December Running Late...

luckily it's mainly just Christmas lights for this month.

Events - November 2013

Last updated November 7, 2013

[still working on Eureka events and later in the month]



Mountain Home Berry Farm Fall Festival
September 20 - November 3, weekends
Mountain Home, AR
Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Trail
Tours $6

Junior Auxiliary’s 11th Annual Frosty Festival
November 1 - 2
Mountain Home, AR
$5

Fall Diversity Weekend
November 1 - 3
Eureka Springs, AR

Astronomy Class + night viewing
November 2
Hobbs State Park
Rogers, AR

Zombie Crawl & Parade
November 2
Eureka Springs, AR
bring 2 cans food for food bank

American Diabetes Assc. Expo
November 3
Northwest Arkansas Convention Center
Springdale, AR
Free!

Bluegrass Festival
November 7 - 9
Mountain View, AR

Food and Wine Festival (FB)
November 7 - 10
Eureka Springs, AR

NWA Veterans' Day Parade
November 10
Fayetteville Square
Fayetteville, AR

Fall Antique Show
November 15 - 17
Eureka Springs, AR
$5 for Sat/Sun

Jingle Bell Run/Walk (Arthritis Foundation)
November 16
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Dawt Mill Fall Craft Fair
November 16 - 17
Tecumseh, MO

10th Annual White River Marathon
November 23
Cotter, AR

A County Fair Christmas
November 23 - December 21 (probably these dates)
Fri-Sat-Sun, 6-9 p.m. only
Washington Country fairgrounds
Fayetteville, AR
Cars $5

Lights of the Ozarks
November 23 - December 31
Fayetteville, AR (Fayetteville Square)

Caroling in the Caverns
November 24 - 25
Blanchard Springs Caverns
Mountain View, AR

Events - October 2013

Last updated: October 18, 2013

Mountain Home Berry Farm Fall Festival
September 20 - November 3, weekends
Mountain Home, AR
Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Trail
Tours $6

Zombie Paintball
October 3 - November 3
every weekend + Halloween
starts at dark
Bentonville, AR (Benton Country Fairgrounds)

Corvette Weekend
October 3 - 6
Eureka Springs, AR

Greers Ferry Dam 50th Anniversary
October 3
Clinton, AR

Fall Carnival
October 3 - 6
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Springdale, AR

Arkansas Apple Festival
October 4-5-6
Lincoln, AR
Free

Hardy Turtle Island Annual Pow-wow
October 4 - 6
Hardy, AR
Free

Chili King Cookoff
October 5
Clinton, AR
all you can eat chili: adults $5, 6-12 $3, under 5 free

Happy Hollow Harvest Moon Festival (FB)
October 5
Fayetteville, AR
Free

Hardy Homesteaders Day
October 5
Hardy, AR
Free

Highfill Hay Daze
October 5
Highfill Pavillion
Highfill, AR

Neosho Fall Festival Autumn Harvest
October 5
Neosho, MO
Free

Ozark Invitational Figure Skating Championship
October 5, 9 am
Jones Center
Springdale, AR

Redneck Games
October 5
Van Buren County Fairgrounds
Clinton, AR
$5, under 10 free
Free parking with donation to food bank (cash, non-perishable food)

Rogers-Lowell 13th Annual NWA International Festival
October 5
Downtown Rogers
Rogers, AR

Arkansas State Fair
October 11 - 20
Little Rock, AR
$8 adult, $4 kid/senior, kids free under age 6, $5 parking

Turkey Trot and 5K Run/Walk
October 11 - 12
Yellville, AR
Free

Arkansas State Championship Potato Shoot
October 12
Horseshoe Bend, AR
entry fee $10 advance, $15 day of

Augsburg Fall Fest at Zion Lutheran Church
October 12
London/Dover, AR
Bike ride, turkey shoot, arts & crafts, silent auction
Proceeds go to charity

Car Fest (FB)
October 12 (rain day Oct 13)
Mountain Home, AR
Car entry $15, display only $10

Pea Ridge Mule Jump
October 12
Pea Ridge, AR
(was $5 last year)

StoryFest at the Bay
October 12
Fairfield Bay, AR
$10 advance, $15 at door

Wiederkehr Village Weinfest
October 12
Wiederkehr Village, AR
Free

Cocktails for a Cause (FB): Grand Central Hotel for Preservation Society
October 17
Eureka Springs, AR

Jones Center Arts and Crafts Festival
October 17 - 19
Jones Center
Springdale, AR
Free

