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Enjoy Live Music, The SHR Handle Bar, Vendors & More
Experience great live Music & Entertainment, Enjoy Beer & Adult Beverages at the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar*, the Miss SHR Contest, Vendors and More at the 2026 Steel Horse Rally
Friday, May 1st & Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Location: The Steel Horse Rally Main Stage, Steel Horse Handle Bar & Very Important Biker Area, and vendors are at 601 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith, Ark. (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 1st, and 10 a.m. Saturday, the Steel Horse Rally Handle Bar & VIB (Very Important Biker) Area & Private VIB Bar officially open! 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.
Enjoy Great Live Entertainment on the 2026 Steel Horse Rally Stage!
Enjoy great live music and entertainment from incredible musicians and bands! Plus, find our the winners of events, including who YOU voted for to be the 2026 Steel Horse Rally Bikes & Badges Vintage Bike Show Winner!
Join us for the very special Steel Horse Rally Unsung Hero Presentation on Sat., May 2nd at 7 pm, as we recognize someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Plus, we have some other special surprises that will be coming to the stage. And don't miss the Miss Steel Horse Rally Contest, Sat., May 2nd at 8 p.m.
Free to enjoy! VIB Area located right in front of stage.
(Bands and times subject to change without notice)
Enjoy the VIB (Very Important Biker) Experience at the Steel Horse Rally
For those who made a charity donation and reserved their Very Important Biker pass before the 2026 Steel Horse Rally, we sincerely appreciate your support of the Steel Horse Rally! Enjoy the VIB Experience that includes a reserved 2026 Steel Horse Rally T-shirt and exclusive access to the VIB Area in front of the Steel Horse Rally Stage (at 601 Garrison Ave., the First National Bank Parking Lot) with the best seats for all of the live music and entertainment. Plus, VIBs can skip the lines at the SHR Handle Bar with their VIB Badge and Armband and get the official 10th Anniversary Steel Horse Rally Charity Cup, a Swag Bag & more.
To be added to the list to be one of the first people to find out about the 2027 Steel Horse Rally VIB packages and when they will be available, e-mail [email protected]
*Must be 21 years old or older with valid photo ID and event armband.
The Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest
You don’t want to miss this incredible event on the main stage at the 2026 Steel Horse Rally!
Miss Steel Horse Rally 2026 will receive a cash prize. Audience participation is a big factor in who will be the next Miss Steel Horse Rally!
You can help choose the 2026 People’s Choice Winner! Before the Miss Steel Horse Rally contest, you can cast your “vote” by making a charitable donation in honor of your favorite contestant(s). The contestant who raises the most charitable donations will be named the 2026 People’s Choice Award Winner during the Miss Steel Horse Rally Contest.
The Steel Horse Rally: Showcasing Two Days of Great Live Entertainment
The Steel Horse Rally is proud to showcase talented local artists and bring great live music from all over the country to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Enjoy all of the entertainment on the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage, including some very special award presentations (and some surprises). Very Important Bikers get the best (and only) seats, right in front of the stage in the VIB Area with private bar access to the SHR Handle Bar. VIB Packages available soon.
Bands that have performed at the
Steel Horse Rally in past years:
