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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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The Milwaukee Rally is labor day weeked. I'm just wondering about who's planning to attend. Or if you've come before what your thoughts are on it. Pros or cons.

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I'm planning on heading up for the rally. Already have the time slotted off work thank heavens. Only bad I heard was the entertainment at the 105th (Elton John). Other than that I have heard all good things.

I am watcing for the announcements on entertainment. Not sure how far in advance this will be announced. Hoping for some good acts this year.
 
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Free beer.
 
Old Aug 26, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by StreetGlider57
Free beer.
where???
 
Old Aug 26, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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The "Salute to Women" ride actually sounds decent. If you're not a local it will give you a pretty good taste of the highlights when riding the Milwaukee area. Holy Hill is a nice ride as is the Lakefront. My back yard is Lake drive so I'll hear the group when it passes by.
 
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I'm not far from Milwaukee, so I considered going, that is until our company was bought out. The new owners made it loud and clear, we are open on all holidays (including Labor Day), except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
 
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3 of us are coming down for the day on saturday
 
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wife and i coming up there thursday for bike night. wife and friend going on women's ride friday. then friday night theres a street party. and same thing saturday night not mention all the things going on at the dealerships. if you haven't been before try it once.
 
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Anyone have any info on hotels in the area? Or will they be sold out and have to get a room out of the area?
 
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Originally Posted by haak30
Anyone have any info on hotels in the area? Or will they be sold out and have to get a room out of the area?
A quick Orbitz search shows good availability all over Milwaukee. Airport is 10 minutes away from the Museum. Downtown is even closer.

This event isn't anything like the Harley anniversary parties when everything gets booked well in advance.
 



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