Events of Interest
JANUARY
13 Booze Fighters 66 MC Chili Cook Off, Saline Memorial Hospital,
Benton Arkansas
17 Booze Fighters 99 Annual Robert E. Lee Historic Days. BFMC-
66 Clubhouse Hwy 5 El Paso AR
24 Bonz Bar B Q and More Sign up 10:30- Noon 870-942-7311
25 3D Biker Bash Meeting Ron 982-9710 at M & M
31 John Bubba Butler Cancer Benefit Ride Mac Daddy’s, 314 N.
Maple Street, North Little Rock. Noon to Closing. Ozark Riders MC
Contact: ORMC_Steve@ozarkriders.net
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FEBRUARY
14 Rolling Thunder Valentine’ Day at Fort Roots Hospital in North
Little Rock. Contact: Kerry Gore: 501-749-5051
14 ABATE 13 VA Hospital Valentine Ride Ron:982-9710
21 ABATE 13 Ride to D-1 Swap Meet Ron :982-9710
21-22 ABATE D-1 Swap Meet, Hall of Industry, Arkansas State
Fairgrounds, Little Rock, AR 9AM-5PM both days Contact Sherry: 501-
835-5145 Paul:501-888-7801 or Debbie 501-249-4851
27-March 8 Daytona Bike Week
28 7728 Hwy 5 Baptist Church Jessica Hudson 501-231-8183
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MARCH
1 ABATE 13 3D Biker Bash Meeting, Ron: 982-9710 at M & M
7 The 6th Annual Biker Appreciation Day (B.A.D.) at Cedar Creek
Community Church, group ride departing DeSoto Park, on Park Ave,
Hot Springs at 11:45a.m. Lunch is provided by Cedar Creek, Live music
by, Joe’s Garage. Antique automobiles and motorcycles on display.
Contact: Pastor Joe Fischer 501-623-5108
14 Toilet Paper Ride Batesville AR Leave Hogs Exxon at 10 AM,
will provide toiletries for “Project New Start” Newport Arkansas. Tracy
Bales 870-793-1954 Cell: 870-834-3913
14 3D Biker Bash M&M Cycle Shop Mary 796-7070
Ron: 982-9710 Rain Date March 21st
21 Lonoke County Museum, 1st Annual Bike Show Poker Run 10:
AM- 5:PM Live Band, Hwy. 70 & 215.... Steve Miller: 501-676-2771,
Jackie Miller: 501-676-2464
21 District 14 Ride to Old Washington Jonquil Festival. Leave VFW
@ 9:00 AM contact: Melli Sandmon: 623-2797 or Calvin Minor: 760-
3215
21 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Poker Run Sponsored by: Hog
Country Cycles/ABATE D-6 First bike out at 9 A.M. Last bike out at
11 A.M. Last bike in at 2 P.M. We will start at Hog Country Cycles
Mena, AR March 28, 2009 will be the rain date....
21 March Madness. Poker Run, Old Fort Harley Davidson just off
I540 Ft. Smith. First out 11:00 last in 2:00. Info. Jerry 479 650-6809 or
Tommy 479 806-6010.
29 Biker Sunday-Christian Valley Christian Church in Jonesboro,
Arkansas, FMI Contact Thomas Graham at 870-219-1652
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APRIL
3-5 ABATE D-13 Spring Thaw Ride to Calico Rock Ron 982-9710
4 ABATE D-2 April 4- April Fool Poker Run starting time of 10.
Call 870/238/9360 or 870/588/5350 (c) for info.