Spanker Creek Farm Arts and Craft Festival
October 16 - 20
Bella Vista, AR
Free

Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival
October 17 - 19
Bella Vista, AR
Free

Frisco Station Mall Arts & Crafts Festival
October 17 - 20
Rogers, AR
Free

Harvest Music Festival
October 17 - 19
Mulberry Mountain
Ozark, AR
$65 & varies, camping, no pets

Sharp's Show of War Eagle
October 17 - 20
War Eagle Mill area
Rogers, AR

War Eagle Mill Art & Crafts Fair
October 17 - 20
War Eagle Mill
Rogers, AR
$2 parking

Autumn Craft & Vintage Market
October 18 -20
Benton County Fairgrounds
Bentonville, AR


Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Show
October 18 - 19
NWA Convention Center, Springdale, AR
John Q. Hammons Convention Center, Rogers, AR

Poteau Ballonfest
October 18 - 19
Poteau, OK
$5, $5 parking or free parking available with shuttle

Mountain Man Rendezvous
October 18 - 20
Hardy, AR
Free

Voices from Eureka's Silent City
October 18-19, 25-26
Eureka Springs, AR
$10, 12 and under $5

Juvenile Diabetes Walk
October 19
Gardens @ University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Original Ozark Folk Festival
October 23 - 27
Eureka Springs, AR
$ varies

Autumn in the Ozarks Quilt Show
October 24 - 26
Mountain Home, AR
$5, under 12 free

Minis in the Ozarks
October 24 - 27
Eureka Springs, AR
Pre-register by Oct 18th

Mad Hatter Ball
October 25
Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs, AR
$50 (benefits Eureka Springs School of the Arts)

Beanfest & Championship Outhouse Races
October 25 - 27
Mountain View, AR
Free

Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular
October 26
Turpentine Creek
Eureka Springs, AR
$15 adults, $10 12 and under/military/seniors, children under 3 free

Trail of Terror
October 26
Hardy, AR
Free

Events - September 2013

Last updated: August 31, 2013


Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair (FB)
August 31 - September 2
Prairie Grove, AR
Free

Labor of the Water Wheel
September 2
War Eagle Mill
Rogers, AR
Meal deals

Crescent Classic Rally
Ferrari driving event
September 4 - 8
Eureka Springs, AR

Fayetteville Literary Festival
September 5 - 8
Fayetteville, AR

Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship
includes charity Corvette Rally
September 6-7-8
Harrison, AR
$5 tethered rides

Bella Vista Hay Days (proceeds benefit local charities)
September 6 - 7
Bella Vista, AR

Podunk Palooza
September 6 - 7
Buffalo Run Casino
(Headliners Gary Allan & Jamey Johnson)
Miami, OK

Antique Automobile Festival (parade too)
September 6 - 8
Downtown Eureka
Eureka Springs, AR

Woodcarver's Jamboree
September 6 - 8
Pine Mountain Village
Eureka Springs, AR

Eureka Springs Historic Bank Robbery
(Follows auto parade)
September 7
Eureka Springs, AR

Annual Hatchery Outdoor Adventure
September 7
Norfork Hatchery
Mountain Home, AR

Polo in the Ozarks
September 7
Buell Farm
Fayetteville, AR

36th Annual Stamp, Postcard & Sport Card Show
September 7 - 8
Ramada Inn
Mountain Home, AR

Van Buren County Fair
September 8 - 14
Clinton, AR
$2 for 13 years & older

Baxter County Fair
September 10 - 14
Mountain Home, AR
$5 adults, grades 1-12 $3

Scooting the Ozarks (FB)
September 11 - 14
Eureka Springs, AR

Gem City Day (FB)
September 13 - 14
Diamond City Park
Diamond, MO
Free

Jazz Weekend
(Spyro Gyra)
September 13 -14
Eureka Springs, AR

Ozark Trail Frontier Festival
September 13 - 15
Heber Springs, AR

LionLamb Christian Music Festival (FB)
September 14
Wagon Wheel Road
Springdale, AR

Ozark Quilt Fair
September 14
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Springdale, AR

White River Wild Rubber Duck Race
September 14
Riverview Resort & Country Store
Eureka Springs West
Eureka Springs, AR
$5/duck or wedding duck

WINFest Music Festival
September 14
Winslow, AR

Bikes, Blues & BBQ
September 18 - 21
Fayetteville, AR and NWA

Cocktails for a Cause
September 19
Various restaurants
Eureka Springs, AR

Motorcycle Art Show
September 20 - 21
Eureka Springs, AR
Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair
September 20-28
Fort Smith, AR
$7 adults

