s Mystery Over the Border Poker Run ($10 US – Stops TBA)
First stop is in Ajo, AZ at the Chevron Gas Station/ Ajo Insurance
Second Stop is in Why.
Third stop is at the UETA (Duty Free Store) at the US/Mexico border
Fourth Stop is at Barklin Circloue K just south of the new highway over pass on the left. This is also where you will register and buy your official shirts, etc.
Fifth and last stop is at Playa Bonita.
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12 Nov – Thursday
Sanborn’s Mystery Over the Border Poker Run ($10 US – Stops TBA)
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration @ Barclin’s on Peñasco – Sonoyta Highway
- Registration $20 includes official anniversary pin, patch, bandana, koozie, wristbands
- Rocky Point Rally t-shirts and goodies!
- Toy collection spot (for 2nd annual January Kings Day Toy Run)
- Tickets for food and drink at registration area
- 4th Poker Run stop (other spots can be filled in here)
12:00 pm Boat cruises (Free cruise w/registration bracelet [drinks can be bought on board])
5:00 pm to 7 pm TATTOO CONTEST @ Southside Jillz on Calle 13 Cash prize for both men and women
7:00 pm KICK-OFF PARTY @ Banditos on Sandy Beach with The Black Moods
10:00 pm Agua de Coco @ Southside Jillz on Calle 13
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Fiesta en Calle 13
13 Nov – Friday Registration resumes 9:30 -15:30
Sanborn’s Mystery Over the Border Poker Run ($10 US – Same Stops as listed above)
9:30 am Pinacate meet up @ Barclin’s (registration area) departs 10 a.m. Desert Ride to the Pinacate Visitors Center
9:30am to 5 pm Registration @ Barclin’s on Peñasco – Sonoyta Highway
- Registration $20 or $300 MN includes official anniversary pin, patch, bandana, koozie, wristbands
- Rocky Point Rally t-shirts and goodies!
- Toy collection spot (for 2nd annual January Kings Day Toy Run)
- Tickets for food and drink at registration area
- 4th Poker Run stop (other spots can be filled in here)
Noon and on ¡Fiesta in the Old Port!
12:00 pm Boat cruises (Free cruise w/registration bracelet [drinks can be bought on board])
2:30 pm Charity Condo Poker Run $10 US – meet up spot and stops TBA
3 pm to 5 pm MISS ROCKY POINT RALLY contest @ Southside Jillz on Calle 13
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm BEACH FIESTA @ PLAYA BONITA CONCERT FEATURING MATT FARRIS
- Poker Run final stop – turn-in cards / winners announced
7:00 pm The Black Moods @ BooBar in the Old Port
10:00 pm Agua de Coco @ Southside Jillz
Fiesta en Calle 13
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14 Nov. – Saturday
11:30 am Parade line-up @ Red Cross on Blvd. Fremont departs at NOON Parade winds through town and ends in Malecón
Noon and on ¡Fiesta in the Old Port!
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Bike Show Registration in Old Port (on main plaza next to stage)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm BIKE SHOW on main plaza – Prizes in 8 categories, plus People’s Choice, Judges Choice, & Best of Show
- Best Trike
- Best Chopper
- Best Vintage
- Best Sport
- Best Bagger
- Best Metric
- Best Custom
- Best Paint
MUSIC ON MALECÓN MAIN STAGE starting from around 3 p.m.
5:00 pm MATT FARRIS COUNTRY
“Welcome to the Machine” – Agora Arts – between bands
6:00pm Concert with Gilby Clarke – former Guns & Roses guitarist also feauting Metalux – Gates open @ 6 pm The Links Golf Course @ Las Palomas –
7:00 pm DUANE MOORE & MOGOLLON
10:00 pm Agua de Coco @ Southside Jillz on Calle 13 SALSA CONTEST @ MIDNIGHT
11:00 pm The Black Moods @ Banditos
Fiesta en Calle 13
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15 Nov. – Sunday
12:00 pm Boat cruises (Free cruise w/registration bracelet [drinks can be bought on board])
Fiesta in Old Port
1:00pm to 4:00 pm Matt Farris @ Beach Bum on the Malecón
3:00 pm BBQ @ Southside Jillz on Calle 13
NOTE: November 16th is a holiday in Mexico, with celebrations for Revolution Day * Parade on Blvd. Juarez * We will have signs directing for best way out of town for folk staying till Monday *
Our wish for you all is that you enjoy yourselves in this little town we call home, that you have a safe trip back to where ever you call home and that you make plans to come back next year.
