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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 -
2009 Calendar
of Events
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 - January 4 & 5
Each year approximately 100 bald eagles
visit the Bull Shoals
area. This weekend, enjoy
activities centered around our
national symbol, such as lake
and river tours, guided bird
walks, guest speakers, live bird
demonstrations, kid's activities
and live entertainment.
Contact the park for a detailed
schedule. This is our
first event to kick off the
Arkansas State Parks 75th
anniversary celebration for the
year 2008! Admission:
Free, except lake and river
cruises. Special programs
for area schools can be
scheduled by
contacting the park interpreter.
For
more information contact 153 Dam
Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR
72619, call 870-445-3629, or e-mail bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
or go to www.ArkansasStateParks.com
Jan. 4 & 5: 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.
This year's guest speakers will be
raptor rehabilitator Lynn Sciumbato,
falconer Howard Davis and the Little
Rock Zoo, who will showcase a live
mature Bald Eagle and other birds of
prey.
We will have our 2nd Annual Bird
Bonanza Open House at the James A.
Gaston Visitor Center. Visit
the center from 5-8:30pm 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, which cost $9/adult and
$4.25/child for lake tours and
$15 per person for river
cruises. No reservations
will be taken; fees will be
collected at the dock prior to
boat launch.
Door prizes will be awarded
throughout the event.
Jan. 4, 9am: Avian Watch
River Cruise - Let the river
be your guide. Take a
guided cruise down the White
River in search of wintering
waterfowl. Space is
limited. Cruise subject to
cancellation based on river
conditions.
$15.00/person. State Park
Trout Dock
11am: Avian Watch River
Cruise
Noon: Eagle Cruise - Eagle
Cruises last approximately 90
minutes and depart from Bull
Shoals Lake Boat Dock.
$9.00/Adults,
$4.50/Children. Trips on
the lake are chilly this time of
year so please dress
appropriately. Dress in
layers and wear hats and
gloves. You may want to
bring binoculars, a camera, and
a field guide. Please note
that the cruises may be
cancelled due to dangerous
conditions.
1pm: Avian Watch River Cruise
2pm: Eagle Cruise
4pm: Mountaintop Birding -
Can you identify birds by their
songs? This program will
give you tips to improve your
birding skills and learn how to
bird by ear. Location:
Visitor Center
5:15pm: Owl Prowl - Prowl
the forest for a chance to hear
and possibly see a wild
owl. Bundle up, bring a
flashlight if you can.
Location: Visitor Center
Reception Desk.
5-8:30pm: Bird Bonanza -
Visitor Center Open House -
The Visitor Center will be open
late tonight. Visit the
center from 5-8:30pm to gain a
wealth of information about
birding Arkansas. Programs
include a Live Raptor Meet and
Greet, Bird Brain Scavenger
Hunt, Owl Pellet Dissections,
Avian Eats, and a Night Owl
Prowl.
7pm: Little Rock Zoo Raptor
Meet and Greet
7:45pm: Late Night Owl Prowl
Jan. 5, 9am: Avian Adventure
Walk - Enjoy a guided bird
walk along the banks of the
White River to see eagles,
osprey, waterfowl, and other
winter wildlife. Walks
will last approximately 1
hour. Dress warmly and
bring a set of binoculars if you
have them. Location:
Gaston's River Trail
9am: Watchable Waterfowl Tour
- Sit back, relax, and enjoy a
van tour as we go to strategic
locations to view eagles,
ospreys, and other winter
wildlife. Tours last
approximately 1 hour.
Locations: Visitor Center
9:30am: Avian Watch River
Cruise
10:30am: Avian Adventure Walk
11am: Avian Watch River Cruise
Noon: Eagle Cruise
1pm: Avian Watch River Cruise
1-3pm: Feathered Friends -
Join park staff and volunteers
for a festival of birds.
Experience a variety of unique
and entertaining children's
programs focused on birds.
Visitor Center
2pm: Eagle Cruise
2:30pm: Watchable Waterfowl Tour
2:30pm: Raptor Rehab -
Wildlife rehabilitators give
wildlife a second chance.
Learn from Lynn Sciumbato, a
licensed raptor rehabilitator
and meet several of the birds
she is rehabilitating.
Location: Bull Shoals Theater
4pm: Falconry - Howard
Davis is an expert Falconer and
keeper of birds of prey.
He will present his birds and
demonstrate some of their
abilities. He is an
exceptional speaker and will
share his love of birds and
birding through this interactive
session of show and tell.
Location: Bull Shoals Theater
6pm: Live Eagle and Birds of
Prey Demonstration - Ever
seen a live bald eagle up close
and personal? You will if
you attend the Little Rock Zoo's
presentation on birds of
prey. In addition to
having an eagle, they will
showcase various other birds of
prey and demonstrate their
abilities. Be sure to come
early for a good seat!
Location: Bull Shoals Theater
7:45pm: Violet Hensley and
Family - Join the celebrated
whittling fiddler from
Yellville, AR, for an old
fashioned toe tappin' good
time. The Ozarks are home
to some of the best traditional
fiddle music in the U.S. and
Violet has been carrying on the
tradition for many years.
Location: Bull Shoals Theater
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
4th Annual Mardi Gras
Ozarks Style -
Contact: 870-445-4443. Cajun
Fun Night - 178 Club, Hwy.
178, Bull Shoals - February 2
MARCH
Average
Temperatures: high
60, low 37
Wild
Cave Tour - Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
March 1 - 31
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: $75 per person; $25
non-refundable deposit, $50 on
day of tour. Dripstone
Trail Tour - Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
March 1 - 31
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: $10 adult; $5 ages
6-15; $5 ages 62 and up with
Interagency Senior Card; rates
subject to
change.
Bull
Shoals Cavern, Mountain Village
1890 - Bull Shoals, March 15
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 19, 20 & 21
This great event is held at
Redeemer Lutheran Church in
Mountain Home. There will
be demonstrations by over 100
expert tyers, seminars, tying
and casting instruction,
drawings, and an auction.
Admission is only $5.00 for
adults which includes all three
days and children under 12 with
a parent are free. For
more information visit www.northarkansasflyfisher.org
or contact sowbug@northarkansasflyfisher.org. Annual
Easter Egg Hunt - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview - March 23
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 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 1st
Monday night jam sessions will
resume. Starting at 6pm.
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, March 27 - April 13
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. This month's
presentation:
"MAYBE-MAYBE
NOT" A divorced
father is trying to get back
into dating again with
generational advice from his
mother, brother and teenage
daughter. Mishaps and
misunderstanding create a
loveable romantic comedy.
Dripstone
Trail Tour - Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Fifty Six,
April 1 - May 22
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: $10 Adult; $5 ages
6-15; $5 ages 62 and up with
Interagency Senior Card; rates
subject to change.
Wild
Cave Tour - Blanchard
caverns, Fifty Six, April 1 -
September 7
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: $$75 per person; $25
non-refundable deposit, $50 on
day of tour.
Twin
Lakes Homebuilders Home Show -
Baxter County Fairgrounds,
Mountain Home, April 3 & 4
Contact: Karen
McKee. 870-508-5836
Web site: www.twinlakeshomebuilders.org Salem
Spring Community Yard Sales
& Business Sidewalk Sale -
Salem, April 4
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 4
Antiques, primitives, gifts, and
crafts. Contact: Carolyn
Lewis, 870-895-5565. www.fultoncoutyfair.org
Admission: Free.
The
Millers Blue Grass / Gospel
Music - Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts, April 5th
Admission fee: $12.00. For
more information, contact:
Theater 1-870-445-2311
Monday
Night Jamboree, Bobbie Smith's
Jamboree - Bull Shoals
Theater of the Arts, April 7th
Country Gospel and
Variety. Admission:
Free. Starting at
6pm. For more information
contact: Theater 1-870-445-2311
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 10 & 11
Mark Martin and fellow drivers
will be on hand to sign
autographs. Contact: Jim
Zuccarell, 870-793-4461. www.markmartinfordmercury.com
Admission: Free. Denim
And Diamonds - Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain Home,
April 17
A night of music, dancing, food,
and fun. Live music by the
Loose Ends. Contact: Lisa
McBrayer, 870-508-6105.
