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Come enjoy great live Music & Entertainment, Beer & Adult Beverages at the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar, Miss SHR Contest and More at the 2023 Steel Horse Rally

Friday, May 5th & Saturday, May 6th, 2023

The Steel Horse Rally Main Stage, Steel Horse Handle Bar & Very Important Biker Area at at 601 Garrison Ave., in the parking lot across from First National Bank

This is THE place to be during the Steel Horse Rally! Starting at Noon on Friday, May 5th, the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar & VIB (Very Important Biker) Area & Private VIB Bar officially open! The Steel Horse Rally is proud to support talented local artists and bring great live music from all over the country to Fort Smith, Arkansas for you to enjoy on the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage. The Steel Horse Handle Bar stays open late and is right on Garrison Avenue. All proceeds from beverages sold benefit the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity. On Saturday, May 6th the Steel Horse Handle Bar and beer garden open at 11 a.m. Grab an ice cold beverage and enjoy the Steel Horse Rally Thunder through the Valley Motorcycle Parade starting Saturday at 4 p.m. After the parade, the great live music and entertainment continue. Cheer on your favorite contestant in the Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest at 8 p.m. on the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage. Then enjoy more great live music by Hillbilly Vegas as the party continues in the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar and Beer Garden! 

Enjoy the VIB (Very Important Biker) Experience at the 2023 Steel Horse Rally!

Get ready to have the best views and the best seats for all of the great entertainment at the 2023 Steel Horse Rally with your VIB Pass. VIBs have exclusive access to all VIB areas at the Steel Horse Rally including VIB seating for motorcycle racing and live entertainment, VIB bar access and more! VIB Packages are available exclusively online for a minimum charitable donation of $99 each. Skip the lines and enjoy the best seats at the rally with your VIB Pass! Must be 21 or up for VIB Pass. VIB Packages are available for a minimum charitable donation of $99 each.*

2023 VIB Packages:
Steel Horse Rally T-Shirt Size:
Name & E-mail Address of VIB:
Additional Info:

When reserving your VIB Package, please note that you will pick up your VIB Package in person when you arrive at the Steel Horse Rally. VIB Packages will NOT be mailed. Be sure to include the VIB name, T-shirt size and e-mail address. If you have any questions, please call the Steel Horse Rally Inc. office at 479-414-3775 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The VIB Perks:

 Your 2023 Steel Horse Rally VIB (Very Important Biker) Package includes:

  • An Official 2023 Steel Horse Rally T-shirt size (S-2XL). This was the ONLY way to reserve an official Steel Horse Rally T-shirt!
  • Official Limited Edition VIB Laminated Pass
  • Limited edition VIB armband
  • Limited edition lanyard
  • Some additional Steel Horse Rally surprise items!

Exclusive VIB Access to the Steel Horse Rally Shootout, on Friday, May 5th at Tri-State Speedway: Enjoy the best views of Pro & Am Motorcycle racing from the VIB Shootout Lounge (with VIB Bar) and VIB Roof Top 

  • Access to the VIB Shootout Lounge at Tri-State Speedway on Friday, May 5th. Enjoy seating in the air-conditioned private VIB Lounge with great views of all of the motorcycle racing action exclusively for VIBs.
  • Gate Admission to Tri-State Speedway on Friday, May 5th and Free Parking
  • Avoid the lines and relax in the Shootout Lounge with exclusive access to the VIB Bar and dedicated Bar Staff that will bring beverages to your table.
  • Exclusive Access to the VIB open-air Rooftop above the Shootout Lounge that offers amazing 360-degree views.
  • Complimentary Food in the Shootout Lounge provided by The Lunchbox Cafe. (The Lunchbox Cafe is a biker-friendly restaurant with great food and catering that is is just a short motorcycle ride away in Huntington, AR.)

Exclusive VIB Access to the VIB Area & VIB Handle Bar at the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage on Garrison Avenue, on Friday May 5th & Saturday May 6th: Enjoy the best seats right in front of the stage with VIB access to the Steel Horse Handle Bar for all of the Live Music, Entertainment, and Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest. 

