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[devilsgatewayhq]

Fall Bike Festival was supposed to be a town event to bring its residents together. For the first two days, things seemed to be going as planned: small businesses of Tonopah were getting the recognition they deserved, children were winning countless stuffed animals and going crazy at the petting zoo, contests were won, and entertainment was top notch from our very own. However, the third day brought chaos as what authorities reported was a wired pipe bomb detonated in the middle of the festival as bike riders were lining up for the first lap of the community ride. Casualties include three deaths and many injured - some critically, some minor. Funerals will be held this weekend; see page 5A for times and locations.  Shepherd Decker, acting Chief of Police, assured residents the TVPD would investigate and had no further comments at this time. Stay safe, Tonopah Valley.

[devilsgatewayhq]

Things had been generally quiet during the Fall Bike Festival. Sure, there were a few scuffles here and there but nothing TVPD couldn’t handle on their own and separate. Residents were pleased with the entertainment, the food was out of this world and children were lining up for the arts and crafts. Vendors were pleased with the business they were getting. By the time the third and last day of FBF came, License to Grill was top on everyone's list with the delicious catered brunch. After the meal was done all the riders saddled their bikes, taking spots in line for the annual bike ride. Serkan Tezel happily sat on his bike. Waving off a few members of the Sons, he then nodded to Dean MacNally whose bike was parked next to the old member. It seemed they were the two lingering bike owners to make their way in line. Turning the ignition, no one expected the next events to take place.  The prospect sitting near Dean and Serkan sparked his bike alive, flipping a switch, sparking a large explosion. Everyone ducked down at the sound, horror riddled everyone's faces as they watched the casualties. Serkan Tezel had been gravely wounded, Dean MacNally was gone almost instantly, and the prospect, Kahil Sakarya, too. Paramedics were immediately called to the scene, the officers already in attendance sprang into action and the Governor of Nye County stood speechless watching the fiasco take place.

[devilsgatewayhq]

The 42nd Annual Fall Bike Festival is a three day event held to unite the town’s residents. Please join us for fun games, rides for the kiddos, food from local small businesses, arts & crafts, contests and performances from your favorite local bands. Find the list of everything you will find and a schedule for the events below: 

Friday: 

11:00am - Performance from Raging Gremlin; an 80’s cover band. 

2:00pm - Bobbing for apples contest. 

2:00pm - 7:00pm - Hay Rides

6:00pm - Performance from Mayra Rojas, Gabe Knox & Rhett Matthews 

Food Truck options: 

Let’s Tacobout It

The Cut (gourmet burgers)

Saturday: 

11:30am - Performance from Rhett Matthews

1:00pm - Pie eating contest

1:30pm Hot dog eating contest

2:00pm - 8:00pm - Hay Rides

6:00pm - Performance from Blake Scott and Shepherd Decker

9:00pm: Karaoke Night Begins

Food Truck options:

The Waffle Goose

Cheese Wizard 

Sunday: 

10:00am - Performance from Tonopah Hills High School Choir

11:30M - Community Brunch (food provided by License to Grill)

12:00pm - 5:00pm - Hay Rides

5:30pm - Traditional Bike ride around Tonopah

Food Truck options:

Chicken Fingers, etc.

Jamaican Me Crazy

Activities:

Hay Rides

Petting zoo & Pony Rides (kiddos) 

Face Painting

Henna Tattoos

Sand Art

Raffles

Pumpkin Patch

Corn Maze

Games: (play and win prizes)

Dunk Tank

Ring Toss

Cornhole

Fish Bowl

Balloon Pop

Ball toss

Water Racing

Basketball Shot

Rides (kids only): 

Petting Zoo + Pony Rides

Motorcycle Jump

Hog Wild

Far West Train (train ride)

Vendors: 

Mad Dog Brewery 

Wertz’s Candies

Blossom’s

Ignition Fitness - offering 2 months free & fruit smoothies

Level Up Barcade - 50% off VR Games

Sweet Dreams Bakeshop

Spill the Beans- offering iced coffees & sweets

Pi-Not Wine

The Book Nook - offering 30% off books

Tonopah Fire fighters serving BBQ

[devilsgatewayhq]

Attention residents of Tonopah Valley. We will be hosting the 42nd Annual Fall Bike Festival located Downtown on Main Street. As always there will be vendors of all sorts, a few rides for the children to enjoy, food and a buck load of games to play. Remember to bring your motorcycles; group ride begins at 5pm. We can’t wait to see everyone.