Majestic Pines Lounge & Event Center

09/15/2026

🏍️❤️ LET’S MAKE THIS THE BEST YEAR YET! ❤️🏍️

The 5th Annual Jeff Balk Memorial Ride is coming up Sunday, September 27th, and we want to see EVERYONE there!

Each year, this ride gives us the opportunity to remember Jeff, celebrate his life, and keep his memory alive while spending the day with friends, family, and a community that continues to show so much support.

Whether you’ve ridden with us every year or this will be your first time, we would love to have you join us. You don’t have to ride a motorcycle or a Jeep to be part of the day — everyone is welcome! This year, let’s make it our biggest and best ride yet!

🖤 Ride in his memory. Gather in his honor. Raise a glass to a life that will never be forgotten.

❤️ THIS YEAR’S PROCEEDS BENEFIT BENSON’S LEUKEMIA JOURNEY ❤️

📍 Leaving Majestic Pines at 11:30 AM

🏍️ THE ROUTE
Lanark — Dave’s Place
Mt. Morris — Mullarkey’s (Food Stop)
Forreston — Kap’s Tap
Mt. Carroll — The Zoo
➡️ Back to Majestic Pines!

Some riders will also be making the ride out to Jeff at the Cemetery before heading back to Majestic Pines. ❤️

🎉 THE FUN DOESN’T END WHEN THE RIDE DOES!

🎟️ Silent Auction
💰 50/50 Drawing (throughout the ride)
🍔 Food Truck back at Majestic Pines
🍻 Cold drinks, good friends & a great cause!

👕 GET YOUR 2026 MEMORIAL RIDE SHIRT!
👉 http://jeffbalk2026.itemorder.com

YOU DON’T HAVE TO RIDE TO BE PART OF THE DAY! Come see us at a stop, meet everyone back at Majestic Pines, grab some food, bid on the silent auction, get in on the 50/50, and help us support Benson and his family.

🔥 YEAR FIVE — LET’S GO BIG. 🔥

Bring your bikes. Bring your friends. Bring your family. SHARE THIS POST and help us pack the ride and Majestic Pines!

🏍️ 5th Annual Jeff Balk Memorial Ride
📅 Sunday, September 27th
⏰ Kickstands up from Majestic Pines at 11:30 AM

LET’S MAKE THIS THE BEST YEAR YET! 🏍️❤️

Online ordering for 5th Annual Jeff Balk Memorial Ride 2026 ends on Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

09/15/2026

🚗🏆 THANK YOU! 🏆🏍️

What an amazing day at the 7th Annual Majestic Pines Car Show! The weather wasn’t in our favor but we dealt with what we were given with quick decisions needing to be made.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and spent the day with us! Whether you brought a car, Jeep, or motorcycle, stopped by to check out the vehicles, helped behind the scenes, or simply came to support the event — we truly appreciate every one of you! ❤️

We know there are plenty of places you could spend your Sunday, and it means so much that you chose to spend it with us at Majestic Pines.

Congratulations to all of our trophy and specialty award winners! 🏆 And an extra special thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible. Events like this wouldn’t happen without the support of our participants, volunteers, sponsors, friends, family, and community.

7 years and still going strong! We’re already looking forward to next year! 🚘🔥

Thank you again from all of us at
Majestic Pines Lounge & Event Center
📍 Thomson, Illinois

Drop your favorite pictures from the show in the comments — we’d love to see them! 📸

09/14/2026

Queen of Hearts Tomorrow Tuesday at 7pm! Jackpot is at $1,425! Get your tickets and cold beer before Happy hour ends! 🎟🍻

09/14/2026

Here is the link for 5th Annual Jeff Balk Memorial Ride !

Online ordering for 5th Annual Jeff Balk Memorial Ride 2026 ends on Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

09/14/2026

TSHIRT ORDERING LINK 👕👇
jeffbalk2026.itemorder.com

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Jay's card was drawn.... #16 uncovered the 7 of spades ♠️

He wins 6 tickets for next week amd the jackpot raises to $1,425. 💰

Be sure to come in before next Tuesday and get your tickets 🎟 ✨️

09/08/2026

Don't have anything going on this weekend? Fill it with fun at our 7th Annual MP Car Show!
🚗🏍🏆🛻🚙
Bounce House: Sky High Rentals
Food: Corner Stop Catering

This years recipient will be Jeg's Fight Against NPC.

Be sure to come out and support this wonderful kid!

09/08/2026

5th Annual Jeff Balk Memorial Ride
👕 shirt ordering link coming soon

Leaving MP at 1130
Lanark - Dave's Place
Mt. Morris - Mullarkey's (food stop)
Forreston- Kap's Tap
Mt. Carroll - The Zoo
Back to MP

Some will be riding to Jeff then back to Majestic.

Silent Auction 50/50
Food truck back at MP

Benson Leukemia Journey is this years recipient