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The theme of September's First Friday event in Bentonville, Arkansas was "Bikeapalooza" and bike riders, stunt riders, and much more filled the downtown area.
Downtown Bentonville, Inc. coordinates and hosts a number of events held in downtown Bentonville. One activity that lasts from March through November is themed
First Friday events. On Sept. 2 the event was called "Bikeapalooza" and as DBI notes it was "A celebration of the bike - from road bikes to mountain bikes and everything in between - this First Friday offers demos and stunt riders from around the country."
Lunch for Bikeapalooza was held from 11:30am to 1:00pm and then the main events took place from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Digital Journal arrived on the scene just before 5:00pm. As is customary with the big bashes that DBI throws, there were numerous vendor booths and food trucks around the downtown Square. Among them were
Phat Tire Bike Shop, which has a location on the Square, and Hook-Line & BBQ and Catfish. The owner of Hook-Line & BBQ and Catfish graciously agreed to open his smoker and give me a peek at the ribs he was preparing.
Phat Tire booth. First Friday events. Bentonville, Ark. Sept. 2, 2011
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BBQ ribs in the smoker. First Friday events. Bentonville, Ark. Sept. 2, 2011
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At 5:00pm DBI's executive director Daniel Hintz took center stage at the Walton Arts Center Main Stage and welcomed everyone to Bikeapalooza. Hintz outlined the evening's festivities and then introduced the band The WayneBillies, which was followed by Zumba Dance and Lafuso. According to The WayneBillies Facebook
page, "they have expanded to a new level of hill country party music best defined as 'waynebilly' music."
The WayneBillies band at First Friday. Bentonville, Ark. Sept. 2, 2011
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In the end, though, this event was all about the bike and those who ride them. Bikes and cyclists filled the downtown area, including stunt riders and those participating in trials for
The Slaughter Pen Jam 2011 cycling events.
Competitor at Bikeapalooza. First Friday events. Bentonville, Ark. Sept. 2, 2011
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Riders and friends at Bikeapalooza. First Friday event. Bentonville, Ark. Sept. 2, 2011
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Competitor at Bikeapalooza. First Friday events. Bentonville, Ark. Sept. 2, 2011
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The theme of next month's First Friday event is none other than "Oktoberfest," which will fill downtown Bentonville with the aroma of homemade bratwurst and folks dancing to traditional German music. You will find me at the Rootbier Garten.
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