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Climate
- Yearly Averages
Zero-degree
Days: 0
Freezing
Days: 88
90-degree
Days: 69
Clear
Days: 119
Partly
Cloudy Days:
96
Cloudy
Days: 150
Precipitation
Days: 68
Storm
Days: 81
Annual
Rainfall: 42
in.
Annual
Snowfall:
7.6 in.
Relative
Humidity:
55%
Wind
Speed: 11
mph
Elevation:
900 feet
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Bull Shoals Lake Area -
2010 Calendar
of Events
JANUARY
Average
Temperatures: high
46, low 24
Eagle
Awareness Weekend
- James A.
Gaston Visitor Center,
153 Dam Overlook Lane
(Hwy 178), Bull Shoals,
January 8-9
Each year approximately
100 bald eagles visit
the Bull Shoals
area. Visitors
will enjoy festivities
centered around our
national symbol.
Activities include Lake
Tours, guided Bird
Walks, Guest Speakers,
Live Bird
Demonstrations, and Live
Entertainment. All
activities are free,
except the Lake
Cruises.
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Harlem
Ambassadors vs. the Flippin
All-Stars - Flippin High
School, date to be announced
FEBRUARY
Average
Temperatures: high
51, low 28
MARCH
Average
Temperatures: high
60, low 36
KTLO
& Oldies 101.7 Outdoor Show
- Baxter County Fairgrounds,
Mountain Home, March
Call KTLO at 870-425-3101 for
information.
Wild
Cave Tour
- Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
March
A 4-hour guided trip into
undeveloped portions of the
cavern. Must be in good
physical condition, prepared to
climb, crawl, and get
dirty. Wear sturdy boots
and long pants. A
responsible adult must tour with
10-12 year olds. Tours by
reservation only,
Wednesdays-Sundays. Call
870-757-2211 for tour times,
rates, or reservations.
Contact: Tony Guinn. Web
site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission:
Dripstone
Trail Tour
- Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
March
One-hour walking tour through
the upper level, in constant 58
degrees. Open year
round. Call for times,
rates, or reservations.
Contact: Tony Guinn.
870-757-2211 Web site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission:
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890
- Bull Shoals, March
Opens
for the season. Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com
Sowbug
Roundup
- Redeemer Lutheran
Church Life Center, Mountain
Home, March
On North Street. Over 1500
people expected. For more
information call Paul Craig at
870-491-5520 or www.northarkansasflyfisher.org. Top
O' The Ozarks Tower - Bull
Shoals, March
Opens for the season. Click
to the Tower at the bottom of our Things
To See And Do page. www.topotheozarks.com/
Annual
Easter Egg Hunt - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview
Kid's, bring your Easter basket
and search for thousands of eggs
and prizes. The Easter
Bunny will make a special
appearance. There will be
several age categories to ensure
that everyone has a successful
hunt. Admission:
Free. Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
APRIL
Average
Temperatures: high
72, low 47
Bluegrass
Festival
- Bull Shoals Theater
Of The Arts, April 17
All day event!
Jam
Sessions, Bull Shoals Theater of
the Arts
- Bull Shoals,
April
Monday night jam sessions will
resume. Starting at 6pm.
Twin
Lakes Homebuilders Home Show
-
Baxter County Fairgrounds,
Mountain Home, April
Web site: www.twinlakeshomebuilders.org
Salem
Spring Community Yard Sales
& Business Sidewalk Sale
-
Salem, April
Held in conjunction with the
Flea Market. Contact:
Salem Chamber,
870-895-5565. www.SalemAR.com
Admission: Free.
Annual
Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market
-
Fulton County Fairgrounds,
Salem, April
Antiques, primitives, gifts, and
crafts. www.fultoncoutyfair.org
Admission: Free.
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890
- Bull Shoals, April
- May
Wednesday - Sunday, 10a.m. -
5p.m. Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com
BRMC
and KTLO/Oldies 101.7 Senior
Health Expo
- Baxter County
Fairgrounds, April
Call BRMC (Donna McMullen at
870-508-1000) or KTLO at
870-425-3101 for
information.
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, March - April
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission $10.
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations.
Dripstone
Trail Tour - Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
April - May
One-hour walking tour through
the upper level of the caverns
in constant 58 degree
temperature. Tours offered
periodically, from
9:30am-4:30pm, 7 days a
week. Call for times,
rates, or reservations.
Contact: Tony Guinn.
870-757-2211 Web site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission:
Wild
Cave Tour - Blanchard
caverns, Fifty Six, April -
September
A 4-hour guided trip into
undeveloped portions of the
caverns. Visitors need
sturdy boots, long pants, must
be in good physical condition,
and prepared to climb, crawl,
and get dirty. Call for
times, rates, or
reservations. Contact:
Tony Guinn.
8701-757-2211 Web site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission: Mark
Martin Ford Annual Fan Days -
Mark Martin Ford Mercury,
Batesville, April
www.markmartinfordmercury.com
Admission: Free. Great
Cotter Trout Festival -
Big Spring Park (under
Rainbow Bridge), Cotter,
April
A celebration of trout
fishing in the Cotter
area! A
large number of crafts
and other booths are
expected.
Fly
casting demonstrations
and instruction will be
conducted near the
gazebo by certified
experts. Fly tying
will be demonstrated in
the Spring House.
A river boat show and
sale will be located
near the Cotter access
ramp. Water levels
permitting, boat rides
on the beautiful White
River, by experienced
river guides, will be
offered to the general
public.
Seminars will be
conducted between near the rail
cars: 9am - Bull
Shoals State Park.
The popular "Kid's
Fishing Hole" for
kids, age 15 and under,
will return to Cotter
Trout Dock cove.
Supervision and all
materials will be
provided for kids to
build wooden ships and
fire trucks.
Inflatable amusements
will be located on the
adjacent ball
field.
The "Great Cotter
Trout Festival" is
sponsored by the Cotter
Area Chamber of
Commerce. For
further information
contact Festival
Chairman, Gary Flippin
at 870-435-6144.
Lodging and other
information about the
Cotter area can be found
at www.cotterarkansas.com
or www.troutcapitalusa.net.
Forest
L. Wood Outdoor Sports
Gallery - Hwy 178
(south of Ranger Boats),
Flippin
Forrest
L. Wood created Ranger
Boats in 1968. The
Gallery contains trophy
mounts, photos, plaques,
trophies, family
heirlooms, pictorial
representation of the
construction of Bull
Shoals Dam, on of the
first six Ranger boats
and an antique lure
collection, plus many
other items. There
is also a gift
shop. Call
870-453-3212 or
870-453-3210, lwd@ozarkmountains.com
Bull
Shoals Historical
Society Museum
- 717 Central Blvd. (Highway
178), Bull
Shoals, April
Opens
for the season.
10am - 3pm, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Admission: Free.
Displays include Civil War,
antique dolls, Bull Shoals Dam
construction memorabilia,
arrowheads, artifacts, relics,
old maps, photos, historical
documents, Bull Shoals
Historical Quilt, wildlife and
rotating private
collection. The museum
also offers a number of items
for swale such as locally
generated history books,
note-cards, corn cob jelly and
other items.
For other days of the week call Bob
Harper at 870-445-4750. Click to
the informational flyer at the bottom of
our Things To See And Do page.
Ozark
Springtime Wildflower
Weekend - Bull
Shoals - White River
State Park, Lakeview,
April
Enjoy the beauty of
springtime wildflowers
in the Ozarks!
Activities: Guided
wildflower walks, Craft
projects, Children's
programs, Lake and river
cruises, Evening slide
shows and more!
Admission: Free - Except
lake and river
cruises. For more
information contact Park
at 1-870-445-3629
The
Great Passion Play - Eureka
Springs (West of Downtown,
Passion Play Rd., N. of Hwy 62)
- April - October
A 2-hour reenactment of the last
week of the life of Jesus
Christ. Staged in the 4100
amphitheatre with a multi-level
set, special lighting and sound
effects. Live animals, and
a cast of over 200.
Admission:
Contact: 866-566-3565, http://www.greatpassionplay.com Holy
Land Tour - Eureka Springs
(West of Downtown, Passion Play
Rd., N. of Hwy 62) - April -
October
A 2-1/2 hour guided tour
featuring 38 exhibits, including
Moses' Tabernacle in the
Wilderness, Bethlehem Inn and
Nativity, the Upper Room, the
Garden Tomb, and other exhibits
depicting life in the Bible
times. Tours: 10am -
3:30pm. Admission:
866-566-3565, http://www.greatpassionplay.com Museum
of Earth History - Grounds
of the Passion Play, Eureka
Springs - April - October
An educational and interactive
experience, uniting the worlds
of history, science and
faith. The exhibit
includes displays of life size
dinosaur skeletons, life models
and fossil plates.
