Motorcycle riders cruise up Dickson Street during Bikes, Blues & BBQ 2011
Staff photo
Bikes, Blues & BBQ 2012 is set to officially begin on Wednesday, Sept. 26, but the first attendees have already arrived in Fayetteville for what is considered to be on of the largest motorcycle rallies in the country.
In other words, I think it was that little blonde girl from Poltergeist who said it best. “They’re here.”
The four-day event will once again feature a ton of outdoor live music, the annual barbecue competition, a Miss Bikes, Blues & BBQ pageant, a bike parade, and of course, thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world.
Here’s a list of what we know is happening at Bikes, Blues & BBQ 2012.
2012 Bikes Blues & BBQ live music and events schedule
Wednesday, Sept. 26
4 p.m. – Boston Mountain Playboys at Dickson Street Main Stage
6 p.m. – Ruckus at Dickson Street Main Stage
8 p.m. – Mountain Sprout at Dickson Street Main Stage
10 p.m. – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Dickson Street Main Stage
10 p.m. – Miss Bikes, Blues & BBQ semifinals at Jose’s
Thursday, Sept. 27
1 p.m. – The Sickness Riders Stunt Team Exhibitions at Baum Stadium Motorcycle Village
2:30 p.m. – The Sickness Riders Stunt Team Exhibitions at Dickson Street Beer Garden
3 p.m. – Left of Center at Dickson Street Main Stage
4:30 p.m. – NighTTrain at Dickson Street Main Stage
6 p.m. – The Odds at Dickson Street Main Stage
7:30 p.m. – Hambone Express Pig Races at Washington County Fairgrounds
8 p.m. – Big’Uns at Dickson Street Main Stage
8 p.m. – E & the Boys at Saloon at Washington County Fairgrounds
10 p.m. – Trick Bag at Saloon at Washington County Fairgrounds
10 p.m. – The Nace Brothers at Dickson Street Main Stage
10 p.m. – Miss Bikes, Blues & BBQ Semifinals at Jose’s
Friday, Sept. 28
12:30 p.m. – The Sickness Riders Stunt Team Exhibitions at Baum Stadium Motorcycle Village
2 p.m. – The Sickness Riders Stunt Team Exhibitions at Dickson Street Beer Garden
2:30 a.m. – Chase Missy – at Dickson Street Main Stage
4:30 p.m. – Isayah’s All Stars at Dickson Street Main Stage
5 p.m. – The Sickness Riders Stunt Team Exhibitions at Baum Stadium Motorcycle Village
5 p.m. – Wild Card Karaoke Preliminary at Saloon at Washington County Fairgrounds
5:30 p.m. – Hambone Express Pig Races at Washington County Fairgrounds
6 p.m. – Bikes, Blues & BBQ Car Cruise-In at Northwest Arkansas Mall
6:30 p.m. – People’s Choice BBQ Competition at Washington County Fairgrounds
6:30 p.m. – Hambone Express Pig Races at Washington County Fairgrounds
6:30 p.m. – Earl & Them at Dickson Street Main Stage
7 p.m. – Japton Social Club at Washington County Fairgrounds
7 p.m. – Karaoke Finals at Saloon at Washington County Fairgrounds
7:30 p.m. – Hambone Express Pig Races at Washington County Fairgrounds
8:30 p.m. – Red Ambition at Dickson Street Main Stage
8:30 p.m. – Jeff Fox at Saloon at Washington County Fairgrounds
9 p.m. – Joe Giles & The Homewreckers at Washington County Fairgrounds
10 p.m. – Miss Bikes, Blues & BBQ Semifinals at Washington County Fairgrounds
10:30 p.m. – Oreo Blue at Dickson Street Main Stage
10:30 p.m. – Southern Corruption at Saloon at Washington County Fairgrounds
Saturday, Sept. 29
7:30 a.m. – Poker Run Registration – at Baum Stadium Motorcycle Village
8 a.m. – Bike Show Registration at Dickson Street Main Stage
8:30 a.m. – Poker Run Departs from Baum Stadium Motorcycle Village
9 a.m. – Bikes, Blues & BBQ Car Show at Northwest Arkansas Mall
12 p.m. – Stokes Air Battle of the Bikes at Dickson Street Main Stage
12 p.m. – BBQ Competition Judging at Washington County Fairgrounds
1 p.m. – The Sickness Riders Stunt Team Exhibitions at Baum Stadium Motorcycle Village
2:30 p.m. – Hambone Express Pig Races at Washington County Fairgrounds
3 p.m. – The Sickness Riders Stunt Team Exhibitions at Dickson Street Beer Garden
3 p.m. – David Starr at Dickson Street Main Stage
3:30 p.m. – Parade of Power from the Washington County Fairgrounds to Dickson Street
4:30 p.m. – Hambone Express Pig Races at Washington County Fairgrounds
5 p.m. – The Sickness Riders Stunt Team Exhibitions at Baum Stadium Motorcycle Village
5 p.m. – Fashion Show at Dickson Street Main Stage
6:30 p.m. – Rich Fabec Band at Dickson Street Main Stage
6:30 p.m. – Hambone Express Pig Races at Washington County Fairgrounds
7 p.m. – Ruckus at Washington County Fairgrounds
8:30 p.m. – Full House at Dickson Street Main Stage
8:30 p.m. – Hambone Express Pig Races at Washington County Fairgrounds
9 p.m. – Another Fine Mess at Washington County Fairgrounds
10:30 p.m. – Chubby Carrier at Dickson Street Main Stage
10:30 p.m. – The Fabulous Hightops at Saloon at Washington County Fairgrounds
12:00 a.m. – Miss Bikes, Blues & BBQ Finals at Dickson Street Main Stage
Beer Garden Hours
Dickson Street
Wednesday – 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday – 12 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Friday – 10 a.m. to Midnight
Saturday 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Baum Motorcycle Village
Wednesday – 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday – 12 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Washington County Fairgrounds Saloon & Campground
Wednesday – 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Thursday 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Friday – 12 p.m. to close
Saturday 9 a.m. to close
