The 2024 Steel Horse Rally roars back into downtown Fort Smith, Ark. on May 3rd & 4th, 2024. The rally continues to grow and 2023 was the largest year ever, with an attendance of more than 210,000 with a local economic impact of more than $25 Million. The charity motorcycle event “honors all who serve” and continues to help local charities and the community.

The Steel Horse Rally has partnered with the United States Marshals Museum for an exciting new event for the 2024 rally: The Steel Horse Rally Bikes and Badges antique motorcycle show will make its debut Saturday, May 4th from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the US Marshals Museum, 789 Riverfront Drive in Fort Smith, Ark. This new event is sponsored exclusively by Fort Smith Harley-Davidson; Thanks to Fort Smith Harley-Davidson’s commitment to the Steel Horse Rally, admission is free to the U.S. Marshals Museum on Saturday, May 4th from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Additionally, there will be no entry fee for motorcycles entered into the Steel Horse Rally Bikes and Badges antique motorcycle show. This antique motorcycle show is open to all antique motorcycles that are 25 years old or older. The Bikes and Badges entry form and more information is available at marshalsmuseum.org

Be sure and stop by Bikes and Badges from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4th and cast your vote for your favorite antique motorcycle. The People’s Choice Award winner will be announced Saturday, May 4th after the Thunder through the Valley Motorcycle Parade from the Steel Horse Rally Main Entertainment Stage at the corner of 6th Street and Garrison Ave. All participants of the Steel Horse Rally Bikes and Badges antique motorcycle show will be invited to ride near the front of the motorcycle parade that stages at 3 p.m. at Riverfront Park at 121 Riverfront Drive and begins at 4 p.m.

Ben Johnson President and CEO of the United States Marshals Museum said that he is very excited about the partnership with the Steel Horse Rally and the new event.

“Nothing brings people together from all walks of life like old motorcycles,” Johnson said. “This will be a tremendous partnership that we can’t wait to kick off in 2024.”

The Steel Horse Rally continues to help and support local charities. The 2024 Steel Horse Rally official charities are the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs, the Buddy Smith Home for Veterans, and Arc for the River Valley. During the Steel Horse Rally, May 3rd & 4th, 2024, when you get the Official 2024 Steel Horse Rally Charity Cup, 100 percent of the donations for these cups will go to these three charities. The Steel Horse Rally Charity Cups will be available for a minimum charitable donation of $5 at participating businesses in downtown Fort Smith as well as the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar located at 6th and Garrison. The SHR Charity Cup and armband will allow those 21 or older to walk through the entire rally and downtown Entertainment District with an adult beverage.

The 2024 Steel Horse Rally will see the return of several crowd favorites including the Cops and Cones Motorcycle Exhibition and the Thunder through the Valley Motorcycle Parade. The 2024 Cops and Cones hosted by the Fort Smith Police Department will be Saturday, May 4th, starting at 10 a.m. at Garrison Ave. & 12th Street. This year, the Steel Horse Strongman Showdown will be Saturday, May 4th in a new location at the Glass Pavilion at 100 North B Street. This event features professional and amateur men and women athletes lifting tremendous amounts of weight. This is an officially sanctioned event and athletes can advance to Regional Strongman Competitions with a win at this event.

The 2024 Steel Horse Rally will feature great live music and entertainment from the Steel Horse Rally Stage located in the parking lot across from First National Bank, at the corner of 6th and Garrison Ave. The Steel Horse Handle Bar will be located near the stage along with the Very Important Biker Area right in front of the stage. For the ultimate experience of the 2024 Steel Horse Rally, VIB (Very Important Biker) packages will be available soon for a charitable donation on the official Steel Horse Rally webpage at www.TheSteelHorseRally.com The VIB package includes a new event, the Inaugural Steel Horse Rally VIB Treat & Greet. Additionally, VIBs will receive premium seating for the entertainment and Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest on the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage at the corner of 6th St. and Garrison Ave. VIBs will also be able to reserve the official 2024 Steel Horse Rally T-shirt and a 2024 commemorative bag filled with goodies.