farmerwhog@yahoo.com
4 Southern Cross Riders Run for the Son Fundraiser, Wiggins
Cabin,Crossett, AR contact Randall Rial, rescue14@yahoo.com,
870-415-0168
4 Rebels Poker Run. End at 13 Rebels Club House Contact:
870-545-3418
14 ABATE D-14 Membership Drive and Poker Run contact: Melli
Sandmon, 623-2797
12 CMA Easter Service 9 AM, Eldor Johnson Pavilion, Burns Park
17-19 Arkansas CMA State Rally/Seasons of Refreshing at the HUB
Convention Center, Dogpatch AR (Located 8 miles South of Harrison
on Hwy 7). Contact: Danny Draper 501-888-3406
17-19 Highways and Hedges, Singing for Jesus. Adona AR Free
Admittance, Camping $10 per night. Punkin: 501-804-1929
18-19 Motorcycle Mania, Clear Channel Metroplex, Little Rock Mary
796-7070 Ron:982-9710
19 VFW Riding Group Poker Run Benefit. VFW Post 2278 @
2231 East Grand Ave. Hot Springs, AR ABATE D-14 contact: Bill:
501-454-3463
23-26 Wild Hog Music Fest and Motorcycle Rally, Helena AR
WildHogMusic.org
25 Breakfast and Blessing of the Bikes Village United Methodist
Church Departing DeSoto Park, Hot Springs at 7:45 a.m. Contact: Bruce
Peterson 501- 922-1035
25 ABATE D-14 Over night ride to Beale Street Memphis TN.
Meet at the VFW Post @ 2231 East Grand Ave., Hot Springs, AR
contact: Bill: 501-454-3463
26 ABATE D-4 Spring Poker Run Tiny: 479-751-0435
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MAY
1– 2 Spring Riders Annual Spring Picin’ Campout Denby Point near
Mt. Ida, AR everyone welcome. Contact: David 501-538-5135 or Mike
501-282-3612
1-3 ABATE Arkansas State Rally, Hub Convention Center, Marble
Falls Arkansas. 800-597-9963
2 Booze Fighters MC 66 Anniversary Party at Clubhouse Hwy 5 El
Paso, AR
Wolfman 501-908-0312
2 Endtime Warriors St. Jude Walkathon Poker Run Contact: Tim
Ritchie: 501-368-8737
2 CMA Run for the Son Ride Spring Riders Chapter riding to
Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Departing Mt. Ida Exxon Station at 10:00
A.M. Contact: David 501-538-5135 or Mike 501-282-3612
2 CMA 21st Run for the Son Double D: 501-888-3406
2 Southern Cross Riders will host a booth at the World Famous
Armadillo Festival, Main Street Square, Hamburg, AR, contact Randall
Rial, rescue14@yahoo.com, 870-415-0168
3 Biker Sunday-First Baptist Church in Grubbs Arkansas-Meet at
T-Ricks on US 67 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, FMI contact: Warner Allen at
870-878-6136, or NoyalJones at 870-252-3836
9 ABATE D-18 Rough and Ready Days Poker Run/Bike Show,
Monticello AR Dennis: 870-510-1605
9 NEA Clinic D.A.R.E. to Ride Biker Classic-Jonesboro, Arkansas.
This is one of the largest rides in NE Arkansas, but I do not have any
details as of yet.
14-17 Cowskin Rally in Anderson, MO www.cowskincanoe.com
15-17 ABATE 26, The Best Lil’ Motorcycle Rally in Arkansas. Perry
County Fairgrounds, Perryville AR Gene: 501-889-3577
Kimmie 501-889-3577
16 Brittney Fagan Memorial Scholarship Poker Run Glenwood,
AR Contact: David 501-538-5135
16 ABATE D-19 John Bubba Butler Benefit Poker Run Meet at 9
AM Leave as group 10AM Race Street motorsports, 1204 East Race
