Louisiana Bicycle Festival Press Kit

The Saturday Before Father's Day In Abita Springs

10AM - 4PM Abita Springs The first festival was in 2000

Abita Springs is an historic resort town across Lake Ponchartrain from New Orleans. The Tammany Trace, a 31 mile rails to trails conversion, passes through Abita Springs.

Come see, exhibit, and ride homebuilt, vintage and custom bicycles. All bicycles types were welcome - yes you can bring your new mountain bike, your new or old racing bike, or the bicycle your grandfather has in is garage.

The festival includesFestival Food, Live Music, Bicycle Parade, Bicycle Garage Sale, and
Bicycle Competitions for
Original Pre 1940; Original 1940 - 1960;
Original Post 1960; Restored Pre 1940;
Restored 1940 - 1960;
Restored Post 1960;
Custom;
Decorated; Novelty;
Art from Bikes or Bike Parts; and
Best in Show

If you are coming in from out of town the following web site may help you find accommodations:

Contact person is John Preble,
Abita Mystery House aka UCM Museum,
http://abitamysteryhouse.com or
johnpreb@gmail.com

Relative links and emails:
Contact person is John Preble john(at)johnpreble.com

For more information contact John Preble, ph. 985-892-2624

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