By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Saturday, May 18, hundreds of riders are expected to participate in the second annual Red, White & Blue Cruise through Guthrie County. The event is a fundraiser and honors all veterans and active members of military service.
The day’s events will begin and end at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds, 408 W. State St. in Guthrie Center, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. The ride will start around 10 a.m. All vehicles are welcomed, and participants can choose whether to travel on paved roads or gravel. There is no specific route, and participants can go any direction. The event will be held rain or shine.
An addition to the event this year is that during registration, breakfast will be available, provided on site by the Main Street Guthrie Center organization, to raise funds for their program. The menu will include pizza and cinnamon rolls.
Registration costs for the event are $25 per person. Those who choose to participate in the poker run will pay an additional $20 and then will receive poker cards at the various stops on the day’s agenda, which include Shootout Saloon in Dexter, Ruby’s Pub & Grill in Stuart, Short’s Place in Menlo, Casey Creamery and Tin Lizzies Sports Bar in Casey, and Blue Goose Tavern in Adair. At the end of the ride, the best poker hand will receive $250. The rest of the money that is made from all of the poker run participants will go to the Brushy Creek Honor Flight program.
Upon the completion of the ride, the band Ghost Riderz will play at the fairgrounds and the Los Altos food truck will be serving. The concert is open to the public. Organizers suggest bringing lawn chairs.