Shakin' in the Shell Festival
September 21
Shell Knob, MO

Autumn Equinox at OMS (FB)
September 22
Eureka Springs, AR

Fun after 5 - Eureka Street Market
September 27 - 28
Eureka Springs, AR

EurekaPalooza Outdoor Festival
includes a Kid Zone
September 28
Lake Leatherwood Park
Eureka Springs, AR
Free admission this year

Gary J. Bolinger Memorial Gospel Sing
September 28
Huntsville High Auditorium
Huntsville, AR
Free

This weekend

The Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair is this weekend.  I've been several times and it's got a lot of crafts and good stuff for the kids.  It's usually a few bucks for parking.

I'll work on updating the next events this weekend. 

Go Hogs!

Events - August 2013

Last updated August 27, 2013.


Bentonville First Friday - Back to School Celebration
August 2
Downtown Square
Bentonville, AR

Diversity Weekend
August 2
Eureka Springs, AR


Yards & Yards of Yard Sales
August 2 - 3
Eureka Springs, AR


Tontitown Grape Festival
August 6 - 10
Tontitown, AR


Cave City Watermelon Festival
August 8 - 10
Cave City, AR

AR Junior Rodeo
August 9 - 10
Leslie, AR

The Eurekan
Eureka Springs Multisport Festival
August 9 - 11
Eureka Springs, AR

Benton County Fair
August 14 - 18
Bentonville, AR

Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival (website wasn't working)
August 15 - 17
Eureka Springs, AR

Northwest Arkansas Bluegrass Festival
August 15 - 17
Beacon Park
Harrison, AR
$8-$12; 3-day pass $25

Mountains, Music & Motorcycles
August 16 - 18
Mountain View, AR

NWA Hindu Temple 1st Anniversary
August 16 - 18
Bentonville, AR

Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival
August 17
Harmony Park
Decatur, AR
$10 early, $15 at gate, kids 10 & under free

Johnny Cash Music Festival
August 17
ASU Convocation Center
Jonesboro, AR

Secchi Day at Beaver Lake
August 17
Prairie Creek Rec Area
Rogers, AR

Madison County Fair (FB)
August 10, 17 - 25
Huntsville, AR

Fayetteville Roots Festival
August 22 - 25
Fayetteville, AR

Cee Cee James (FB)
August 23
The Drop Zone
Leslie, AR

Frisco Festival
August 23 - 24
Rogers, AR

Carroll County Fair
August 24 - 31
Berryville, AR

Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
August 24 - 25
Van Matre Senior Center
Mountain Home, AR
$1, children 12 & under or scouts (in uniform) free

International Waterfowl Festival & Outdoor Expo
August 24 - 25
Siloam Springs, AR

Banjo Rally International
August 28 - 31
Best Western Inn of the Ozarks & Convention Center
Eureka Springs, AR

Washington County Fair
August 27 - 31
Fayetteville, AR

Junkfest Trail
August 30 - 31
Searcy County, AR

Tribute to Grandpa Jones
August 30 - 31
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR

Delayed

Sorry for the delay.  I had a big exam, and family visiting, and all sorts of stuff going on.  At the very least, I'll be back for August.

Events - July 2013

Last updated July 5, 2013.


Rodeo of the Ozarks
July 3 - 6
Parsons Stadium
Springdale, AR

Guy Peachfest
July 12 - 13
Guy, AR

Events - July 4th 2013

Last updated July 2, 2013.



Independence Day Celebrations!

July 3

Bella Vista - Loch Lomond Dam - dusk

Centerton - New Lake Christian Center - dusk

Rogers - Veteran's Park - 6:30 pm, fireworks at dusk


July 4

Bella Vista - Patriot's Parade

Bentonville - Orchard's Park - music at 7 pm, fireworks at dusk

Berryville - Fire on the Mountain - Saunder's Heights - dusk

Cave Springs - Creeks Golf Course - golf tournament, skydivers, fireworks at dusk

Centerton - First Baptist Church - 7 pm, fireworks at dusk

Fayetteville (uptown) - NWA Mall - daytime events, dusk

Gravette - Baseball Fields - Grand Opening of Skate Park, fireworks at dusk

Horseshoe Bend - Flotilla at Crown Lake 5pm, fireworks at golf course on Turkey Mountain at dusk

Mountain View - Ozark Folk Center - daytime

Siloam Springs - Fire in the Sky - Municipal Airport - dusk

Springdale - Fourth at the Field - NWA Naturals, Arvest Ballpark - 5 pm, $

Turpentine Creek (Eureka Springs) - 7:30 pm, fireworks at dusk, $donations


July 5

Ventris Trail's End Fireworks - south of Marker #8, Beaver Lake - dusk


July 6

Beaver Lake - Rocky Branch area

Farmington - Farmington High School - dusk


Rogers - Prairie Creek Marina - dusk

Springdale - Rodeo of the Ozarks - fireworks after the rodeo

Sulphur Springs - Sulphur Springs Park - kids fishing derby, fireworks at dusk

July 4th

The first events this month are July 4th celebrations.  I'm working on getting them all gathered together for y'all.

June

Last updated: June 21, 2013



Wakarusa
May 30 - June 2
Mulberry Mountain
Ozark, AR

24th Annual North Arkansas Ancestor Fair
May 31 - June 1
Ozark Heritage Arts Center
Leslie, AR

NWA Garden Tour (FB)
June 1
various Northwest Arkansas cities

Tribute to Johnny Cash
June 1
Ozark Folk Center State Park
Mountain View, AR

Gassville in the Park Festival (FB)
June 2
Gassville, AR

Warbirds Over Arkansas
June 4 - 9
Hammer RC Field
Eureka Springs, AR

Thunder on the Mountain
June 6 - 8
Mulberry Mountain
Ozark, AR

Clinton Music Festival
June 8
Van Buren County Fairgrounds
Clinton, AR


Fracas at Frisco
June 8
Frisco City
Garfield, AR

Eureka Springs Historical Museum Grand Reopening
June 9
Eureka Springs, AR

Leslie Homecoming (FB)
June 10 - 14
Leslie, AR

Art of Wine Festival
June 13 - 15
Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville, AR

Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
June 13 -16
Eureka Springs, AR
$ varies

Surf the Bay
June 14 - 15
Fairfield Bay, AR

Turpentine Creek Father's Day Blues Concert
June 16
Turpentine Creek
Eureka Springs, AR
$5 for concert, for non-Blues Weekend pass-holders

LPGA Northwest Arkansas Championship
June 17 - 22
Pinnacle Country Club
Rogers, AR

Opera in the Ozarks (FB)
June 21 - July 19
Inspiration Point
Eureka Springs, AR

Antique Festival of the Ozarks (FB)
June 22 - 23
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Springdale, AR

Daisy National BB Gun Championshiop
June 27 - 30
Rogers, AR

16th Annual Buffalo River Elk Festival
June 28 - 29
Downtown Square
Jasper, AR


Red White Blue Festival
June 28 - 29- 30
Mountain Home, AR

May 2013

Last updated May 22, 2013.

May is Arkansas Heritage Month!  There are events listed below.


May Festival of the Arts
May 1 - 31 (see calendar)
Eureka Springs, AR

Pioneer Home Site Geocache Challenge
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 1 - 31
Devil's Den State Park
West Fork, AR

Discover Downtown - A Ladies Luncheon Supporting Main Street Rogers, Inc.
May 1
Victory Theater
Rogers, AR
$25

Chamber Golf Tournament
May 3
Big Creek Golf Course
Mountain Home, AR
$100 each

Cotter Trout Festival
May 3
Cotter, AR

Relay for Life - Baxter County
May 3
Mountain Home High School
Mountain Home, AR

Art on the Creek
May 3 - 4
Bella Vista, AR

Spring Craft Fair
May 3 - 5
Frisco Station Mall
Rogers, AR

2nd Annual Hayden Padgett Safe in HIS Arms' Foundation Scholarship 5k Run/Walk
May 4
Mountain Home High School
Mountain Home, AR

Fayetteville FoamFest
May 4
Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville, AR

NWA Mom Prom
May 4, 7 pm
Springdale Holiday Inn Ballroom
Springdale, AR
$40

Days at the Depot
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 4 - 5
Mammoth Spring, AR

North Arkansas Woodcarvers Club Show & Sale
May 4 - 5
Baxter County Fairgrounds
Mountain Home, AR

Pickin' in the Park
Saturdays, 6 pm - midnight (May 4, 11, 18, 25)
Frisco Park, Downtown Rogers
Rogers, AR

Preserving Places: Landmark Buildings of Benton County
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month) 
May 6 - 30
Rogers, AR

110th Anniversary of Main Street Calico Rock
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)  
May 11
Calico Rock, AR

Dogwood Days Festival
May 11
Horseshoe Bend, AR

Ozark Demolition Derby
May 11
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Springdale, AR

"There are places I remember: A Preservation Writing Workshop"
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 11
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Springdale, AR

Twin Lakes Treasure Hunt
(Garage sale/Flea Market/Swap Meet)
May 11
Baxter County Fairgrounds
Mountain Home, AR

Mother's Day Fest at War Eagle Mill
May 12
Rogers, AR

35th Annual Preservation Awards & Candlelight Tour
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 16
Eureka Springs, AR

Autism Spectrum Disorders Symposium
May 16 - 17
UA Global Campus
Fayetteville, AR

3rd Friday Downtown Rogers
May 17
Rogers, AR

Arkansas Master Gardeners Conference Garden Sale
May 17 - 18
John Q. Hammons Convention Center
Rogers, AR

Crooked Creek Cleanup and Crawfish Boil
May 18
Cotter, AR
$30

Exhibit Dedication & Reception
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 18
Turkey Creek School House
Mountain View, AR

Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics
May 18
Twin Lakes Golf Course
Mountain Home, AR

Twin Lakes Civitan 5K Run/Walk to benefit Special Olympics
May 18
Mountain Home, AR

Historic Structures in Arkansas
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 20
Boone County Heritage Museum
Harrison, AR

Spring Carnival
May 23 - 26
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Springdale, AR

Chamber Golf Tournament
May 24
Big Creek Golf Course
Mountain Home, AR

64th Annual Fulton County Homecoming Festival
May 24 -25
Salem, AR

Hillbilly Daze
May 25
Witts Springs, AR

Memorial Day at War Eagle Mill
May 27
Rogers, AR

Premier Screening of Eureka Springs Historic Street Vignettes
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 29
Eureka Springs, AR

Spring River Clean-up
May 29
Mammoth Spring State Park
Mammoth Spring, AR

Spring Gospel Bluegrass Festival
May 30 - June 1
Scotland, AR
free admission

9th Annual Main Street Rogers Golf Tournament
May 31
Lost Springs Golf and Athletic Club
Rogers, AR

Memorial Park Glow Run
May 31
Bentonville, AR
$25

Music on the Square (FB)
May 31
Kingston, AR

Monster Trucks
May 31 - June 1
Parsons Stadium
Springdale, AR

North Arkansas Collectibles Show
May 31 - June 1
Baxter County Fairgrounds
Mountain Home, AR

Wakarusa
May 30 - June 2
Mulberry Mountain
Ozark, AR

April 2013

Last updated April 28, 2013.

12th Annual Ozark Foothills Filmfest
April 3 - 7
Batesville, AR
(check listings, location sometimes varies)

Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Opening Day!
April 4
Arvest Ballpark
Springdale, AR

First Friday
April 5
Bentonville, AR

Hands of Hope Gala to benefit New Beginning Children's Homes
April 5, 7 pm
Horton Farms
Gravette, AR

Diversity Weekend
April 5 - 7
Eureka Springs, AR  

25th Annual Ozark Mountain Bike Festival
April 5 - 7
Devil's Den State Park
West Fork, AR
Free  

Bentonville Running Festival
April 6
Bentonville, AR

March for Babies
April 6
Arvest Ballpark
Springdale, AR

Walk like MADD
April 6
Ward Nail Park
Lowell, AR

Elkins Bridal Fair
April 7
Elkins Community Center
Elkins, AR

FLW Tour
April 11 - 14
Beaver Lake
Rogers, AR

Author Dave Barry
April 12, 7 pm
Fayetteville Public Library
Fayetteville, AR

Ozark UFO Conference
April 12 - 14
Best Western Inn of the Ozarks
Eureka Springs, AR

Gather Your Family NWA Family History Conference
April 13
Registration (free)
Springdale, AR

Northwest Arkansas Heart Walk
April 13
Arvest Ballpark
Springdale, AR

NWA Juggling Spectacular
April 13
Fayetteville, AR

Sunshine Gala to benefit the Benton County Sunshine School
April 13, 6 pm
Horton Farms
Gravette, AR

Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Show
April 13 - 14
Siloam Springs Community Building
Siloam Springs, AR

Hogeye Marathon
April 14, 7 am
Fayetteville, AR
(Jr. run is on April 13)

Arkansas Music Pavilion:  Little Big Town with David Naill
April 19
AMP (Washington County Fairgrounds)
Fayetteville, AR

Glow Run
April 19
Frisco Stage
Rogers, AR

Carving in the Ozarks
Chainsaw Carving Festival
April 19 - 20
Eureka Springs, AR

JunkFest Antigue Fair (FB)
April 19 - 20
Stone County Fairgrounds
Mountain View, AR

