Schedule of Events


THUNDER ON THE GULF October 6-9, 2011

Schedule of Events for Thunder on the Gulf

Wednesday, Oct 5

  • Race Teams arrive
  • 5:00 pm Pre-Welcome Party for VIP's at the Flora-Bama Lounge
  • 6:00 pm Welcome Party hosted by the Flora-Bama Lounge

Thursday, Oct 6

(VIP wristbands required for Premium / VIP Viewing Areas)

11 am- 4 pm Wet Pits at Outcast Charter Docks

(Race Fans not allowed on docks or near Cranes)

Viewing Area at Cobalt's. SEATED VIP VIEWING.

10 am - 8 pm Race Village open. Admission $5. Free with VIP Pass.

Kids Pavilion, Concessions, Vendors.

  • 5:00 pm VIP Pre-Party at Happy Harbor on the Line
  • 6:30 pm Racers Party at Happy Harbor on the Line.

Friday, Oct 7

(VIP wristbands required for Premium / VIP Viewing Areas)

10 am- 5 pm Wet Pits at Outcast Charter Docks

(Race Fans not allowed on docks or near Cranes)

Viewing Area at Cobalt's. SEATED VIP VIEWING.

10 am - 8 pm Race Village open Admission $5. Free with VIP Pass.

Kids Pavilion, Concessions, Vendors.

  • 11 am VIP Tent at Island House Hotel Opens. Must have VIP Pass to enter.
  • NOON - 4:00 ~ LET THE RACES BEGIN!!!!!

Tune into a play-by-play account of the races on Sunny 107.5 Radio.

  • 6:00 VIP Pre-Party at Live Bait On the Beach II
  • 7:30 Meet the Race Teams at Live Bait on the Beach
  • 8:30 "Miss Thunder on the Gulf" Bikini Contest
  • 10:00 Live Entertainment By Chad Bradford & the Damn Band

Saturday, Oct 8

(VIP wristbands required for Premium / VIP Viewing Areas)

11 am- 4 pm Wet Pits at Outcast Charter Docks

(Race Fans not allowed on docks or near cranes)

Viewing Area at Cobalt's. SEATED VIP VIEWING

10 am 2011 Pleasure Island Poker Run. Open to the Public.

For More Information Visit: www.thepleasureislandpokerrun.com

10 am - 8 pm Race Village open. Admission $5. Free with VIP Pass

Kids Pavilion, Concessions, Vendors.

  • 10 am-4 pm VIP Tent at Perdido Beach Resort opens to view the practice runs
  • 5:00 pm Boat Parade from Race Village to the

Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf

  • 6:30 pm Fans Meet the Race Teams on Main Street at the Wharf
  • 7 pm VIP Gala at the Orange Beach Event Center featuring Entertainment by the TipTops, Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, Cash Bar and a Silent Auction Tickets are $25 each. Free with VIP Pass.

Sunday, Oct 9

(VIP wristbands required for Premium / VIP Viewing Areas)

10 am- 5 pm Wet Pits at Outcast Charter Docks

Viewing Area at Cobalt's. SEATED VIP VIEWING.

10 am - 5 pm Race Village open. Admission $5. Free with VIP Pass

Kids Pavilion, Concessions, Vendors.

10 am VIP Tent at Perdido Beach Resort &

VIP Tent at Island House Hotel Open. Must have VIP Pass to enter.

NOON - 4:00 LET THE RACES BEGIN!!!!! WORLD CHAMPIONS WILL BE CROWNED.

Tune into a play-by-play account of the races on Sunny 107.5 Radio.

6 pm Awards Ceremony at Live Bait II. Awards Party to follow featuring

Live Entertainment By Chad Bradford & the Damn Band.

SHUTTLE PICKUP: FLORA BAMA, LIVE BAIT, GULF STATE PARK PIER & LAKE SHELBY

All events and times are subject to change.

You can find updates and purchase VIP Passes at www.ThunderOnTheGulf.com.

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