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UFC 17 Lands at the Harley Davidson Museum Friday, Aug 12

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® lands at the Harley-Davidson Museum® this weekend with a whirlwind of activities.  Check out the fighters and watch them grapple during the open workout on Friday.  You can also watch weigh-ini on Saturday at 4pm

Get an autograph from a top UFC star from UFC® Octagon Nation Truck.  There will  be  a UFC Xbox station, and a pop-up retail store where fans can purchase the latest UFC merchandise.

Schedule of Events:

11:00am - 6:00pm CST Octagon Nation Tour in Milwaukee

11:00am - 12:00pm CST Autograph Signing with UFC lightweight contender & Milwaukee native Anthony Pettis

12:00pm - 2:00pm CST UFC Live on Versus Milwaukee Open Workouts* in the Rumble Room

Main card fighters will engage in a brief 15-minute workout of various techniques to give media and fans an idea of their training regimen and athleticism. They will each be able to the media immediately following their workouts.

Participating:
12:00 - 12:30pm CST Chris Lytle & Charles Oliveira
12:30 - 1:00pm CST Jim Miller & Donald Cerrone
1:00 - 1:30pm CST Dan Hardy & Ben Henderson

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Harley-Davidson Museum

400 W. Canal St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
877-436-8738
http://H-DMuseum.com

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About the Harley Davidson Museum

The Harley-Davidson Museum opened in July 2008. It is a contemporary building just off the river in downtown Milwaukee that covers 20 acres of land. The outdoor area is free to the public and open 24 hours a day.

The indoor Museum has bikes dating back to the early 1900s and other pop culture favorites, such as the motorcycle Elvis Presley purchased days before he became famous with the hit single, Heartbreak Hotel.

Families with children can tailor their visit with the Road Pack program. The Road Pack is available for families to "check out" at the start of the tour and includes tips to help families make the most of their visit. This backpack includes four activities for parents and kids to complete while exploring the Museum exhibits including a motorcycle scavenger hunt.

Along with the Museum exhibits and archives visitors can visit the gift shop, Cafe Racer, and bar/restaurant. Motor, the Museum restaurant, features the best of Wisconsin on its menu including local cheeses, sausages and beers.

Rates: Adults $16, Children (5-17 years) $10 and Children (under 5) are free. Additional discounts are available for military, students and seniors. Hours: May-October, Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m.-6 p.m. November-April, weekdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Located off I-94 in the Menonomee Valley, you'll find the Museum at the crossroads of 6th and Canal Streets.

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