“We are so excited about the return of the Steel Horse Rally to downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. The addition of the Steel Horse Rally Bikes and Badges event gives us a unique opportunity to share the world-class US Marshals Museum with everyone during the 2024 Steel Horse Rally,” said Steel Horse Rally president and founder Dennis Snow. “There are so many people who make this annual event possible in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas: the sponsors, those who attend the rally from all over the world, and of course our family of volunteers who fuel the rally.”

The 2024 Steel Horse Rally Volunteer Meeting will be Saturday, March 23rd at 10 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at 900 Rogers Ave. in downtown Fort Smith. We welcome new volunteers to be part of Steel Horse Rally Volunteer Team. More information about the volunteer meeting and about the 2024 Steel Horse Rally is available on the official Steel Horse Rally webpage at www.TheSteelHorseRally.com

There will also be 70+ vendors in three vendor areas along Garrison Avenue that will open starting at noon on Friday, May 3rd. Motorcycle riders can also park their bikes in the middle of Garrison Avenue, one of the widest downtown streets in the USA, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 4th. Also, riders can support the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity by riding in the Public Guardians Poker Run on Friday, May 3rd.

The sponsors that support the 2024 Steel Horse Rally make it possible to offer all of these family-friendly events in downtown Fort Smith free of charge. We would like to thank Choctaw Casino, The City of Fort Smith, First National Bank of Fort Smith, Fort Smith Harley-Davidson, Cheap Sleep, Horton Law, Belle Point Beverages, Garrison Goodies, and all of the fine sponsors that continue to support the Steel Horse Rally. Also our sponsoring hotels include the Wyndham and Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Fort Smith. 

The First Annual Inaugural Steel Horse Rally Shootout was a huge success! With close to 2,000 fans in attendance, everyone got to see some incredible flat-track motorcycle racing on the high banks in Pocola, OK. Thanks to everyone who attended the motorcycle racing event at the mighty Tri-State Speedway and we look forward to seeing you at the 2nd Annual Steel Horse Rally Shootout that will be part of the 5th Annual Steel Horse Rally May 3rd & 4th, 2019!

The 2024 Steel Horse Rally roars into Fort Smith, Arkansas on May 3rd & 4th, 2024 and has grown into one of the largest events in the region. With more than 210,000 attendees in 2023, the event gives charities, vendors and sponsors a unique opportunity to interact with this large audience. 2024 Steel Horse Rally Vendor application forms are now available on the Steel Horse Rally webpage at www.TheSteelHorseRally.com and below:

2024 Steel Horse Rally Vendor Application (Click here) 

Please note that Vendor Village Area A is already full and we are not accepting any more food vendors as of 3/15/24 for the 2024 Steel Horse Rally. Before completing the vendor application, please contact the Steel Horse Rally Inc. office to make sure that we can accommodate you at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (479) 414-3775. 

For anyone interested in getting involved with the Steel Horse Rally as a sponsor, vendor or volunteer, please contact the Steel Horse Rally office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 479-414-3775. 

If the SHR even played a small of in the decision to reinstate the Motorcycle Patrol to the FSPD, we are very proud and excited! Thanks to Old Fort Harley and everyone involved in making this a reality. We are looking forward to seeing the bikes on patrol and they will be providing escort in the upcoming Thunder thru the Valley Motorcycle Parade at the 2019 Rally.

Get ready for the 2024 Steel Horse Rally that roars into Fort Smith, Arkansas on May 3rd & 4th, 2024! The 2024 Steel Horse Rally will feature the Thunder through the Valley Motorcycle Parade, Live Music & Entertainment of the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage at 6th & and Garrison Avenue, The Official Steel Horse Rally Ride and Poker Run, the Cops & Cones Motorcycle Exhibition, the Miss Steel Horse Rally Contest, 70+ vendors and so much more!