Twin Lakes Shrine Circus
April 19 - 20
Mountain Home, AR

5th Annual Surviving the Journey Memorial Walk
April 20
JB Hunt Park
Springdale, AR

AIM Walk & 5k
benefits the NWA Autism Support Group
April 20
Gracepoint Church
Bentonville, AR

Dancing with the Stars of Northwest Arkansas 2013
Benefits the Campaign for the NWA Children's Museum
April 20
John Q. Hammon Center
Rogers, AR

Earth Day Celebration
April 20
Springdale Public Library
Springdale, AR

RazorFest and UA Red-White Spring Game
April 20 (game at 2 pm)
Razorback Stadium
Fayetteville, AR

5th Annual Society Tea: Sunday in the Park
April 21
Eureka Springs, AR  

9th Annual Earth Day Celebration
April 21
World Peace Wetland Prairie
Fayetteville, AR

Chocolate Extravaganza
April 21
Newton County Library
Jasper, AR

36th Annual Dulcimer Jamboree
April 25 - 27
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR

Joe Martin Stage Race
April 25 - 28
various Northwest Arkansas

39th Annual Dogwood Festival
April 26 - 28
Siloam Springs, AR

Pulp ARK 2013
April 26 - 28
Springdale, AR

2nd Annual Cats at the Castle Dinner to benefit Turpentine Creek's Habitat Fund
April 27
Rogue's Manor
Beaver, AR
$100, register by April 17

Celebrate the Springs
April 27 - 28
Eureka Springs, AR
Free  

Komen Race for the Cure
April 27
Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall
Rogers, AR

Starlight Gala to benefit the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter
April 27, 6 pm
John Q. Hammons Convention Center
Rogers, AR
The Band Perry will play.

Update

I may be slow updating April - I had a family emergency pop up.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

We went to the St. Paddy Parade in Eureka Springs a few years ago and loved it, and this year we were able to go back again.  If you haven't been to any of the parades in Eureka Springs, I highly recommend them.  It's a fun atmosphere, and biker friendly, but still family oriented.  There are tons of kids around trying to catch candy and beads (just like Mardi Gras!) and there are bars for the adults and lots of shopping.  We always get an all-day trolly pass ($4.50) which lets you ride any of the trolleys all day long, getting on and off as much as you please.  If you're feeling more adventurous, wear some good shoes and walk up the hills.  Since this is the St. Paddy Parade report, I'll try to stay on topic and not go into geocaching, etc.

Anyway, the parade starts with a piper in a kilt and has a bunch of floats and walkers throwing candy and beads to all.  Everyone is dressed in green, including the crowd, and many people bring their dogs and dress them up too.  The parade itself was only about 30 minutes long this year, but definitely worth making the trip to Eureka Springs.  I've got pictures and a video that I'll be uploading soon.

Also on Wordpress

My blog is also on Wordpress, because they have some better formatting options and it's easier to navigate to all the different topics, like Caves, Parks, etc.  For the mean time, I'm going to keep both blogs going until I get all the wrinkles ironed out.

Fairs, Fesitivals and Events - March 2013

Last updated March 19th.


Cookin' with  Coals Cook-off
March 2
Mammoth Spring State Park
Mammoth Spring, AR

Eureka Springs Zombie Tag
(Facebook page)
March 2
Lake Leatherwood
Eureka Springs, AR
Family-friendly event

Cane Hill Kite Festival
March 5
Springfield Ranch
Cane Hill, AR
$1-$2, free for military families

1st Annual Bags for Books (luncheon and auction)
Benefit to support free books for NWA kids
March 7
Springdale Holiday Inn
Springdale, AR

11th Annual Mountain View Bluegrass Festival
March 7-8-9
Mountain View, AR
 
Women in Information Technology Conference
March 7-8
Reynolds Center (UA Campus)
Fayetteville, AR
Preregister online

Mystery Dinner Theater
March 8 & 9
Flaps Down Grill
Springdale, AR
$34

Handpicked and Handmade Craft Show
March 8-9-10
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR

11th Annual Kiss A Pig Gala
March 9
John Q. Hammon Convention Center
Rogers, AR

31st Annual Victorian Classic
March 9
Eureka Springs, AR
Benefits Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and ES Carnegie Library

Mystery Dinner Theater
March 10
Acoustic Mud
Bella Vista, AR
$32.50

NWA Fashion Week
March 11 - 16
Northwest Arkansas

16th Annual Sowbug Roundup
March 14 - 16
Mountain Home, AR

Mystery Dinner Theater
March 15 & 16
Tavola Trattoria
Bentonville, AR
$52

Benefit  Concert - Ozark Prayers for Peyton
March 16
Fine Arts Ctr Auditorium
Calico Rock, AR
$10

2nd Annual Chocolate Roll Festival
March 16
Marshall, AR

20th Annual St. Paddy Parade
March 16, 2pm
Eureka Springs, AR

17th Annual Spring Antique Show & Sale
March 16 - 17
Eureka Springs, AR

Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" by the American Shakespeare Center
March 16
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR
$17

Mystery Dinner Theater
March 17
Acoustic Mud
Bella Vista, AR
$32.50

Spring Equinox Gathering
March 17
Open-Air Meditation Sanctuary
Eureka Springs, AR

Ozark Folk School
March 18 - 22
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR
$ varies, register by March 1st

30th Annual Arkansas Fiddlers Convention
March 21 -24
Harrison, AR

Battle of Pea Ridge 150th Anniversary Reenactment
March 22-23-24
Pea Ridge, AR
Note: This is not at the park.

Devil's Den Rocks!
March 22-23-24
Devil's Den State Park
West Fork, AR
Free

Eureka Springs Kite Festival
March 23
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Eureka Springs, AR


Hershey's 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt to benefit the NWA Children's Shelter
March 23
Orchards Park
Bentonville, AR

Cupcakes and Cocktails to benefit The Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation
March 29
Fayetteville Town Center
Fayetteville, AR
Tickets are $50, sold in advance

5th Annual Easter Egg Roundup of the Ozarks
March 30, 10 am
Parson Stadium
Springdale, AR

Celebrate Jesus Parade (FB)
March 30, 11:30 am
Eureka Springs, AR

Iron Pig Festival
March 30
Fayetteville, AR

World's Largest Baby Shower
March 30
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Springdale, AR

Eureka Springs EasterBelles Easter Parade
March 31, noon
Eureka Springs, AR


Crescent Hotel Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt
March 31
Eureka Springs, AR

Sunrise Service at the Passion Play
March 31, 7 am
Eureka Springs, AR
War Eagle Mill Easter Egg Hunt
March 31, 1 pm
Rogers, AR

Kids Stuff!

This post is always under construction as I find new events for kids.  Being listed here does not imply an endorsement.

SEASONAL EVENTS

January - April, 2013
Mother Nature Reads
Hobbs State Park Conservation Area
2nd Wednesday and Saturday

March - October, sometimes later
Silver Dollar City
Branson, MO
They have seasonal shows too.
$varies

Spring - Summer, and holidays during the rest of the year
Lokomotion
Fayetteville, AR
Mini-golf, laser tag, bumper boats, go-karts

Opens May 25, 2013
Rogers Aquatic Center
Rogers, AR

May - August
White Water
part of Silver Dollar City
Branson, MO
$varies

September - early November
Farmland Adventures
Corn maze, pony rides, farm animals, pumpkins
Springdale, AR
$9 adults



YEAR ROUND EVENTS/PLACES

Boingo Bounce
Fayetteville, AR
This is one of those bouncy birthday party places, but they do have public times too.
Open bounce:  Tuesday & Thursday 3 - 8 pm
                         Friday 9 am - 4 pm
                         Saturday 6 - 9 pm
                         Sunday 5 - 8 pm
Toddler Time:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm
Children 2-5 are $6
Children 6 and up are $8
Under 2, free with another paid child
Parents are always free.
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)

Crystal Bridges
Bentonville, AR
The museum offers a variety of classes and workshops for all ages of children.  Check out their calendar for more information.  They also have summer camps.
Open 11 - 6 on M, Th, Sa, Su
Open 11 - 9 on W, Fr
Closed on Tuesdays
Entrance is free for the permanent collection.

Fast Lane Bowl
Lowell, AR
It's not just a bowling alley.  It also has an arcade, go-karts, and laser tag.

The Fayetteville Athletic Club
Fayetteville, AR
The FAC has a number of children's programs including after school programs and summer camps too.
Their Kid's Factory is open 7 days a week, with reduced hours on Sunday.

Imagine Studios
Rogers, AR
This art studio does paint your own pottery, and has birthday parties and summer camps.
Public hours:  Tuesday 12 - 5:30
                       Thursdays 12 - 5
                       Friday 10 - 5:30
                       Saturday 10 - 3
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)

The Jones Center
Springdale, AR
The Jones Center has memberships as low as $15 a year for kids.  They also have an ice rink!
Open 7 days a week, with reduced hours on Sunday.

Jump Zone Party Play Centers
Bentonville, AR
Another bouncy birthday party place.  10,000 square feet of jumping!
There are open play hours and discounts for military families.  Parents are always free.
The 1st Wednesday of every month, 5 - 7 pm is Special Needs Night with free admission.

Northwest Arkansas Children's Museum
Still in the planning stages, but hopefully coming soon!

Rogers Activity Center
Rogers, AR
The Center offers many different activities for kids of all ages.  Check their site for options and pricing, because there's too much to list here.
Open 7 days a week, with reduced hours on Sunday.

Starlight Skatium
Fayetteville, AR
Roller skating, birthday parties, and roller derby!
Hours:  Wednesday 5:30 - 8:30 pm, $5
             Friday 7 - 11 pm, $7
             Saturday 1 - 4 pm, $5 and 7 - 11 pm, $7
             Sunday 1 - 4, $5
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Eureka Springs, AR
Open every day except Christmas
Summer hours 9:00-6:00; Winter hours 9:00-5:00
Children 2 years and under free
Children 3-12 $10.00
Seniors or Veterans $10:00
Adults $15.00
They have lots of big cats and you can even spend the night!
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)

Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum
Tulsa, OK
Open daily 9:00 - 5:00, except Christmas and 3rd Friday of June
Children 2 years and under free
Children 3-11 $4.00
Seniors 65+ $6:00
Adults $8
Half price admission on Mother's and Father's Day.
Call 2 weeks in advance for group or school rates for 25 or more people.
Credit cards accepted; no personal checks
If you have a Tulsa Zoo Friend Membership, entrance is free
If you are a member of another AZA zoo, entrance is half price
From April 1 - October 31, cars entering Mohawk Park on weekends and holidays pay $2 cash fee ($10 for buses). (Free for Zoo Friends members).
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)


Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari
Gentry, AR
Open daily at 9 a.m. including holidays
Children 2 years and under free
Children 3-12 $8.00
Adults $10.00
Call for group rates
No debit or credit cards
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)

Fairs and Festivals - February 2013

***Between now and February 27th, vote for Coach Mike Anderson in the Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge.  If Mike wins, the NWA Food Bank gets $100,000!  [Requires ESPN login.]

Mardi Gras is in February this year.  Be sure to check out all the events at Eureka Gras in Eureka Springs. (unofficial site)


Interfaith Harmony Day
March 2
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Fayetteville, aR

Civil War Traveling Exhibit
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Feb 6 - 26
Garfield, AR

Daddy Daughter Dance
Feb 8 or Feb 9
Siloam Springs, AR

Night Must Fall
Feb 8 - 10, 15 - 16
Arts Center of the Ozarks
$9 - $20

9th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Festival
Feb 9
Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center
Eureka Springs, AR

Mother Nature Reads
Feb 9 & Feb 13
Hobbs State Park Conservation Area
Rogers, AR

Polar Plunge for the Arkansas Special Olympics
Feb 9
Beaver Lake
Rogers, AR

NWA Go Red for Women Event
Feb 12
John Q. Hammons Center
Rogers, AR

Civil War Secrets of Osage Springs
Feb 16
Rogers Historical Museum
Rogers, AR
$5, must pre-register

Flappers & Fellas Ball & Auction
Feb 23
Arts Center of the Ozarks

Valley Inn production team mixer
Feb 28, 6:30 pm
UARK Bowl
Fayetteville, AR

Dig In! Food and Farming Festival
(Facebook)
Feb 28 - Mar 2
UA Global Campus (Fayetteville Square)
Fayetteville, AR

Fairs and Festivals - January 2013

Fairs and Festivals - December

A Simply Sinatra Christmas
December 1
Fort Smith, AR

150th Anniversary Battle of Prairie Grove Reenactment
December 1
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Prairie Grove, AR

Ozark Christmas Feast and Dinner Theater
December 7
Mountain View Skillet Restaurant
Mountain View, AR

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson
December 7 - 9
214 S. Main St.
Springdale, AR

Caroling in the Caverns
December 8
Mountain View, AR

Wynonna's Rockin' Christmas
December 16
Fayetteville, AR

Jim Brickman: On a Winter's Night
December 17
Fayetteville, AR

Moscow Classical Ballet's The Nutcracker
December 23
Fayetteville, AR

Midnight on the Mountain
December 31 - January 1
Mount Magazine State Park Lodge
Paris, AR