Laconiafest Weirs Drive In

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

While I feel that there will be a natural Progression, moving vendors and some events down to the track, I believe there will always be a presence and Headquarters for the rally will remain at the Weirs.

The track is somewhat Isolated, and further south then Many Riders want to be. The lake region as a whole is some of the draw... Walking on the board walk with Vendors and the Lake in close proximity is nice.

It amazes me how anti bike rally people are becoming. While I don't ride, and likely never will, I enjoy the event and the people. This is the first year in a while, I haven't ended up going by boat, and spending time wondering at the Wiers... I have met many very interesting people over the years, from Reality Show Stars (OCC), to prominent members of the Hells Angels. Everyone there just wants to enjoy themselves, and have a good time....

WHat is one week a year 9 days... 216 hours... 12960 mins.... 777600 seconds in the grand theme of things????? Not much.. let these people enjoy themselves, bring hundreds of thousands of dollars into the economy, and then leave as fast as they came, My family bought in the lakes region as did all of you knowing about Laconia Bike week, and now we think we can influence change because of a few inconveniences??????

If Laconia, and the Weirs specifically, was a nice area that bike week occupied for 10 days once a year I don't think there would be any problem. However, Bike Week resonates all year long and the Weirs is stagnate at best and in decline at worst, as a result. Yes there are some nice homes in certain parts but the overall flavor of the place is unappealing. Laconia is the least appealing town on the lake by a long shot. I'm not sure there is a solution. I simply stay away from the place.