To benefit nonprofits, Bird said he had sponsors forgo writing checks to the rally and instead had them sent directly to the organizations the rally is benefiting. Those involved with the rally have already raised money for multiple nonprofits, including $10,000 for Building Homes for Heroes. “The rally originally started at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds, and we’re really honored to work with the Southern Ute tribe to be able to allow camping, tent camping and RV camping for the event,” he said. The rally will also coordinate with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for the first time in Bird’s five-year tenure. Friday at El Rancho and the Kruesi Originals and Chopper Kings After Party from 10 p.m. Two after parties are scheduled for the weekend and include the Dixxon After Party from 10 p.m. Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Mike Lovato, will speak.
Between performers, there will be a rally hall of fame ceremony where event founders, Sen. The block party will feature performances from Kirk James and The Rudy Boy Experiment. The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally will host a block party Friday night at the corner of 10th Street and Main Avenue. “If you’re going to go downtown during the parade, it’s going to be loud – wear hearing protection, plan ahead,” he said. He said the rally provides funding for good causes and is more family-oriented compared with other rallies such as Sturgis.
“But I think it’s starting to reboot.” While some people may not like the rally because of the noise, Llewellyn said Durango businesses typically benefit. “I think it’s slowed down especially with the pandemic,” Llewellyn said. In 2013, the rally brought in about 20,000 participants to the Four Corners. But he said the economic impact has decreased over the past decade. “A lot of commerce happens in both Ignacio and Bayfield in addition to Durango and some of the other communities that they ride to such as Silverton, Telluride and Ridgway,” Durango Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jack Llewellyn said. With an estimated 8,000-10,000 visitors over the Labor Day weekend, Durango Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jack Llewellyn said the rally provides a financial boon. The rally creates commerce opportunities for Durango businesses. But the rumbling bikes raise the decibel level in town, all but ruining the ambience for some people strolling the shops or enjoying al fresco dining on Durango’s Main Avenue. It provides a financial shot in the arm near the end of the tourism season for some businesses, especially hotels and restaurants. The three-day rally is loved by some and loathed by others. Those interested in trying a new ride can visit the Harley-Davidson dealership to demo a plethora of motorcycles. The three-day event will also feature Harley-Davidson factory demo trucks. 1 plate, which is like a big deal in the motorcycle racing community,” Bird said. “It brings in some of the top flat track talent from across the country where these guys are competing for an AMA No. On Saturday night, the rally will welcome the AMA flat track races, an event that Bird is excited about. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m.
Fifteen of the best stunt riders are invited to compete for cash prizes. “They’re up vertical on the wall riding around in a circle as people stand above it, looking down and they grab dollar bills and tips out of people’s hands.” 0 Video YouTube 480 360 Bird said The Brawl is the largest stunt riding competition in the country. “It’s kind of a big cylinder wooden thing where these guys ride motorcycles,” said rally coordinator and Harley-Davidson Dealership owner Trevor Bird. The Wall of Death shows will take place at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. The rally will feature new events such as The Brawl, Ives Brothers Wall of Death and American Motorcycle Association flat track races at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally will return this Labor Day weekend for its 29th year with new events and a return to camping at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio. This year, organizers are predicting anywhere from 8,000 to 10,000 participants. Motorcycle rally returns Labor Day weekend to Durango, Ignacio Three-day event will feature stunt riders, annual parade and noise 1600 1235 Last year, the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally had an estimated 7,500 participants.