Thunder through Smithville

 

Normally, Smithville is a quiet town oozing with historic charm and plentiful with friendly people who treat visitors like their own neighbors.  Nestled on the southeast edge of Bastrop County, it’s not uncommon to drive through town on a clear day and see a camera crew filming a commercial or a movie, or to see shoppers patrolling Main Street for that unique buy. However, on the third weekend in March, there’s a distant rumble in the air. Smithville’s Annual Thunder on the Colorado Biker Rally roars into nearby Riverbend Park on Friday, March 16 and continues until Sunday, March 18.  The legend  returns as the party gets underway along the banks of the Colorado River featuring events such as live music, merchandise vendors with their newest items, a swap meet, delicious food, cold drinks, fun run, a bike show, field events, a biker parade down Main Street Smithville, and wrapping up with a blessing of the bikes on Sunday.

 

Friday night features our annual Texas Hold Em Tournament at the park pavilion for a buy-in of $30, which includes $10,000 in chips and a wristband for admission throughout the weekend ($15 value).  Preregistration is encouraged as walk-ups are not guaranteed accommodations.  There will be prizes awarded for the top four finishers (sorry – no cash prizes as that would violate state law).