FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SECOND ANNUAL NORTHERN THUNDER MOTORCYCLE RALLY

TO BE HELD AT MYSTIC LAKE AUGUST 21 23

PRIOR LAKE March 5, 2015 ­ The second annual Northern Thunder Motorcycle Rally rolls into Mystic Lake Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23.

The free all-ages event will feature bike contests, slow bike races, hot rods, games, a charity bike ride and more. Entertainment each day will include live music and celebrity appearances. The Fabulous Thunderbirds will headline a free outdoor concert on Friday night, with Blue Oyster Cult headlining another free show on Saturday night. The full entertainment lineup will be announced soon.

A motorcycle giveaway prize drawing will be open to all attendees 18 and older. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of bike and festival merchandise from dozens of vendors. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Vendor registration is now open. To register as a vendor visit roadshowsreno.com. For sponsorship opportunities contact John OConnell at john.oconnell@mysticlake.com. For event information, entertainment and schedule updates visit mysticlake.com/northernthunder. Northern Thunder is a proud sponsor of the 28^th Annual Dennis Kirk Donnie Smith Bike Show & Car Show Parts Extravaganza on March 28 and 29 at RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota.

EVENT: Northern Thunder Motorcycle Rally
DATES: Friday, August 21 5 10 pm

The Fabulous Thunderbirds ­ 8 pm Free Outdoor Concert

Saturday, August 22 11 am ­ 10 pm

Blue Oyster Cult 8 pm Free Outdoor Concert

Sunday, August 23 11 am 5 pm

LOCATION: In the parking area off Mystic Lake Blvd. between Dakotah Meadows RV Park and the Mystic Lake hotel entrance.

DETAILS: This all-ages event is free and open to the public. Food, beverages and merchandise will be available for purchase. For event information and entertainment announcements visit mysticlake.com/northernthunder. For vendor registration visit roadshowsreno.com. For event sponsorship opportunities contact John OConnell at John.OConnell@mysticlake.com.

ABOUT MYSTIC LAKE CASINO HOTEL

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, the premier gaming facility in the Midwest, continually creates new, fun and exciting entertainment experiences for its guests. Mystic Lake^® offers gaming, three lively bars, exceptional dining at seven restaurants, headline performers, unique special events and luxurious accommodations. Located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul in Prior Lake.

Media Inquiries:

Tammy Reed · 952-496-7212 · tamara.reed@mysticlake.com

Whitney Hardman · 952-403-5434 · pr@mysticlake.com

Event Sponsorship Inquiries:

John OConnell · 952-403-5329 · john.oconnell@mysticlake.com