Admission: Contact:
866-566-3565, http://www.greatpassionplay.com
MAY
Average
Temperatures: high
79, low 55
War
Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show
-
Rogers, May 7 - 9
For more information
call 86-492-7324 Great
Passion Play - Eureka Springs,
May 7 - October 30
For more information call
800-882-7529
Annual Crawdad Days Music
Festival
- Lake Harrison,
Harrison, May 14 & 15
Event includes 5K, Cardboard
Boat Races, car show, children's
performances, tournaments,
carnival, food, music and of
course crawdads. Contact:
Harrison Regional Chamber,
870-741-2659. www.harrison-chamber.com
Arkansas
Muzzleloading Association State
Championship
- Luther Owens
Park, Berryville, May 14, 15 and 16
See teepees, period clothes, and
artifacts. Have a good
time in NW Arkansas.
Contact: Danny Caywood,
870-423-4741. www.berryvillear.com
Admission: Free. Classic
Car Cruise In - Bush's
Pizza, 803 Central Blvd., Hwy.
178, Bull Shoals, May 20
Cruise In every month on the 3rd
Thursday from April to
October! www.bushspizza.com,
870-445-4100
Friends
Of The Baxter County Library
Book Sale - Baxter County
Library, Mountain Home, May
Thursday 8:30am-6:30pm, Friday
8:30am-5pm, Saturday
8:30am-2pm. Contact: Bobbi
Brown, 870-425-3598. www.baxtercountylibrary.org
Discovery
Trail Tour - Blanchard Springs
Caverns, Fifty Six - May -
September
One and a half hour tour through the
middle level of Blanchard Springs
Caverns. Visitors see large
water-carved passages, the caverns'
natural entrance and marvelous
formations! With nearly 700
stairs, this tour is not recommended
for those with walking or health
problems. Tours offered
periodically, from 9:30 a.m.-5
p.m. Open seven days a
week. Admission: Contact:
Tony Guinn 870-757-2211 or 888-757-2246 for
tour times, rates and
reservations. www.blanchardcavetours.com
Dripstone
Trail Tour - Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
April - May
One-hour walking tour through
the upper level of the caverns
in constant 58 degree
temperature. Tours offered
periodically, from
9:30am-4:30pm, 7 days a
week. Call for times,
rates, or reservations.
Contact: Tony Guinn.
870-757-2211 Web site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission:
Wild
Cave Tour - Blanchard
caverns, Fifty Six, April -
September
A 4-hour guided trip into
undeveloped portions of the
caverns. Visitors need
sturdy boots, long pants, must
be in good physical condition,
and prepared to climb, crawl,
and get dirty. Call for
times, rates, or
reservations. Contact:
Tony Guinn.
8701-757-2211 Web site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission: Memorial
Day Celebration - Ozark Folk
Center State Park, Mountain
View, May Over 20 pioneer
craft and homestead skill
demonstrators. Walk
through the beautiful Heritage
Herb Gardens.
870-269-3851 www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Admission: Regular Park
Admission Fee. Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, May - June
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations.
JUNE
Average
Temperatures: high
86, low 63
Great
Passion Play
- Eureka
Springs, May -
October
For more information
call 800-882-7529
Mountain
Home Symphony Concert
-
Dunbar Auditorium, Mountain Home
High School, June
Call Sybil Willis for
info, 870-404-0884 or email swillis@midwaynet.com
Craftsfest
-
Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home, June
Juried craft show for
non-commercial crafters
to display and sell
handcrafted items.
Admission: Free. Call the
Arts and Crafts Association at
870-425-6434 for more
information.
Red,
White, And Blue Festival
-
ASU Campus and Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain Home -
June
Weekend long event
includes classic car show,
tractor show, turtle races, live
music, concerts and beautiful
fireworks display on
Saturday night. www.redwhitebluefestival.com KTLO/KCTT
Colgate Country Showdown -
Dunbar Auditorium, ASU Campus,
Mountain Home - June
Red,
White, And Blue Parade
-
Fair Parade Route, Mountain Home
- June
Parade begins at 5:30pm.
No registration required.
Call 870-425-5111 for details.
Music On The Square
- Yellville - June
Music every Saturday
night. Bring a
lawn chair or
blanket. Free
Monday
Night Jam Sessions - Bull
Shoals Theater of the Arts, Bull
Shoals - June
Music every Monday night.
Bring your interment and join in
or just watch. Free
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, May - June
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission $10.
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations.
Art In The Park -
City Park in Bull Shoals
- June
Artists, crafters, civic
organizations, food
vendors, contests,
entertainment - you name
it, this event has
it. Vendor
hours will be 10am to
4pm Friday and
Saturday. Vendors
will offer Artwork, Furniture,
T-shirts, Heat press mugs,
Totes, Buttons, Photos,
Collectibles, Homemade soap, Old
time crafts, Cosmetics, Holiday
items, Quilts, Raffles, Rag
rugs, Gourds, Jewelry, Pottery,
Paintings, Hand carved wood
spirits, Walking sticks, Canes,
Cookbooks, Sculptures, cedar
crafts, Candles, Bookmarks,
Beadwork, Cooking items, Toys,
Books signed by local authors,
Concessions (kettle corn, hot
dogs, burritos, caramel apples,
nachos, tea, water, coffee,
funnel cakes, soda, trail mix,
baked goods). Sponsored by the city of
Bull Shoals. For
more information contact
Dianna 870-445-4302, City Park
in Bull Shoals
Contact Diana
Roller or City Park in
Bull Shoals
Annual Craftsfest -
Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home - June
Juried craft show for
non-commercial crafters
to display and sell
handcrafted items.
Concessions. Contact:
870-425-6434.
Admission: Free. Email: craftfestln@yahoo.com
Music
On The Square - Mountain Home
Square, June
7 - 10pm. 'Brother Ron' and
Louise Adams performing live.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an
evening of live music! Call
870-425-5116 for info.
Troutfest -
Bull Shoals-White River State
Park, Lakeview, June
The White River is one
of the nation's finest
trout streams.
Whether you are a
beginner or an expert,
there is something here
for you.
Activities include fly
tying seminars, fly
fishing seminars, basic
trout fishing classes,
fly casting clinics, and
a trout cooking
demonstration.
Contact the park for a
detailed schedule.
Admission: Free.
Information: 870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com/bullshoalswhiteriver,
870-431-5521, bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Free
Fishing Weekend - White
River, June 11 - 13
Arkansas Game and Fish Free
Fishing Weekend from noon on
Friday till midnight on Sunday.
Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June
2 -
3:30pm
Meet at the Trout Dock.
Join park staff for a guided
johnboat tour down the White
River. Try to scope out
some of our native wildlife and
maybe even get a few fishing
tips on this relaxing
cruise. River conditions
may limit availability.
Schedule in advance at the trout
dock. Inquire about
special tours available by
request. Seats are
limited! Admission:
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Evening
Lake Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Bull Shoals, June
7 - 8:30pm. Sign up in
advance for a relaxing evening
cruise on Bull Shoals
Lake. Sit back and enjoy
the breezes as we explore this
beautiful area of the Ozarks and
learn what makes it
unique. To register, call
870-445-3629 or stop by the
James A. Gaston visitor
center. Seats are
limited! Admission:
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June
8:15 -
9:15am
Meet at the Amphitheater.
You are invited to a casual
non-denominational worship
service this morning.
Start your day with a little
singing and prayer.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Classic
Car Cruise In - Bush's
Pizza, 803 Central Blvd., Hwy.
178, Bull Shoals, June 17
Cruise In every month on the 3rd
Thursday from April to
October! www.bushspizza.com,
870-445-4100
Father's
Day Fishing Tournament -
Bull Shoals-White River State
Park, Lakeview - June
8:30am-12pm. Meet at the
State Park Trout Dock (below the
dam). A just for fun trout
fishing tournament for children
and their fathers, grandfathers,
or guardians. There will
be prizes and certificates for a
variety of wacky
categories. Come dressed
alike or in your goofiest
outfits. Lots of door
prizes. Admission:
Free. Contact:
870-431-5521. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Awards
Presentation - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June
Meet at the Trout Dock at
Noon. We've got prizes for
the winners of the Father's Day
Fishing Tournament! Did
your team win something?
The only way to find out is to
appear at the awards
presentation! You might
just be the winner!
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Jam
Session at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts - Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, June
6pm - 8pm. All musicians
Welcome. Come to play or
just listen - FREE!
