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Arizona Bike Week returns to Scottsdale late March
New study shows event has $3.7 million economic impact
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It’s estimated that more than 25,000 people come to Scottsdale for Arizona Bike Week.
This year’s Arizona Bike Week will be held at WestWorld of Scottsdale Wednesday, March 29–Sunday, April 2.
Based on a gate survey conducted at Arizona Bike Week’s 2022 event and extra data compiled by Scottsdale’s Department of Tourism, more is understood about the significance of this event for bike enthusiasts, according to a press release.
For Arizona Bike Week in 2022, there were 27,340 first-time attendees (not counting multiple visits), with 39% coming from outside the area. Of those, 26% or 3,839 people, chose to stay in Scottsdale, and nearly 80% in hotels. This led to a total of 11,008 Scottsdale hotel room nights booked as a result of Arizona Bike Week.
With a median daily trip spending of $344, this led to over $3.7 million of direct economic impact. A multipliers effect would increase the impact to eight figures.
In addition, there were over 2,600 2,camping nights spent at WestWorld of Scottsdale, which contributed $11,543 to the city in the form of the Scottsdale bed tax.
These numbers do not include meals, beverages and gifts that visitors consumed and purchased during their time here, which led to considerably more income to local businesses and increased revenue for the city, the press release stated.
This year’s festivities are highlighted by live music headliners, such as Billy Idol, STAIND, MEGADETH and Texas Hippie Coalition. Whether coming by motorcycle or car, there is something for everyone with stunt shows, charity rides, events, concerts and contests.
Come early to check out the rest of the rally festivities in the PowerYard where gates open Wednesday and Thursday at noon and 10 a.m. Friday–Sunday. Tickets are $15 for the entire five days of PowerYard admission. Concert tickets are sold separately and include complimentary PowerYard admission.
For those who want to camp, there are RV and tent campsites available as well.
Other fan favorites to check out at Arizona Bike Week are the T-Bar Trail Ride, Dry Heat Run, Happy Hour Parties, After Hours Parties, Stunt Shows, Bike Shows, Factory Demo Rides and local music in the PowerYard, according to the release.
WestWorld of Scottsdale is located at 16601 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale.
For more information or tickets, call 480-644-8191 or visit www.AZbikeweek.com.
