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SEPT. 30 – OCT. 3 | BIKES, BLUES AND BBQ MOTORCYCLE RALLY This nonprofit motorcycle rally benefits women, children, and underserved members of the Northwest Arkansas community, and it has donated more than $ 3 million to local charities since it began in 2000. The event is located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains close to scenic, well-maintained roads. The family-friendly rally includes music, food, and attractions, as well as the Frisco Inferno Barbecue Competition and Tasting. The rally’ s 12 ride maps, available on the event’ s website, offer riders plenty of ideas to make the most of riding in this area, with routes ranging from 110 to 210 miles. BikesBluesAndBBQ. org Rogers, AR
OCTOBER
2-3 | BIG EAST POWERSPORTS SHOW The 32nd annual Big East Powersports Show, organized by Rider’ s parent company, returns to the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. The event showcases the latest snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles, as well as apparel, accessories, entertainment, and more. On Saturday, Oct. 2, Rider’ s Editor-in-Chief Greg Drevenstedt will guide a scenic motorcycle ride through the Finger Lakes region and then return to the Expo Center to unveil the 2026 Motorcycle of the Year. Enthusiasts can connect with dealers, OEMs, and vendors, and activities include stunt shows, a vintage snowmobile show, live music, scavenger hunts, seminars, and more. BigEastPowersportsShow. com Syracuse, NY
15- 18 | BIKETOBERFEST DAYTONA BEACH The 34th annual fall rally invites riders for a four- day party at various locations, venues, and businesses in and around Daytona Beach. A highlight of the event is motorcycle racing at the famous Daytona International Speedway. The event also includes live entertainment, motorcycle shows, custom bike builds, vendors, and beautiful Florida weather. Scenic riding includes a trip down A1A, a ride through Main Street, or a cruise around the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop, among other routes. The official Biketoberfest mobile app is free and provides up- to- date info about everything going on during the rally. DaytonaBeach. com / biketoberfest Daytona Beach, FL
NOVEMBER
1- 8 | HIGH SEAS RALLY The world’ s only motorcycle rally on a cruise ship is set to board Royal Caribbean’ s Allure of the Seas this November, with stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay, San Juan, and St. Kitts and Nevis. This event welcomes a vibrant community of riders and enthusiasts for concerts, theme nights, special guest appearances, pool parties, trivia, raffles, and more. The 2026 custom giveaway bike, which every guest is automatically entered to win, is a Harley- Davidson Softail built by Xavier Muriel of Providence Cycle Worx. This all- inclusive experience includes your cabin, meals, a drink package, wi- fi, entertainment, port fees, and taxes. Pricing starts at $ 2,910. HighSeasRally. com Miami, FL
5- 8 | LONE STAR RALLY This rally, which attracts around 400,000 attendees yearly, is centered on and around Strand Street in downtown Galveston and includes a motorcycle show, national and regional bands, a drive- in car show, rodeo games, a tattoo contest, a sound contest, the Miss Lone Star Rally pageant, big- rig displays, and hundreds of vendors. On Sunday morning, the Outlaw Dave’ s Rally Parade will cruise down Strand Street to highlight the Galveston Island- based nonprofit Marine Corps Detachment 668. Other rally activities will take place across Galveston Island on Seawall Boulevard. Galveston offers rider- friendly bars, restaurants, and hotels throughout town. LoneStarRally. com Galveston, TX
12- 15 | ROCKY POINT RALLY“ The greatest motorcycle fiesta south of the border” invites riders to escape the late- fall chill and head down to Puerto Peñasco in Sonora, Mexico, for four days of fun, sun, music, motorcycles, and partying on the Sea of Cortez. The location is about a four- hour ride from Phoenix or a six- hour ride from San Diego. The event will include an opening night party at Playa Bonita, a charity poker run, live music, bike parades, bike shows, burnout areas, stunt demonstrations, a pirate ship cruise, the Queen of the Streets Bike Show, and more. Registration is $ 30, VIP registration is $ 50, and rallygoers will need to bring a passport. RockyPointRally. com Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico
9- 11 | BARBER VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL Located on the 880- acre Barber Motorsports Park campus, this annual event packs a lot into three days. The BMW Motorrad Days Americas and the Isle of Triumph are where attendees can find exclusive experiences and entertainment. The Fan Zone is the vendor hub for shopping and includes a Kids Zone, a Wall of Death, and a stunt show. The Proving Ground provides demo rides from an array of manufacturers, and attendees can find plenty of rare and antique parts at the swap meet. And don’ t forget to check out the impressive Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum( the world’ s largest motorcycle museum) as well as a full weekend of vintage racing. BarberMuseum. org Leeds, AL
The Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival is a fun-filled weekend.