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She was delighted to find out. “We had it at Camargo Park,” she said. “And we ran out of room.” The festival, slated for April 13-15 at Rosedale Park, has blossomed into a much-anticipated yearly staple. Last year, it drew about 17,000 people, and Fernandez, — now the event's CEO/treasurer, — said they expect attendance to exceed 20,000 this year. In addition to motorcycle shows, Bike Fest features a hypnosis show and custom-built motorcycle displays. Saturday will also include a custom bike show, in which people can enter their motorcycles. A family section has a mechanical bull and rock-climbing wall. “There's really something for everyone,” Fernandez said. That, of course, includes live music. The event will showcase a number of local and national acts, including Powerman 5000, Crossfade and Black Stone Cherry. Fernandez said the mainstream acts have given the Bike Fest exposure in surrounding areas such as the Rio Grande Valley. Because of that, she said about 2,000 people from outside San Antonio preregistered to attend. “I think the very first year, we showed that it was a successful show,” Fernandez said. “We had good reception from the public and sponsors, and everyone embraced the show. We thought, ‘this is going to take off.'.” Sure enough, it has. Soundcheck A handful of mainstream music acts will perform at the River City Bike Fest. Here are a few you might want to check out: NIKKI MCKIBBIN Clint Hale | 210SA |
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