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2026 Pre-Ride Dinner
Friday, September 11th

Tickets on sale now!

What you need to know

Location: The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach, the same place the Ride will start and finish the next day.

Pre-Ride Pasta Dinner

We’re excited to return to a traditional Pre-Ride Pasta Dinner, giving participants, volunteers, and supporters a chance to gather, connect, and fuel up before Ride Day.

Dinner tickets are $15 per person and include a hearty pasta dinner with accompaniments. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available. Children are welcome and eat free.

Before dinner, enjoy a cup of New England clam chowder provided by Ken’s Place Seafood, included with your dinner ticket.

Assorted non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Adult dinner tickets also include one beer or glass of wine for guests age 21 and older. Additional beer and wine will be available for a donation.

Ticket Information

  • Dinner tickets are $15 per person
  • Included in your ticket:
    • New England Clam Chowder
    • Pasta Dinner 
    • 1 Beer or Glass of Wine (assorted non-alcoholic beverages  will be available as well)
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian options available
  • Children’s meals are available and free, but please be sure to order a children’s meal when purchasing your ticket so we can plan accordingly
  • Payment may be made by credit card or PayPal. All online payments are processed through PayPal and may appear on your credit card statement as PayPal.
  • Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Timing

5:30 PM: Gates open. Chowder & drinks will be available

5:30 – 7:00 PM: Packet pick-up for registered cyclists. If you are not attending the dinner, you may still pick up your packet but only during these hours

6:15 PM: Dinner lines open

7:00 – 9:00 PM: Presentation

Thank you to our volunteers from the Saco Bay Rotary!