2008

May 10

Down Home Poker Run - Springdale, Ark. Benefit poker run sponsored by the NW Ark. Chapter of the Chrome Divas. Starts at Jose's Restaurant (exit 72 on I-540). For information call 479-877-0485 or go to www. northwestarkansas.chromedivas.com.

June 14

Old Town Bike Show - Van Buren, Ark. Benefit poker run, a no-registeration fee bike show, games and more. Come and enjoy this historic river town, beautifully restored and featured in several feature movies. Van Buren is home to the oldest continuously operated county courthouse west of the Mississippi River. Call 479-474-0332 for information.

Relay for Life Poker Run - Berryville, Ark. Begins at the Berryville (Ark.) Wal-Mart parking lot. First bike out at 9:00 a.m. Ends at Sparky's (Eureka Springs, Ark.) between 1:00 & 1:30. Special priced lunches at this popular Eureka eatery. $25 per hand, $35 for couple or two hands. A great ride on the what some call the Kingston Scenic Route. Call Becky at 870-480-7150 for details.

June 19-21

H.O.G. Rally - Fort Smith, Ark.

Sept. 17-20

Scooting the Ozarks - Eureka Springs, Ark. Rally sponsored by VespaOzarks.com, CycleGadgets.com, and SeeBoldSports.com. Headquartered at the 1876 Inn & Restaurant at 2034 East Van Buren. Organized rides around Eureka Springs and the surroundingh area. Call 479-239-4562, or go to www.scootingtheozarks.com.

Sept. 24-27

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? For information call 800-766-4626 or go to www.bikesbluesandbbq.org. See the BB&BBQ section on this website.

Sept. 26-28

Biggest Little Motorcycle Rally - Clinton, Ark. The rally is sponsored by ABATE Dist. 17 and held at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds. Family-friendly event with games, rides. For information, call 501-733-5809.

2009

Coming in May, 2009

Bikes, Cameras, Action; a Writer's and Photographer's Conference for Riders - Eureka Springs, Ark. Sponsored by Cruise the Ozarks.com and North Arkanas College in Harrison, Ark. Watch here for details and additional information as this event takes shape.