Email: Imcbrayer@asumh.edu 47th
Annual Folk Festival - The
Square & Ozark Folk Center
State Park, Mountain View, April
17, 18 & 19
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 18 & 19
A celebration of trout
fishing in the Cotter
area! Opens
Friday, April 18th at
noon: Students from
Cotter schools will
perform at the opening
ceremonies near the
gazebo. Special
exhibits include the
Area Art Club's show and
sale at the Spring
House. North
Arkansas Woodcarvers are
scheduled to appear near
the rail cars. A
large number of crafts
and other booths are
expected.
Friday evening will
feature "Barbeque
and Blues."
Barbeque by Brent's
Barbeque will be served
starting at 4pm at the
pavilion. The
price will be $6 per
plate. At 5pm the
award winning blues band
"Big Red & the
Soul Benders" will
appear on a special
"TV19" stage
near the pavilion.
A beer garden will be in
a designated area near
the stage offering beer
and wine between the
hours of 4pm and
8pm. Visitors are
encouraged to come early
and bring their lawn
chairs to get a good
spot.
Saturday, April 19th
festival grounds will
open at 9am. 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 9am
and 3pm near the rail
cars: 9am - Bull
Shoals State Park; 10am
White River Chapter,
Trout Unlimited; 11am -
Friends of the Norfork
National Fish Hatchery;
Noon - Jeff Williams,
Arkansas State Trout
Biologist; 1pm -
Federation of Fly
Fishers; 2pm -
Enforcement Division,
Arkansas Game and Fish
Commission.
The popular "Kid's
Fishing Hole" for
kids, age 15 and under,
will return to Cotter
Trout Dock cove from 9am
till 3pm.
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. "Great
Cat Adventures" a
non profit big cat
rescue facility in
Atoka, OK, plan to bring
several tiger cubs for
kids to enjoy.
Pictures with the
animals will be offered
for a fee.
Proceeds will help
defray their annual cost
of operation.
TV19 will present the
country group
"Southbound"
1-3pm. The
festival will close
Saturday evening with
the annual fish fry at
the pavilion starting at
4pm. The price is
$6 per plate. The
easy listening group
"Rio" will
take the stage at
3:30pm The Blue
Grass Band "Crooked
Creek" will
entertain at 5:30pm.
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
Open 10am - 5pm Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday &
Friday, 10am - 3pm
Saturday. 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 11-13
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
Art
Exhibition - James
A. Gaston Visitor
Center, Hwy 178,
Bull Shoals, April 12-26
April showers bring May
flowers! The
members of the Bull
Shoals Art Club will
have some of their
springtime artwork on
display. Artwork
will focus on the beauty
of the Ozark area as the
blossoms come into
bloom.
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com
Tyson
Bass Championship
Tournament - Bull
Shoals Lake Boat Dock,
April 25 & 26
Contact Steve or Penne
at 870-445-4424 or the
Boat Dock
Tyson
Family Picnic - City
of Bull Shoals - April
27 The
Great Passion Play - Eureka
Springs (West of Downtown,
Passion Play Rd., N. of Hwy 62)
- April 27 - October 27
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: adults $23.25,
children (6-11) $10.00.
Contact: 866-566-3565, http://www.greatpassionplay.com Holy
Land Tour - Eureka Springs
(West of Downtown, Passion Play
Rd., N. of Hwy 62) - April 27 -
October 27
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: Adults
$15.00, Children ((6-11)
$5.50. Contact:
866-566-3565, http://www.greatpassionplay.com Museum
of Earth History - Grounds
of the Passion Play, Eureka
Springs - April 27 - October 27
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: $8.50 adult, $5.00
children (6-11). Contact:
866-566-3565, http://www.greatpassionplay.com
MAY
Average
Temperatures: high
79, low 56
Leon
Russell Show - Bull Shoals
Theater of the Arts, May 1
Buy tickets early, they sold out
last year. Call Monday
through Friday for information:
1-870-445-2311 Passion
Play Opens - Passion Play
Rd., Eureka Springs, May 1
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
Hammer-In,
A Knife Making Event -
Ozark Folk center State Park,
Mountain View, May 9
Knife makers display their skill
at honing blades to cut anything
from a two-by-four to a drinking
straw. Demonstrations and
competitions.
870-269-3851 www.ozarkfoldcenter.com
Admission: Regular park
admission fee.
Ozark
Birder's Springtime Retreat -
Bull Shoals-White River State
Park, May 9-11
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
6th
Annual Music On The Square -
Town Square, Yellville, May 9 -
September 12
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 13, 14, 15 & 16
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.
19th
Annual Crawdad Days Music
Festival - Lake Harrison,
Harrison, May 15 & 16
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 15, 16
& 17
See teepees, period clothes, and
artifacts. Have a good
time in NW Arkansas.
Contact: Danny Caywood,
870-423-4741. www.berryvillear.com
Admission: Free.
75
Years of Family Traditions -
Bull Shoals - White River State
Park, May 16-17
In 1955, Bull Shoals-White River
became Arkansas's seventh State
Park. Come join us for a
Birthday celebration!
Activities include: Guided walk,
History program and Evening
slide show of our 50
years. Admission: Free
except for any cruises.
For more information contact
Park at 1-870-445-3629
Blanchard
Wild Cave Tour - Blanchard
Springs Caverns, Mountain View - May
- September
Four-hour guided trip into
undeveloped portions of Blanchard
Springs Caverns. Visitors need
sturdy boots and long pants, must be
in good physical condition, and come
prepared to climb, crawl, and get
dirty. The tour ends at the
spectacular Titans formations.
Participants must be at least 10
years old, and a responsible adult
must tour with 10 to 12 year
olds. Tours by reservation
only. Closed Mondays and
Tuesdays. Admission: $65 per
person; $25 non-refundable deposit
and $40 due day of tour.
Contact: 870-757-2211 or
888-757-2246 for times, rates or
reservations. r8.ozark.bsc@fs.fed.us,
http://www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ozark/recreation/caverns.html 2nd
Annual Dutch
Oven Cook-Off - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Bull Shoals, May 16th
10am - 4pm 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 16
All you can eat Fish Fry.
Live music. Contact:
Theresa Baldridge,
870-453-4885. Email: terryjim@suddenlink.net.
Admission: $6.50 adults; $3
children. Garden
Glory Days - Ozark Folk
Center State Park, Mountain
View, May 20, 21, 22 & 23
Daily garden tours at
11am. Mini-workshops
scheduled throughout the day
with musical tea at 3pm each
day. 870-269-3851 www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Admission: Regular Park
Admission Fee.
Friends
Of The Baxter County Library
Book Sale - Baxter County
Library, Mountain Home, May 21,
22 & 23
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 23 -
September 7
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: $10 adult; $5
ages 6-15; $5 ages 62+ with
Interagency Senior Card; rates
subject to change. 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 23 -
September 7
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: $10
adult; $5 ages 6-15; $5 ages 62+
with Interagency Senior Card; rates
subject to change.
Contact: Tony Guinn 870-757-2211 for times and
reservations. www.blanchardcavetours.com Memorial
Day Celebration - Ozark Folk
Center State Park, Mountain
View, May 25
10am-5pm 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 29 - June 15
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. This month's
presentation:
"WIT" A woman
English professor is facing the
indignities of terminal
cancer. Based on sonnets
by John Donne, with metaphors
about an experimental chemo
program, she uses wit and humor
and develops an appreciation for
simplicity. She is amazed
her mind becomes sharper and
clearer throughout the
treatment. This is a
realistic but disturbing look at
medicine and the ordeal of death
and dying. Drama.
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 15
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. This month's
presentation:
"WIT" A woman
English professor is facing the
indignities of terminal
cancer. Based on sonnets
by John Donne, with metaphors
about an experimental chemo
program, she uses wit and humor
and develops an appreciation for
simplicity. She is amazed
her mind becomes sharper and
clearer throughout the
treatment. This is a
realistic but disturbing look at
medicine and the ordeal of death
and dying. Drama.
Fishing
Frenzy Day Camp - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Riverside Pavilion, Lakeview -
June
Children 12-15 years are invited
to three fishing filled days
with park interpreters and local
experts learning the sport of
fishing. Camp hours are
from 9am - 4pm. Campers
are asked to bring a sack lunch
each day. Admission:
$30.00 fee covers snacks and
materials. 870-862-4747, bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
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
Thursday, June 1 - 4pm
Welcome, 4-6pm Musical
Entertainment
Friday, June 2 - 10am
Opening Ceremony, 10-4pm
Booths open to the
public/Book
signings. Drawings
for DOOR PRIZES hourly
by the vendors.
4-6pm Musical
Entertainment
Saturday, June 3 - 10am
Opening Ceremony, 10-4pm
Booths open to the
public/Book
signings. Drawings
for DOOR PRIZES hourly
by the vendors.
3pm Pie Eating Contest,
3:15pm Pet Parade,
3:45pm Kids
Parade. 4-6pm
Musical Entertainment
Contact Diana
Roller or City Park in
Bull Shoals
Kids
Art Camp - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Hwy 178, Bull
Shoals, June 16-18
Join members of the Bull Shoals art
Club and park staff for three days
of art in the park. The beauty
of the Ozarks and its unique water
features will be the inspiration for
this creative day camp.
Participants will create a special
work of art each day utilizing
different media. There will be
a fee to cover all snacks and art
materials. Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com
Bush's
Pizza Classic Car Cruise-In -
Bush's Pizza, Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, June 18
5pm till ???. See the
pretty cars!
FREE 10%
dinner discount Arkansas
Burbearers - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 18
Meet at the Trout Dock by
4pm Kids of all ages are
invited to explore the world of
mammals through hands-on
exploration. Meet a park
interpreter for an entertaining
presentation and get your chance
to feel the soft furs of several
animals that make the Ozarks
their home. Admission:
Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Night
Sounds - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, Lakeview, June
18
Meet at the Amphitheater by
8:30pm. Join the park
interpreter for this wonderfully
illustrated program on the
wonder of nature you hear at
night. What are the sounds
of summer? Frogs,
crickets, owls? Are they
different from what we hear in
the spring and fall?
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Big
Spring: Where's the Water
Coming From? - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 19
Meet at Big Spring by 3pm.
The Big Spring demonstrates the
power of water and the way
geology shapes our
landscape. Meet a park
interpreter to explore the
geology that creates this 2-mile
underground water system.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Trout
Cooking Demonstration - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 19
Meet at the Trout Dock Picnic
Tables by 4pm. Cooking in
the outdoors can be a rewarding
and tasty experience. Have
you caught any trout during your
visit to Bull Shoals-White River
State Park? Join park
interpreters for a demonstration
of preparing freshly-caught
trout. Admission:
Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Ask
Chuck! - Bull Shoals-White
River state Park, Lakeview, June
19
6 to
7:30pm
Do you have a burning question
about the park? Where is
the best fishing spot?
What bait do I use? What
is the red-headed bird flying
around? Why is the river
so cold? Our interpretive
volunteer is wandering around
the park waiting to help you and
provide some answers. He
is wearing a forest green vest,
khaki pants and white
shirt. Admission:
Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Snakes
of Arkansas - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 19
Meet at the Amphitheater by
8:30pm. Discover the
differences and how to identify
venomous and non-venomous snakes
of Arkansas with a park
interpreter. Take this
opportunity to see a live
hognose snake up-close!
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
29th
Annual Craftsfest -
Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home - June 19 & 20
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 19
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 19, 20 & 21
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
KIDS
Fishing Derby at Engineer's Cove
- Bull Shoals Lake, June 20
Saturday 8 - 11am.
Arkansas Game and Fish will
provide 400 pounds of catfish
for kids 14 and under.
Prizes given for four categories
- call 870-424-2941 for info or
email: dale4sythe@suddenlink.net.
Sponsored by the Bull Shoals
Retirement Fishing Club! Fly
Tying Extravaganza! - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Bull Shoals, June 20
9am till
2pm Meet
at the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center Classroom. Are you
ready to go trout fishing?
Join us for real hands-on
instruction on tying your own
flies! The North Arkansas
Fly Fishers are hosting a tie-in
and share their knowledge of
this rewarding hobby.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Art
in Jim's Workshop - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Bull Shoals, June 20
12:30 -
2:30pm
Meet at Jim's Workshop (James A.
Gaston Visitor Center). Do
you love art, or just want to
learn how to make something
other than a stick figure?
Join Bull Shoals Art Club
members as they demonstrate how
to use a particular art medium
and learn some tricks of the
trade. Enjoy a showcase of
some of their artwork in
addition to sharing a variety of
artistic skills.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Fish
Feeding - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, Bull Shoals,
June 20
Meet at James A. Gaston Visitor
Center by 1:30pm. Watch
the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
and enjoy the show.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 20
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:
$15. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Incredible
Caster - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, Lakeview, June
20
Meet at the Trout Dock by
2:30pm. Bring an aluminum
can or plastic bottle and join a
park interpreter to discover how
this item can be transformed
into a tool to catch fish.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Fish
Prints - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, Lakeview, June
20
Meet at the Trout Dock by
3pm. If you could be a
fish, which one would you
pick? Bass, trout,
crappie? Join a park
interpreter today to make a
fishy craft project.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Dutch
Oven Cooking Demonstration -
Bull Shoals-White River State
Park, Lakeview, June 20
Meet at the Trout Dock by
4pm. Learn how to make an
easy Dutch oven dessert
today. Join a park
interpreter for this
demonstration. Don't miss
your chance for a taste of this
tasty cobbler!
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Evening
Lake Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Bull Shoals, June 20
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: $8.50
adults, $4.50 kids ages 6-12,
under 6 free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com The
Bear Facts - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 20
8:45 -
9:30pm
Meet at the Amphitheater.
Are there bears in
Arkansas? You bet!
Meet a park interpreter tonight
for an eye-opening look at some
of Arkansas's most interesting
and furry residents.
Admission: Free. www.bullshoalswhiteriver.com Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 21
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 21
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 21
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 22
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 23, 24 & 25
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: $75. www.bullshoalswhiteriver.com,
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 24
10:30am -
Noon
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. River conditions and
staffing may limit
availability. Schedule in
advance at the trout dock.
Seats are limited!
Admission: $15. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 24
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. River conditions and
staffing may limit
availability. Schedule in
advance at the trout dock.
Seats are limited!
Admission: $15. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Evening
Lake Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Bull Shoals, June 24
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: $8.50
adults, $4.50 kids ages 6-12,
under 6 free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Vintage
Car Rally - Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, June
25
11am - 1pm. Stop by and
see the vintage autos from all
over the country! Call
870-425-5111. Stars
& Stripes Red,
White & Blue Parade -
downtown square, Mountain Home, June 26
Parade begins at 5:30pm.
Call 870-425-5111 for info. Ask
Chuck! - Bull Shoals-White
River state Park, Lakeview, June
26
6 to
7:30pm
Do you have a burning question
about the park? Where is
the best fishing spot?
What bait do I use? What
is the red-headed bird flying
around? Why is the river
so cold? Our interpretive
volunteer is wandering around
the park waiting to help you and
provide some answers. He
is wearing a forest green vest,
khaki pants and white
shirt. Admission:
Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, June 26
7 - 10pm. 'Loose Ends'
performing live after the Red
White and Blue Parade.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy
an evening of live music!
Call 870-425-5116 for info.
Red,
White, And Blue Festival -
ASU Campus and Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain Home -
June 26 & 27
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
Wings, Wheels, and Waves
Open House
- Ozark Regional Airport,
Midway, June 27
Airport open house - 7am - 2pm. Sponsored by the Twin
Lakes Aviation Society.
Donations accepted. 6
aerobatic stunt planes, statis
displays, flights for Christ,
antique planes, T-buckets and a
Ranger Boat Display. Call bill
Zimmer, 870-425-9888 or email: libtax@centurytel.net
Paul
Bunyan Pancake Breakfast -
St. Peter's Hall, Mountain Home,
June 27
7:30am - 10:30am Guided
Nature Hike - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
June 27
10-11am
Meet at Big Bluff
Trailhead. Join the park
interpreter for a hike on the
Big Bluff Nature Trail.
Search for what's blooming and
what's happening in the forest
now that summer is hear.
This hike is 1-mile in
length. Wear comfortable
walking shoes.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Boy
Scouts Cubmobile Races -
Hickory Park, Mountain Home,
June 27
10am - 3pm Fly
Tying in Jim's Workshop -
Bull Shoals-White River State
Park, Bull Shoals, June 27
12:30 -
2:30pm
Meet at Jim's Workshop in the
James A. Gaston Visitor
Center. Join members of
the "Hook and Hackle"
Society to learn about the art
of fly-tying. Enjoy a
demonstration of this skillful
craft and talk about what
catches the "big" ones
on the White River.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com KTLO/KCTT
Colgate Country Showdown -
Dunbar Auditorium, ASU Campus,
Mountain Home - June 27
Talent Contest Fish
Feeding - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, Bull Shoals,
June 27
Meet at James A. Gaston Visitor
Center by 1:30pm. Watch
the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
and enjoy the show.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Baxter
County Library Kids Stage -
ASU Campus, Mountain Home, June
27 Mountain
Home Real Estate Company Concert
Stage - ASU Campus, Mountain
Home, June 27
'Ozark Naturals Men's Chorus',
'Blue Dogwood', 'Hot Ice', Ozark
Choral Society'. See them
all live on state! Name
that Animal - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 27
Meet at the Trout Dock by
2pm. The park interpreter
is going to change participants
into all kinds of animals and
then see if we can figure out
what we are. No magic
involved! This fun,
interactive game is a great way
for families to create special
state park memories.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Evening
Lake Cruise - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Bull Shoals, June 27
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: $8.50
adults, $4.50 kids ages 6-12,
under 6 free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Fireworks
Show - ASU Campus, Mountain
Home, June 27
9:25pm
Rain date Sunday, June 28 Bar
None Cowboy Church Service -
Mountain Home Saddle Arena,
Baxter County Fairgrounds,
Mountain Home, June 28 Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, June 28
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 Red,
White, And Blue Rodeo/Chicks N
Spurs Drill Team - Baxter
County Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home - June 26, 27 & 28
8pm each evening. Red,
White, And Blue Festival Area
Art Club Show - Pinkston
Middle School, Mountain Home -
June
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday and
Sunday 10-4pm Red,
White, And Blue Car Show - On the
Square, Mountain
Home, June
3-7pm, Admission: Free Red,
White, And Blue Police 5K Run
- ASU Campus, Mountain Home, June
7am Registration. Admission: $15.00
Heron
Happenings - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
June 28
Meet at Big Spring by
10am. Meet a park
interpreter for an interesting
look at one of our park's most
popular residents. Learn
special adaptations that make
the great blue heron the
"first fisherman" of
the White River.
Binoculars are provided so you
can get an up-close view of
these majestic birds nesting
above the beautiful White
River. Admission:
Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Butterfly
Bonanza - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, Bull Shoals,
June 28
Meet at the Butterfly Garden in
front of the James A. Gaston
Visitor Center by 2pm.
From a tiny egg to a voracious
caterpillar and finally a
beautiful winged insect, the
butterfly's life cycle has
fascinated our
imaginations. Learn about
the life cycle of these
incredible creatures and
experience our award-winning
butterfly garden.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Jam
Session at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts - Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, June 29
6pm - 8pm. All musicians
Welcome. Come to play or
just listen - FREE!
870-445-2311
JULY
Average
Temperatures: high
91, low 69----
22nd
Annual Fireworks
Celebration
- Hickey Park, Flippin,
July 3
The place to be to
celebrate the nation's
Independence Day as the
Flippin Fireworks
Festival gets off to a
booming start at 12
noon. The musical
lineup features three
talented bands that will
entertain festival
attendees from noon
until 9pm.
"Sling Shot,"
performing
Classic/Southern Rock,
Rock & Roll, Rockin'
Blues, Pop/Rock and
Country will open the
days events at 12
noon. "Cool
Beenz" will take
their turn on the stage
at 3pm. This
Branson area show and
dance band is sure to
please the crowd
performing favorites in
Rock, Blues and
Funk. Sonny
Burgess and The World
Famous Pacers, the
festival's headliner
band, will round out the
entertainment lineup
beginning at 6pm with
its unique style and
performances of their
label recordings.
Park activities include:
the 5K Run/Walk, Mustang
Amusement's carnival,
Wall of Water by the
Flippin Fire Department,
the National Guard
Climbing Wall, Bash a
police car, the Flippin
swimming pool, a
patriotic ceremony with
presentation of the
flags, Food concessions,
Arts and craft vendors
and the invitational
classic car show.
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 3
Fireworks begin at
dark. Call
870-488-5144 for info.
Music
On The Square -
Mountain Home Square,
July 3
7 - 10pm. 'Gayla & the
Ridge Runners' performing.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy
an evening of live music!
Call 870-425-5116.
Old
Glory Days - Bull
Shoals City Park,
Marilyn St., Bull
Shoals, July 4
An old fashioned
community
festival. 10am -
4pm. Re-naming of the park
to the Dan Hughes Park,
Live Music, Food
provided by Flippin Pride. Free
Admission.
Tons-Of-Fun
Celebration - Bull
Shoals-White River State
Park, at the Pavilion, Lakeview - July
4
All-American fun for the
entire family!
Recreational activities
are scheduled all
day. Awards will be
presented for each event!
You may want to bring a picnic
lunch and refreshments with
you. Also, be sure to wear
old clothes that you don't mind
getting a little wet or
dirty. First and Second
place medals for each of the
following age categories:
6 year and under; 7-12 years
old; 13 years and
over.
10am: Registration for
activities - Please sign up
for your favorite
events.
10:30am: The Ton's O'
Fun Games Begin!!! -
Three-Legged Races, Sack Race,
Wheelbarrow Race.
Noon: Watermelon Eating
Contest - Individual
competition. Watermelon
Seed Spitting Contest -
Individual
competition.
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Break
for Lunch - Bring your
favorite picnic treats to the
pavilion.
1:30pm - 3pm: "Wet as a
Trout:" Jump
through the Ring of Water with
the Slip n' Slide ...will be
set up at the pavilion to help
keep you cool. Be sure to
wear some clothes o swim suit
that you don't mind getting
wet.
3pm: Awards Ceremony
for all Competitions!!!!
3:30pm: Water Balloon
Toss.
Admission:
Free. Contact:
870-431-5521, bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com.
Information:
870-445-3629, www.arkansasstateparks.com
The Best of Branson Show
at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts - Hwy.
178, Bull Shoals, July 4
4pm -
6pm
Special guest "Elvis". Call
870-445-2311 for more
information. Hayride
to the Fireworks - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, July 4
Meet at 6:30pm at the pavilion
on the River with your lawn
chairs or blankets for the
Hayride to the Bluff to watch
the fireworks display. You
must register to ride.
Sign up sheets will be at the
Campers Registration Center
starting Wednesday morning at
8am. Fee is $2.
Space is limited so register
early. 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
Music On The Square
- Mountain Home Square, July
10
7-10pm. Featuring 'Monkey
Run Boys'. Bring your lawn
chairs and enjoy an evening of
live music! Call
870-425-5116 for info.
Music On The Square
- Yellville, July 11
Music every Saturday
night. Bring a
lawn chair or
blanket. Free Jam
Session at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts - Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, July 13
6pm - 8pm. All musicians
Welcome. Come to play or
just listen - FREE!
870-445-2311 Explorers'
Nature Camp - James
A. Gaston Visitor
Center, Hwy 178, Bull
Shoals, July 14-18
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 $50
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 14, 15 & 16
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: $75. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Buckethead
Bash - Mountain Home, July
15-18
Sponsored by Spirit
Industries. T-Buckets come
from all over the country to
have the time of their lives in
the beautiful Ozark
Mountains. Watch them go
by. Go to www.bucketheadbash.com
or call Spirit Industries at
870-425-5900 for more information. 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 Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, July 17
7-10pm. Featuring 'Sharon
Kilcorne'. Bring your lawn
chairs and enjoy an evening of
live music! Call
870-425-5116 for info. Movie
In The Park - Cooper Park,
Mountain Home, July 18
The Original STAR WARS!!!
FREE (Behind the
Youth Center building!)
Activities (inflatables,
popcorn, snow cones) at
7:30pm...Movie showing at
dark. Bring your own lawn
chairs and blankets and enjoy an
evening under the
stars! Jam
Session at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts - Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, July 20
6pm - 8pm. All musicians
Welcome. Come to play or
just listen - FREE!
870-445-2311 Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, July 24
7-10pm. Featuring 'Douglas
Perser and Perser Melody'.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of live
music! Call 870-425-5116
for info. Roy
Rogers Film Festival - Bull
Shoals Theater of the Arts, Hwy.
178, Bull Shoals, July 25
Movies from 1pm to
7pm. Roll On Texas Moon;
Sons of the Pioneers; Along the
Navajo Trail; Trigger, Jr.;
Young Bill Hickok; A special
feature on the Sidekicks and a
Roy and Dale Biography; Classic
Cartoons. Dustin Rogers,
grandson of Roy and Dale will be
present at the 7pm show to
answer audience questions.
Also appearing with Dustin will
be Roy Rogers, Jr. & The
High Riders from Branson.
There will be a special exhibit
from the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans
Museum in the lobby.
Tickets are $13.00 for the day
and are all inclusive - under age 12
free. Twin
Lakes Aviation, Open House &
Fly-In - Ozark Regional
Airport, Midway, July
Highway 126 at Midway, AR.
Watch them land all day
Friday. Open House
Saturday till Noon.
Admission Free! See www.flytheozarks.com
for more
information. Jam
Session at Bull Shoals Theater
of the Arts - Hwy. 178, Bull
Shoals, July 27
6pm - 8pm. All musicians
Welcome. Come to play or
just listen - FREE!
870-445-2311 Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, July 31
7 - 10pm. 'Spinrad'
performing. Bring your
lawn chairs and enjoy an evening
of live music! Call
870-425-5116.
AUGUST
Average
Temperatures: high
90, low 67 Dottie
Rambo Gospel - Bull Shoals
Theater of the Arts, August 1st
7pm. Admission fee:
$15.00. For more
information contact Theater at
1-870-445-2311 Sunday
Gospel Concert - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, August 3
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 5
10:30am. 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. The cost is $15
per person per boat. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Underwater
Discovery-Snorkeling Adventure -
Point Return Park, Bull Shoals,
August 5
11am. Experience Bull
Shoals Lake in a whole new way,
underwater! From its
beautiful cliffs and crevices,
to the many species of fish and
other aquatic life in Bull
Shoals Lake, come experience
this adventure with our
staff. Minimum age is 8
years old, any child under the
age of 14 must have an adult (18
yrs. or older) in the water with
them. You must register in
advance by calling or visiting
the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center, phone number is
870-445-3629. Fees are $4
for adults and $2 for children
13 and under. All gear is
provided. Meet at Point
Return Park on Bull Shoals
Lake. Program time
approximately 1 1/2 hours. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 5
1:30pm. Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 5
2pm. 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. The cost is $15
per person per boat. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, August 5
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. The cost is $8.50
adult, $4.50 children (ages 12
and under) + tax. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours. Name
That Animal - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 6
10am. Join the park
interpreter for this fun
interactive game where we try
and figure out what kind of
animal we are??? O course
we are humans but the
interpreter is going to change
us into all kinds of animals and
then see if we can figure out
what we are. No magic
involved! Meet next to the
State Park Trout Dock. Heron
happenings - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 6
7pm. Meet at the Big
Spring for an interesting look
at one of our park's most
popular residents. You
will learn about some special
adaptations that make the Great
Blue Heron the "first
fisherman" of the White
River. We'll provide
binoculars so you can get an
up-close view of these majestic
birds nesting above the
beautiful White River.
Program: 30 minutes. Arkansas
State Parks: 75 Years of Making
Memories - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park, August 6
8:30pm. Explore the rich
history of Arkansas State Parks
and our vision for the future in
this fascinating 20-minute
feature. We'll discover
what makes Arkansas State Parks
special and share some memories
of past park experiences.
The film will be presented at
the park amphitheater.
Program: 30 minutes. Bull
Shoals Library Luncheon and
Fashion Show - Bull Shoals,
August 7
For more information call
870-445-4265. Butterfly
Walk - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 7
3pm. From a tiny egg to a
voracious caterpillar and
finally a beautiful winged
insect the butterflies'
lifecycle has fascinated our
imaginations. Come learn
about the lifecycle of these
incredible creatures and
experience our award-winning
butterfly garden. Meet at
the Butterfly Garden in front of
James A. Gaston Visitor
Center. Program: 20
minutes. Love
In So Many Words - Bull
Shoals Theater of the Arts, Bull
Shoals, August 7
The Bull Shoals Lake / White
River Chamber of Commerce
presents Opera's greatest hits
featuring international
opera stars direct from Los
Angeles Opera. Lori Ann
Full, soprano, and Daniel
Montenegro, tenor performing
with Pianist Daniell Faltus.
Tickets are $20.00 and available
at the Bull Shoals / White River
Chamber of Commerce
870-445-4443, Bull Shoals
Theater of the Arts
870-445-2311, The Little Bit
Used Shop in Bull Shoals
870-445-4185 and Mountain Home
Chamber of Commerce
870-425-5111. Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, August 7
7 - 10pm. Featured: 'High
Strung Band'. 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 6 - September 27
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 6 - September 27
Open Wednesday through Saturday
7:30pm. Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Arkansas
Furbearers - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 7
8pm. You're invited to
explore the world of mammals
through hands-on
exploration. Meet a park
interpreter at the park
amphitheater for an entertaining
presentation and get your chance
to feel the soft furs of several
animals that make the Ozarks
their home. Program:
30 minutes. Cowboy
Gathering and Folk Humor and
Storytelling Weekend - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain View,
August 8 & 9.
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Water,
The White River, & Why It's
Important - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 8
1pm. Fresh water isn't as
common as you might think.
Stop by the James A. Gaston
Visitor Center exhibit hall and
visit a park interpreter to
learn some thought-provoking
facts about one of the planet's
most precious resources and what
we can do to protect it. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 8
1:30pm. Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Big
Spring: Where's the Water
Coming From? - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 8
3pm. The Big Spring
demonstrates the power of water
and the way geology shapes our
landscape. Meet at the Big
Spring to explore the geology
that creates this 2 mile
underground water system.
Program: 20 minutes. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, Lakeview, August 8
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. The cost is $8.50
adult, $4.50 children (ages 12
and under) + tax. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours. Crafty
Constellation Creations -
Bull Shoals - White River State
Park, Lakeview, August 8
8:30pm. Begin your journey
as an amateur astronomer by
joining a park interpreter at
the park amphitheater.
Together, we'll create some
crafty tools to help you enjoy
the night sky. You'll get
to create a star clock and/or a
constellation finder that you
can take home. We'll learn
how to use our creations after
the Star Party.
Craft: 15 minutes. Star
Party - Bull Shoals - White
River State Park, Lakeview,
August 8
8:45pm. The night sky is a
source of wonder especially when
viewed from an Arkansas State
Park. Join a park
interpreter at the campground
amphitheater for a tour of the
night sky. The program
will begin with an interactive
presentation and then we will
take a "hands on" look
at the stars, constellation, and
galaxies. Program: 1
hour. Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 9
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. Dutch
Oven Cooking Demonstration -
Bull Shoals - White River State
Park, Lakeview, August 9
10:30am. Learn how to make
an easy Dutch Oven
Dessert. Join a Park
Interpreter beside the Trout
Dock for a demonstration on
cooking with a Dutch oven.
Don't miss your chance for a
taste of this tasty
cobbler! Demo: 45
minutes. Vulture
Viewing - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 9
2pm. Vultures are nature's
garbage collectors but, they are
also amazing acrobats of the
sky. Meet on the back deck
of the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center to watch these huge birds
soar over the river. A
Park Interpreter will share the
interesting and strange
behaviors that have been
associated with these
birds. Program: 30
minutes. Butterfly
Walk - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 9
4pm. From a tiny egg to a
voracious caterpillar and
finally a beautiful winged
insect the butterflies'
lifecycle has fascinated our
imaginations. Come learn
about the lifecycle of these
incredible creatures and
experience our award-winning
butterfly garden. Meet at
the Butterfly Garden in front of
James A. Gaston Visitor
Center. Program: 20
minutes. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 10
1:30pm. Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Name
That Animal - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 11
4pm. Join the park
interpreter for this fun
interactive game where we try
and figure out what kind of
animal we are??? O course
we are humans but the
interpreter is going to change
us into all kinds of animals and
then see if we can figure out
what we are. No magic
involved! Meet next to the
State Park Trout Dock. Snakes
Of Arkansas - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 11
8:30pm. This program will
show the differences and how to
identify the venomous and
non-venomous snakes in
Arkansas. There will be a
live Hognose Snake at this
program. Come and meet him
up close and personal.
Meet the park interpreter at the
park amphitheater. Program
time approximately 1 hour. Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 12
10:30am. 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. The cost is $15
per person per boat. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Underwater
Discovery-Snorkeling Adventure -
Point Return Park, Bull Shoals,
August 12
11am. Experience Bull
Shoals Lake in a whole new way,
underwater! From its
beautiful cliffs and crevices,
to the many species of fish and
other aquatic life in Bull
Shoals Lake, come experience
this adventure with our
staff. Minimum age is 8
years old, any child under the
age of 14 must have an adult (18
yrs. or older) in the water with
them. You must register in
advance by calling or visiting
the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center, phone number is
870-445-3629. Fees are $4
for adults and $2 for children
13 and under. All gear is
provided. Meet at Point
Return Park on Bull Shoals
Lake. Program time
approximately 1 1/2 hours. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 12
1:30pm.
Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 12
2pm. 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. The cost is $15
per person per boat. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, Lakeview, August 12
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. The cost is $8.50
adult, $4.50 children (ages 12
and under) + tax. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours. Heron
Happenings - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 13
10am. Meet at the Big
Spring for an interesting look
at one of our park's most
popular residents. You
will learn about some special
adaptations that make the Great
Blue Heron the "first
fisherman" of the White
River. We'll provide
binoculars so you can get an
up-close view of these majestic
birds nesting above the
beautiful White River.
Program: 30 minutes. Big
Spring: Where's the Water
Coming From? - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 13
3pm. The Big Spring
demonstrates the power of water
and the way geology shapes our
landscape. Meet at the Big
Spring to explore the geology
that creates this 2 mile
underground water system.
Program: 20 minutes. Night
Sounds - Bull Shoals - White
River State Park, Lakeview,
August 13
8:30pm. Join the park
interpreter for this wonderfully
illustrated program on the
things you hear at night.
Is it a frog or a cricket?
What are the sounds of the
summer? Are they different
from what we hear in the spring
and fall? Meet the park
interpreter at the park
amphitheater. Beginning
Photography - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 14
10am. Discover another
exciting way to enjoy Bull
Shoals - White River State Park
through the lens of a
camera. On this short
stroll we will cover some basic
techniques to get you started
enjoying this relaxing
hobby. Along the way, we
may get to see some of our
park's wildlife residents.
Bring your camera if you have
one. Meet at the Big
Spring. Program: 30
minutes. Vulture
Viewing - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 14
2pm. Vultures are nature's
garbage collectors but, they are
also amazing acrobats of the
sky. Meet on the back deck
of the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center to watch these huge birds
soar over the river. A
Park Interpreter will share the
interesting and strange
behaviors that have been
associated with these
birds. Program: 30
minutes. Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 9
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. Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, August 14
7 - 10pm. Featured: 'Mike
Riley'.
Enjoy music on the square in
downtown Mountain Home.
Bring your lawn chairs.
For more information
call 870-425-5116. Kayaking
Basics and Float Trip - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 15
9am. Join a park
interpreter at the Trout Dock
and learn the basics of
kayaking. We will cover
safety, gear, different kayaking
strokes and how to make a wet
exit. Following the
instructional portion of the
workshop we will go on a
relaxing float trip on the White
River. There is a $15 fee
for this program. Spaces
are limited so register in
advance a the James A. Gaston
Visitor Center or call
870-445-3629. Must be 13
years of age or older.
Wear clothes you may get wet and
water shoes or shoes you may get
wet. Also bring a water
bottle/drink or snack for the
float trip. We will float
2 1/2 to 4 hours depending on
the water level to Wild Cat
Shoals. All other gear is
provided. Art
in Jim's Workshop - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, August 15
12:30 - 2:30pm. Do you
have a love of art or just want
to learn how to make something
other than a stick figure?
Join Bull Shoals Art Club
members as they demonstrate how
to use a particular art medium
and learn some trick of the
trade. They will showcase
some of their art work and share
with you a variety of artistic
skills. Meet at Jim's
Workshop in the James A. Gaston
Visitor Center. Water,
The White River, & Why It's
Important - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 15
1pm. Fresh water isn't as
common as you might think.
Stop by the James A. Gaston
Visitor Center exhibit hall and
visit a park interpreter to
learn some thought-provoking
facts about one of the planet's
most precious resources and what
we can do to protect it. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 15
1:30pm.
Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. GPS
101 - Bull Shoals - White
River State Park, Lakeview,
August 15
4pm. Join us at the park
amphitheater and discover what
GPS is all about. We'll
take a crash course in GPS
technology and then learn the
basics of one of the fastest
growing activities in
America. We'll even search
for a geocache!
Program: 45 minutes. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, Lakeview, August 15
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. The cost is $8.50
adult, $4.50 children (ages 12
and under) + tax. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours. Movie
In The Park - Cooper Park,
Mountain Home, August 15
Monsters VS Aliens!!!
FREE (Behind the
Youth Center building!)
Activities (inflatables,
popcorn, snow cones) at
7:30pm...Movie showing at
dark. Bring your own lawn
chairs and blankets and enjoy an
evening under the
stars! The
Bear Facts - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 15
8:30pm. Bears in
Arkansas? You bet!
Meet at the Park Amphitheater
for an eye-opening look as some
of Arkansas' most interesting
and furry residents. Slide
Show: 40 minutes. Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 16
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. Guided
Nature Hike - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 16
10am. Join a park
interpreter for a hike on the
Big Bluff Nature Trail.
Along the way to the beautiful
White River overlook you'll get
a chance to see some of the
plants and animals that make
Bull Shoals - White River State
Park unique. This is a
one-mile, one-hour leisurely
hike. Meet at the Big
Bluff Trail Head and wear
comfortable walking shoes. Tracks
and Prints - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 16
2pm. Meet the park
interpreter next to the Trout
Dock. We will make an
animal track that you can take
home with you. We will
talk about the signs that some
animals leave behind.
Program time approximately 1
hour. Butterfly
Walk - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 16
4pm. From a tiny egg to a
voracious caterpillar and
finally a beautiful winged
insect the butterflies'
lifecycle has fascinated our
imaginations. Come learn
about the lifecycle of these
incredible creatures and
experience our award-winning
butterfly garden. Meet at
the Butterfly Garden in front of
James A. Gaston Visitor
Center. Program: 20
minutes. Arkansas
State Parks: 75 Years of Making
Memories - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park, August
16
8:30pm. Explore the rich
history of Arkansas State Parks
and our vision for the future in
this fascinating 20-minute
feature. We'll discover
what makes Arkansas State Parks
special and share some memories
of past park experiences.
