Bikes Blues & BBQ, (BBB) the world’s largest charity motorcycle rally, is connecting with the merchants of Downtown Rogers to share details about the September 18 – 21, 2024 event. For the third year, Rally Week brings the excitement and energy of the event to historic Downtown Rogers and Eureka Springs, providing a unique opportunity for local businesses to engage with visitors and showcase the charm and offerings of Rogers.

Event: Downtown Rogers Merchant Meet-Up
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Program begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Location: TxAR House, 300 South 1st Street, Rogers, AR

Featured Guest: Downtown Rogers’ business owners and team members are invited to join us and meet guest speaker Tommy Sizemore, Executive Director of Bikes, Blues & BBQ.

Why Attend?

• Be Informed: Downtown Businesses will hear from Bikes Blues & BBQ, the City of Rogers, and Rogers Lowell Chamber.

• Network: Connect with other business owners to build relationships and explore collaborations.

• Play a Key Role: Be an active participant in preparing Downtown Rogers for Rally Week 2024.

Your RSVP using the Facebook Event is appreciated: https://www.facebook.com/events/1805643756589387

DTR Merchant Meet-Up Objectives:

• Convening Downtown Businesses: Each month, Rogers Lowell Chamber staff host Downtown Rogers merchant meetings at a new location in DTR, inviting business owners to talk about ways the Chamber can help them grow their business while sharing tips and ideas for our downtown community to continue to cultivate success.

• Why It Matters: This initiative illustrates one of the Chamber's key mission-work areas of Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development plus Economic Development for our downtown sector.

• Making an impact: This meet-up is part of the Chamber's ongoing initiative to support small businesses, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in Downtown Rogers.

• Backgrounder: The Rogers Lowell Chamber launched the Downtown Rogers Merchant Meet-Up to facilitate connections and collaborations among Downtown Rogers’ businesses. Business owners, managers, and staff are invited to this monthly get-together to connect, converse, and collaborate.

About Bikes, Blues & BBQ

BBB is a charity-driven motorcycle rally in the heart of the Ozark Mountain Region. The rally offers the best in ride routes, music, and barbecue. Bikes Blues and BBQ:

●       is a 501 c(3) charitable corporation located in Rogers, Arkansas.

●       Is the nation's largest rally to benefit nonprofits in the country.

●       has generated over $4,000,000 for local charities since its inception in 2000.

Support the NWA Economy

According to an event impact study conducted by Destination Rogers, a division of the Rogers Lowell Chamber, the 2023 BBB Rally generated more than $15 million to the Northwest Arkansas region in direct spending, supported more than 4,500 jobs, and hosted 64,000 overnight stays in local hotels.

The Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally is family-friendly and brings in casual riders and motorcycle enthusiasts. 

The community is invited to participate in the “Rally with a Purpose” that spans generations.

Learn more about the event schedule, mapped rides, lodging, and sponsorship opportunities at bikesbluesandbbq.org