The annual motorcycle rally runs through Saturday with most vendors, music and events at venues on Dickson Street, at the Washington County Fairgrounds and at the parking lots of Baum Stadium/Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville. Rally headquarters is in front of the Walton Arts Center on Dickson Street. Other events are scheduled throughout the area. Highlights of today’s activities are below. Complete schedules of events and music are available in What’s Up! and at nwaonline.com.
Today
Events
• 8 a.m.: Firefighters Poker Run
• 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.: Ladies Riders Seminars, Baum Stadium/Tyson Track
• 5 p.m.: Car Show at Northwest Arkansas Mall
• 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.: Hambone Express Pig Races, Fairgrounds
• 6:15 p.m. People’s Choice Tasting Barbecue Contest, Fairgrounds
• 7 p.m.: Cars Cruise Dickson Street
• 7:30 p.m.: Freestyle Show and Arena Cross, Parsons Arena in Springdale
• 10 p.m.: Semifinals Miss BBB contest, Fairgrounds
Beer Gardens
• Dickson Street: 10 a.m.-midnight
• Baum Stadium/Tyson Track: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Fairgrounds/BB&BBQ Saloon: Noon until whenever
Transportation
• 4 p.m.-midnight: A shuttle will run from the fairgrounds to Dickson Street. It will leave the fairgrounds on the hour and Dickson Street on the half hour. Fare: $5 one way, $8 round trip.
• 5 p.m.-midnight: The Arkansas/Missouri Railroad passenger train will depart Dickson Street on the hour and Baum Stadium on the half hour. Fare: $2 each way.