870-445-2311 Explorers
Nature Camp - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
June
This three-day, one-night
experience is designed to
introduce kids ages 7-9 to the
wonders of our natural
world. Campers explore the
Ozarks through a variety of
experiences including hiking,
camping skills, crafting, nature
programs, and more. Basic
principles of biology, ecology,
and conservation are
covered. Children are
carefully supervised by the park
interpreters and trained
volunteers. All gear,
materials, and some meals
included in fee. Spaces
fill up quickly, so register
early. Contact the park
for a registration form and
further details.
Admission: www.bullshoalswhiteriver.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, June Fireworks
Show - ASU Campus, Mountain
Home, June
9:25pm Red,
White, And Blue Festival Area
Art Club Show - Pinkston
Middle School, Mountain Home -
June Red,
White, And Blue Car Show - On the
Square, Mountain
Home, June
Admission: Free Red,
White, And Blue Police 5K Run
- ASU Campus, Mountain Home, June bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
JULY
Average
Temperatures: high
91, low 67----
The
Grand Daddy Of Them All Fireworks
Display
- Bull Shoals/White
River State Park, Lakeview &
Bull Shoals Lake,
July 4
Bring your chairs or
blankets and enjoy the
show with us at the Bull
Shoals / Lakeview State
Park at sundown.
There will be food
vendors
available. Or
enjoy the show from a boat on
the lake. Volunteers will
be asking for donations to help
pay for this years celebration
and get a head start on next
year! For more
information call
870-445-4443.
Independence
Day Celebration
-
Ozark Folk Center State
Park Craft Grounds,
Mountain View - July 4
Celebrate Independence
Day at the Folk Center
with sack races, egg
carries, and lots of
good old-fashioned
family fun! Ice
cold watermelon will be
served at the end of the
activities. 10am -
5pm. Admission: Contact:
870-269-3851, ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com,
http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Jam
Session at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts
- Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, July
6pm - 8pm. All musicians
Welcome. Come to play or
just listen - FREE!
870-445-2311
Great
Passion Play
- Eureka
Springs, May 7 - October
30
For more information
call 800-882-7529
Annual Fireworks
Celebration
- Hickey Park, Flippin,
July
The place to be to
celebrate the nation's
Independence Day at the
Flippin Fireworks
Festival.
Parking is available
both in and near Hickey
Park and downtown
Flippin. Those
attending are encouraged
to bring their own
blankets or chairs for
seating. There is
NO ADMISSION to the park
for this family oriented
event, but The Flippin
Fireworks Festival
relies on donations from
the public and corporate
sponsors to stage the
fireworks display.
Call 870-453-8300 for
more information.
The grand finale
fireworks display is
scheduled to begin at
approximately
9:15pm.
Fireworks
- Lake Norfork/Henderson
- Thursday, July
Fireworks begin at
dark. Call
870-488-5144 for info.
Music
On The Square -
Mountain Home Square,
July Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy
an evening of live music!
Call 870-425-5116. The
Grand Daddy Of Them All Fireworks
Display - Bull Shoals/White
River State Park, Lakeview &
Bull Shoals Lake,
July 4 Bring your chairs or
blankets and enjoy the
show with us at the Bull
Shoals / Lakeview State
Park at sundown.
There will be food
vendors
available. Or
enjoy the show from a boat on
the lake. Volunteers will
be asking for donations to help
pay for this years celebration
and get a head start on next
year! For more
information call
870-445-4443.
Independence
Day Celebration -
Ozark Folk Center State
Park Craft Grounds,
Mountain View - July 4
Celebrate Independence
Day at the Folk Center
with sack races, egg
carries, and lots of
good old-fashioned
family fun! Ice
cold watermelon will be
served at the end of the
activities. 10am -
5pm. Admission: $9
adults; $6 children
6-12. Contact:
870-269-3851, ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com,
http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Jam
Session at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts - Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, July 6
6pm - 8pm. All musicians
Welcome. Come to play or
just listen - FREE!
870-445-2311
Herbal
Cold Soap Making -
Ozark Folk Center,
Mountain View - July 5,
6 & 7
OFC's own Marion Spear
will instruct students
on the technique of cold
methods of soap
making. For more
information and
registration form click
on http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com/events-calendar/special-events/default.asp?id=269.
Contact: 870-269-3851, ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com
Brostock
2010 - Annual Brostock
Wakeboarding Tournament -
out of Bull Shoals Lake Boat
Dock, Bull Shoals, July 9, 10
& 11
Liquid Force Board Company and
the Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock
are hosting the annual Brostock
Wakeboarding Tournament on Bull
Shoals Lake July 9, 10 and
11. For more information
see www.bullshoalslakeboatdock.webs.com
or call Kevin Eastwold at
870-445-4424.
Classic
Car Cruise In - Bush's
Pizza, 803 Central Blvd., Hwy.
178, Bull Shoals, July 15
Cruise In every month on the 3rd
Thursday from April to
October! www.bushspizza.com,
870-445-4100
Explorers'
Nature Camp - James
A. Gaston Visitor
Center, Hwy 178, Bull
Shoals, July
Children ages 7-12 years
old are invited to spend
a week with the park
interpreters exploring
the nature, ecology, and
history of the
Ozarks. Camp hours
are from 9am to Noon,
Monday -
Wednesday.
Thursday, July 12th
campers are invited to
an overnight camp out
with park staff.
Camp ends Friday at noon
with an award
ceremony. The fee covers all snacks,
materials, and dinner
Thursday night.
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com Adventure
Nature Camp - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, July
This 3-day, 1 night camp is
designed to introduce kids ages
10-12 to the wonders of our
natural world. Through a
variety of experiences including
hiking, camping skills,
kayaking, crafting, nature
programming, and more, discover
the basic principles of biology,
ecology, and conservation.
Children are carefully
supervised by the park
interpreters and trained
volunteers. All gear,
materials, and some meals
included in fee. Spaces
fill up quickly, so register
early. Contact the park
for a registration form and
further details.
Admission: bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
AUGUST
Average
Temperatures: high
90, low 66
Great
Passion Play
- Eureka
Springs, May 7 - October
30
For more
information call
800-882-7529 Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August Join park staff
for a guided john boat tour down
the White River. On this
relaxing cruise, you can try to
scope out some of our native
wildlife and maybe even get a
few fishing tips. River
conditions may limit
availability. Schedule in
advance by stopping by the Trout
Dock or calling
870-431-5557. Inquire
about special tours available by
request. There is a fee. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, August
7pm. Sign up in advance
for a relaxing evening cruise on
Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back
and enjoy the breezes as we
explore this beautiful area of
the Ozarks and learn what makes
it unique. To register,
call 870-445-3629 or come by the
James A. Gaston Visitor
Center. There is a fee. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours.
Classic
Car Cruise In - Bush's
Pizza, 803 Central Blvd., Hwy.
178, Bull Shoals, August 19
Cruise In every month on the 3rd
Thursday from April to
October! www.bushspizza.com,
870-445-4100 Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, August
7 - 10pm. Enjoy music on
the square in downtown Mountain
Home. Bring your lawn
chairs! For more
information call 870-425-5116. Ozark
Folk Center Crafts Village -
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain
View, August - September
Open Wednesday through Saturday
10am till 5pm.
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Ozark
Folk Center Music Theater -
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain
View, August - September
Open Wednesday through Saturday
7:30pm. Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August
8:15am. You are invited to
a casual non-denominational
worship service this morning at
the Park Amphitheater. So
come start your day with a
little singing and prayer. White
River Days - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, Lakeview - August - September
Celebrate the history of the White
River! This weekend's programs
and activities focus on the ecology,
history, and prehistory of this
beautiful area. Explore the
river on guided canoe, kayak and
johnboat floats. Contact the
park for a detailed schedule.
Admission: Free, except lake and
river cruises. Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Friends
Of The Library Used Book Sale -
Baxter County Library, Mountain
Home, August
Exceptional values on used
books. Rare books,
collectibles. Contact:
Bobbi Brown, 870-425-3598.
www.baxtercountylibrary.org
Admission: Free. Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, August - September
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations.
SEPTEMBER
Average
Temperatures: high 84, low
59
Great
Passion Play
- Eureka
Springs, May 7 - October
30
For more information
call 800-882-7529
Baxter County Fair
- September
Activities include a
carnival, livestock,
art, vegetables, canning
and other exhibits, live
music and art show,
along with other
entertainment. See
www.baxtercountyfair.org
or call 870-425-6828 for
more information.
Baxter County Fair
Parade
- September
White
River Days
- Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
September
Celebrate the history of the
White River! This
weekend's events focus on the
ecology, history and prehistory
of this beautiful area.
Explore the river on guided
canoe, kayak, and johnboat
floats. Contact the park
for a detailed schedule.