The Steel Horse Rally is dedicated to "Honoring All Who Serve:" military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders. Plus the event helps local charities and the community. The Steel Horse Rally is typically held the first weekend of May and is the largest fundraising event for the charity each year. The first rally was held May 1st & 2nd, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR and raised thousands for local charities with an attendance of more than 30,000 people and a local economic impact of more than $4.2 Million. In 2023, the Steel Horse Rally had a record-breaking attendance of 210,000+ attendees and an estimated local economic impact of more than $24 Million.

The Steel Horse Rally is one of the fastest-growing motorcycle rallies in the country and has been recognized as one of the premiere events in the region. The Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity has donated more than $180,000 to local charities and charitable organizations. Each year, local charities and charitable organizations apply and several are selected to be recipients of the donations generated at the annual Steel Horse Rally.

The Steel Horse Rally has received several local and regional awards for being an outstanding community event and for having great live entertainment. An annual tradition in Fort Smith, AR, the Steel Horse Rally features the Thunder Through the Valley Motorcycle Parade, motorcycle racing, charitable motorcycle rides, concerts, the Cops & Cones Motorcycle Exhibition and more.

The 2024 Vendor Applications, Charity Applications and Miss Steel Horse Rally Applications will be available soon. For more information about the charity or to find out how you can get involved as a sponsor, vendor or volunteer of the Steel Horse Rally, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fall in Arkansas, what better time for a motorcycle ride. Highlighting the Talimena National Scenic Byway.

The Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity recently presented donations raised at the 2023 Steel Horse Rally to three local charities: Antioch for Youth and Family, the Buddy Smith Veterans Home and the Children's Service League. The Steel Horse Rally Inc. is proud to present these donations to local charities.

TOP 10 MOUNT MAGAZINE LODGE IS PERFECT FOR MOTORCYCLE GETAWAYS

This is a wonderful short loop named for Mount Magazine – the highest peak in Arkansas at 2,753 feet.

Mount Magazine Ride named Top 10 in Arkansas Motorcycling Guide

The Arkansas River carved out the valley to the north of the mountain, and the Petit Jean River carved the one to the south. The result is that this prominence has become one of the premier destinations in Arkansas.

The Steel Horse Rally Inc. is a non-profit charity with the mission of helping local charities and organizations that benefit children, veterans and/or the local community. Each year, local charities are given the opportunity to apply to be recipients of donations raised at the upcoming Steel Horse Rally. The Steel Horse Rally Inc. helps raise thousands in donations for local charities and charitable organizations. The SHR Inc. has also donated food, supplies, and volunteer time to several local charities and gives organizations a unique opportunity for charities to interact with the community during SHR events. 

The Steel Horse Rally Board of Directors selects several local charities from those who complete valid applications to benefit from donations raised at the 2024 Steel Horse Rally. The deadline for 2024 Steel Horse Rally charity applications was Dec. 31st, 2023.

To make a charitable donation to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity, click here.

The Law Enforcement Fun Run made its debut in the 2017 Steel Horse Rally as it roared through downtown Fort Smith.

Welcome to the 2023 Steel Horse Rally!

We are excited to have you at the 2023 Steel Horse Rally! The tradition continues in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas May 5th & 6th! Once again, the rally is proud to honor “all who serve" and raise donations for local charities. 

The Steel Horse Rally is proud to debut the "Steel Horse Strongman Showdown." This exciting new event will take place Saturday, May 6th beginning at 11 a.m. on 6th Street between Garrison Ave. & North A Street. This incredible new event is sanctioned by the Strongman Corporation and the professional athletes will be competing in the national competition. The even also features amateur men and women lifting ridiculous amounts of weight in a unique manner! You might have seen this type of competition on ESPN; Now you can experience the event live at no charge to you, thanks to our sponsors. This is a must-see event for the entire family and will take place right next to the main entertainment stage on 6th Street (Steel Horse Alley) in downtown Fort Smith. 

