Capitol City Biker Bash rolls into Charleston Thursday

CHARLESTON, WV (WCHS/WVAH) — Hundreds of motorcyclists will rumble into Charleston this week for an annual celebration that features three nights of free concerts, a bike show and a charity ride.

The Capitol City Biker Bash returns Thursday through Saturday to Kanawha Boulevard and Haddad Riverfront Park, according to the organizers' website.

Music is one of the main draws of the Biker Bash with three evenings of free concerts. Two national recording artists and five local artists will be performing. Below is the schedule:

Thursday, June 9

3 p.m. - Joe Hunt

5:45 p.m. - Audio Outlaw

8 p.m. - LOCASH

Friday, June 10

3 p.m. - She & I

5 p.m. - Joe Hunt

6:30 p.m. - The Mark Miller Band

7:45 p.m. - Mindbender

Saturday, June 11

3:45 p.m. - Bare Bones Crow

5 p.m. - Joe Hunt Project

6:30 p.m. - Tom Litvin

9 p.m. - Shooter Jennings

Waymore's Outlaws

Free concerts are not the only attraction at the event. Motorcyclists also will be proudly displaying their rides. A bike show is set for Thursday with check in beginning at 4 p.m. on Kanawha Boulevard.

Meanwhile, a bikini contest is set for 9:30 p.m. Friday at Vino's Bar and Grill at 812 Kanawha Blvd. E.

More than 100 bikers are expected to participate Saturday in a charity event, The Ride for Hospice Care. Check in for that event is set for 9 a.m. on Kanawha Boulevard at Haddad Riverfront Park. All proceeds benefit Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.