  • Exclusive Access to the VIB Area located in front of the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage (in the front of the parking lot at 601 Garrison Avenue, across from the First National Bank of Fort Smith). Enjoy the best seats for all of the live music and entertainment on Friday and Saturday.
  • Exclusive VIB Access to the VIB Area located in front of the stage for the Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest on Saturday night May 6th at 8 p.m.
  • Enjoy VIB access to the Steel Horse Handle Bar! Skip the lines with VIB Access!
Picking up your VIB Package: After you reserve your VIB Package online, you will receive a receipt from PayPal. You will also receive an e-mail from the Steel Horse Rally Inc., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with information about how you can pick up your VIB Package when you arrive at the Steel Horse Rally. No VIB Packages will be mailed; All VIB Packages must be picked up in person at the event. Starting at Noon on Friday May, 5th, you can pick up your VIB Package containing your VIB Pass & Official Steel Horse Rally gear at the VIB Welcome Area & Check-in located in the Steel Horse Rally Vendor Village (the parking lot in the 800 block of Garrison Avenue in downtown Fort Smith.) Look for the second tent from Garrison Ave next to the wall with the brightly colored mural that has the “Steel Horse Rally VIB Check-In” sign on it. VIB Packages will be available for pick up on Friday, May 5th from Noon until 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 6th from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. at this location. When you arrive, please present a valid photo I.D. and a friendly Steel Horse Rally Volunteer will give you your VIB Pass, lanyard, armband, and the other goodies included with your VIB package. For more information, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 479-414-3775.

 *Donations to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity may be tax deductible. Consult your tax professional for details. Events are rain or shine and times, bands, racers and performances are subject to change. No refunds or exchanges. Your donation to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. may be tax deductible. Contact your tax professional for details. All VIB passholders must be 21 years old or older with a valid photo I.D. No exceptions will be allowed. No coolers, pets, umbrellas, firearms, fireworks, weapons, or large items will be allowed at any of the venue. No professional video camera or recording devices. All items brought to venue are subject to search.

The 2023 Miss Steel Horse Rally Contest

Saturday night, May 6th, 2023 at 8 p.m. on the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage. 

You don't want to miss this incredible event on the main stage at the 2023 Steel Horse Rally! Miss Steel Horse Rally 2023 will receive a cash prize. Audience participation is a big factor on who will be the next Miss Steel Horse Rally!

You can help choose the 2023 People's Choice Winner! Before the Miss Steel Horse Rally contest, you can "vote" by making a charitable donation in honor of your favorite contestant. The contestant who raises the most charitable donations will be named the 2023 People's Choice Award Winner during the Miss Steel Horse Rally Contest. 

Click the following link for the 2023 Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest Entry Form:

The 2023 Miss Steel Horse Rally Contest Entry Form

If you're interested in being a sponsor or would like more information, please e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Hillbilly Vegas brings their high-energy rock-infused country music to the 2023 Steel Horse Rally as they will headline the event Saturday night, May 6th, 2023 on the main stage. They will rock the stage following the Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest around 9 p.m. (First National Bank Parking Lot at 601 Garrison Ave. in downtown Fort Smith, AR). VIB Packages include access to the VIB Area & bar located right in front of the stage; Reserve your VIB package today by clicking here.

Hillbilly Vegas, with their blend of Southern Rock and Outlaw Country, have a string of Billboard top 20 Rock singles and have currently been touring Europe. Their songs have been climbing the US music charts as well as in Europe. 

They released their newest 12-track studio album "The Great Southern Hustle" in November of 2022 which features brand-new songs alongside beloved Hillbilly Vegas anthems from the past decade. For more info click here.

         

 For a complete list of Steel Horse Rally events, visit: https://www.thesteelhorserally.com/rally-guide  

 

 

The Steel Horse Rally Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity established in 2015 to benefit local charities, honor veterans, military, law enforcement and first responders, and help the local community.