Thunder on the Gorge
Welcome, This page was put together by Western Skies in an effort to assist in questions you may have about lodging, dinning, recreation possibilities, and other accommodations during your visit for this event.
Thunder on the Gorge is promoted by Daggett County Economic Board and will be held on
September 5th, 6th, & 7th
Event Links, Posters and Maps
Event Schedule
Friday September 5th
6pm to 9pm: Registration - $25 per person. Registration tables will be set up at the Chevron in Manila (Located at the intersection of Hwy 43 & Hwy 44). After 9pm registration can be accepted at the Villa Bar and Grill during the Live performance of Kip Attaway.
Riders are asked to RSVP to help assist Daggett County in the preparation of this event.
Registration includes:
- Entry into the Saturday Thunder at the Gorge Bikers Run,
- Donation to Daggett County Search and Rescue,
- Admission to Kip Attaway Concert (America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Funny Guy) for both Friday and Saturday evening at the Villa Bar and Grill,
- Saturday bikers dinner at the Villa,
- Saturday breakfast at the Senior Citizens Center,
- Raffle ticket for prizes,
- and discount coupons at local business during your stay.
9:30pm: Gathering and show starts at the Villa Bar and Grill (a private club),
for live entertainment (Kip Attaway)
Saturday September 6th
7am to 9:30am: Gather at the Senior Citizens Center for breakfast in Manila before heading down to the Lucerne Valley Marina to start the ride.
10am: The ride leaves the peninsula at Lucerne and continues through the town's of Washam and Manila (See Map of route here). Scenic attractions during the ride include, Sheep Creek Geological Loop, Red Canyon Lodge, Flaming Gorge Resort, Flaming Gorge Dam, and Dutch John. Riders are encouraged to visit area businesses and attraction during and after the ride reaches Dutch John.
7pm-8:30pm: Back in the Town of Manila, a gathering at the restaurant (Villa Bar and Grill) for dinner, drinks, and prizes (dinner provided).
9:30pm: Live entertainment (Kip Attaway) at the Villa Bar and Grill (a private club).
Sunday September 7th
9am: Breakfast at the Park in Manila and departure from the ride.