The Asgard Motorcycle Club hosts the event each year. Organizers said they plan the event nine months in advance, and this year they expect 5,000-10,000 people to pass through the gates for the three day event.
The event features drag racing, A, B and C class, eight classes within the bike shows, daisy duke contest, slow races, barrel race, tattoo contest, bikini and wet t-shirt contest, weenie bite contest and ring toss.
During Saturday's racing time trials, bikers hit speeds of almost 150 miles per hour.
Asgard Motorcycle Club spokesperson Asgard Smokey Alfred Stepputat said, the races, bike show and the wet t-shirt and bikini contests are some of the most popular competitions.
The Asgard Motorcycle Club is a non-profit organization, which offers funding to the Boys and Girls Club, Gulf Coast Multiple Sclerosis, St. Jude, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sheriff's boys and girls ranchers and other charities.
With about 50 vendors selling food, jewelry, clothing, leather goods, and more, Stepputat said, the blowout brings dollars to the Gulf Coast and gives bikers a positive image.
"Hollywood paints a picture of bikers. Making us look like we are all criminals. Bikers are people from all walks of life, everyday people who just enjoy riding motorcycles and the freedom of the open road. This event shows that we are doing great things for the community and local charities," Stepputat said.
Placed on 100 acres, the blowout provided plenty of room for attendees to camp out.
"A lot of people stay on the grounds. Bikers put up tents. They bring their campers. It's a quarter mile drag way, but the drag itself is actually a mile long. Because they have three quarters of a mile to slow down after they pass the finish line," Stepputat explained.
On Sunday organizers held a flag raising ceremony on the drag way with the assistance of the Air Force, Army and the Armed Forces Motorcycle Club.
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