Blanchard plans poker run, car show

Published: September 23, 2008

BLANCHARD — The Blanchard Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Handlebars and Hotrods motorcycle poker run and car show Saturday.

The event also will include a chili cook-off, parade, live entertainment and fireworks display.

The day starts with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Blanchard Masonic Lodge, 100 NW 10 St. Cost is $4.

Breakfast will be served until 10 a.m.

The motorcycles will begin the poker run at 8 a.m. The route will take participants on a 110-mile ride through Purcell, Lindsay and Chickasha and then back to Blanchard.

Poker run participants can register the day of the event. Cost is $20. Prizes for the top hand are $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place. Additional prizes also will be awarded.

After the poker run, there will be activities in Lions Park, including a motorcycle and car show, food, live entertainment, vendors and activities for children.

There also will be a chili cook-off, and cooks are still needed.

Cost to enter a pot of chili is $5; preregistration is required. Fireworks will be set off in the park at dusk to end the day.

There also is a parade planned in downtown Blanchard at 3 p.m.

Custom motorcycles, cars, antique tractors, high school marching bands and round-up clubs will participate.

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