The Steel Horse Rally officially kicks off on Friday, May 5th, 2023 at noon. Come enjoy more than 80 vendors from all over the country. They will be set-up in “Vendor Village” in the 800 block of Garrison Ave. in downtown Fort Smith, the “Steel Horse Alley” area on the corner of Garrison and Steel Horse Alley (6^th Street.,) and Cisterna Plaza (in the 1000 block of Garrison Ave. in the shadow of General Darby’s motorcycle statue.) Please be sure to sample the great food, products, and unique services that each vendor brings to this year’s event.

The 2023 Steel Horse Rally offers you the unique opportunity to walk throughout downtown Fort Smith with your favorite alcoholic beverage in this year's official Steel Horse Rally Charity Cup. The cups are available at the Steel Horse Handle Bar next to the main entertainment stage at 6th and Garrison as well as all participating bars, restaurants and businesses along Garrison Ave. The cups are available for a $5 minimum charitable donation and 100% of the proceeds go to this year's 3 local charities: Antioch for Youth & Family, Children's Service League and the Buddy Smith Home for Veterans. So we invite you to enjoy your favorite beverage while experience the sights and sounds of the rally and knowing that you are helping three great local charities.

You will be able to park your motorcycle in the middle of Garrison Avenue, one of the widest historic downtown streets in the USA beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, May 5th and at beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 6th. The street will be open to motorcycles only from 5th St all the way to the Immaculate Conception Church (at 13th & Garrison). All we ask is that you put your front tire on the yellow line when you park your bike in the middle of Garrison Ave. during the rally. 

The main entertainment stage will be located across from First National Bank at the corner of 6th and Garrison Ave. in Fort Smith. Live music begins at 7pm Friday night May 5th and a Noon on Saturday, May 6th. This year's headliner is Hillbilly Vegas, plus crowd favorites like Gary Hutchison and other great bands. The Miss Steel Horse Rally Contest is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Saturday night. Right next to the main stage is the Steel Horse Handle Bar which opens at 10 a.m. both Friday and Saturday where you can purchase your favorite beer and mixed drinks as well as the Steel Horse Charity Cups. 

We welcome all of the Very Important Bikers whose official VIB pass and armband grant them access to seating in the VIB Area in front of the stage with a dedicated Handle Bar waitress to fill their drink orders. Plus VIBs get exclusive access to the VIB Shootout Lounge on Friday, May 5th at Tri-State Speedway with great food provided by The Lunchbox Cafe and VIB rooftop access that offers great views of all of the motorcycle racing action at the Steel Horse Shootout. 

We sincerely thank all of the volunteers for the 2023 Steel Horse Rally! These men and women give tirelessly of their time, efforts and talent and do so with a smile on their face. If you see a volunteer, shake their hand and tell them thanks. They truly are the fuel of the Steel Horse Rally! A special thanks to our incredible sponsors. These businesses make financial donations that allow all of the events in downtown Fort Smith to be experienced at no charge to you.

Most of all, we want to thank each and every one of you that attend the Steel Horse Rally and support the event by purchasing the official T-shirt, the Entertainment District Cup, and any other official Steel Horse Rally merchandise. We encourage you to get out and enjoy the many scenic motorcycle roads in our region and then return home and tell your friends about the great experience that you had at the 2023 Steel Horse Rally!

Ride Safe and Ride Hard!

Dennis Snow

The 2023 Steel Horse Rally Inc. President

The Volunteers of the 2017 SHR were honored with a cookout to show how much we appreciate you! Pictured are Betty Free who was named 2017 Bert Wright Volunteer of the Year and Joseph Ward, recipient of the first Steel Horse Rally Veteran Service Award for going above and beyond as an outstanding volunteer. See everyone next year!

Make a positive impact with Steel Horse Rally when you get official Steel Horse Rally gear! When you order official Steel Horse Rally items like pins, bandannas and helmet stickers, you're helping the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity which is proud to honor all who serve and help our local charities and community. Whether you're looking for that perfect gift for someone else (or for yourself), get the gift that keeps on giving.

