NewsFebruary 13, 2025

The Boogaloo Riders unveil their 2025 event lineup, featuring dice runs, bike shows, and charity events. Key dates include the Dice Run on March 8, Biker Awareness on May 3, and the Toy Run on October 11.

Don "Uncle D" Holifield, Jr.'s 2011 Harley Davidson Soft Tail.
Don "Uncle D" Holifield, Jr.'s 2011 Harley Davidson Soft Tail.Photo provided
Bootheel Riders pass a $500 check to the Kennett Huane Dept. Officer Tena Petix in January. From left, Charlene Smith, Jimmy Pruett and Petix.
Bootheel Riders pass a $500 check to the Kennett Huane Dept. Officer Tena Petix in January. From left, Charlene Smith, Jimmy Pruett and Petix. Photo provided

Kennett's Boogaloo Riders have a busy year planned, Club Vice Pres. Don "Uncle D" Holifield, Jr., said Thursday.

Saturday, March 8, is the club's Dice Run. Riders meet at noon at The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1090 Jones St., Kennett. The club travels to Swamp Donkeys, then heads to the Qulin, Mo., American Legion Post. Bikers then travel to One More Last Chance at Saint Francis before they reach the final destination at Forrest Roots Bar, Grill, and Bottle Shop at Holcomb.

Biker Awareness is slated for May 3, and riders will depart for the Hayti Truckstop from the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Kennett. The meeting time is noonish.

The Boogaloo Riders Bike Show is on tap for noonish on June 21 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles parking lot.

August 2, the Riders sponsor the club's School Supply Run, noon at the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

The Boogaloo Bash is scheduled for Sept. 6&7 at the Eagles and features bike games during the day and musical entertainment in the evening. The public is welcome to attend.

The Jerry Fowler Toy Run that honors founder and Past Pres. Jerry Fowler is on Oct. 11. Fowler's son Jeremy leads the riders from the Fraternal Order of Eagles to Blytheville, Uncle D said.

The Rider's Christmas Party rounds out the club's official events for 2025 and is at the Eagles on Dec. 6.

The Boogaloo Riders are a group of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to the advancement of the Dunklin County and beyond communities. Members provide donations to many area causes, the most recent a $500 donation to the Kennett Humane Dept.

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