New Belgium Brewing Company’s festival of bikes, music, and carnival fame makes their second appearance at the L.A. Historic Park. Named after New Belgium’s best known brew, Fat Tire, the event raises awareness of the “positive societal offerings of the bicycle.” Saturday’s free to attend event includes a bike parade, concerts, and a car for bike trade to name a few.

Tour de What?

The Tour de Fat is an event highlighting bicycle life in the the city. Currently, 13 cities are on the tour and more may be added as interest grows. The tour will be having several performances and concerts throughout the day. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase. While the event starts at 11 AM, the organizers recommend you get there a little early to take care of registration.

Here is the schedule:

10:45 – 11:00 Bike Parade Launch with the Rhymanese Twins & Mucca Pazza
12:00 – 12:20 Stunt Pepper
12:20 – 12:25 Musical Intro: Our Town (Revival Stage)
12:25 – 01:15 Yo-Yo People (Sideshow Stage)
01:15 – 01:30 Slow Ride (Revival Stage)
01:30 – 02:20 Dovekins (Revival Stage)
02:20 – 02:40 The Bicycle Dating Game (Revival Stage)
02:40 – 03:30 Honeymoon Cabaret (Sideshow Stage)
03:40 – 03:50 Car for bike Trade (Revival Stage)
03:55 – 04:45 Mucca Pazza (Revival Stage)
04:50 – 05:00 Waste Diversion, NPO $ Raised and then Finale! (Revival Stage)

Le TIGRE:

1:00 La Dolce (18+)
1:30 Devil Dan
2:00 Monster Show
2:30 Yo Squared
3:00 Steinomite
4:00 Ssssnake!
4:30 Lip Sync Lounge (18+)

Still not sure what the Tour De Fat actually is? Take a look at our coverage of last years tour to get a better idea:

New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat Rides Into Los Angeles State Historic Park [PHOTOS]
New Belgium’s Tour de Fat Explained by Dallas Byerley, Beer Ranger

When?
Saturday, October 8 from 10:45 AM – 5 PM

Where?
L.A. Historic Park
1245 N. Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additional Information
http://www.newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat/cities/los-angeles-ca.aspx

Photo: the scene from Tour de Fat 2010

– Lucas Li

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