MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. — Engines will roar, music will fill the air, and the town square will be buzzing with activity as the 2025 Mountains, Music & Motorcycles festival rolls into Mountain View from Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 17. The three-day celebration promises a packed schedule of live entertainment, contests, bike and trike games, and plenty of fun for all ages.
Friday, Aug. 15
The festival kicked off at 8 a.m. with registration and vendor openings, followed by a 9:30 a.m. opening ceremony on the main stage. Riders joined the first Poker Run at 10 a.m., with activities such as Chicken Bingo, mini trike races, and cornhole keeping the energy high throughout the morning.
Live music begins at noon with Isabella Love, followed by Jude Brawner at 2:30 p.m. Contests like the pie-eating challenge, tattoo competition, loudest pipes, and water balloon fight lead into evening performances from Sofie and the New Relics at 6:30 p.m. and the Jake Long Band at 8:30 p.m. Events run all day on the town square.
Saturday, Aug. 16
The action starts bright and early with a car show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a bike/trike show from 9 a.m. to noon. Vendors open at 9 a.m., with the kickoff ceremony following shortly after.
The day’s highlights include arm wrestling, more mini trike races, bike and trike games, a pepper-eating contest, and a stunt show. The music lineup features Batterton and Edwards at noon, Aaron Headley at 2:30 p.m., Perry Mason Band at 6:30 p.m., and Tim Haggard and the Bowlegged Rooster at 8:30 p.m.
After the final rev of the engines, the party will keep rolling with Wing Shack hosting a lively after-party beginning around 10 p.m., featuring EHP — The Eddie Haskell Project, a six-member cover band with a combined 175 years of live performance experience. Known for their high-energy shows, two lead singers, and tight vocal harmonies, EHP promises a night of dancing, classic hits, and good vibes to cap off a day of motorcycles, music, and small-town fun.
Sunday, Aug. 17
The weekend winds down with a 10 a.m. Biker Church service at the City Park Amphitheater, followed by “Ride Day,” encouraging attendees to explore the scenic routes around Mountain View before heading home.
Throughout the weekend, the town square will serve as the hub of activity, with vendors, games, and events for visitors to enjoy between the main stage performances and contests.
