Kappa / Texas Beach Party 2009 DEAD

We have been receiving questions regarding this event and I am sorry to tell you it is officially dead.

Last year (2008) Galveston promoter Tim Day officially canceled the event a few days before it was scheduled to begin. Citing he wanted the young people to focus on job opportunities.

This year there has been no buzz or mention of this event from promoters.

Normally this event takes place the same weekend as Black College Reunion in Daytona Beach, FL.

Black Bike Week 2009 Events

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 9:00pm
Carolina Knight Riders 29th Annual Pre-Welcome Party
2001 Starr Bluff Road, Longs, SC
(N. Myrtle Beach Drag Strip)

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Thursday, May 21, 2009 @ 8:00pm
LRO – 10th Annual Meet and Greet
2001 Night Club – 920 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC (outside City limits, NO HELMETS REQUIRED)

Thursday, May 21, 2009 @ 9:00pm
Carolina Knight Riders 29th Annual Welcome Party
2001 Starr Bluff Road, Longs, SC
(N. Myrtle Beach Drag Strip)

Friday May 22, 2009

Friday, May 22, 2009 @ 11:00am
East Coast Custom Motorcycle Show
2001 Night Club – 920 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC (outside City limits, NO HELMETS REQUIRED)

Friday, May 22, 2009 @ 9:00pm
Carolina Knight Riders 29th Annual Trophy Party
2001 Starr Bluff Road, Longs, SC
(N. Myrtle Beach Drag Strip)

Friday, May 22, 2009 @ 9:00pm
Sportsman Motorcycle 3rd Annual Welcome Party
Hwy 90, North Myrtle Beach

Friday, May 23, 2008 @ 9:00pm
Blackout Party – Thriple Threat Edition
2001 Night Club – 920 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC (outside City limits, NO HELMETS REQUIRED)

Cycle Shoe International
3rd Annual Triple Blackout Party 2009
Hosted By Cycle Shoe, Barbarians MC, Sistas By Choice, BB
Memorial Bike Fest Weekend
North Myrtle Beach, SC
10 until
2001 Entertainment Complex (Club 2001)
920 Lake Arrowhead Dr
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
$20

” Blame It On The Goose Friday Party ”
Shake Off Of The States
Cash Prize $200 Which State Has Da Best Ladies Dat Can Shake It.
” Fellaz Let Get This Rep Your State For The Ladies Hard Body Contest”
This Is The Hottest Shake Off Of The States Come Rep Your State Lets See Which State Shakes It The Hardest.
Starts @ 10pm
Free Drinks And Food Admission $5 B4 11pm
N.myrtle Beach Area

Saturday May 23, 2009

Saturday, May 23, 2009 @ 11:00am (Registration)
HGBA – Carolina Knight Riders
2nd Annual Memorial Ride for Fallen Riders (12:00 noon)
Carolina Knight Riders Club House
2001 Star Bluff Rd, Longs, SC (N. Myrtle Beach)

Saturday, May 23, 2009 @ 11:00am
East Coast Custom Motorcycle Show
2001 Night Club – 920 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC (outside City limits, NO HELMETS REQUIRED)

Saturday, May 23, 2009 @ 9:00pm
Carolina Knight Riders 29th Annual Dance
2001 Starr Bluff Road, Longs, SC
(N. Myrtle Beach Drag Strip)

Saturday, May 23, 2009 @ 9:00pm
Precious Metals Bike Club
6th Annual Bikers Bash
2001 Night Club – 920 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC (outside City limits, NO HELMETS REQUIRED)

4TH Annual Guys vs Girls football game
Played on the beach behind the Ocean Sands resorts in North Myrtle @ 10am

Sunday May 24, 2009

Sunday, May 24, 2009 @ 11:00am
East Coast Custom Motorcycle Show
2001 Night Club – 920 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC (outside City limits, NO HELMETS REQUIRED)

Sunday, May 24, 2009 @ 12:00noon
Carolina Knight Riders
29th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show
2001 Starr Bluff Road, Longs, SC
(N. Myrtle Beach Drag Strip)

Black College Reunion 2009 Recap

As was expected, the crowd for BCR 2009 was extremely light. I was happy to see first time visitors like Shawna Mitchell from FAMU having a good time. “We came down to see what we was missing. Me and my (six) friends are looking for the parties!” Their enthusiasm was a welcomed site.

During my walks up and down Atlantic Avenue I met visitors from FAMU, Florida State, Jackson State, University of Miami, Florida Memorial, Texas Woman’s University, University of South Florida, Fort Valley State and Morris Brown. Families dominated the landscape as was the case in 2008. The hotel managers I talked with admitted their revenues from this event has all but dried up.

The weather was a factor once again this year, just as in 2008. “I would like to see this event pushed back a little further into April so we can get in the water.” says Nicole Chance from Tallahassee. She makes a valid point, scheduling dates in mid April makes a lot more sense. There would be less of a chance for cold temperatures and a little rain would be welcomed to help visitors cool off.

In order for this event to regain some momentum artists, vendors, promoters, event coordinators and the City of Daytona must be on the same page. There will be a new section added to the site to help this process. Stay tuned for more information on that.

I will be also adding a gallery section to showcase pictures from this year and past BCR events. If you would like to contribute, feel free to submit your pictures using this form.