Admission: Free (except
float trips and cruises). bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Classic
Car Cruise In
- Bush's Pizza, 803 Central
Blvd., Hwy. 178, Bull Shoals,
September 16
Cruise In every month on the 3rd
Thursday from April to
October! www.bushspizza.com,
870-445-4100
Ozark
Folk Center Crafts Village
-
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain
View, August - September
Open Wednesday through Saturday
10am till 5pm.
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Ozark
Folk Center Music Theater
-
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain
View, August - September
Open Wednesday through Saturday
7:30pm. Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Arkansas
State Championship Hillbilly
Chili Cook-Off
- Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview - Sept.
10am - 4pm. Meet at the
day use picnic area. Cooks
from all over Arkansas and
surrounding states compete for
the title of "Arkansas's
Best Chili". Taste the
chili and visit vendors as the
cooks turn up the heat. Contact the park for
further details. Admission:
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Mountain Village
1890
- Bull Shoals,
September - October
Open Thursday - Monday, 10a.m. -
5p.m. Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com
Twin
Lakes Playhouse
- Mountain
Home, August - September
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations.
Yards and Yards of Yard Sales
- Bull Shoals - September
Beginning at 8am each
morning. Area wide yard sale
sponsored by the City of
Bull Shoals. Watch
for signs on the
highways. The city
will have a map of
listings.
Admission: Free.
Contact Diana at (870) 445-4302
or Debbie at (870) 445-3848.
Arkansas State Fiddle
Championship
- Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, September
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
OCTOBER
Average
Temperatures: high
74, low 47
Great
Passion Play
- Eureka Springs,
May 7 - October 30
For more information call
800-882-7529
Fly
Fishers Conclave
-
Baxter County Fairgrounds,
October
www.southerncouncilfff.org
for more information and
event schedules.
Ozark
Folk Center
- Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain
View, October
The Ozark Folk Center is
open Tuesday through
Sunday. The Craft
Village is open from
10am until 5pm.
Music concerts begin at
7:30pm. The
Skillet Restaurant is
open from 7am until 8pm
throughout the season
and on special occasions
throughout the
year. The Dry
Creek Lodge is open year
around.
The Craft Village
presents over 20
different demonstrations
of Ozark mountain
pioneer crafts such as
basket making, pottery,
blacksmithing, quilting
and broom making, to
name a few. These
craft items are for sale
both from the artisans
directly and in the
Homespun Gift Shop on
the park grounds.
In addition, there are
hourly music
performances and a daily
living history
presentation.
Folk Center concerts
feature a variety of
traditional acoustic
music from the Southern
mountains of the United
States. There will
be special concerts
during the year
featuring other forms of
music such as
contemporary Country,
Gospel, Rock and Folk.
For those seeking unique
and personal learning
experiences, the Center
offers Folk School, as
well as other workshops
and seminars in
traditional folk
instruments, in
traditional arts and
crafts, and in growing
and using herbs.
Workshops and special
events occur throughout
the year at the Folk
Center.
Herb
Harvest Festival -
Ozark Folk Center,
Mountain View, October 3
& 4
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Dam Site Days
-
Bull Shoals and Lakeview
- October
Contact Peni Lloyd,
870-445-3360
National "Take a Kid
Mountain Biking"
Day
- Bull
Shoals-White River State
Park, Lakeview - Oct.
10am - 11:30am.
Meet at the Oakridge
Mountain Bike Trailhead
(below the dam).
Bring your family to
take part in
"National Take a
Kid Mountain Biking
Day." This
event celebrates the
life of Jack Doub, an
avid teenage mountain
biker who passed away in
2002. The Jack
Doub Memorial Endowment
provides funding for a
nationwide celebration
that occurs each year on
the first Saturday in
October. We will
meet at the Oakridge
Mountain Bike Trailhead
for a short mountain
biking program at
10am followed by a
group ride.
Everyone will receive a
snack bar and cold water
after the ride.
The state park offers
mountain bike rentals on
a first come, first
served basis. Free
rentals for this
event. We will
have two age group
courses, 6-9 and
10-up. Admission
Free. Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Sunday Gospel Concert
- Ozark Folk Center,
Mountain View, October
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
October
Car Fest - Plaza Center,
Mountain Home, October
9am - 3pm. Sponsored by
Classic Chevy Club. For more
info call 870-425-6575.
Autumn
Art Exhibition - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park, James
A. Gaston Visitor
Center, 153 Dam Overlook
Lane (Hwy 178), Bull
Shoals, October
The fall colors add a
whole new dimension to
the Ozarks. The
brilliant colors bring
the hillsides
alive! Revel in
this glorious season at the park
as the members
of the Bull Shoals Art
Club showcase their
talents. Enjoy and be
inspired by a display of fall-themed
artwork throughout the visitor
center. Admission:
Free. Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Hogs
N Hot Rods Party On The Square -
Mountain Home Square, October
7 - 10pm. BBQ Cookoff,
T-Buckets - vintage cars -
motorcycles, live music and
FUN! Bring your lawn
chairs for an unforgettable
evening on the Mountain Home
Square.
Call 870-425-5111 for more
information on the BBQ contest!.
Harvest Festival -
Ozark Folk Center,
Mountain View, October - November
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Beanfest - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain
View, October
Quilt Show -
Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home, October
Over 300
quilts, country store,
opportunity quilt,
silent auction,
exhibits, displays,
vendor mall, whimsical
foundations and an
auction to benefit Peitz
Cancer Support
House. Admission. Call
870-425-1105 for info or
cblewis@centurytel.net.
Fall Festival -
Bull Shoals Lake - White
River State Park,
Lakeview, October
The Ozarks are beautiful
this time of year with
gorgeous weather,
colorful scenery and
trout fishing is at its
peak. The
weekend's activities
include evening nature
programs, Lake and River
cruises, Hayrides,
Campsite Decorating
Contest, and more.
All activities are free,
except the River and
Lake Tours.
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
NOVEMBER
Average
Temperatures: high
58, low 37
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890 - Bull Shoals,
November - November
Open Friday - Sunday, 10a.m. -
4p.m. Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, November - November
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations. Craftsfest
- Baxter County Fairgrounds,
Mountain Home, November
Arts and Crafts Association of
Mountain Home. Friday
9-5pm and Saturday 9-4pm.
Non-commercial crafters will
show and sell their items,
drawings during show, pictures
with Santa, face painting, refreshments and
entertainment. FREE
admission.
Call Lorna at 870-404-7742 or
email newburnl@yahoo.com
com
for more details. Ozark
Holidays - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, November
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
DECEMBER
Average
Temperatures: high
48, low 29
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890 - Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com
Craft
Village - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, December
10am -4pm. Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Annual Float For Life - White River,
December The Float is 418
miles down the White River to
the Mississippi
River.
How Float for Life Came to
Be: Five years ago on
December 4th of 2004, three
local men whose lives had been
touched by Hospice of the
Ozarks set out on a
journey. The journey led
them 418 miles down the White
River from Bull Shoals Dam all
the way to the Mississippi
River. They endured 5 days
and 4 nights of freezing rain,
snow and bitter cold.
Though weather conditions were
harsh, the date had special
meaning to one man, Fred 'Sonny'
Grueber. Hospice had made
it possible for Sonny to keep a
promise to his wife, Sheila,
that she might stay at home
during her illness. Sheila
passed away December 4th, 1998.
Robbie Banasiak and Ray Novak
shared Sonny's goal of raising
enough money to endow a room at
Hospice House, which was then
still in the planning.
Together their dream was
realized with three more
successful adventures for
Hospice.
Last year on December 4th, the
same three men will once again
set forth on a journey, but only
two men returned. Sonny
passed away Christmas day 2007 in peace at Hospice House in the
room he helped sponsor. On
this, his final journey, his
wish was fulfilled.
His ashes were spread into
the Mississippi and he will
forever continue his dream of
the Float For Life.
This year's mission is to create
a fund to help patients and
their families with the rising
costs of patient care.
Hospice of the Ozarks offers a
team of caregivers to take care
of the physical, social,
emotional and spiritual needs of
the terminally ill, regardless
of a patient's ability to pay.
To make a donation to Hospice in
honor of Float For Life, please
contact Hospice of the Ozarks at
870-508-1771.
To volunteer on the Float For
Life team, please call Ray Novak
at 870-656-1150.
To read more about the Annual
Float For Life go to http://bullshoalsbeacon.com/category/float-for-life/. Annual
Lighted Christmas Parade -
Mountain Home - December
"Celebrate the Reason for
the Season" parade will
take place at 6pm following the
annual tree-lighting service at
5:30pm. Music and
refreshments on the downtown Mountain
Home Square. Contact the
Chamber for more details,
870-424-5111.
