For four days, from Oct. 1 to 4, downtown Rogers was transformed into the central hub for Bikes, Blues, & BBQ, the world’s largest charity-driven motorcycle rally.
While the bikes are the draw, the deep-seated mission of community support is what truly fuels this annual tradition. With events and spaces set up across the Rogers area, some of the key venues included the Railyard Live area of downtown Rogers and the Pig Trail Harley-Davidson store on Hudson Ave.
The 2025 rally delivered an action-packed schedule for enthusiasts and spectators alike. Thousands of riders converged on Northwest Arkansas, eager to experience and explore the region’s famed Ozark scenic routes, attend the music performances, or visit shops and vendors. The Vendor Alley was a vibrant marketplace, stretching across closed streets and the Railyard Plaza alike, featuring gear, crafts, leatherwork, and numerous food trucks and vendors.
A cornerstone of the rally is its incredible music lineup. Visitors enjoyed four straight days of free music featuring blues, rock, country, and even gospel across multiple stages, including the Railyard Live Butterfield Stage.
Of course, the rally wouldn’t be complete without the namesake BBQ. The official food element of the rally —the Frisco Inferno BBQ Competition, hosted by the Downtown Rotary Club of Rogers —sizzled with competitive spirit. The categories were Best of Pork and Turkey and People’s Choice, with competitors from across the country.
The winners were:
Pork
First Place: Bomb BBQ
Second Place: Jacked BBQ
Third Place (tie): Partner in Swine
and NWA Roofing
Turkey
First Place: B2 Moving
Second Place: Baldwin & Shell
Third Place: Rub Me Raw
People’s Choice
Sauce: Emery Sapp & Sons
Pork: Rub Me Raw
Turkey: Partner in Swine
Money fundraised from the competition supports local community endeavors, such as donated books for third-graders in the Rogers School District and scholarships for seniors at Rogers high schools. Rusty Turner, the president of the Downtown Rotary Club of Rogers, said, “We spend our money in the community, trying to make Rogers a better place to live.” To date, Bikes, Blues & BBQ has raised over $2 million.
The spectacle may be over, but the positive impact of the 2025 rally will continue to uplift and support the community long after the last engine has gone quiet.