September Events for Arkansas. Take that family road trip and enjoy a few of these great events and locations in Arkansas.
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The 31st annual Maynard Pioneer Days is slated for Sept. 14-17 in Maynard. Held at the Maynard Pioneer Park, the event features entertainment, live music, great food, a craft fair and a pioneer dress contest. Make sure and stop by the Pioneer Museum for a glimpse of life during the late 1800s. The 88th annual Old Folks Singing, featuring live gospel music, will be held on Sept. 18 at the Maynard Methodist Church. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. and also features a potluck luncheon. For more information on Maynard Pioneer Days, call 870-647-8013. Phone 870-647-2154 to learn more about the Old Folks Singing.
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Tap your feet and feel the music on Sept. 16-17 at the Arkansas State Fiddle Championship at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View. See the best fiddlers compete for bragging rights in the junior, senior and open divisions. Fiddle judges will be special performing guests during the evening shows. Go to www.ozarkfolkcenter.com or call 870-269-3851 for more information.
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Visit the private working studios of local artists and craft artisans during the 10th annual Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour, a free self-guided driving tour in the scenic Ozark Mountains on Sept. 16-18. The tour showcases creative artists in and around Mountain View, Calico Rock, Pineville, Leslie and Fox. More than 30 talented artisans offer a rare glimpse into their private working spaces as you travel “off the beaten path” to see where and how their art is created. Tour hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. All studios are located within 30 miles of the Mountain View square. Visit www.offthebeatenpathstudiotour.com or call 870-269-4103 for more information.
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The 5th annual Ozark Mountain Artists Tour is Sept. 16-18 in Jasper. The free self-guided tour features artists’ studios nestled in the scenic and remote areas of Newton County. Visit www.ozarkmountainartists.com or call 870-861-5853 for tour details.
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The Ward Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Jamboree on Sept. 17. This family-friendly festival features a silent auction, beauty pageants, cake walks, rides for the kids and live entertainment. The event is held at the Chamber of Commerce office, located at 80 S. 2nd St. in Ward. Call 501-843-6533 for more information.
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The Greers Ferry Fall Festival on Sept. 17 offers games, food, crafts and entertainment in Greers Ferry City Park. There will be a flat bed stage for anyone who would like to play music or sing. Admission is free and the festival runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Fishing on Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River are other popular pastimes in this area. Visit www.greersferry.com or call 501-825-6616 for more information.
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The Southfork River Regulators 6th annual Gun & Knife Show is Sept. 17-18 in Salem. You can buy, sell and trade guns and knives at this show, held at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Call 870-371-0507 for details.
The Fall Community-Wide Yard Sale in Salem is Sept. 24. The community offers an abundance of yard sales and business side-walk sales for the bargain hunters. Maps are available at area businesses. Visit www.SalemAR.com or call 870-895-5565 for more information.
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Dutch oven cooking is not only a great way to enjoy the great outdoors…it’s a way to make tasty baked treats for friends and family. Learn to make everything from biscuits to blueberry loaves to chocolate upside-down cake at Baking Bonanza: Dutch oven workshop at Davidsonville Historic State Park in Pocahontas on Sept. 17. You’ll also learn how to maintain and clean the oven, preserving it for decades to come. Cost of the workshop is $40 and includes the price of the Dutch oven. Contact the park at 870-892-4708 for information.
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Downtown Newport is the location of the 14th annual Depot Days Festival on Sept. 24. This year’s offerings include arts and crafts, games and activities for kids, magic shows, and live music throughout the day, with scheduled performances by the Georgia Satellites and Sonny Burgess & the Legendary Pacers. Visit www.DepotDays.org or call 870-523-3618 for more information.
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Teachers are invited to bring their students for a four-hour adventure in Arkansas history. Davidsonville Historic State Park hosts Discovering Davidsonville School Days on Sept. 22-23. Enjoy hands-on programs and games, learn about frontier settlers and the importance Davidsonville played in our state’s history. Reservations are required. Contact Davidsonville Historic State Park at 870-892-4708 for more information.
