Friday, Sept. 28

Jason D. Williams / Photo: Clayton Taylor
As the blonde girl from the 1982 film Poltergeist once said, “They’re here.”
It’s Bikes, Blues & BBQ week, and that means thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts will descend upon Fayetteville over the next few days. The rally kind of takes over, to be honest, so most of the events on the calendar are at least related to it in some way.
It all kicks off early Friday morning, where a new event called Ink & Art in the Ozarks will take place at the Fayetteville Town Center. It will include tattoo exhibitions, sideshow performances, and more. Here’s more info.
Main stage performances at Bikes, Blues & BBQ on Friday include The Nace Brothers, Goose, and Jason D. Williams.
Also Friday night, legendary classic rock act Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform at the Walmart AMP.
There’s plenty more below.
Full list:
9:00 am |
Ink & Art In The OzarksFayetteville Town Center |
Activity |
3:00 pm |
Bikes Blues & BBQDickson Street |
Activity |
5:00 pm |
Polyester RobotKingfish |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Bikes Blues & BBQWashington County Fairgrounds |
Activity |
6:00 pm |
Jumpsuit JameyAmerican Legion |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Roby PantallSassafras Springs Vineyard |
Music |
6:00 pm |
The Shotgun BillysJBGB |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Lynyrd Skynyrd / Marshall Tucker Band / Jason D. WilliamsThe AMP – Rogers |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Sugar CreekFoghorn’s on 15th |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Tater, Mater and SquarshPowerhouse Seafood & Grill |
Music |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Clyboune ParkUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Pat Ryan Key and The Broken HeroesBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Richard BurnettMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Shotgun BillysJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Southtown Comedy Night: Sarah Pearl & Sam LyonsNomads |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Super BangerBackspace |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Trumann Rail Boys / Cameron JohnsonStage 18 |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Dr. Nola & the Soul ShakersJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
10:00 pm |
M BolezSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Saturday, Sept. 29

Bikes, Blues & BBQ / Staff photo
Bikes, Blues & BBQ continues on Saturday. Some of the highlights of the event include the annual Parade of Power which will make its way from the fairgrounds to the downtown area beginning at around 3 p.m.
Also on Saturday, the People’s Choice Barbecue Championship will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
Mainstage headliners on Saturday include Fayetteville Funk Factory, The Mixtapes, and Dead Metal Society. You can also catch Jason D. Williams again at George’s on Saturday night.
In non-Bikes, Blues & BBQ news, the monthly Last Saturday variety show at American Legion will feature performances by Emily Rowland, Braden Bull, Taboo Trees and W.A. Larson.
There’s more below. Have a good weekend, everyone.
Full list:
7:00 am |
Saturday Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square |
Community |
9:00 am |
Bikes Blues & BBQDickson Street |
Activity |
9:00 am |
Melody PondJammin’ Java |
Music |
10:30 am |
Family concert: Storybook StringsFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
1:00 pm |
Bikes Blues & BBQWashington County Fairgrounds |
Activity |
1:00 pm |
Johnny Cupcakes Pop-up ShopNomads |
Activity |
6:00 pm |
TJ WilliamsSassafras Springs Vineyard |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Benjamin Del ShreveThe Odd Soul – Springdale |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Last Saturday: Emily Rowland / Braden Bull / Taboo Trees / W.A. LarsonAmerican Legion |
Performance |
7:00 pm |
Mountain GypsiesPowerhouse Seafood & Grill |
Music |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Clyboune ParkUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Ciderday Night Comedy Show: Sarah Pearl and Sam LyonsBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Jason D WilliamsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Phunbags Comedy ImprovStage 18 |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
The Salesman / Keepsakes / Sound PilotNomads |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Got It CoveredJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
The OddsJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Akeem Kemp Band / Garrett T. CappsKingfish |
Music |
10:00 pm |
Mixx TennSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
Sunday, Sept. 30
Full list:
1:00 pm |
The BaskinsTerra Studios |
Music |
2:00 pm |
UA Theatre: Clyboune ParkUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
UA Theatre: Clyboune ParkUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Philip H Anselmo & The IllegalsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |