Pedal Power Fest
Ride, pedal, and power the fun — Bisbee’s Pedal Power Festival turns bikes into energy, art, music, and community!
The Pedal Power Festival is Bisbee’s signature family-friendly celebration of culture, music, and sustainability. This unique event features the first bike-powered concert in Southern Arizona, where audiences generate electricity by pedaling their own bikes, along with interactive smoothie and spin art stations. By sponsoring, you’ll help engage thousands of residents and visitors in an unforgettable experience that promotes healthy living, clean energy, and community pride.
Pedal Power
The Pedal Power Festival powers the 501c3 Bisbee Bikeways’ mission to create safer streets and boost the local economy—drawing visitors, supporting businesses,
and building a healthier, more connected region.
The Impact of Trails and Bikeways:
- Real Estate Values: Homes near trails see 5–15% higher property values (RTC, 2019).
- Economic Development: Trails generate an average of $1.8 million annually in local spending per mile (FHWA, 2012).
- Carbon Emissions: Every mile walked or biked instead of driven prevents 1 pound of CO₂ emissions (EPA, 2020).
- Public Health: Communities with trails see increased physical activity by up to 48%, lowering risks of heart disease and obesity (CDC, 2019)
Festival Projection
2024
Step 1: Our inaugural Pedal Power Festival drew hundreds of participants and generated $17,000 in revenue, proving the strong community excitement and growth potential for this one-of-a-kind event.”
2026
Step 2: The 2026 Pedal Power Festival will feature Southern Arizona’s first bike-powered concert, with expanded activities and growing audiences celebrating
Bisbee’s culture, sustainability, and community.
2027
Step 3: In 2027, the Pedal Power Festival will expand to a two day event in Lowell AZ., kicking off with a community bike ride from Old Bisbee to Lowell along our newly constructed shared-use path.
2028
Step 4: In 2028, the Pedal Power Festival will close Old Bisbee’s Main Street for a car-free day, then kick off a two-day pedalpowered music fest with a community ride into Lowell.
Top Performances 2026
Melissa
Reaves
Grammy Nominated Rock
The
Ex-Bats
Garage Punk Band with Harmonic Vintage 60’s
Juniper
Jjinn
Clarinet dreamscapes amongst a sea of melodious waltzes, the billowing sounds of early American jazz, gypsy jazz, and Balkan folk music
The Whiskey
Lickers
An energetic, raw blend of jug band, old-timey, porch music, and “skifflebilly.
Loco
Mundi
Fusion of flamenco, jazz, arabic, balkan, and cumbia
Sponsorship Levels
Title
Sponsor
$10,000+
Recognition as presenting sponsor on all marketing materials (print, radio, social media, website). Logo placement on the main banner and stage. Public acknowledgment throughout the event. Impact: Provides the foundation for festival production and statewide marketing, allowing attendance to grow into the thousands.
Major
Sponsor
$5,000
Logo included on flyers, posters, social media, and signage. Acknowledgment during concert announcements. Impact: Helps fund power-generating equipment that makes Southern Arizona’s first pedal powered concert possible.
Community
Sponsor
$2,500
Recognition in press releases, newsletters, and posters; name listed on the Bisbee Bikeways website. Impact: Supports local organizers, ensuring high quality programming and community pride.
Supporter
$1,000
Recognition in festival newsletter and social media posts. Impact: Covers critical on-the-ground needs such as outreach, supplies, and volunteer support.