Two weeks ago I rode to 'Bikes, Blues, and BBQ' in NW Arkansas. Weather was unusually hot for late September but the riding was still great as the area is so scenic. Events were split between Rogers and Eureka Springs. Crowds seemed smaller and there were fewer venues and events than when I rode there in 2022. IMO that was an improvement as massive crowds and gridlock (like Sturgis) are no fun.
Eureka Springs, home of a very hot Inzane in 2012
Downtown Rogers has some nice old buildings too
The main stage in Rogers
I saw at least one Valkyrie, ridden from Oklahoma by another VRCC member who was also in Dubuque in June
Even Spuds MacKenzie was there
