The Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity is proud to present charitable donations raised at the 2024 Steel Horse Rally to several location charities including the Buddy Smith Homes for Veterans, the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs and the Arc for the River Valley.

The Steel Horse Rally is dedicated to "Honoring All Who Serve:" military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders and the event helps local charities and the community. The Steel Horse Rally is typically held the first weekend of May and is the largest fundraising event for the charity each year. The first rally was held May 1st & 2nd, 2015 in Fort Smith, AR and raised thousands for local charities with an attendance of more than 30,000 people and a local economic impact of more than $4.2 Million. In 2023, the Steel Horse Rally had a record-breaking attendance of 210,000+ attendees and an estimated local economic impact of more than $24 Million.

The Steel Horse Rally is one of the fastest-growing motorcycle rallies in the country and has been recognized as one of the premiere events in the region. The Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity has donated more than $200,000 to local charities and charitable organizations. Each year, local charities and charitable organizations apply and several are selected to be recipients of the donations generated at the annual Steel Horse Rally.

The Steel Horse Rally has received several local and regional awards for being an outstanding community event and for having great live entertainment. An annual tradition in Fort Smith, AR, the Steel Horse Rally features the Thunder Through the Valley Motorcycle Parade, motorcycle racing, charitable motorcycle rides, concerts, the Cops & Cones Motorcycle Exhibition and more.

The 2025 Vendor Applications, Charity Applications and Miss Steel Horse Rally Applications will be available in the coming months. For more information about the charity or to find out how you can get involved as a sponsor, vendor or volunteer of the Steel Horse Rally, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Updated 7/15/24)