Hurry! Only a limited number of items are available in the official SHR Online Store: Click here to visit the SHR Online Store

Once these items are gone, they are gone. (There are limits on some items due to high demand and limited supply; Please call the office if you have questions). Some of the items currently available include:

• Limited Edition 2021 and 2020 Steel Horse Rally Pins - metal pins proudly designed and made in the USA.
• Steel Horse Rally Helmet Stickers - These heavy-duty stickers are tough and look good on more than just helmets.
• Steel Horse Rally Seamless Bandannas - There are lots of ways to wear this versatile bandanna that's made out of soft, breathable material.
• Official Steel Horse Rally Charity Cups - Get the first ever Steel Horse Rally Charity Cup in Rally Red!

Plus check out a variety of pins, patches, limited edition posters and more available for charitable donations (plus tax & standard USPS ground shipping on most items) in the official online store. You can also make a charitable donation to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. in honor of someone. Your charitable donation may be tax deductible; Consult your tax/financial expert for details. Most major credit cards and banks cards and PayPal accepted. Only a limited number of items are available, so hurry while supplies last. If you have any questions or need more information, visit the SHR Online Store or contact the Steel Horse Rally Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (479) 414-3775.

By Scott Smith | (The Times-Record)

For Full Article, Click here: http://www.swtimes.com/entertainmentlife/20170406/steel-horse-rally-revving-up-for-return-to-fort-smith

The sounds of motorcycle engines purring and roaring down a street put a smile on Dennis Snow’s face, yet it’s another sound that hits deeper into the heart of Snow.

The Inaugural Steel Wheels Bourbon Express to benefit the Steel Horse Rally Inc.

The Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity is dedicated to honoring all who serve and helping the local community by generating thousands in donations for local charities. The positive impact of the Steel Horse Rally is felt by the entire region the Steel Horse Rally Inc. is now accepting sponsors for the 2024 Steel Horse Rally which will be May 3rd & 4th, 2024 in Fort Smith, AR. The 2023 Steel Horse Rally brought more than 210,000 visitors to Fort Smith. The local economic impact of the 2023 Steel Horse Rally is estimated to be more than $24 Million (according to the Fort Smith Advertising & Promotion Commission). In just 8 weekends combined (since the SHR was first held in 2015), the Steel Horse Rally has had a total estimated local economic impact of more than $100 Million. The rapidly-growing charity event brings more visitors and tax dollars to the region than any other annual event in the area, plus raises thousands in donations for several local charities.

The Steel Hose Rally Inc. has many opportunities for you and your business or organization to be a sponsor of the upcoming Steel Horse Rally and events throughout the year. As an Official Sponsor of the Steel Horse Rally, your business makes a positive impact on the community while giving your business an opportunity to reach thousands of potential loyal customers. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities for the 2024 Steel Horse Rally and upcoming events, please contact the Steel Horse Rally Inc. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 479-414-3775 and a representative of the Steel Horse Rally Inc. will contact you soon. 

The article as posted in Talk Business & Politics, 2016

To see the full article, click here

Initial estimates show that the economic impact of the 2016 Steel Horse Rally was $8.346 million, almost double the $4.272 million for the 2015 inaugural event in downtown Fort Smith.

Enjoy the Steel Horse Rally Very Important Biker Experience: The Ultimate Way to experience the Steel Horse Rally.

Skip the lines and enjoy the best seats with your VIB Pass for all of the great entertainment at the 2024 Steel Horse Rally! VIBs have exclusive access to the VIB Area at the Steel Horse Rally with VIB seating for the live music, entertainment, and the Miss Steel Horse Rally Contest! Plus VIB bar access, exclusive access to the Inaugural Steel Horse Rally Treat & greet, an official Steel Horse Rally T-shirt (you choose the style, size and color), an official Steel Horse Rally Charity Cup, Swag Bag, and more! VIB Packages are available exclusively online for a minimum charitable donation of $99 each and only a limited number of VIB packages are available. See full list below of all of the items included in the VIB Package.

