2009

June 20

Hillbillly Bike Show & Poker Run - Ozark - On the downtown square. Bike show and games, poker run; rain or shine event. Sponsor - Arkansas ABATE Chapter 22. www.geocities.com/abate_22/events.html

July 3 & 4

2009 BMW Bash - The HUB - All brands are welcome to gather in the beautiful Ozarks at the HUB, just south of Harrison, Ark. on Scenic AR 7. www.bmwbash.com

June/July

Opera in the Ozarks - Eureka Springs - Music lover? Want to add a little culture to your ride? Want to hear the next Placido Domingo before tickets cost a zillion dollars? Then check out one of the Top Ten Opera Workshops in the nations. This year performances include Pagliacci; Manon; Albert Herring; Hansel & Gretel. Don't let the idea of opera scare you. Live opera, especially comedy, is great. For a schedule, go to www.opera.org

July 1-4

Rodeo of the Ozarks - Springdale - One of the Top 5 Rodeos in the Nation, Rodeo of the Ozarks is in its 65th year. Always on July 1,2,3,4, this event is certain to add to anyone's Ozarks ride. Springdale is just 55 miles from Eureka Springs. www.rodeooftheozarks.com

July 16-19

North Texas HOG Rally - The HUB - just south of Harrison on Scenic AR 7. www.hubinfo.com

July 25

Eureka Springs Bike Show & Swap Meet - Iron Horse Stables - Sponsored by the 13 Rebels MC & ABATE Dist 8 at the original motorcycle resort, Iron Horse Stables. Gates open at 10:00 AM. All bikes in show must be entered by noon. Classes for all makes and models. Admission $5. For information call 870-743-2317

July 29 - August 2

Renegade Rally for Cruiser Scooters - Eureka Springs - The Travelers Inn - Annual rally for scoot riders. Bring your scooter and take in the great roads in the Ozarks. Info: Margaret Colllins - 479-445-2337

August 3-8

Venture Riders - The HUB - just south of Harrison on Scenic AR 7. www.hubinfo.com

September 16 - 20

Scooting in the Ozarks - Eureka Springs- 1876 Inn & Restaurant - STO Scooter Rally is for all scooter enthusiasts. Planned rides, events, and of course, the offerings of beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas. www.scootingtheozarks.com or for info contact Lou Larsen at silverbullet05@verison.net

August 21 - 23

Fifth Annual Mountains, Music, and Motorcycles Rally - Mountain View - Rock'n Roll, Blue Grass, bike games, a poker run, bike show, a dance... what have a left out; um, oh.. great roads and beautiful scenery. Be sure to cruise on over to the Folk Capital of the US, if not the world, and join the fun at this great bike event. www.mountainsmusicandmotorcycles.com

September 17 - 19

Internaitonal Volusia Rally - Eureka Springs - HQ hotel is the 1876 Inn and Restaurant. www.mykickstandsup.com

September 23-26

Bikes, Blues & BBQ - Fayetteville, Ark. Arguably the fastest growing rally in the country, this event includes parades, poker runs, lots of people, a bike show, vendors, lots of people, music, food, and did I say, lots of people? www.bikesbluesandbbq.org See the BB&BBQ section on this website.

October 2-4

Rally in the Ozarks - Clinton, Ark. The rally is sponsored by ABATE Dist. 17 and held at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds. Family-friendly event with games, rides. www.abate17.com