Holiday
Extravaganza
- Village Mall, Mountain
Home, December
Crafters, vendors, baked goods,
Avon, candles, jewelry and much
more. Photos with Santa,
face painting for the
kids. For more information
call 870-425-9261 or
870-424-5505 for more
information. http://www.enjoymountainhome.com Trail
of Lights
- Bull Shoals,
Yellville, Flippin, Cotter,
Gassville, Midway & Lakeview,
till late December
A 40 mile loop through six
communities along Highways 178, 62,
62B and 126. Judging will be
held with results and
maps being available after
that. Contact: Ken Wilson,
Bull Shoals Lake/White River Chamber
at 870-453-5124, Chamber office
870-445-4443 or www.bullshoals.org.
Cotter City Hall
2011
JANUARY
Average
Temperatures: high
44, low 24
Eagle Awareness Weekend
- Bull Shoals Lake Boat
Dock, James A. Gaston - Bull
Shoals Lake - White River
State Park Visitor Center, Bull Shoals State Park,
Bull Shoals Theater of the
Arts, & Gaston's River
Trail. e-mail bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
or go to www.ArkansasStateParks.com
The bald eagle is not only our
national symbol, but also a symbol
of our ability to save and conserve
species. Each winter, the
Ozarks plays host to over 100 bald
eagles migrating to and through this
prime eagle wintering ground.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
annually celebrates their arrival
with Eagle Awareness. This
will be your chance to get out and
see eagles, various other birds of
prey, and migratory birds in the
wild as experts Rangers,
Naturalists, and Park Interpreters
take you within viewing
distance. In years past, most
visitors to this event have spotted
eagles in the wild. Other
common sightings on the tours
include ospreys, waterfowl, herons,
loons, owls, and other winter
wildlife. Also, see birds up
close and personal as local bird
rehabilitators and bird handlers
from the Little Rock Zoo show them
off within arms reach.
We will have our Annual Bird
Bonanza Open House at the James A.
Gaston Visitor Center. Visit
the center to gain a
wealth of information about birding
Arkansas. Activities include
Owl Prowls, Owl Pellet Dissections,
Live Raptor Meet and Greet, and a
Bird Brain Scavenger Hunt.
Bull Shoals-White River State
Park sponsors Eagle Awareness in
conjunction with the Bull Shoals
Theater for the Arts, the U.S. Corps
of Engineers, Gaston's White River
Resort, Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock,
and many other area merchants.
Scheduled activities include walks,
evening owl prowls, children's
programs, and live bird
demonstrations.
All activities are Free except
for lake tours and river
cruises. No reservations
will be taken; fees will be
collected at the dock prior to
boat launch.
For more information contact
park at (870) 445-3629, e-mail bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.gov,
or visit us on the web at www.ArkansasStateParks.com/bullshoalswhiteriver.
Contact: Jennifer Bassett, Park
Interpreter; Randy Pearson, Park
Interpreter; e-mail: Jennifer.Bassett@Arkansas.gov,
Floyd.Pearson@Arkansas.gov.
FEBRUARY
Average
Temperatures: high
50, low 28
Annual Mardi Gras
Ozarks Style -
Contact: 870-445-4443.
MARCH
Average
Temperatures: high
60, low 37
Wild
Cave Tour - Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
March
Web
site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission: Dripstone
Trail Tour - Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
March
Web site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission:
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890 - Bull Shoals, March
Opens
for the season. Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com NAFF
Sowbug Roundup - Mountain
Home - March
For
more information visit www.northarkansasflyfisher.org
or contact sowbug@northarkansasflyfisher.org. Annual
Easter Egg Hunt - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Top
O' The Ozarks Tower - Bull
Shoals, March
Opens for the season. Click
to the Tower at the bottom of our Things
To See And Do page. www.topotheozarks.com/
APRIL
Average
Temperatures: high
71, low 46
Jam
Sessions, Bull Shoals Theater of
the Arts - Bull Shoals,
April
Monday night jam sessions will
resume. Starting at 6pm.
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, March - April
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission./
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations.
Dripstone
Trail Tour - Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
April - May
One-hour walking tour through
the upper level of the caverns
in constant 58 degree
temperature. Tours offered
periodically. Call for times,
rates, or reservations.
Contact: Tony Guinn.
870-757-2211 Web site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission:
Wild
Cave Tour - Blanchard
caverns, Fifty Six, April -
September
A 4-hour guided trip into
undeveloped portions of the
caverns. Visitors need
sturdy boots, long pants, must
be in good physical condition,
and prepared to climb, crawl,
and get dirty. Call for
times, rates, or
reservations. Contact:
Tony Guinn.
8701-757-2211 Web site: www.blanchardcavetours.com
Admission:
Twin
Lakes Homebuilders Home Show -
Baxter County Fairgrounds,
Mountain Home, April
Web site: www.twinlakeshomebuilders.org Salem
Spring Community Yard Sales
& Business Sidewalk Sale -
Salem, April
Held in conjunction with the
Flea Market. Contact:
Salem Chamber,
870-895-5565. www.SalemAR.com
Admission: Free. Annual
Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market -
Fulton County Fairgrounds,
Salem, April
Antiques, primitives, gifts, and
crafts. www.fultoncoutyfair.org
Admission: Free.
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890 - Bull Shoals, April
- May
Wednesday - Sunday, 10a.m. -
5p.m. Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com Mark
Martin Ford Annual Fan Days -
Mark Martin Ford Mercury,
Batesville, April
www.markmartinfordmercury.com
Admission: Free. Annual Folk Festival - The
Square & Ozark Folk Center
State Park, Mountain View, April
Crafts, frontier life
demonstration and parade.
Lots of folk, mountain,
bluegrass music, and
dancing. Free admission to
Crafts Village this
weekend. Free round-trip
shuttles. Contact:
Michalle Coon,
870-269-8068. www.YourPlaceintheMountains.com
or www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Admission: Free Great
Cotter Trout Festival -
Big Spring Park (under
Rainbow Bridge), Cotter,
April
A celebration of trout
fishing in the Cotter
area! A
large number of crafts
and other booths are
expected.
Fly
casting demonstrations
and instruction will be
conducted near the
gazebo by certified
experts. Fly tying
will be demonstrated in
the Spring House.
A river boat show and
sale will be located
near the Cotter access
ramp. Water levels
permitting, boat rides
on the beautiful White
River, by experienced
river guides, will be
offered to the general
public.
Seminars will be
conducted. The popular "Kid's
Fishing Hole" for
kids, age 15 and under.
The "Great Cotter
Trout Festival" is
sponsored by the Cotter
Area Chamber of
Commerce. For
further information
contact Festival
Chairman, Gary Flippin
at 870-435-6144.
Lodging and other
information about the
Cotter area can be found
at www.cotterarkansas.com
or www.troutcapitalusa.net.
Forest
L. Wood Outdoor Sports
Gallery - Hwy 178
(south of Ranger Boats),
Flippin
Forrest
L. Wood created Ranger
Boats in 1968. The
Gallery contains trophy
mounts, photos, plaques,
trophies, family
heirlooms, pictorial
representation of the
construction of Bull
Shoals Dam, on of the
first six Ranger boats
and an antique lure
collection, plus many
other items. There
is also a gift
shop. Call
870-453-3212 or
870-453-3210, lwd@ozarkmountains.com
Bull
Shoals Historical
Society Museum
- 717 Central Blvd. (Highway
178), Bull
Shoals, April
Opens
for the season.
10am - 3pm, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Admission: Free.
Displays include Civil War,
antique dolls, Bull Shoals Dam
construction memorabilia,
arrowheads, artifacts, relics,
old maps, photos, historical
documents, Bull Shoals
Historical Quilt, wildlife and
rotating private
collection. The museum
also offers a number of items
for swale such as locally
generated history books,
note-cards, corn cob jelly and
other items.
For other days of the week call Bob
Harper at 870-445-4750. Click to
the informational flyer at the bottom of
our Things To See And Do page.
Ozark
Springtime Wildflower
Weekend - Bull
Shoals - White River
State Park, Lakeview,
April
Enjoy the beauty of
springtime wildflowers
in the Ozarks!
Activities: Guided
wildflower walks, Craft
projects, Children's
programs, Lake and river
cruises, Evening slide
shows and more!
Admission: Free - Except
lake and river
cruises. For more
information contact Park
at 1-870-445-3629
The
Great Passion Play - Eureka
Springs (West of Downtown,
Passion Play Rd., N. of Hwy 62)
- April - October
A 2-hour reenactment of the last
week of the life of Jesus
Christ. Staged in the 4100
amphitheatre with a multi-level
set, special lighting and sound
effects. Live animals, and
a cast of over 200.
