Mountains, Music & Motorcycles 2008

It’s time to get revved up for Mountains, Music & Motorcycles August 22, 23 & 24 in Mountain View, AR on the courtsquare!

Friday night there will be a parking lot dance at Harp’s Grocery store; dark until 11 p.m.  Hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks will be served to help support Mountains, Music and Motorcycles.

The east, west and north sides of the courtsquare will be closed to general traffic, and the space used for bike parking, biker and food vendors and games.

Registration for all events – Bike Show, Poker Run, Biker Games – begins at 9 a.m. 

The Bike Show begins at 10 a.m. People’s choice voting will determine winners in six divisions: Vintage, Modern, Rat, Trike and Custom. Unique trophies will be presented to the winners following the close of voting at 12:30. Entry fee is $10 per bike.

Those participating in the poker run must register prior to the ride out to collect the required trivia after 10 a.m.  The complete poker run route is given to participants at time of registration. The deadline to return is 2 p.m. Proceeds from the Poker Run will benefit the March of Dimes, Bikers for Babies.

Biker games will be held on Washington Street on the north side the courtsquare at 2 p.m. Riders will demonstrate their timing and control in various games that are challenging to play and amusing to watch. Games are Slow Ride, Keg Roll, Weenie Bite and Balloon Toss.

There will be live music on the courtsquare between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Visitors are encouraged to remain on the courtsquare for the traditional impromptu music later on in the evening or to visit one of the many established music shows in town.  Accommodations are available throughout Mountain View for a nice relaxing weekend that will enchant you with some of the best motorcycle rides in the state.

Sunday Morning there will be a biker church service at 9:30 at the city park amphitheater.  Lunch will be served following the service.  Happy Jack Burbidge will be bringing the message and lunch is provided by Stone Rolled Away chapter of the Arkansas Baptist Bikers Association and First Baptist church.

Parking is available near the courtsquare, and a shuttle bus will be available to help with transportation for those who may want to park at the Ozark Folk Center’s large parking lot .

This event is sponsored by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce. Download our Poster (above) for more details. (Adobe PDF.)