The Ephrata American Legion Post 429, located on Cocalico Street, will hold its second annual Patriots Ride/Day to benefit several charitable organizations on Saturday, Aug. 21. The recipients of the proceeds will be IM ABLE, Team Jennifer Cahill Charities, Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors and the Cloister Ephrata American Legion Post 429.

The event will begin with a motorcycle ride organized by the Ephrata American Legion Riders. Registration will start at 11 a.m., with kickstands up at noon. There will be a per-person charge for the event, which includes a scenic ride through the countryside, a stop at Blue Mountain Lakes, a food buffet at 4 p.m. at the Ephrata American Legion and live music by Off Our Rockers Band from 6 to 10 p.m. All motorcyclists are welcome. For more details, call Legion Riders president Scott Williams at 717-572-5979.

While the motorcycle ride is taking place, a family fun day will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion. It will be hosted by the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and Auxiliary. The event will include a food truck and an ice cream truck on-site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a dunk tank featuring special guests, a bounce castle, barrel train rides and carnival-type games. Members of the Liberty War Bird Association and the Red Horse Unit from Fort Indiantown Gap will be present, along with local first responders. There is no admission fee, but some games and food may have nominal fees.

At 4 p.m. in the ballroom, the food buffet will become available, both to those who took part in the motorcycle ride and those who did not. All attendees may stay for the live music. There is a fee for those who did not go on the motorcycle ride, and tickets may be purchased in advance by calling the American Legion at 717-733-2576, or they may be purchased at the door.

Sponsorships are available.