Admission: Contact: 866-566-3565, http://www.greatpassionplay.com Holy
Land Tour - Eureka Springs
(West of Downtown, Passion Play
Rd., N. of Hwy 62) - April -
October
A 2-1/2 hour guided tour
featuring 38 exhibits, including
Moses' Tabernacle in the
Wilderness, Bethlehem Inn and
Nativity, the Upper Room, the
Garden Tomb, and other exhibits
depicting life in the Bible
times. Tours: 10am -
3:30pm. Admission: 866-566-3565, http://www.greatpassionplay.com Museum
of Earth History - Grounds
of the Passion Play, Eureka
Springs - April - October
An educational and interactive
experience, uniting the worlds
of history, science and
faith. The exhibit
includes displays of life size
dinosaur skeletons, life models
and fossil plates.
Admission: Contact:
866-566-3565, http://www.greatpassionplay.com
MAY
Average
Temperatures: high
79, low 56
Passion
Play Opens - Passion Play
Rd., Eureka Springs, May
Opening night of the 41st season
of the Great Passion Play.
Contact: Ken Rundel,
479-253-9200. www.greatpassionplay.com
Admission: Varies; contact
venue. Spring
Craft Fairs, War Eagle Fairs -
11045 War Eagle Rd., Rogers -
May
Contact: 479-789-5398, www.wareaglefair.com
Ozark
Birder's Springtime Retreat -
Bull Shoals-White River State
Park, May
There will be activities for
everyone from the beginner to
advanced birder.
Activities include: Guided
walks, Evening programs, Basic
Birding clinics, Lake and River
Cruises. Admission: Free
except for Lake and River
cruises. For more
information contact Park at
1-870-445-3629
Annual Music On The Square -
Town Square, Yellville, May -
September
Every Saturday at 7pm, area
citizens and visitors congregate
to enjoy an evening of music,
door prizes, and
concessions. Contact: Ron
Shire or Carnes McCormack
870-404-6347. Email: carnes@mtnhome.com .
Admission: Free.
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890 - Bull Shoals, May
- September
Open every day, 9a.m. - 6p.m.
Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com
Garden
Glory Days - Ozark Folk
Center State Park, Mountain
View, May
Daily garden tours at
11am. Stop by the Plant
Market for scheduled
mini-workshops. Fridays
feature a "musical
tea" at 3pm on the Dr.
Bessie Moore Deck.
870-269-3851 www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Admission: Regular Park
Admission Fee.
Annual Dutch
Oven Cook-Off - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Bull Shoals, May
am Experience a
unique style of cooking that has
been around since the days of
the earliest settlers. Teams will
compete by preparing their
favorite dishes the old fashion
way, with cast iron cookware and
hot coals. Visitors will
be able to watch as the teams
showcase their craft and even be
able to taste samples.
Prizes will be awarded for each
category: Bread, Main dish and
Dessert. Admission: fee per
team, Visitors Free. For
more information contact Park at
1-870-445-3629. Email: bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Annual
Fish Fry Fundraiser -
Flippin Middle School, Flippin,
May
All you can eat Fish Fry.
Live music. Contact:
Theresa Baldridge,
870-453-4885. Email: terryjim@suddenlink.net.
Admission:
Friends
Of The Baxter County Library
Book Sale - Baxter County
Library, Mountain Home, May
Thursday 8:30am-6:30pm, Friday
8:30am-5pm, Saturday
8:30am-2pm. Contact: Bobbi
Brown, 870-425-3598. www.baxtercountylibrary.org
Discovery
Trail Tour - Blanchard Springs
Caverns, Fifty Six - May -
September
One and a half hour tour through the
middle level of Blanchard Springs
Caverns. Visitors see large
water-carved passages, the caverns'
natural entrance and marvelous
formations! With nearly 700
stairs, this tour is not recommended
for those with walking or health
problems. Tours offered
periodically, from 9:30 a.m.-5
p.m. Open seven days a
week. Admission: Contact:
Tony Guinn 870-757-2211 or 888-757-2246 for
tour times, rates and
reservations. www.blanchardcavetours.com Dripstone
Trail Tour - Blanchard Springs
Caverns, Fifty Six - May -
September
One-hour walking tour through the
awesome upper level of the caverns,
with a constant 58 degree
temperature. Tour two huge
rooms filled with sparkling calcite
formations. An educational
movie and exhibit explain the
underground wonders. Tours
offered periodically, from 9:30
a.m.-5 p.m, 7 days a week. Admission:
Contact: Tony Guinn 870-757-2211 for times and
reservations. www.blanchardcavetours.com Memorial
Day Celebration - Ozark Folk
Center State Park, Mountain
View, May
Over 20 pioneer
craft and homestead skill
demonstrators. Walk
through the beautiful Heritage
Herb Gardens.
870-269-3851 www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Admission: Regular Park
Admission Fee. Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, May - June
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations.
JUNE
Average
Temperatures: high
87, low 65
Music On The Square
- Yellville - June
Music every Saturday
night. Bring a
lawn chair or
blanket. Free
Monday
Night Jam Sessions - Bull
Shoals Theater of the Arts, Bull
Shoals - June
Music every Monday night.
Bring your interment and join in
or just watch. Free
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, May 29 - June
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission
Art In The Park -
City Park in Bull Shoals
- June
Artists, crafters, civic
organizations, food
vendors, contests,
entertainment - you name
it, this event has
it. Vendor
hours will be 10am to
4pm Friday and
Saturday. Vendors
will offer Artwork, Furniture,
T-shirts, Heat press mugs,
Totes, Buttons, Photos,
Collectibles, Homemade soap, Old
time crafts, Cosmetics, Holiday
items, Quilts, Raffles, Rag
rugs, Gourds, Jewelry, Pottery,
Paintings, Hand carved wood
spirits, Walking sticks, Canes,
Cookbooks, Sculptures, cedar
crafts, Candles, Bookmarks,
Beadwork, Cooking items, Toys,
Books signed by local authors,
Concessions (kettle corn, hot
dogs, burritos, caramel apples,
nachos, tea, water, coffee,
funnel cakes, soda, trail mix,
baked goods). Sponsored by the city of
Bull Shoals. For
more information contact
Dianna 870-445-4302, City Park
in Bull Shoals.
Contact Diana
Roller or City Park in
Bull Shoals
Bush's
Pizza Classic Car Cruise-In -
Bush's Pizza, Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, June
5pm till ???. See the
pretty cars!
FREE
Annual Craftsfest -
Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home - June
Juried craft show for
non-commercial crafters
to display and sell
handcrafted items.
Concessions. Contact:
870-425-6434.
Admission: Free. Email: craftfestln@yahoo.com
Music
On The Square - Mountain Home
Square, June
7 - 10pm. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an
evening of live music! Call
870-425-5116 for info.
Troutfest -
Bull Shoals-White River State
Park, Lakeview, June
The White River is one
of the nation's finest
trout streams.
Whether you are a
beginner or an expert,
there is something here
for you.
Activities include fly
tying seminars, fly
fishing seminars, basic
trout fishing classes,
fly casting clinics, and
a trout cooking
demonstration.
Contact the park for a
detailed schedule.
Admission: Free.
Information: 870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com/bullshoalswhiteriver,
870-431-5521, bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June
Meet at the Trout Dock.
Join park staff for a guided
johnboat tour down the White
River. Try to scope out
some of our native wildlife and
maybe even get a few fishing
tips on this relaxing
cruise. River conditions
may limit availability.
Schedule in advance at the trout
dock. Inquire about
special tours available by
request. Seats are
limited! Admission:
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Evening
Lake Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Bull Shoals, June
Sign up in
advance for a relaxing evening
cruise on Bull Shoals
Lake. Sit back and enjoy
the breezes as we explore this
beautiful area of the Ozarks and
learn what makes it
unique. To register, call
870-445-3629 or stop by the
James A. Gaston visitor
center. Seats are
limited! Admission:
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 1
8:15 -
9:15am
Meet at the Amphitheater.
You are invited to a casual
non-denominational worship
service this morning.
Start your day with a little
singing and prayer.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Father's
Day Fishing Tournament -
Bull Shoals-White River State
Park, Lakeview - June
8:30am-12pm. Meet at the
State Park Trout Dock (below the
dam). A just for fun trout
fishing tournament for children
and their fathers, grandfathers,
or guardians. There will
be prizes and certificates for a
variety of wacky
categories. Come dressed
alike or in your goofiest
outfits. Lots of door
prizes. Admission:
Free. Contact:
870-431-5521. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Awards
Presentation - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June
Meet at the Trout Dock at
Noon. We've got prizes for
the winners of the Father's Day
Fishing Tournament! Did
your team win something?
The only way to find out is to
appear at the awards
presentation! You might
just be the winner!
