More than 25,000 people converged on J&P Cycles’ Anamosa, IA facility to celebrate the 32nd Annual Open House on June 25-26, 2011.
The crowd was entertained by the skills of Extreme Obstacle Rider Geoff Aaron. A 10-time AMA Trials Champion, Aaron has more than 73 career National wins and gave the crowd something to cheer about. In addition, the ILL Conduct Stunt Show was a crowd favorite, as was the Daytona Harley-Davidson Drill Team.
More than 80 motorcycle-related vendors were on-site displaying the latest wares – motorcycles, motorcycle parts, accessories and more. Customers were able to take advantage of great sale day discounts and an exclusive clearance area was devoted to clearance items that were drastically reduced – some up to 50 percent off.
“Thank you to all of our loyal customers for your patronage over the last 32 years,” said president John Parham. “Each year’s event is more humbling than the previous one and this year was no exception.” vice president Jill Parham added, “A huge thank you to the wonderful motorcycle manufacturers who help in making this event so large each year. We could not do it without you!”
A silent auction held on both Saturday and Sunday raised a record $7,000 for the National Motorcycle Museum. Additionally, more than $5,000 in products were donated and given away to those in attendance in the way of door prizes.
Camp Courageous of Iowa raised a tremendous amount of money thanks to the generosity of J&P Cycles customers. Water and soda stations were set up throughout the grounds, manned by Camp Courageous volunteers. Donations were accepted on behalf of the organization, and when the event was complete, $9,300 was raised.
Next year’s event is scheduled for June 23 and 24, 2012.
For more information about J&P Cycles, visit www.jpcycles.com.
