BikeFest Eureka Springs Rolls Into The Ozark Mountains For Five Days Of Rides

Eureka Springs winds through hairpin turns and switchback roads carved into the Ozark Mountains, and over the years, that terrain has made it one of the most sought after motorcycle destinations in Arkansas. Since 2019, SwitchBack Bar has turned that reputation into an annual gathering that pulls local riders and out-of-towners into downtown Eureka Springs, where strangers on two wheels tend to leave as friends.

THE DEETS

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026– Sunday, September 27, 2026
📍 SwitchBack Bar, 9297 Hwy 23 N, Eureka Springs, AR
🕑 Schedule:

• Thursday, September 24
  • Gypsy Outcast, 3–6 PM
• Friday, September 25
  • Moto Meet and Greet, 5–7 PM
  • Parade of Bikes, 7 PM
• Saturday, September 26
  • Poker Run registration, 9–10:30 AM, $25 per hand
  • KSU at 11 AM
  • After party at SwitchBack Bar, starting 4 PM, hand and raffle drawing at 5 PM
• Sunday, September 27
  • Sunday Funday Ride, meet at 9:30 AM, kickstands up at 10:30 AM

🔗 More info | Full Event Schedule

Five Days, One Bar, No Shortage Of Riding

The window runs Wednesday through Sunday, with SwitchBack Bar as your home base the entire time. Live music opens things Thursday, Friday brings the meetup and parade, Saturday’s the Poker Run and after party, and Sunday sends you home with one more ride through the switchbacks.

Riding Into Downtown With A Crowd Behind You

Friday, September 25 opens with the Moto Meet and Greet, where you’ll trade stories with special guests and a lineup of MotoVloggers and YouTubers still being finalized. From there, the Parade of Bikes rolls out, and you’ll fall into line behind SwitchBack Bar’s owners and a MotoVlogger guest of honor, riding PigTrail 23N into downtown Eureka Springs together.

Cards, Coffee, And Kickstands

Saturday, September 26 belongs to the Poker Run. You’ll register at SwitchBack Bar with a pancake breakfast on hand, then head out with maps guiding you through the stops. Once you’re back, the after party takes over the bar, carrying the day through the hand and raffle drawing, with a free ticket waiting for anyone holding a beer. You’ll need to be on-site when your number gets called.

Sunday Brings The Ride Back Home

You’ll close out the weekend on Sunday, September 27, gathering at SwitchBack Bar before rolling out behind MotoVlogger guests still being finalized for one last ride through the switchbacks before you point your bike home.

From One Bar’s Idea To A Regional Rally

By 2023, B.F.E. had grown past a single-bar event, with SwitchBack Bar teaming up with local businesses and sponsors to host the rally you’re riding into now. That partnership is why you’re getting live music from Gypsy Outcast, Ramblers Union, Vince Turner, and Triple Threat instead of just one band on one stage, and why a full weekend of rides has replaced what started as a smaller gathering.

Beer, vendors, and more round out the weekend at SwitchBack Bar, so plan to stick around even after your bike’s parked for the day.