Take a little time to explore what Arkansas has to offer. Music, nature, art, entertainment, food, and much more. The following is a listing of events in Arkansas coming up in the month of September. We will be posting more Arkansas events in upcoming articles. Choose a weekend and take a roadtrip to one of these locations in our great state!
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Take the Powerhouse and Dam Tour in Bull Shoals to visit one of the largest concrete dams in the United States and understand how water is used to make electric power. You see the massive equipment used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and power companies to produce this important energy resource. You learn about the history of the construction, the environmental and commercial impact of the dam, and the role it plays in providing flood control, hydropower and recreational opportunities. There are age restrictions for tour takers, and identification and pre-registration is required. Admission is $4. Contact the Bull Shoals-White River State Park at 870-445-3629 for tour dates and to register.
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Enjoy three days of fantastic music on Sept. 1-3 during the Newton County Bluegrass Festival in Jasper. The event takes place at Bradley Park and includes arts and crafts and great food. For additional information call City Hall at 870-446-2633, Gary Hicks at 870-446-5616 or Shannon Willis at 870-446-2648.
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Bid farewell to summer as Davidsonville Historic State Park hosts Labor Day Weekend activities on Sept. 2-5. Events include owl prowls, star gazing, black powder demonstrations and historic town site tours. Visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com or contact the park at 870-892-4708 for more information on programs, times and prices.
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Celebrate the history of the White River on Sept. 2-5 during the annual White River Days event in Bull Shoals. This weekend’s events focus on the ecology, history, and prehistory of this beautiful area. Depending on the water level, you can join in the annual canoe/kayak float. Contact the Bull Shoals-White River State Park at 870-445-3629 for a detailed schedule. The event is free, except for the lake and river cruises.
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Mammoth Spring holds its 28th annual Antique & Classic Car Show on Sept. 3 at the city ball field area. Gates open at 9 a.m. and judging starts at 11 a.m. Prizes are given for “Longest Distance Traveled,” “People’s Choice,” and “Best of Show.” The first 50 entries receive dash plaques. The event is free for spectators and $20 for competitors. Call 870-625-7364 for details.
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Art Fair on the Square is an outdoor, fine arts fair taking place Sept. 3 on the lawn of the historic Cleburne County Courthouse square in Heber Springs. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fall is the perfect time of year to experience the recreational opportunities of the area, stroll the historic downtown, listen to music and browse the fair in search of one-of-a-kind art. Admission is free. Visit www.heber-springs.com or call 501-362-2444 for more information.
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The 60th annual Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair features arts and crafts Sept. 3-5 on the grounds of the historic Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove. It is northwest Arkansas’s oldest show and is comprised of more than 200 artists and crafts people from across the United States. Living history, musical entertainment, and square dancing are all important parts of this celebration. Refreshments available through the Prairie Grove Lions Club and other local non-profit vendors. Parking is $5 per vehicle. The park is located on Ark. 62 about 12 miles west of Fayetteville. Call 479-751-5441 for details.
Kicking off the event is the 5K Battlefield Run & 1-Mile Yankee Dash/Walk on Sept. 3. Awards are given for overall male and female athletes in different age divisions. For more information call 479-267-5000 or e-mail battlefieldrun@pgtc.com.
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Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View offers Labor Day Weekend–Hands-On in the Park on Sept. 3-5. This special weekend gives people of all ages a chance to put their hands on a craft or instrument they have always wanted to try. A variety of short sessions are provided. Contact the park at 870-269-3851 for a detailed class schedule and registration. Visit www.ozarkfolkcenter.com for additional information.
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Hundreds of vintage classics compete for prizes and trophies on Sept. 9-10 during the 41st annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival. The event is comprised of a car show and a parade. A re-enactment of the 1922 bank robbery in Eureka Springs follows the parade. An automobile was used in the robbery getaway. The festival takes place at the Pine Mountain Village on U.S. 62. Visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com or call 479-253-8737 for more information.
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Watch the wood chips fly at the Woodcarvers Jamboree on Sept. 9-10 in Eureka Springs. Woodcarvers, wood turners and wood burners exhibit their best works and demonstrate their crafts. The event is held at Pine Mountain Village on U.S. 62. Call 918-251-8734 for details.