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Jam
Session at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts - Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, June
6pm - 8pm. All musicians
Welcome. Come to play or
just listen - FREE!
870-445-2311 Explorers
Nature Camp - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
June
This three-day, one-night
experience is designed to
introduce kids ages 7-9 to the
wonders of our natural
world. Campers explore the
Ozarks through a variety of
experiences including hiking,
camping skills, crafting, nature
programs, and more. Basic
principles of biology, ecology,
and conservation are
covered. Children are
carefully supervised by the park
interpreters and trained
volunteers. All gear,
materials, and some meals
included in fee. Spaces
fill up quickly, so register
early. Contact the park
for a registration form and
further details.
Admission: www.bullshoalswhiteriver.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Stars
& Stripes Red,
White & Blue Parade -
downtown square, Mountain Home, June
Parade begins at 5:30pm.
Call 870-425-5111 for info.
Red,
White, And Blue Festival -
ASU Campus and Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain Home -
June
Weekend long event
includes 5K run, pancake
breakfast, community
picnic, talent show,
classic car show, art
show, and beautiful
fireworks display.
Admission: Free.
870-425-5111, http://www.enjoymountainhome.com;
www.redwhitebluefestival.com Fireworks
Show - ASU Campus, Mountain
Home, June
9:25pm Red,
White, And Blue Car Show - On the
Square, Mountain
Home, June
3-7pm, Admission: Free
JULY
Average
Temperatures: high
91, low 69----
Annual Fireworks
Celebration
- Hickey Park, Flippin,
July 3
The place to be to
celebrate the nation's
Independence Day at the
Flippin Fireworks
Festival.
Parking is available
both in and near Hickey
Park and downtown
Flippin. Those
attending are encouraged
to bring their own
blankets or chairs for
seating. There is
NO ADMISSION to the park
for this family oriented
event, but The Flippin
Fireworks Festival
relies on donations from
the public and corporate
sponsors to stage the
fireworks display.
Call 870-453-8300 for
more information.
The grand finale
fireworks display is
scheduled to begin at
approximately
9:15pm.
Fireworks
- Lake Norfork/Henderson
- Thursday, July
Fireworks begin at
dark. Call
870-488-5144 for info.
Music
On The Square -
Mountain Home Square,
July
7 - 10pm. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy
an evening of live music!
Call 870-425-5116. The
Grand Daddy Of Them All Fireworks
Display - Bull Shoals/White
River State Park, Lakeview &
Bull Shoals Lake,
July 4 Bring your chairs or
blankets and enjoy the
show with us at the Bull
Shoals / Lakeview State
Park at sundown.
There will be food
vendors
available. Or
enjoy the show from a boat on
the lake. Volunteers will
be asking for donations to help
pay for this years celebration
and get a head start on next
year! For more
information call
870-445-4443.
Independence
Day Celebration -
Ozark Folk Center State
Park Craft Grounds,
Mountain View - July 4
Celebrate Independence
Day at the Folk Center
with sack races, egg
carries, and lots of
good old-fashioned
family fun! Ice
cold watermelon will be
served at the end of the
activities. 10am -
5pm. Admission: $9
adults; $6 children
6-12. Contact:
870-269-3851, ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com,
http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Jam
Session at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts - Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, July
6pm - 8pm. All musicians
Welcome. Come to play or
just listen - FREE!
870-445-2311
The
Grand Daddy Of Them All Fireworks
Display - Bull Shoals/White
River State Park, Lakeview &
Bull Shoals Lake,
July 4 Bring your chairs or
blankets and enjoy the
show with us at the Bull
Shoals / Lakeview State
Park at sundown.
There will be food
vendors
available. Or
enjoy the show from a boat on
the lake. Volunteers will
be asking for donations to help
pay for this years celebration
and get a head start on next
year! For more
information call
870-445-4443.
Independence
Day Celebration -
Ozark Folk Center State
Park Craft Grounds,
Mountain View - July 4
Celebrate Independence
Day at the Folk Center
with sack races, egg
carries, and lots of
good old-fashioned
family fun! Ice
cold watermelon will be
served at the end of the
activities. 10am -
5pm. Admission: $9
adults; $6 children
6-12. Contact:
870-269-3851, ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com,
http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Explorers'
Nature Camp - James
A. Gaston Visitor
Center, Hwy 178, Bull
Shoals, July
Children ages 7-12 years
old are invited to spend
a week with the park
interpreters exploring
the nature, ecology, and
history of the
Ozarks. Camp hours
are from 9am to Noon,
Monday -
Wednesday.
Thursday, July 12th
campers are invited to
an overnight camp out
with park staff.
Camp ends Friday at noon
with an award
ceremony. The fee covers all snacks,
materials, and dinner
Thursday night.
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com Adventure
Nature Camp - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, July
This 3-day, 1 night camp is
designed to introduce kids ages
10-12 to the wonders of our
natural world. Through a
variety of experiences including
hiking, camping skills,
kayaking, crafting, nature
programming, and more, discover
the basic principles of biology,
ecology, and conservation.
Children are carefully
supervised by the park
interpreters and trained
volunteers. All gear,
materials, and some meals
included in fee. Spaces
fill up quickly, so register
early. Contact the park
for a registration form and
further details.
Admission: bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Bush's
Pizza Classic Car Cruise-In -
Bush's Pizza, Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, July 16
5pm till ???. See the
pretty cars!
FREE 10%
dinner discount
AUGUST
Average
Temperatures: high
90, low 67 Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August Join park staff
for a guided john boat tour down
the White River. On this
relaxing cruise, you can try to
scope out some of our native
wildlife and maybe even get a
few fishing tips. River
conditions may limit
availability. Schedule in
advance by stopping by the Trout
Dock or calling
870-431-5557. Inquire
about special tours available by
request. There is a fee. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, August
7pm. Sign up in advance
for a relaxing evening cruise on
Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back
and enjoy the breezes as we
explore this beautiful area of
the Ozarks and learn what makes
it unique. To register,
call 870-445-3629 or come by the
James A. Gaston Visitor
Center. There is a fee. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours. Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, August
7 - 10pm. Enjoy music on
the square in downtown Mountain
Home. Bring your lawn
chairs! For more
information call 870-425-5116. Ozark
Folk Center Crafts Village -
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain
View, August - September
Open Wednesday through Saturday
10am till 5pm.
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Ozark
Folk Center Music Theater -
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain
View, August - September
Open Wednesday through Saturday
7:30pm. Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August
8:15am. You are invited to
a casual non-denominational
worship service this morning at
the Park Amphitheater. So
come start your day with a
little singing and prayer. White
River Days - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, Lakeview - August - September
Celebrate the history of the White
River! This weekend's programs
and activities focus on the ecology,
history, and prehistory of this
beautiful area. Explore the
river on guided canoe, kayak and
johnboat floats. Contact the
park for a detailed schedule.
Admission: Free, except lake and
river cruises. Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Friends
Of The Library Used Book Sale -
Baxter County Library, Mountain
Home, August
Exceptional values on used
books. Rare books,
collectibles. Contact:
Bobbi Brown, 870-425-3598.
www.baxtercountylibrary.org
Admission: Free. Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, August - September
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations.
SEPTEMBER
Average
Temperatures: high 82, low
59
White
River Days - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
September
Celebrate the history of the
White River! This
weekend's events focus on the
ecology, history and prehistory
of this beautiful area.
Explore the river on guided
canoe, kayak, and johnboat
floats. Contact the park
for a detailed schedule.
Admission: Free (except
float trips and cruises). bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Ozark
Folk Center Crafts Village -
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain
View, August - September
Open Wednesday through Saturday
10am till 5pm.
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Ozark
Folk Center Music Theater -
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain
View, August - September
Open Wednesday through Saturday
7:30pm. Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Arkansas
State Championship Hillbilly
Chili Cook-Off - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview - Sept.
10am - 4pm. Meet at the
day use picnic area. Cooks
from all over Arkansas and
surrounding states compete for
the title of "Arkansas's
Best Chili". Taste the
chili and visit vendors as the
cooks turn up the heat. Contact the park for
further details. Admission:
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Mountain Village
1890 - Bull Shoals,
September - October
Open Thursday - Monday, 10a.m. -
5p.m. Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, August - September
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations.
Baxter County Fair
- September
Activities include a
carnival, livestock,
art, vegetables, canning
and other exhibits, live
music and art show,
along with other
entertainment. See
www.baxtercountyfair.org
or call 870-425-6828 for
more information.
Baxter County Fair
Parade - September
5:30pm, Route will begin
at Baxter Regional
Medical Center and end
at Guy Berry School.
