Bikes Blues and BBQ Stories

Bikers ride up and down Dickson Street on Friday evening in Fayetteville during the annual biker fest Bikes, Blues & BBQ. Around 400,000 people were expected to attend this year's rally.

Bikers ride up and down Dickson Street on Friday evening in Fayetteville during the annual biker fest Bikes, Blues & BBQ. Around 400,000 people were expected to attend this year's rally.
Photo by Brooke McNeely

S Few accidents, arrests noted at rally

FAYETTEVILLE — Fayetteville police responded to a few serious motorcycle accidents during this year's Bikes, Blues & BBQ festival, though none were fatal. Read More »

By Kate Ward posted September 29, 2009 at 7:05 a.m.

S Rally-goer accused of headbutting deputy

FAYETTEVILLE — A Bikes, Blues & BBQ patron faces elevated charges on allegations of headbutting a Washington County sheriff's deputy and spitting at two Fayetteville police officers while being transported to the Washington County Detention Center on Saturday. Read More »

By Kate Ward posted September 29, 2009 at 7:04 a.m.

James works workwear during bikes, blues rally

FAYETTEVILLE — This weekend was much work and little play for Jesse James, in town during the Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally to promote Jesse James Industrial Workwear. Read More »

By Robin Mero posted September 28, 2009 at 7:13 a.m.

Bikers overflow campgrounds

Hotels not the only spots to accommodate motorcycle enthusiasts

LOWELL — They trickled in over four days, but most of the Bikes, Blues & BBQ revelers will be gone before noon today. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted September 27, 2009 at 10:02 a.m.

Police report few arrests during rally

FAYETTEVILLE — Thousands of motorcycle riders and visitors have rolled into Fayetteville for the 10th annual Bikes Blues & BBQ rally and local police report only a few minor problems. Read More »

By Scott F Davis posted September 27, 2009 at 8:54 a.m.

Family fun Bikes, Blues & BBQ visitors appreciate safe, friendly fun

FAYETTEVILLE — Visitors and local residents attending Fayetteville's 10th annual Bike Blues & BBQ rally said they enjoy the fun, friendly atmosphere and appreciate the lack of problems and troublemakers. Several people at the rally they enjoy looking at all the different types of motorcycles, watching people, eating barbecue and listening to music. Some said they are glad bikers can ride up and down Dickson Street because some places don't allow this. Read More »

By Scott F Davis posted September 27, 2009 at 7:33 a.m.

FAYETTEVILLE: Motorcycle builders display custom bikes [Video]

FAYETTEVILLE — How fast, how far and how much are some of the key questions for a custom bike. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted September 26, 2009 at 7:55 a.m.

BBQ abundance : Barbecue aspect of rally continues to grow.

FAYETTEVILLE — What's your pleasure? Tender ribs falling off the bone? Pulled pork piled high on the bun? Stacked beef brisket with a side of slaw? Or perhaps some smoked chicken with all the fixin's? Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted September 26, 2009 at 7:38 a.m.

Only one known motorcycle accident, so far

FAYETTEVILLE — A Fort Smith man was listed in fair condition Thursday following a motorcycle accident Wednesday night on Razorback Road. Read More »

By Kate Ward posted September 25, 2009 at 7:28 a.m.

Jesse James enjoying rally, touting clothing

FAYETTEVILLE — Jesse James arrived in Fayetteville on Thursday for two days of Bikes, Blues & BBQ and plans to promote his clothing line Sunday afternoon at the Wal-Mart Supercenter on Martin Luther King Jr. Read More »

By Robin Mero posted September 25, 2009 at 7:25 a.m.

Band members enjoy opportunity to play

Musicians play for fun not money at bike rally

FAYETTEVILLE — The large crowds that turn out for Fayetteville's Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally each year make this a popular venue for musicians eager to promote their music and band. Read More »

By Scott F Davis posted September 25, 2009 at 7:24 a.m.

FAYETTEVILLE: Cooks steel selves for grills' night out

53 teams set up smokers, tools for bike rally's namesake barbecue contest

FAYETTEVILLE — There were all kinds of grills being set up in the parking lot across from Baum Stadium - ranging from backyard smokers to $30,000 rigs. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted September 25, 2009 at 5:25 a.m.

Biker event sees 1 arrest, 1 accident

The first day of the Bikes, Blues and BBQ event in Fayetteville was fairly low-key from a police perspective, with several warnings, one arrest and one accident. Read More »

posted September 24, 2009 at 10:02 a.m.

Showing off: Dealers use rally to feature newest bike models

FAYETTEVILLE — With thousands of motorcycle riders and people interested in looking at motorcycles coming to Fayetteville for Bikes, Blues & BBQ, the rally is an opportunity for dealers to showcase their newest bikes and their features. Read More »

By Brett Bennett posted September 24, 2009 at 7:08 a.m.

Our piece of the pie : Bikes, Blues and BBQ hits northwest Arkansas

Benton County hotels, restaurants and more continue to monitor the level of business the annual Bikes, Blues and BBQ festival sends their way.

BENTONVILLE — It's Bikes, Blues and BBQ time again, and that translates into a whole lot more than thousands of motorcycles rolling into the region en route to the festivities in Fayetteville. Read More »

By Jeff Mores posted September 24, 2009 at 7:07 a.m.