Street, Searcy, AR Contact: Greg: 501-827-8822 or Chuck: 501-207-
3093
16 Relay for Life, Berry Hill Park, 10Am - 5PM, Poker Run, Raffle,
Prizes, Free Drinks Hamburgers Hot Dogs. Live Christian Music. Bring
your own Chairs.Contact Michelle: 388-1379, Melissa: 281-2899, Tim:
368-8737, Linda: 305-9146
17 Booze Fighters MC 66 Car and Bike Show VFW #2256
Benton, AR Contact: Pops 501-317-1446
18 Rolling Thunder Carry the Flame, Conway AR
20 Rolling Thunder, Ride to the Wall, Washington D.C
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21 Special Olympics Ride Leave M&M at 6 PM 796-7070
22 Rolling Thunder, Place Flags at the NLR Veterans Cemetery
22-25 ABATE D-12 Backwoods Boogie, Malvern AR Contact: Bobby:
501-815-2676 or Mike: 501-326-0856
22-25 Loners MC Quapaw Biker Rally, Hog Breath
24 Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Ride, Little Rock Contact: Kerry
Gore: 501-749-5051
26 Rolling Thunder Pick up flags at NLR Veteran’s Cemetery
Contact: Kerry Gore: 501-749-5051
28-31 17th Annual State HOG Rally at John Q Hammons/Pinnacle Hills
in Rogers, AR www.arstatehogrally.com
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JUNE
6 Jimmy White Memorial Ride @ M&M Matt or Mary796-7070
7 ABATE D-4 Bike Show and Poker Run, Springdale AR Tiny: 479-
751-0435
13 ABATE D-4 Veteran’s Home Poker Run Benefit Fayetteville
Tiny: 479-751-0435
13 M&M Biker Appreciation Party Mary 796-7070
13 6th Annual Roller Thunder/Vietnam Vets Poker Run contact:
Brett Johnson: 501-590-9534
13 Van Buren Old Town Bike Show in downtown Van Buren,
AR contact Roger 479-474-0332
14 Biker Sunday-First Baptist Church in Oxford, Arkansas, FMI
Contact: Warner Allen at 870-878-6136
16-20 CMA Western National Rally, Chama New Mexico Information:
870-389-6196
19-21 Fort Smith Riverfront Bikes Blues & BBQ at Harry E. Kelly Park
in Fort Smith, AR www.riverfrontbluesfest.org
19- 21 Kudzu Patch Rally, 4865 HWY 545, DuBach LA. 71235
Cowboy Church Band and others, Special Speakers each night. RV and
Tent Camping. $10.00 per night. Mike Thompson: 318-777-0536
email: mtcomeonin@yahoo.com,kudzupatchministry.com
20 ABATE D-14 Ride to the Petit Jean Car Show and winery in
Alma AR- Leave VFW at 9:AM contact: Melli Sandmon 623-2797
20 Rolling Thunder/Vietnam Vets, 6th Annual Poker Run Brett:501-
590-9534
20 Hillbilly Bike Show. Pig roast, poker run and street fair.
Courthouse square, Hwy 64 Ozark, AR.. First out 10:00 last in 1:00
Info. Jerry 479 650-6809 or Tommy 479 806-6010. Vendors contact
Dewey 479 209-1681.
20 Possum Dodger 09 Rone Valley at Ravenden, AR starting
time of 10. Call 870/238/9360 or 870/588/5350 (c) for info.
farmerwhog@yahoo.com
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JULY
3-5 Booze Fighters MC 62 Mulberry River, Party Naked, Byrds
Landing Contact: E.T.: 479- 841-0274
3-5 ABATE D-12 Campout at the Backwoods Boogie Site
Contact: Mike: 501-326-0856 or Sonny: 501-467-1886
4 Drifters Annual Shootout and Fourth of July party, Clubhouse on
Vinson Road LR
8 The Blind Camp Ride at Camp Yorktown, Hot Springs, AR
Departing the Valero Station on Hwy 270 West at 6:30 P.M.
