The 17th annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ hits the streets this weekend, with venues on Dickson Street, at Baum Stadium and at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville and at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Here's what you need to know:
Hear The Music
Main Stage
Dickson Street
Today
3-4 p.m. -- The Ocie Band
4:45-6 p.m. -- The Uncrowned Kings
6:30-8 p.m. -- Earl and Them
8:30-10 p.m. -- Members Only
10:30-midnight -- Jason D. Williams
Saturday
3-4 p.m. -- Fayetteville School of Rock
4:30-6 p.m. -- Divas on Fire
6:30-8 p.m. -- Dead Metal Society
8:30-10 p.m. -- Full House
10:30-midnight -- Barrett Baber
Blues Alley Saloon Stage
Fairgrounds
Today
6-9 p.m. -- Art Bentley
10 p.m.-1 a.m. -- Knock Kneed Sally
Saturday
5-8:30 p.m. -- 412 West
9 p.m.-1 a.m. -- Connie Hawkins and the Blueswreckers
Eat It All
The Fayetteville rally may be one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the country, but some people come to town just for the food.
Today
Whataburger Jalapeno Eating Contest -- 4:15 p.m., Dickson Street Beer Garden.
People's Choice BBQ Tasting -- 6:30 p.m., Washington County Fairgrounds campground. $8-$10.
Saturday
Hog Country Breakfast -- 7:30-10:30 a.m., Lifesource on School Ave. $4-$8.
Progressive/Habitat for Humanity Breakfast -- 8-10:30 a.m., Dickson Street Beer Garden. Free.
K.C. BBQ Society Championship Cook off -- noon-4 p.m., Washington County Fairgrounds.
Ogle The Bikes
Saturday
Bike Show/Battle of the Bikes -- 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Dickson Street Beer Garden.
Vintage Motorcycle Show -- 8-11 a.m. registration; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. show, Arvest Ball Park in Springdale.
Parade of Power -- 4 p.m., Washington County Fairgrounds to Dickson Street.
Go Shopping!
Official Bikes, Blues & BBQ merchandise can be found at the Walton Arts Center lot, the House lot, at Baum Stadium, at Arvest Ballpark, at the Washington County Fairgrounds and at several booths on Dickson Street, including the Collier Drug Store parking lot.
Find The Facts
Visit bikesbluesandbbq.org or experiencefayetteville.com for more information.
Visit nwadg.com for coverage of the rally.
-- Jocelyn Murphy
NAN What's Up on 09/23/2016