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Cowboy music and storytelling will be featured at the Ozark Folk Center during Cowboy Weekend on Sept. 23-24 in Mountain View. A Cowboy Poetry contest will be a feature on Saturday. The Mountain View Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Chuck Wagon Cook-Off as a part of this special event. Check out the Hot Deals on www.arkansas.com for weekend specials. Visit www.ozarkfolkcenter.com or call 870-269-3851 for more information.
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Head to Rogers Historic District on Sept. 23-24 for the 26th annual Frisco Festival, a family celebration honoring the city’s railroad heritage. Area businesses sponsor the biggest party in town including free rides and amusements. Signature events include: The Chilisalsapeno Competition, Kid’s Connection, Frisco Chicken BBQ, Frisco Idol, several car shows, and non-stop main stage entertainment starting and ending with the Friday and Saturday night street dances. Admission is free. Find more information at www.friscofestival.com or call 479-936-5487.
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Eureka Springs holds its 6th annual Adventure into Art Studio Tour on Sept. 23-25. During this free self-guided tour you can visit artists’ studios, talk with the artists and watch them work. Tour maps and participating artists information can be found at www.eurekaspringsstudiotour.com. Call 479-363-9402 for more information.
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Step back in time with characters who could be right off the Chisholm Trail during the Arkansas Chuckwagon Cook-Off on Sept. 23-25 at the Stone County Fairgrounds in Mountain View. Activities include a rodeo, campfire with cowboy songs and stories, vendors and more. You can also dine at a chuckwagon and enjoy the meats, beans, potatoes, breads and desserts featured in the competition. Visit www.YourPlaceInTheMountains.com or call 870-269-8068 for details.
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Whether a kid or a kid at heart, you’ll enjoy Historic Games Day at Powhatan Historic State Park in Powhatan on Sept. 24. Held in conjunction with Take a Child Outside Week, the event features games played by all ages from the Victorian era to present day, ranging from sack races and marbles to horseshoes and jump rope. Bring the family, a picnic lunch and your lawn chairs and spend the day playing games of yesteryear and today. Call Powhatan Historic State Park at 870-878-6765 for details.
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Westfest, a day of celebrating the Ozarks western heritage, is set for Sept. 24 in Leslie. The event includes entertainment and contests. It takes place at Pine Grove Trails, located 3.6 miles from Highway 65 on Trace Ridge Road. Visit www.westfest.wordpress.com or call 870-447-2367 for details.
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Benefiting Clear Spring School in Eureka Springs, Eurekapalooza Music Festival & Fun Trail Run is Sept. 24. The event brings the best of Ozark talent to beautiful Lake Leatherwood City Park for a full day and night of music, great food, and fun for the whole family. The Fun Trail Run kicks off the festival. Concessions are available. Camping, hiking, biking, and fishing are other popular activities at the park. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students, and free for kids 12 and under. Visit www.eurekapalooza.com or call 479-253-7888 for more information.
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Arkansas Black Bear Classic on Sept. 24 in Clinton is a load of fun for the whole family, hunters and conservationists. The classic has music, food, a gun and knife show, skeet shooting, archery, a geocaching tournament, bouncy houses, booths, vendors, a climbing wall and more. It is located just a few miles from Greers Ferry Lake. The cost is $3 for ages 14 and up. It takes place at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds. Call 501-745-7004 for details.
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The Pocahontas Downtown Arts Association hosts an Art Show and Silent Auction at Gallery on the Square on Sept. 26-30. Admission is free. Log on to www.BlackRiverBeads.com to learn more.
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Main Street Searcy offers Get Down…Downtown in Searcy on Sept. 30-Oct. 1. The event features live music, arts and crafts, activities for children and a variety of vendors, performers and artists from throughout the state. For more information visit www.searcy.com/mainstreet or call 501-279-9007.
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