LEESBURG, Fla. — Starting today, thousands of motorcyclists will gather in Lake County for the return of Leesburg Bikefest.
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Last year, officials put the brakes on the annual event, first in spring and again in November, as the pandemic persisted.
Read: Leesburg Bikefest canceled due to pandemic
Merchants and bikers who were forced to take a detour from Bikefest in 2020 have a lot to look forward to this weekend.
We have an amazing poker run event happening during Leesburg Bikefest this weekend called Wreaths Across America! Come out and enjoy this event hosted by our awesome U.S. Military Vets MC Lake County Chapter! Sign ups for the event are on Friday Nov. 12th. pic.twitter.com/EJ4wlmkCLY
— Leesburg Bikefest (@LeesburgBike) November 11, 2021
Planners began preparing for big crowds early in the week, setting up food vendors, putting barriers around the main stage and even planting flowers.
Organizers say the event transforms the historic downtown area into a celebration of music, food and of course, motorcycles.
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Leesburg Bikefest 2021 runs Friday through Sunday.
For more information on Leesburg Bikefest 2021, including events and parking, click here.
You can still get VIP tickets for Leesburg Bikefest! Last chance to get your tickets for $75 per day per person because starting tomorrow tickets are going up to $100 per day per person. pic.twitter.com/9UJPvSFKBz
— Leesburg Bikefest (@LeesburgBike) November 11, 2021
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