The 2024 Steel Horse Rally VIB Package

$99 Minimum Charitable Donation 

The 2024 Steel Horse Rally Very Important Biker Package includes:

• An official 2024 Steel Horse Rally T-shirt reserved in size, color, and style of your choice! This is the only way to reserve an official 2024 Steel Horse Rally T-shirt (which sold out last year)! New for 2024, you get to choose which 2024 Steel Horse Rally T-shirt design that you want on the back of your shirt! Choose from two very unique official Steel Horse Rally T-shirt designs in two colors. (After you order your VIB package, you will receive an e-mail from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. that gives you two unique T-shirt options and two colors to choose from. Just respond to the e-mail, letting us know which shirt design and color shirt you prefer and we will reserve it for you).
• An official VIB Badge with lanyard and VIB Armband that allows you into the official VIB Area in front of the Steel Horse Rally Stage.
• Enjoy access to the VIB Area directly in front of the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage and right next to the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar, located at 6th St. and Garrison Avenue (Across from First National Bank). Enjoy VIB seats and the VIB Area in front of the stage that offers the best view of all of the live music and entertainment on the Steel Horse Rally main stage. Plus see the presentation of some very special awards including the Inaugural Bikes & Badges Antique Motorcycle Show People's Choice Awards.
• New for 2024, the VIB package includes the official 2024 Steel Horse Rally Charity Cup. For those age 21 and up (with accompanying armband), you will be able to walk throughout the Steel Horse Rally and downtown entertainment district with an adult beverage in your cup. The Charity Cup helps raise donations for three local charities selected by the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity this year: The Buddy Smith Home for Veterans, the Arc for the River Valley, and the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club.
• New for 2024: Exclusive VIB Access to the Inaugural Steel Horse Rally VIB Treat & Greet presented by Garrison Goodies. On Friday evening, May 3rd at 5 p.m. in the VIB Area in front of the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage. Tantalize your taste buds with delicious culinary creations courtesy of Garrison Goodies and meet the Steel Horse Rally founder and president Dennis Snow (and some very special guests). Garrison Goodies is a locally-owned candy store that offers unique treats and candies and is a proud sponsor of the Steel Horse Rally. They will have an expert available to tell you about their unique selections of locally-made treats.
• Enjoy Exclusive VIB Access to the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar. Skip the lines and enjoy cool, refreshing beverages from the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar!
• An official VIB Swag Bag loaded with goodies! Enjoy a bag filled with swag from some our Steel Horse Rally Sponsors (Plus, more VIB perks).

When you purchase a VIB package, you will receive an e-mail (or digital receipt) from PayPal showing your donation to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity. You will also receive and additional e-mail from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. that will give you the T-shirt design and color options to choose from for your official Steel Horse Rally T-shirt that is included in your VIB package. When reserving multiple VIB packages on one order, please be sure to include the names and shirt sizes of each VIB. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the Steel Horse Rally Inc. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 479-414-3775 

A VIB Package is for one person. VIB must be age 21 or up. Only a very limited number of VIB passes are available exclusively online before the rally, so reserve yours today.  If you have any questions about the VIB packages, contact the Steel Horse Rally office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 479-414-3775. Charitable donations to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity may be tax deductible; (Consult your tax expert for details.)

Five local charities will benefit from the 2016 Steel Horse Rally, an increase from the number helped out last year after the inaugural Fort Smith biker event.

Great Rides on Top-Rated Motorcycle Roads

When you arrive at the Steel Horse Rally, enjoy some great rides on some of the top motorcycle roads in the country and help local charities. On Friday, see some of the best roads in Arkansas and Oklahoma on the 5th Annual Public Guardians Poker Run which begins at Gus's Bar & Grill at 821 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, AR. This ride will take you by the historic Heavener Runestone that is still a mystery. Minimum charitable donation of $20 per bike, $5 per hand and $5 for extra cards. There will be prizes for best (and worst) hands! (See details below).

