REO Speedwagon to play OC Bike Fest Sept. 18

REO Speedwagon has signed on to play the main stage Friday, Sept. 18, during the fifth anniversary of OC BikeFest Sept. 17 to 20 at the inlet in Ocean City, Md. It’s the year of rock with Great White and Kix taking the stage Thursday Sept. 17, REO Speedwagon Friday and The Doobie Brothers Saturday, Sept. 19.

Concurrently, Delmarva Bike Week celebrates its 15th anniversary with an array of special activities at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium and Winterplace Park in Salisbury, Md., and at Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva in Seaford. For the first time ever, participants who purchase advance tickets online are invited to ride in the Bikes on the Boardwalk parade Thursday, Sept. 17. Limited spaces are available.

OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week owner and producer Kathy Micheal says she’s excited about the caliber of entertainment coming to the event this year. “I’m honored to be a part of the long-term success of both of these incredible rallies and look forward to growing and evolving these events, keeping them fresh and exciting for attendees.

We are also thrilled to have Rommel Harley-Davidson as the presenting sponsor for both OC Bikefest and Delmarva Bike Week. Not only will they have activities at their Delmarva location in Seaford, but will once again have a huge presence with 2016 motorcycles for sale at the Ocean City Convention Center."

Advance tickets are on sale now at OCBikefest.com and DelmarvaBikeWeek.com through April 30 at the following prices: adult event passes $25, regular price $40; adult one-day pass $15, regular price $30; child event pass $15. Children 5 and younger attend free. Visit the event websites for more information on the benefits of purchasing an event pass. Details and advance tickets are also on sale now at all participating Rommel Harley-Davidson locations and Rommel’s Ace Hardware Stores.

Hours vary by location and can be found at www.ocbikefest.com and www.delmarvabikeweek.com.