Check the Biker Bulletin here each Friday for th most up to date news on motorcycle events in Arkansas.
July 9 - 10, Searcy, 23rd Annual Searcyfest
Sponsored by Kustom and Klassics Unlimited
The poker run starts at 6 p.m. on Friday at Berryhill Park on Race Street in Searcy Arkansas. The bike show begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
Pre-registration is $15 if paid before July 9. On the day of the show the registration fee is $20.
July 10, Jonesboro and Little Rock, Alex Blackwood Foundation Ride for Hope
There are two start locations in Arkansas. In Jonesboro the ride will begin at Cardiology Associates of North East Arkansas, 201 East Oak Avenue. In Little Rock riders will meet at War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. Registration at both locations will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and the ride leaves at 9:45 am. The ride fee includes a t-shirt, lunch, entertainment, and entry into a motorcycle raffle.
The ride will end in Tunica, Mississippi with lunch and entertainment. Proceeds go to the Alex Blackwood Foundation to help break the silence on suicide.
July 17, Oxford, Christmas in July Make a Child Smile Parade & Bike Show
Sponsored by Izard County Riders
The ride starts at 101 Second Street. Registration and line up is from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and the ride leaves at 10 a.m. The
parade goes through downtown Oxford. The ride ends with a peoples choice bike show, music, door prizes, and lunch. The entry fee for the bike show is $10 All entry fees will be awarded to winners. Admission is a new un-wrapped toy or $5.00. Proceeds go to help needy families in the area during Christmas. For more information call (870)-373-1333.
July 17, Fayetteville, Benefit Poker Run for Kirk Oxford
The ride starts at the Wal-Mart Optical Lab, 2314 W Martin Luther King Boulevard in Fayetteville. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the first bike will leave at 9 a.m. The fee is $20 and includes lunch. Prizes will be awarded for best and worst hand. The proceeds will be going to Kirk Oxford for medical expenses. For more information call (979) 777-5675 or (479) 586-3991.
July 24, Conway, Arkansas Children's Hospital Ride for Research
Sponsored by Lander's Toad Suck Harley-Davidson
The ride starts at Toad Suck Harley-Davidson in Conway. Registration will start at 8:00 am and the ride will leave at 10:30 a.m. The fee is $40 for the rider and includes free admission to Thunder In the Rock concert series.
Proceeds benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital Research. For more information call (501) 835-0080.
July 24, Little Rock, Thunder in the Rock
The event will be held at Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The rally begins at 8 a.m. The event includes a bike show, music, vendors, food and more.
The bikes will be judged in various categories. All makes and models are welcome. Trophies will be awarded for the bet bikes. Motorcyclists may choose to arrive at the event via the Arkansas Children's Hospital Ride for Research. For more information call (501) 240-5286.
August 14, Benton, 4th Annual David Donham Motorcycle Run
Sponsored by David Donham Memorial Fund
The ride starts at Tyndall Park in Benton and will leave at 10 a.m. The fee is $20 for each bike. All riders are welcome. The ride ends with door prizes and food. All proceeds will go into the Donham Fund for Saline County’s first responders who become severely injured or terminally ill. For more information call (501) 772-5859.
August 21, Jonesboro, A.B.A.T.E. Dist. 2 Motorcycle Awareness Benefit Ride
The dice run will start at Farley's Custom Bikes. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. $500 for the highest score $50 for the lowest score. All proceeds raised go to the A.B.A.T.E. Dist. 2 Look Twice Save A life Motorcycle Awareness Program. For more information call (870) 243-6300