Then on Saturday, May 4th, the Annual Law Enforcement Fun Run takes you on the Thunder Loop which features some of the best roads in Arkansas including Scenic Hwy 23 (The Pig Trail) that has been named one of the top motorcycle roads in the country. Plus, Scenic Hwy 215 is one of Arkansas' hidden gems as it winds through curves by the Mulberry River and takes you to Oark, home of the oldest General Store still in operation in Arkansas. Registration begins Sat., May 4th at 9 a.m. at JJ's Grill at 5400 Phoenix Ave. in Fort Smith. $15 minimum charitable donation per rider. (See details below)

Plus, if you're a fan of HBO's True Detective, you can see many of the filming locations where the show was recently filmed in Western Arkansas. Check out the True Detective Ride on our Rides page that features several of the filming locations and some beautiful places along the way including Artist's Point. For more info about any Steel Horse Rally events, e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Scenic Ride through Arkansas & Oklahoma

The Heavener Runestone

The Public Guardians is a non-profit group of Police, Fire, EMS, Veterans, Military and Medical professionals that raise donations for several public charities.

One of the poker run stops is at the Heavener Runestone Park. Heavener Runestone Park is a 55-acre park located near Heavener, OK. The park is operated by a non-profit organization and the Viking Festival is held at the park on two weekends a year serves as a fundraiser for operating and maintaining the park.

Opened in 1970, the park was established around the Heavener Runestone found in 1923, and most likely inscribed in the 19th century, perhaps by a Swedish immigrant. The stone is located on Poteau Mountain and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in southeastern Oklahoma. It is also, perhaps, one of the most controversial. The controversy centers on when the runes were carved into the piece of Savanna sandstone as well as on their translation. For more details about the runestone and the park, click here.

Map of route:

For more info about great rides, click here.

The Annual Law Enforcement Fun Run

Saturday, May 4th Registration begins at 9 a.m. at JJ's Restaurant at 5400 Phoenix Ave., just minutes from downtown Fort Smith. Kickstand up at 10 a.m.

An official Event of the Steel Horse Rally, the Annual Law Enforcement Fun Run raises money for the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #39. Registration and pancake breakfast for riders at JJ's located at 5400 Phoenix Ave. in Fort Smith. There is a minimum $15 charitable donation for riders with proceeds going to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity and the FOP Lodge #39. (Cost for breakfast is separate).

Take a scenic ride on the Thunder Loop that takes you on some of Scenic Hwy 23 and Hwy 215 that parallels the Mulberry River. The ride begins at 10 a.m. at JJ's and end at Fort Smith Park in time for the Thunder through the Valley Motorcycle Parade. Ride past the oldest store in operation in Arkansas, the Oark General Store and stop there for lunch or ice cream, plus enjoy scenic view of rock cliffs, historic bridges, mountains, top rated-motorcycle roads in the country, the Pig Trail: Scenic Hwy 23.  For more details, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

2016 Steel Horse Rally economic impact: $8.3 Million

10 a.m. Saturday morning, May 4th, 2024

Garrison Ave. & 12th Street, downtown Fort Smith

On Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. one of the most popular additions to the Steel Horse Rally returns: The Cops & Cones Motorcycle Exhibition. The event takes place in the middle of Garrison Avenue (between the intersection with Towson Ave. west to 11th St.) as law enforcement officers on their motorcycles take on the challenging course. The Steel Horse Rally welcomed officers from Fort Smith, Van Buren, Little Rock, Fayetteville, Bella Vista, Benton County, and Saline County who showcased their riding skills in the 2023 Cops & Cones Motorcycle Exhibition.

This fun, family-friendly event always draws a huge crowd as law enforcement officers are timed as they maneuver through dozens of cones. Thanks to incredible sponsors, the event is free to the public. A special thanks to the Fort Smith Police Department for making this event possible.

If you'd like more information about the event, details about how to get your local law enforcement officers involved in this event, or if you would like information about how to become a sponsor of the event, contact the Steel Horse Rally Inc. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.