Bikes, Blues and BBQ festival rolls into town
Lindsay Turner, Contributing Writer
Issue date: 9/30/05 Section: Lifestyles
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The parade will begin near the Northwest Arkansas Mall at 1 p.m. Saturday and continue south on College Avenue. If the parade does not satisfy the motorcycle lover's appetite, then there is a bike show on Saturday at the mall. The show will display vintage, custom and touring bikes beginning at noon.
Lowell Franko, an attendee from Pennsylvania, said that his business, Napa Auto Parts, sends him all over the country to motorcycle festivals and shows.
"Napa asked the famous Orange County Choppers to make a special bike for the festival, and I travel around showing it off," he said.
Many people come to the festival for the concerts at the Walton Arts Center, while others want to enjoy the music on the outdoor stage in the WAC parking lot.
The beer garden, across from the WAC, is filled with vendors from all over the United States selling barbecue, leather chaps, jewelry, NRA memberships and much more. Carol Shepard, a food vendor from Fayetteville, said the money she makes in tips this weekend will be the money she spends when she goes to Las Vegas after the festival.
Every night the festival offers a different musical talent at the Arkansas Music Pavilion. Legends John Kay and Steppenwolf who are most well known for their songs, "Born To Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride" can be seen live for $20 on Friday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Other musicians such as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Blue Oyster Cult and Foghat will be playing this weekend as well.
Although undoubtedly there will be many memories this weekend, nothing could be more exciting for couples than getting married during the festival. The first 15 couples that tie the knot on Dickson Street this Saturday will receive two free wedding bands from Romance Diamond Co. Jewelers.
Whether attendees are looking for a new bike, leather jacket or simply wish to gorge themselves on barbecue and funnel cakes, remember, a portion of all proceeds from the festival will be given to local charities.
Lowell Franko, an attendee from Pennsylvania, said that his business, Napa Auto Parts, sends him all over the country to motorcycle festivals and shows.
"Napa asked the famous Orange County Choppers to make a special bike for the festival, and I travel around showing it off," he said.
Many people come to the festival for the concerts at the Walton Arts Center, while others want to enjoy the music on the outdoor stage in the WAC parking lot.
The beer garden, across from the WAC, is filled with vendors from all over the United States selling barbecue, leather chaps, jewelry, NRA memberships and much more. Carol Shepard, a food vendor from Fayetteville, said the money she makes in tips this weekend will be the money she spends when she goes to Las Vegas after the festival.
Every night the festival offers a different musical talent at the Arkansas Music Pavilion. Legends John Kay and Steppenwolf who are most well known for their songs, "Born To Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride" can be seen live for $20 on Friday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Other musicians such as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Blue Oyster Cult and Foghat will be playing this weekend as well.
Although undoubtedly there will be many memories this weekend, nothing could be more exciting for couples than getting married during the festival. The first 15 couples that tie the knot on Dickson Street this Saturday will receive two free wedding bands from Romance Diamond Co. Jewelers.
Whether attendees are looking for a new bike, leather jacket or simply wish to gorge themselves on barbecue and funnel cakes, remember, a portion of all proceeds from the festival will be given to local charities.