Contact: David 501-538-5135 or Mike 501-282-3612
11 ABATE D-13 Family Bar-B0Que Ron:982-9710
11 The Ken Black Memorial Ride to Mt. Magazine Departing at 8:
00 A.M. from the parking lot beside the Pizza Hut on Hwy 70 West, Hot
Springs, AR Contact: David 501-538-5135 or Bill 501-262-3108
17-19 ABATE D-4 Summer Bash, Mulberry Mountain Tiny: 479-751-
0435
21-25 CMA Eastern National Rally, Lewisburg, West Virginia
Information: 870-389-6196
24-26 Booze Fighters MC 66 Boozefest, Clubhouse, Hwy 5, El Paso
Contact: Wolfman: 501-908-0312
28 Shady Grove General Baptist Church at Piggott, Arkansas, FMI
Contact: Warner Allen at 870-878-6136
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AUGUST
1 Project Back Pack for Kids River of Life Church in Hot Springs,
AR Contact: Pam Wiles 501-282-2125 or Mike 501-282-3612
3-9 Sturgis So. Dakota, 69th Annual Bike Rally
7-8 Bargains Galore on 64 Yard sale @ M&M Matt or Mary 796-
7070
8 The “Hope Watermelon Ride” group ride to the Hope
Watermelon Festival, Hope, Arkansas. Contact: David 501-538-5135
or Bill 501-262-3108
8 White River Carnival, Batesville AR ABATE D-11 Car/Bike Show
Tracy Bales 870-834-3913
15 ABATE D-2 Dice run starting time of 10. Call 870/238/9360 or
870/588/5350 For info. farmerwhog@yahoo.com
16 Biker Sunday-Rocky Point Church in Judsonia, Arkansas, FMI
contact: Warner Allen at 870-878-6136
22 Booze Fighters MC 66 Nasty Fest- Malvern (Site of the
Backwoods Boogie) Contact: Buckskin: 501-517-7331
22 Bikers For Boobs AR, Inc. (poker run raising money for breast
cancer research) www.bikersforboobsar.com Registration starts at
10:00 AM; Bikes out by 11:30am, back by 4:00pm Tentative starting
location Troy's Iron Horse Saloon (Mann Rd - Little Rock) (formerly
Tom's Tavern) Contact Gina Andrews 501-590-5025 or
bikersforboobsar@yahoo.com
22-23 ABATE D-13 Overnight Trip Ron:982-9710
29 3rd Annual AARSS Poker Run, Swap Meet and Bike Show
@Terry Martins Lounge and Bike Shop, Hot Springs, 9AM-5PM
Contact: poker run ,Mac: 501-624-4411, bike show, Mike: 501-525-
9833, swap meet, Terry: 501-318-8858
?? Arkansas CMA Ladies Conference Dates and Location
pending. Contact Libby Draper: 501-888-3406
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SEPTEMBER
10-13 Hot Springs Bike Rally, Hot Springs Convention Center
Contact: www.wildboarpromotions.com
10-13 Cowskin Rally in Anderson, MO www.cowskincanoe.com
11-13 Bobcat Biker Bash, HUB Convention Center, Marble Falls, AR
12 Loners Poker Run, Fayetteville, AR
12 Antique Motorcycles, Desoto Park, Hot Springs, AR
12 Bikers for Babies Pre-Registration at M&M Ron 982-9710
13 Biker Sunday at Benton First Church of the Nazarene, 1203 W.
Sevier, Benton, Arkansas, service
10:00a.m. Pot luck lunch served after the morning service, plus a bike
ride and prizes. Contact: Pastor Nate 501-315-9600 or Mike 501-939-
2067
19 March of Dimes, Bikers for Babies Ride. Leaves Toad Suck
Park in Conway Arkansas at 10:30
19 2nd Annual Searcy Children’s Homes Motorcycle Fun Run 9:30
AM Registration at Searcy Lenny’s Sub Shop 10:30 AM Ride to Conway
Lenny’s Sub Shop Contact: 501-268-3243
20 Biker Sunday-Eastside Baptist Church in Osceola, Arkansas,
FMI Contact: Warner Allen at 870-878-6136
24-27 Meeting of the Minds, Bloomington Il.
25-27 Kudzu 3rd Annual Road Kill Cook-Off.... Come join us for some
great fellowship and watch God show out. Contact: Mike Thompson:
318-777-0536 email: mtcomeonin@yahoo.com
26 ABATE D-19, Fun Run Searcy Children’s Home
23-26 Bikes Blues and Bar-B-Que Fayetteville AR
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OCTOBER
2-4 ABATE 17 3rd Annual Rally In The Ozarks. Van Buren County
Fairgrounds, Clinton, Ar. Gates open 12noon Friday.
3 ABATE D-19 Bike Show Benefit, Berryville Park, Berryville AR
3 2nd Annual Jacob’s Place Motorcycle Show, Berryhill Park,
Searcy, AR Registration 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM contact: 501-380-8283
9- 11 End Time Warriors 2nd Annual Focus Rally Camping, Poker
Run, Live Music, Fellowship, Food and Cold Drinks available. Tim
Ritchie: 368-8757, Linda Ritchie:305-9146
10 Old Fashioned Days, Benton AR Contact Phillip: 501-681-7138
11 ABATE D-7 Bike Show Swap Meet Harrison AR
11 Bike Ride starting at Wilson's Town & Country in Mountain View.
Hamburgers, chips and drinks for everyone who rides. Cost is $20.00.