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The 20th annual Tired Iron of the Ozarks Antique Tractor and Engine Show is set for Sept. 9-11 in Gentry. Tired Iron of the Ozarks exhibits antique tractors and engines, old-time sawmilling and blacksmithing, plowing, home-related antiques, and more. RV parking with water hookups is available by calling 479-524-0450. The club is hosting the Vintage Garden Tractor Club of America regional show this weekend as well. The event takes place at 13344 Taylor Orchard Road. Visit www.tiredironoftheozarks.org or call 479-736-2841 for details.
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Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View features Folk Dance Days on Sept. 9-11. The workshop is for people of all ages and covers traditional dance styles such as clogging, jig dancing, and contra dances. Dance troupes, instructors, and bands converge on the Ozark Folk Center for an intense weekend of fun. Visit www.ozarkfolkcenter.com or call 870-269-3851 for details.
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Look to the skies on Sept. 9-11 when Harrison hosts the 16th annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship at the North Arkansas College South Campus. The festival kicks off the first evening with more than 20 balloons tethered to the ground for the balloon glow. The event continues through Sunday with several balloon race competitions. Tethered balloon rides are available for $5. Visit www.arkansasballoonfest.com or call 870-741-2659 for more information.
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This is the third year for the Heavenly Highway Yard Sale, which is set for Sept. 9-12. The event is comprised of 125 miles of yard sales along Ark. 5 from Calico Rock through Viola, Ash Flat, Salesville, Norfork and Ark. 177 in Pineville. Visit www.calicorock.us or call 870-297-4129 for more information.
You can also search for treasures on Sept. 10 at the Horseshoe Bend Fall Citywide Yard Sale event. Visit www.horseshoebendarcc.com or call 870-670-5433 for details.
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It’s time for Polo In The Ozarks on Sept. 10 in Fayetteville. Hosted by Dr. Brian and Donna Buell and family, Polo in the Ozarks features tailgate parties, dinner and dancing under the stars, children’s activities and both live and silent auctions. Visit www.lifestylesinc.org or call 479-521-3581 for more information.
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The Arkansas State Championship Hillbilly Chili Cook-Off heats up Sept. 10 in Bull Shoals. Cooks from all over Arkansas and surrounding states compete for the title. Vendors are also on-site selling their wares. Admission is $3. Call 870-445-3629 for more information.
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Head to Springdale on Sept. 10 for the 34th Ozark Quilt Fair. New and antique quilts will be for show and sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. The cost is free for spectators and $10 for exhibitors. Visit www.shilohmuseum.org or call 479-750-8165 for more information.
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The city park in Newark is the site for the TNT “Times-N-Tradition†Days event on Sept. 10. The family-friendly event offers music, arts and crafts, and a variety of food vendors. For more information phone 870-834-9712.
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Volunteer your time to make Jacksonport State Park in Newport a better, cleaner place to visit. The park takes part in the Great Arkansas Cleanup on Sept. 10. The event is a great service project for scouts, church groups, families and individuals. Those participating will receive a free t-shirt and picnic lunch. To learn more phone the park at 870-523-2143.
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The 34th annual Stamp & Postcard Show takes place Sept. 10-11 at the Ramada Inn Convention Center in Mountain Home. Fifteen dealers from five states buy and sell old and new U.S. and foreign postage stamps, first day covers and historic postal artifacts. Collector supplies are also available. Admission is free. Call 870-425-7799 for details.
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The public is invited to collect, display, swap and sell at the 24th annual Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society Fall Tailgate Sale and Auction on Sept. 10-11 in Siloam Springs. There will be a gem wash, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, geodes, fossils, flint knapping, and bead and wire wrap jewelry. The event also includes grab bags and an auction of specimens and equipment. Members, non-members, and dealers are welcome. Visit www.nwarockhounds.org or call 479-524-3084 for details.
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Enjoy a short street theatre piece relating the colorful history of Eureka Springs on Sept. 11 in Eureka Springs. Twilight Tales, an open air performance in historic downtown Basin Spring Park, is produced by the Eureka Springs Preservation Society. Admission is free. Visit www.eurekasprings.org or call 479-253-9703 for more information.
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Check out the new Butterfly House at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville on Sept. 11-25. Visitors stroll through the butterfly enclosure surrounded by many species of Arkansas native butterflies and plants.On Sept. 15 the botanical garden holds its Chefs in the Garden event. Local celebrity chefs offer cooking demonstrations and tastings. Admission is $35.Visit www.bgozarks.org or call 479-750-2620 for more information on either event.
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