Downtown Safford rumbled thanks to first Main Street Rally

The inaugural Main Street Rally took place on 5th Avenue in Downtown Safford on May 1-2, 2026, bringing in motrocycle enthusiasts from across the Southwest. - David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central

Posted By: David Bell May 4, 2026

SAFFORD — Hundreds of motorcycles made their way to Safford over the weekend, to take part in the inaugural Main Street Rally, put on by Retrograde Brew and BBQ.

And Retrograde owner Dell Morris said there’s room to grow next year.

“I think just from the traction that we did this year, and more time to plan and promote, we’ll be able to probably triple it,” Morris said.

Marielle Demeterio, of Phoenix, takes a break from installing a new exhaust system on a Harley-Davidson Road Glide to pose for a photo during the Main Street Ralley in Downtown Safford on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
– David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central

Attendees were able to view custom motorcycles, buy and sell parts, compete in the show and shine and enjoy two full days of music from the Heart and Soul Band, Dedwin Band, Geno Moreno, Last Train to Juarez, Z’Nora and the Harlis Sweetwater Band.

the band Z’Nora took to the Kempton Chevrolet Stage on Saturday to entertain the Main Street Rally crowd.
– David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central

“I just feel like we created a good vibe, and be able to bring people with the same vibe into town,” Morris said. “From there, it just kept on rolling.”

The city closed 5th Avenue from the alley north of Main Street to 7th Avenue for the event, plus closed Main Street from Central to 6th Avenue because of the other event happening Downtown on Saturday, the Market on Main on 6th.

Motorcyclists who traveled to Safford for the rally got a chance to cruise Main Street and show off their rides.
– David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central

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