Lee Ann Thomas 870-213-8224 www.srcelebration.com
13 ABATE D-13 Scavenger Hunt Ron:982-9710
18 ABATE D-14 Children’s Fund Poker Run, Hot Springs AR
16-17 Mid-South Mile, Wichita Kansas
16-19 Daytona Biketoberfest, Daytona Florida.
18 2nd Annual Ride for Children’s Miracle Network Sponsored by
Antique Motorcycle Club Diamond Chapter of AR . Poker Run, Bike
Show, Bike Games, Vendors, Drawings Food and More. Wal-Mart @
1601 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR Contact: Virginia: 501-622-0176
21-25 CMA Changing of the Colors, Hatfield AR 870-389-6196
24 Wings and Wheels Abate Dist.6/support of C M A Home Front
Warriors Time 9-6/ Date Mena Airport Bike Game and Rides lots of
action and lots of fun
31 Drifters Annual Haunted house Benefit, Little Rock, AR
31 ABATE 26 Fall Fest, Haunted House, Hay Ride, Bike Show
www.abate26.com
31 Gurdon Forest Festival, We will be riding in the parade, please
contact Shane McBride for details 870-260-5185 or
sbmcbride03@att.net.
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NOVEMBER
5-8 CMA Carving the Ouachitas V Fast Lane Rally, Iron Mountain,
Hatfield Ar. Information: 870-389-6196
7, 2009 Turkey Run. Poker run, Old Fort Harley Davidson just off I540
Ft. Smith. First out 11:00 Last in 2:00 Info. Jerry 479 650-6809 or
Tommy 479 806-6010.
7 ABATE D-4 Fall Poker Run Tiny: 479-751-0435
7 Martyrs/Endtime Warriors Food Drive Poker Run Searcy, AR
contact: Tim Ritchie: 368-8757
8 Rolling Thunder, Feed the Vets, Ride In , Ft. Roots Hospital,
North Little Rock, AR Kerry:501-749-5051
10 Rolling Thunder, Place the Flags at North Little Rock Cemetery
Kerry:501-749-5051
11 VFW/Rolling Thunder Flag Run, Hot Springs to Burns Park
Contact: Kerry Gore: 501-749-5051
11 District 14 Flag Run., Leave Dodge Store @ 7:00 AM contact:
Melli Sandmon: 623-2797
12 Rolling Thunder, Pick up Flags at North Little Rock Cemetery
Kerry:501-749-5051
21 Assn./Dist 2 25 Annual Toy Run H-D of Jonesboro starting
time of 10. Call 870/238/9360 or 870/588/5350 (c) for info.
farmerwhog@yahoo.com
28 BOST Toy Run at 50th & Grand in Fort Smith, AR, leave at 11
am to benefit BOST Children
29 ABATE D-7 Biker Buddy Toy Run Harrison AR Dennis: 870-
577-4109
29 District 14 Toy Run Contact: Melli Sandmon: 623-2797
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DECEMBER
1 Spring Riders Christmas Party, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Contact:
Mike 501-282-3612 or Bill 501-262-3108
5 Diablo Lobos Toy Run at Fort Smith Park in Fort Smith, AR,
leave Noon - to benefit severely learning disabled
6 ABATE D-13 Toys for Tots Ride to LR Leave M&M @ 11 AM
Ron:982-9710
6 Toys for Tots Ride, Rodney’s Cycle house, Little Rock, AR
6 ABATE D-4 Toy Run, Springdale AR (Honda Shop) Tiny: 479-
751-0435
12 Drifters Annual Santa Run to Arkadelphia, AR
12 ABATE D-13 Polar Bear Plunge @ Noon ABATE D-13
Christmas Party @ 630 PM VFW Ron:982-9710
19 ABATE D-17 Toy Run to Conway Regional hospital
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JANUARY 2010
1 Ole Three Toes Ride around Little Rock. Leave Wal-mart on
Baseline and I-30 at 1 PM
1 Iron Man Poker Run, Tiny: 479-751-0435










