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Dan Aykroyd and Free Concerts at Bikefest Rockfest at Fremont Street Experience

Fremont Street Experience gets its motor running with BIKEFEST ROCKFEST, a series of free concerts that will complement the 11th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 29 and extending through Sunday, Oct. 2 the four days will be jam-packed with entertainment by some of the world’s best tribute bands of rock superstars.  

On Saturday evening, movie and television star Dan Aykroyd will be signing bottles of his Crystal Head Vodka at The Fitz entrance next to 3rd Street Stage while the Blues Brothers Reborn are playing some classic hits.

Performance schedule for BIKEFEST ROCKFEST at Fremont Street Experience:

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29
1st Street Stage:

• 6 – 9 p.m. – Judge Jackson
• 10 p.m.-1 a.m. – Unauthorized Ozzy (Ozzy Osbourne Tribute)

3rd Street Stage:

• 7-10 p.m. – Mojo Rosing (Doors Tribute)
• 11 p.m.-2 a.m. – Bonfire (AC/DC Tribute)

Main Street Stage:

• 6-9 p.m. – Dirty Pairadice
• 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. – Arena

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30
1st Street Stage:

• 6 – 9 p.m. – Judge Jackson
• 10 p.m.-1 a.m. – Unauthorized Ozzy

3rd Street Stage:

• 7-10 p.m. – Mojo Rosing (Doors Tribute)
• 11 p.m.-2 a.m. – Bonfire (AC/DC Tribute)

Main Street Stage:

• 6 – 9 p.m. – Dust N’ Bones (Guns & Roses Tribute)
• 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. – Arena

SATURDAY, OCT. 1
1st Street Stage:

• 6 – 9 p.m. – Judge Jackson
• 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Led Zeppagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

3rd Street Stage:

• 7-9:30 p.m. – Dan Aykroyd Signing
• 7 – 10 p.m. – Blues Brothers Reborn
• 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. – Bonfire (AC/DC Tribute)

Main Street Stage:

• 6 – 9 p.m. – Dust N’ Bones (Guns & Roses Tribute)
• 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. – Arena

SUNDAY, OCT. 2
1st Street Stage:

• 5 – 8 p.m. – Unauthorized Ozzy
• 9 p.m. – Midnight – Judge Jackson

3rd Street Stage:

• 6 – 9 p.m. – Dirty Pairadice
• 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Bonfire (AC/DC Tribute)

Main Street Stage:

• 6 – 9 p.m. – Dust N’ Bones (Guns & Roses Tribute)
• 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. – Arena

Additionally, two Fremont Street Experience properties will be giving away motorcyles as part of their BikeFest promotions:

Golden Nugget Sponsors Harley-Davidson Giveaway
One lucky Las Vegas BikeFest attendee will walk away from the Golden Nugget on Saturday with a brand new 2012 Harley-Davidson. The winner will have a choice between three great Harley-Davidson models – a 2012 Road King, 2012 Softail Deluxe or 2012 Street Glide.

All Las Vegas BikeFest registrants will receive an entry in their registration bag and everyone can earn more entries gambling in the Golden Nugget casino. You must be present to win. The Harley-Davidson will be given away on Saturday at 9:15 p.m. on the 1st Street Stage on Fremont Street Experience.

Golden Gate Hotel Grand Prize Giveaway
The Golden Gate Hotel will be giving away a 2012 Harley-Davidson Fatboy Lo on Saturday at midnight at the Golden Gate Hotel Casino located on Fremont Street Experience.

In addition to the Fatboy, at 10 p.m. the Golden Gate will be giving away $10,000 in cash and prizes! Enter for a chance to win $1,000 in gas gift cards; $2,000 play-till-you-lose promo chips; $2000 free slot play; and $5000 in merchandise including an autographed Sammy Hagar guitar.

You do not need to be present to win the Fatboy. Winners of all other prizes must claim their prize by midnight Saturday night. All Las Vegas BikeFest registrants will receive a coupon to pick up a Grand Prize Giveaway entry at the Golden Gate. Additional tickets can be earned at the Golden Gate.

Everyone is invited to ride downtown and enjoy the feel-good sounds of great music while surrounded by the iconic neon lights of the Fremont Street Experience. All concerts are free and open to the public and parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience parking garage located at Carson and 4th Streets.

Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment complex located in historic downtown Las Vegas. Fremont Street Experience features Viva Vision, the world’s largest video screen which is 1,500 feet long, 90 feet wide and suspended 90 feet above the urban pedestrian mall. Viva Vision features nightly spectacular light and sounds shows with 12.5 million LED lights and a 550,000-watt sound system. Fremont Street Experience is a one-of-a-kind venue which includes free nightly concerts and entertainment on two stages. With direct pedestrian access to 10 casinos, more than 60 restaurants and specialty retail kiosks, Fremont Street Experience attracts over 17 million annual visitors. Fremont Street Experience can be found online at www.vegasexperience.com