Area Events Welcome to our events calendar page. It’s early in the year so our event information is a little thin. We will be diligent about updating the schedule as the information becomes available.  If you know about a local event that would be appropriate to this site then please email us with your information.   events@touringtheozarks.com * Annual Lebanon Police Department Special Olympics Poker Run (Lebanon)  5/10/08 This annual poker run is benefits the Special Olympics.  Riders will meet at Ozark Harley Davidson at 10am and the first bike out is at 11am.   www,ozarkhog.org/downloads/2008_LPD_pokerrun.pdf * The Branson Rock Ride Remember Motorcycle Rally (Branson)  5/15 thru 5/18 The 2008 Branson Rock Ride Remember Motorcycle Rally is coming to Area’ 57 May 15-18, 2008! Come experience the ALL-NEW Rally featuring MORE vendors, MORE music each day and MORE fantastic area rides. Experience Missouri’s best not-for-profit motorcycle rally created to benefit America’s Veteran’s and their special causes.     www.rockrideremember.com * 21st Annual Hillbilly Daze (Witts Springs) 5/31/08 Hillbilly Daze parade 11 a.m. Lunch served by EH organization at noon: hamburgers, hot dogs, all the trimmings, brown beans, dessert and drinks after the parade. Turtle race, horseshoes, arts and crafts. Fish Fry 5 p.m.    hillbillydaze@yahoo.com * Motorcycle Memories Exhibit (Fort Smith) 6/1 thru 9/1 The Fort Smith Museum of History will present an exhibit called "Motorcycle Memories" throughout the summer of 2008. The exhibit will include vintage bikes and memorabilia, along with a mock-up of a motorcyle repair shop.   www.fortsmithmuseum.com * 3rd Annual USO Military Support Ride (Lebanon) 6/14 Registration begins at 10am at Ozark Harley Davidson.  All proceeds will be donated to the Fort Leonard Wood USO to help support the uniformed services.       www.ozarkhog.org/downloads/2008_USO_Benefit.pdf * H.O.G. Rally (Fort Smith)  6/19 thru 21/08 Arkansas State Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally. Log on to web site for more details. Events all day. www.arstatehogrally.com * Ozark Mountain Region Ride 4 Cash (Harrison) 6/27 & 6/28 Different run both days, trade show booths, concert, show-n-shine and so much more. www.ride4cash.com * 37th Annual Northwest Arkansas Bluegrass Festival (Harrison) 8/14 thru 16/08 A great event for bluegrass lovers of all ages.  See web site for more details.  www.harrisonarkansas.org * 2008 State H.O.G. Rally  9/5 thru 9/6 They will be meeting at the Oasis Convention Center in Springfield for the two day hoot they’re fixin to have. There will be bike games, fun skill games, poker runs, and more.   www.mostatehogrally.com * Dogpatch Biker Bash (Dogpatch) 9/5 thru 9/7 World class street bike stunt team, USLMRA Lawn mower races, ABATE Dist. 7 bike show, live music, vendors, bike games & more.    www.dogpatchbikerbash.com * 9th Annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ (Fayetteville) 9/24 thru 9/27 This is the world’s largest family friendly, non-profit motorcycle rally.  Enjoy live music, great BBQ and watch the motorcycle parade. www.bikesbluesandbbq.org * Pigtrail Motorcycle Rally (Ozark, AR)  9/24 thru 9/27 The Pigtrail Motorcycle Rally is a four day event with contest, giveaways, great food, live music and more.   www.pigtrailrally.com