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Thunder by the Bay returns for 23rd annual festival

Motorcycle lovers gathered at the Sarasota Fairgrounds for the three-day festival.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 6:54 p.m. February 21, 2021
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Motorcycle enthusiasts put the rubber to the road at the 23rd annual Thunder by the Bay festival from Feb. 19 to 21. 

The three-day music and bike show had visitors gathering for a fun weekend full of food, music, and plenty of bicycles. Guests enjoyed a kick-off party the first night of the show, a motorcycle contest with cash prizes, plenty of live music, and more. 

The event benefited Suncoast Charities for Children, which provides grants to local nonprofits serving children and adults with special needs. 

Chris Duncanson rode out.
Chris Duncanson rode out.
Jennifer Evans and Keith Bump took a seat near the food area.
Jennifer Evans and Keith Bump took a seat near the food area.
Mario Juarez looked after Jasmine and Mario Juarez Jr.
Mario Juarez looked after Jasmine and Mario Juarez Jr.
The festival had plenty of motorcycles for guests to admire.
The festival had plenty of motorcycles for guests to admire.
Remington the dog was more than excited.
Remington the dog was more than excited.
Matt Yore, Mayor Hagen Brody and Maryann Grgic checked out the various vendors.
Matt Yore, Mayor Hagen Brody and Maryann Grgic checked out the various vendors.
Olivia and Michelle Williams explored the fairgrounds.
Olivia and Michelle Williams explored the fairgrounds.
Waylon Little and Derek Carvalho checked out the bikes.
Waylon Little and Derek Carvalho checked out the bikes.
Andy Johnson, Jacque Newton and Jacque Rose walked around.
Andy Johnson, Jacque Newton and Jacque Rose walked around.
Make My Day Jewelry had its own gremlin selling wares.
Make My Day Jewelry had its own gremlin selling wares.
Dana Bishop and Sylvia Paris enjoyed the day.
Dana Bishop and Sylvia Paris enjoyed the day.
Karen George, Dennis Sauer, Dave Sarandrea and John Metz were ready for the day.
Karen George, Dennis Sauer, Dave Sarandrea and John Metz were ready for the day.
Sam, Luna, Brookyln and Joe Alix went as a family unit.
Sam, Luna, Brookyln and Joe Alix went as a family unit.
Kristin Benson and Jami Kellogg were all smiles.
Kristin Benson and Jami Kellogg were all smiles.
Kathy and Nigel Miles checked out the bikes with Smudge the dog.
Kathy and Nigel Miles checked out the bikes with Smudge the dog.

 

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