Yards and Yards of Yard Sales
- Bull Shoals - September
Beginning at 8am each
morning. Area wide yard sale
sponsored by the City of
Bull Shoals. Watch
for signs on the
highways. The city
will have a map of
listings.
Admission: Free.
Contact Diana at (870) 445-4302
or Debbie at (870) 445-3848.
Arkansas State Fiddle
Championship - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, September
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
OCTOBER
Average
Temperatures: high
72, low 47
Ozark
Folk Center - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain
View, October
The Ozark Folk Center is
open Tuesday through
Sunday. The Craft
Village is open from
10am until 5pm.
Music concerts begin at
7:30pm. The
Skillet Restaurant is
open from 7am until 8pm
throughout the season
and on special occasions
throughout the
year. The Dry
Creek Lodge is open year
around.
The Craft Village
presents over 20
different demonstrations
of Ozark mountain
pioneer crafts such as
basket making, pottery,
blacksmithing, quilting
and broom making, to
name a few. These
craft items are for sale
both from the artisans
directly and in the
Homespun Gift Shop on
the park grounds.
In addition, there are
hourly music
performances and a daily
living history
presentation.
Folk Center concerts
feature a variety of
traditional acoustic
music from the Southern
mountains of the United
States. There will
be special concerts
during the year
featuring other forms of
music such as
contemporary Country,
Gospel, Rock and Folk.
For those seeking unique
and personal learning
experiences, the Center
offers Folk School, as
well as other workshops
and seminars in
traditional folk
instruments, in
traditional arts and
crafts, and in growing
and using herbs.
Workshops and special
events occur throughout
the year at the Folk
Center.
Fly
Fishers Conclave -
Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home, October
www.southerncouncilfff.org
for information, events
schedules, and
more.
Herb
Harvest Festival -
Ozark Folk Center,
Mountain View, October 3
& 4
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Dam Site Days -
Bull Shoals and Lakeview
- October
Contact Peni Lloyd,
870-445-3360
National "Take a Kid
Mountain Biking"
Day - Bull
Shoals-White River State
Park, Lakeview - Oct.
10am - 11:30am.
Meet at the Oakridge
Mountain Bike Trailhead
(below the dam).
Bring your family to
take part in
"National Take a
Kid Mountain Biking
Day." This
event celebrates the
life of Jack Doub, an
avid teenage mountain
biker who passed away in
2002. The Jack
Doub Memorial Endowment
provides funding for a
nationwide celebration
that occurs each year on
the first Saturday in
October. We will
meet at the Oakridge
Mountain Bike Trailhead
for a short mountain
biking program at
10am followed by a
group ride.
Everyone will receive a
snack bar and cold water
after the ride.
The state park offers
mountain bike rentals on
a first come, first
served basis. Free
rentals for this
event. We will
have two age group
courses, 6-9 and
10-up. Admission
Free. Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Sunday Gospel Concert
- Ozark Folk Center,
Mountain View, October
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
October
Car Fest - Plaza Center,
Mountain Home, October
9am - 3pm. Sponsored by
Classic Chevy Club. For more
info call 870-425-6575.
Autumn
Art Exhibition - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park, James
A. Gaston Visitor
Center, 153 Dam Overlook
Lane (Hwy 178), Bull
Shoals, October
The fall colors add a
whole new dimension to
the Ozarks. The
brilliant colors bring
the hillsides
alive! Revel in
this glorious season at the park
as the members
of the Bull Shoals Art
Club showcase their
talents. Enjoy and be
inspired by a display of fall-themed
artwork throughout the visitor
center. Admission:
Free. Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Hogs
N Hot Rods Party On The Square -
Mountain Home Square, October
7 - 10pm. BBQ Cookoff,
T-Buckets - vintage cars -
motorcycles, live music and
FUN! Bring your lawn
chairs for an unforgettable
evening on the Mountain Home
Square.
Call 870-425-5111 for more
information on the BBQ contest!.
Harvest Festival -
Ozark Folk Center,
Mountain View, October - November
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Beanfest - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain
View, October
Quilt Show -
Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home, October
Over 300
quilts, country store,
opportunity quilt,
silent auction,
exhibits, displays,
vendor mall, whimsical
foundations and an
auction to benefit Peitz
Cancer Support
House. Admission. Call
870-425-1105 for info or
cblewis@centurytel.net.
Fall Festival -
Bull Shoals Lake - White
River State Park,
Lakeview, October
The Ozarks are beautiful
this time of year with
gorgeous weather,
colorful scenery and
trout fishing is at its
peak. The
weekend's activities
include evening nature
programs, Lake and River
cruises, Hayrides,
Campsite Decorating
Contest, and more.
All activities are free,
except the River and
Lake Tours.
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
NOVEMBER
Average
Temperatures: high
58, low 37
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890 - Bull Shoals,
November - November
Open Friday - Sunday, 10a.m. -
4p.m. Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, November - November
Five live plays per year.
Friday 7pm, Saturday 7pm, Sunday
2pm. Admission
For more information visit www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
or call 870-424-0444 for
reservations. Craftsfest
- Baxter County Fairgrounds,
Mountain Home, November
Arts and Crafts Association of
Mountain Home. Friday
9-5pm and Saturday 9-4pm.
Non-commercial crafters will
show and sell their items,
drawings during show, pictures
with Santa, face painting, refreshments and
entertainment. FREE
admission.
Call Lorna at 870-404-7742 or
email newburnl@yahoo.com
com
for more details. Ozark
Holidays - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, November
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
DECEMBER
Average
Temperatures: high
48, low 29
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890 - Click
to the Cavern at the bottom of our
Things To See And Do page. www.bullshoalscaverns.com
Craft
Village - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, December
10am -4pm. Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Annual Float For Life - White River,
December
The Float is 418
miles down the White River to
the Mississippi
River.
How Float for Life Came to
Be: Five years ago on
December 4th of 2004, three
local men whose lives had been
touched by Hospice of the
Ozarks set out on a
journey. The journey led
them 418 miles down the White
River from Bull Shoals Dam all
the way to the Mississippi
River. They endured 5 days
and 4 nights of freezing rain,
snow and bitter cold.
Though weather conditions were
harsh, the date had special
meaning to one man, Fred 'Sonny'
Grueber. Hospice had made
it possible for Sonny to keep a
promise to his wife, Sheila,
that she might stay at home
during her illness. Sheila
passed away December 4th, 1998.
Robbie Banasiak and Ray Novak
shared Sonny's goal of raising
enough money to endow a room at
Hospice House, which was then
still in the planning.
Together their dream was
realized with three more
successful adventures for
Hospice.
Last year on December 4th, the
same three men will once again
set forth on a journey, but only
two men returned. Sonny
passed away Christmas day 2007 in peace at Hospice House in the
room he helped sponsor. On
this, his final journey, his
wish was fulfilled.
His ashes were spread into
the Mississippi and he will
forever continue his dream of
the Float For Life.
This year's mission is to create
a fund to help patients and
their families with the rising
costs of patient care.
Hospice of the Ozarks offers a
team of caregivers to take care
of the physical, social,
emotional and spiritual needs of
the terminally ill, regardless
of a patient's ability to pay.
To make a donation to Hospice in
honor of Float For Life, please
contact Hospice of the Ozarks at
870-508-1771.
To volunteer on the Float For
Life team, please call Ray Novak
at 870-656-1150.
To read more about the Annual
Float For Life go to http://bullshoalsbeacon.com/category/float-for-life/. Annual
Lighted Christmas Parade -
Mountain Home - December
"Celebrate the Reason for
the Season" parade will
take place at 6pm following the
annual tree-lighting service at
5:30pm. Music and
refreshments on the downtown Mountain
Home Square. Contact the
Chamber for more details,
870-424-5111.
Holiday
Extravaganza - Village Mall, Mountain
Home, December
Crafters, vendors, baked goods,
Avon, candles, jewelry and much
more. Photos with Santa,
face painting for the
kids. For more information
call 870-425-9261 or
870-424-5505 for more
information. http://www.enjoymountainhome.com Trail
of Lights - Bull Shoals,
Yellville, Flippin, Cotter,
Gassville, Midway & Lakeview,
till late December
A 40 mile loop through six
communities along Highways 178, 62,
62B and 126. Judging will be
held with results and
maps being available after
that. Contact: Ken Wilson,
Bull Shoals Lake/White River Chamber
at 870-453-5124, Chamber office
870-445-4443 or www.bullshoals.org.
Cotter City Hall
The
Following Events are sponsored by the
Resort Owner's Committee,
-
Super
Bass Classic
- Bull Shoals
Lake, March 24-25, 2005
Professional
Walleye Trail
- Bull Shoals
Lake, May 11, 12 & 13, 2005
Proud member of the
Bull Shoals Lake - White River Area
Chamber of Commerce
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