Bikes Blues and BBQ

Organizers announced plans to hold the rally in 2021,[1] but it was eventually cancelled, due to COVID concerns and related contractual difficulties with the University of Arkansas.

"[5] In 2016, Bikes Blues & BBQ contributed the most money to date, $230,000 generated from an estimated 350,000 participants, or about 65 cents per attendee.

[6] Bikes, Blues, and BBQ raised nearly $0.24 for charity and another $0.19 in sales tax per attendee over twenty years.

[10][11] With an aging ridership and declining attendance, Executive Director Tommy Sisemore said "We have definitely tried to evolve the rally to attract new usership.

[13] In 2017, the rally organizers banned Confederate flag and Nazi merchandise from being sold by official vendors, [14] inspected each day for any "lewd or offensive" material by an off duty police officer.

[16] In 2016, the Fayetteville City Council considered an ordinance that would force discussion of the impact of large festivals such as Bikes Blues and BBQ on local businesses.