The film will be presented at
the park amphitheater.
Program: 30 minutes. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 17
1:30pm.
Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Beginning
Bird Watching - Bull Shoals
- White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 18
10am. We will discuss how
to identify birds, how to use
binoculars and much more.
Everyone will receive a Field
Guide to Arkansas Birds and an
Arkansas Bird Check List
Booklet. We will have a
few binoculars available for use
but bring your own if you have
them if not we will share.
Meet the park interpreter at the
park amphitheater.
Program: 1 hour. Vulture
Viewing - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 18
2pm. Vultures are nature's
garbage collectors but, they are
also amazing acrobats of the
sky. Meet on the back deck
of the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center to watch these huge birds
soar over the river. A
Park Interpreter will share the
interesting and strange
behaviors that have been
associated with these
birds. Program: 30
minutes. Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 19
10:30am. 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. The cost is $15
per person per boat. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Underwater
Discovery-Snorkeling Adventure -
Point Return Park, Bull Shoals,
August 19
11am. Experience Bull
Shoals Lake in a whole new way,
underwater! From its
beautiful cliffs and crevices,
to the many species of fish and
other aquatic life in Bull
Shoals Lake, come experience
this adventure with our
staff. Minimum age is 8
years old, any child under the
age of 14 must have an adult (18
yrs. or older) in the water with
them. You must register in
advance by calling or visiting
the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center, phone number is
870-445-3629. Fees are $4
for adults and $2 for children
13 and under. All gear is
provided. Meet at Point
Return Park on Bull Shoals
Lake. Program time
approximately 1 1/2 hours. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 19
1:30pm.
Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 19
2pm. 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. The cost is $15
per person per boat. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, Lakeview, August 19
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. The cost is $8.50
adult, $4.50 children (ages 12
and under) + tax. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours. White
River Days - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, Lakeview - August
20 - September 1
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 20, 21 & 22
Exceptional values on used
books. Rare books,
collectibles. Contact:
Bobbi Brown, 870-425-3598.
www.baxtercountylibrary.org
Admission: Free.
GPS
101 - Bull Shoals - White
River State Park, Lakeview,
August 20
4pm. Join us at the park
amphitheater and discover what
GPS is all about. We'll
take a crash course in GPS
technology and then learn the
basics of one of the fastest
growing activities in
America. We'll even search
for a geocache!
Program: 45 minutes.
Heron
Happenings - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 20
7pm. Meet at the Big
Spring for an interesting look
at one of our park's most
popular residents. You
will learn about some special
adaptations that make the Great
Blue Heron the "first
fisherman" of the White
River. We'll provide
binoculars so you can get an
up-close view of these majestic
birds nesting above the
beautiful White River.
Program: 30 minutes.
Arkansas
Furbearers - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 20
8pm. You're invited to
explore the world of mammals
through hands-on
exploration. Meet a park
interpreter at the park
amphitheater for an entertaining
presentation and get your chance
to feel the soft furs of several
animals that make the Ozarks
their home. Program:
30 minutes.
Vulture
Viewing - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 21
2pm. Vultures are nature's
garbage collectors but, they are
also amazing acrobats of the
sky. Meet on the back deck
of the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center to watch these huge birds
soar over the river. A
Park Interpreter will share the
interesting and strange
behaviors that have been
associated with these
birds. Program: 30
minutes.
Butterfly
Walk - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 21
3pm. From a tiny egg to a
voracious caterpillar and
finally a beautiful winged
insect the butterflies'
lifecycle has fascinated our
imaginations. Come learn
about the lifecycle of these
incredible creatures and
experience our award-winning
butterfly garden. Meet at
the Butterfly Garden in front of
James A. Gaston Visitor
Center. Program: 20
minutes.
Music
On The Square - Mountain
Home Square, August 21
7 -10pm. Enjoy music on
the square in downtown Mountain
Home. Bring your lawn
chairs. For more
information call 870-425-5116.
Night Hike - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 21
9pm. Join a park
interpreter at the park
amphitheater and experience our
park in the dark. Along
the way we'll look up to the
stars and learn some amazing
facts about our universe.
We will also call for owls and
may even encounter some of our
park's other creatures of the
night. Please bring a
flashlight if you have
one. Hike: 40
minutes. Kayaking
Basics and Float Trip - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 22
9am. Join a park
interpreter at the Trout Dock
and learn the basics of
kayaking. We will cover
safety, gear, different kayaking
strokes and how to make a wet
exit. Following the
instructional portion of the
workshop we will go on a
relaxing float trip on the White
River. There is a $15 fee
for this program. Spaces
are limited so register in
advance a the James A. Gaston
Visitor Center or call
870-445-3629. Must be 13
years of age or older.
Wear clothes you may get wet and
water shoes or shoes you may get
wet. Also bring a water
bottle/drink or snack for the
float trip. We will float
2 1/2 to 4 hours depending on
the water level to Wild Cat
Shoals. All other gear is
provided. Water,
The White River, & Why It's
Important - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 22
1pm. Fresh water isn't as
common as you might think.
Stop by the James A. Gaston
Visitor Center exhibit hall and
visit a park interpreter to
learn some thought-provoking
facts about one of the planet's
most precious resources and what
we can do to protect it. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 22
1:30pm.
Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, Lakeview, August 22
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. The cost is $8.50
adult, $4.50 children (ages 12
and under) + tax. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours. Crafty
Constellation Creations -
Bull Shoals - White River State
Park, Lakeview, August 22
8:30pm. Begin your journey
as an amateur astronomer by
joining a park interpreter at
the park amphitheater.
Together, we'll create some
crafty tools to help you enjoy
the night sky. You'll get
to create a star clock and/or a
constellation finder that you
can take home. We'll learn
how to use our creations after
the Star Party.
Craft: 15 minutes. Star
Party - Bull Shoals - White
River State Park, Lakeview,
August 22
8:45pm. The night sky is a
source of wonder especially when
viewed from an Arkansas State
Park. Join a park
interpreter at the campground
amphitheater for a tour of the
night sky. The program
will begin with an interactive
presentation and then we will
take a "hands on" look
at the stars, constellation, and
galaxies. Program: 1
hour. Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 23
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. Guided
Nature Hike - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 23
10am. Join a park
interpreter for a hike on the
Big Bluff Nature Trail.
Along the way to the beautiful
White River overlook you'll get
a chance to see some of the
plants and animals that make
Bull Shoals - White River State
Park unique. This is a
one-mile, one-hour leisurely
hike. Meet at the Big
Bluff Trail Head and wear
comfortable walking shoes. Incredible
Caster - Bull Shoals - White
River State Park, Lakeview,
August 23
2pm. Bring an aluminum can
or plastic bottle to the State
Park Trout Dock and a park
interpreter will show you how
this item can be transformed
into a tool to catch fish.
Program: 30 minutes. The
White River Valley: A Land
For Many People - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 23
3pm. Before the arrival of
the first European explorers,
the White River Valley was home
to many different Native
American tribes. Meet next
to the Trout Dock to take a
journey into the past and find
out why the first settlers chose
the White River to make their
homes. You'll even get the
chance to make a crafty paper
canoe! Program: 30
minutes.
Butterfly
Walk - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 23
4pm. From a tiny egg to a
voracious caterpillar and
finally a beautiful winged
insect the butterflies'
lifecycle has fascinated our
imaginations. Come learn
about the lifecycle of these
incredible creatures and
experience our award-winning
butterfly garden. Meet at
the Butterfly Garden in front of
James A. Gaston Visitor
Center. Program: 20
minutes. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 24
1:30pm.
Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 26
10:30am. 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. The cost is $15
per person per boat. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 26
1:30pm.
Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Scenic
White River Cruise - Bull
Shoals White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 26
2pm. 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. The cost is $15
per person per boat. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1.5
hours. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, Lakeview, August 26
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. The cost is $8.50
adult, $4.50 children (ages 12
and under) + tax. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours. Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, August 28 - September 14
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. This month's
presentation: "THE
SPITFIRE GRILL" A
young woman released from jail
moves to the town of Gilead to
make a fresh start.
Unfortunately, Gilead has lost
its luster. The stone
quarry has closed, people have
moved away, and dreams are
shattered. But the
persistent woman finds a way to
transcend the townsfolk and
breathe life back into the
town. A very uplifting and
hopeful musical.
Music
On The Square
- Mountain Home Square, August
28
7 - 10pm. Enjoy
music on the square in downtown
Mountain Home. Bring your
lawn chairs. For more information
call 870-425-5116. Fly
Tying in Jim's Workshop -
James A. Gaston Visitor Center,
August 29
12:30 - 2:30pm. Join
members of the "Hook and
Hackle" Society to learn
about the art of
fly-tying. they will
demonstrate this skillful craft
and talk about what catches the
"big" ones on the
White River. Meet at Jim's
Workshop in the James A. Gaston
Visitor Center. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 29
1:30pm.
Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show. Celebrity
Concerts and the Annual Tribute
to Grandpa Jones - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain View,
August 29 & 30.
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Evening
Lake Cruise - James A.
Gaston Visitor Center, Bull
Shoals, Lakeview, August 29
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. The cost is $8.50
adult, $4.50 children (ages 12
and under) + tax. Seats
are limited! Cruise: 1 1/2
hours. Ghosts
of the Mountains: Are
there Mountain Lions in
Arkansas? - Bull Shoals -
White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 29
8:30pm. Meet at the Park
Amphitheater for an audio visual
program about the habits of the
mountain lion and an explanation
as to whether or not this
magnificent animal inhabits the
state of Arkansas.
Program: 40 minutes. Non-Denominational
Worship Service - Bull
Shoals - White River State Park,
Lakeview, August 30
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. Fish
Feeding - James A. Gaston
Visitor Center, Bull Shoals,
August 31
1:30pm.
Come watch the fish and turtles
feast. It is very
entertaining and quite
interesting to watch the feeding
habits of native fish.
Gather around the two fish tanks
in the James A. Gaston Visitor
Center and enjoy the show.
SEPTEMBER
Average
Temperatures: high 82, low
59
White
River Days - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
September 4, 5, 6 & 7
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 6 - September 27
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 6 - September 27
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. 12
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.
Co-sponsored by the Bull
Shoals-Lakeview Rotary
Club. Contact the park for
further details. Admission:
$2 adults, children under 12
free. 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
Sunday
Gospel Concert - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, September
7
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Folk
Dance Days - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, September
12, 13 & 14
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, August 28 - September 14
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. This month's
presentation: "THE
SPITFIRE GRILL" A
young woman released from jail
moves to the town of Gilead to
make a fresh start.
Unfortunately, Gilead has lost
its luster. The stone
quarry has closed, people have
moved away, and dreams are
shattered. But the
persistent woman finds a way to
transcend the townsfolk and
breathe life back into the
town. A very uplifting and
hopeful musical.
Baxter County Fair
- September 15, 16, 17,
18 & 19
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 15
5:30pm, Route will begin
at Baxter Regional
Medical Center and end
at Guy Berry School.
Jimmy
Rodgers Tribute - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, September
19 & 20
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
The Peoples; Their
Culture and History -
Ozark Folk Center,
Mountain View, September
20
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
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
26 & 27
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
OCTOBER
Average
Temperatures: high
72, low 47
Ozark
Folk Center - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain
View, October 1 - 28
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.
Women's
Outdoor Weekend -
Bull Shoals-White River
State Park, October 2, 3
& 4
Ladies, open the door to all of
your senses by getting away and
reconnecting with nature.
During this 3-day, 2-night
adventure, we will offer
sessions on basic camping,
nature journaling, intro to
kayaking and much more, plus
lots of free time to hang out,
laugh and build new
friendships. Space is
limited and reservations are
required. All meals and
use of gear included in
fee. Admission:
$125. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
Fly
Fishers Conclave -
Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home, October 2 & 3
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
Tribute to Jimmy
Driftwood - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain
View, October 4
National "Take a Kid
Mountain Biking"
Day - Bull
Shoals-White River State
Park, Lakeview - Oct. 4
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 5
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
White
River Knap-In - Bull
Shoals-White River State Park,
Lakeview, October 9, 10 & 11
Meet at Lakeside Pavilion.
If you've ever been curious
about the early cultures that
inhabited the Ozarks this event
is for you. Watch area
flint knappers showcase their
skills as they create tools and
weapons used by the earliest
settlers, and hear stories about
these fascinating people who
made the Ozarks their
home. Contact the park for
a detailed schedule and further
information.
Admission: Free. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
October
Car Fest - Plaza Center,
Mountain Home, October 10
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 16 - 31
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 17
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
19 - November 1
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Celebrity Concert -
Ozark Folk Center,
Mountain View, October
25
Information:
870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Beanfest - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain
View, October 25
Quilt Show -
Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain
Home, October 29, 30
& 31
"Silver Threads -
25 years in
Quilting" Show
sponsored by Hill N
Hollow Quilters
Guild. Over 300
quilts, country store,
opportunity quilt,
silent auction,
exhibits, displays,
vendor mall, whimsical
foundations and an
auction to benefit Peitz
Cancer Support
House. $4 per
person, children under
12 free. Call
870-425-1105 for info or
cblewis@centurytel.net. Kids
Bash - ASU Mountain Home Campus,
Mountain Home, October 30
5 - 9pm. Haunted House,
Carnival games, inflatables,
hayrides, costumes and MORE!
Call Scott Raney, ASU, 870-508-6100
for more info. Co-sponsored by
MH Chamber of Commerce.
Fall Festival -
Bull Shoals Lake - White
River State Park,
Lakeview, October 30, 31
& November 1
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
Ozark
Folk Center Craft Village Last
Day of the Season - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain View,
November 1
Open 10am till 5pm.
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Twin
Lakes Playhouse - Mountain
Home, November 6 - November 23
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. This month's
presentation:
"BUTTERFLIES ARE
FREE" In 1960's New
York, a young blind man makes
his initial strike for
independence by moving from a
single parent home in middle
class suburbia to an arty New
York Bohemian neighborhood
apartment. He strikes up a
love affair with a free-spirited
neighbor afraid of
commitment. Romantic
comedy. "How
to Raise a Wild Child"
Workshop - Bull Shoals-White
River State Park, November 7
& 8
If you have ever wanted to have
your family more involved in the
outdoors but weren't sure where
to start, this workshop is for
you. Families can explore
and learn together what it means
to live a life close to
nature. Learn about
dealing with the "ick"
factor, packing and planning for
a family campout, cooking
outdoors, and hiking with
kids. Contact the park for
a registration form and
details. Admission: $25
adults, $10 children 12 and
under. bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com Frosty
Festival - Baxter County
Fairgrounds, November 7 & 8
Call Mary Jo McLean at
870-481-6990 for more details. Fall
Bluegrass Festival - Ozark
Folk Center, Mountain View,
November 6, 7 & 8
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. Craftsfest
- Baxter County Fairgrounds,
Mountain Home, November 13 & 14
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
Woodturners Show and Sale -
Van Matre Senior Center, Cooper
Park, Mountain Home, November 15
9am - 4:30pm. Local
woodturning, projects and
sale. For more information
call James Pruitt at
870-481-5315. Ozark
Holidays - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, November
27, 28 & 29
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 Jingle
on the Green at ASU-Mountain
Home - December 1
6pm on the Keller Green in the
center of the ASU-Mountain Home
campus. Free and open to
the public. Enjoy music,
hot cocoa, Santa and many area
talents provide holiday
entertainment. Call Lisa
at 870-508-6105 for more
information.
Craft
Village - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, December
3, 4 & 5
10am -4pm. Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
6th
Annual Float For Life -
Gaston's White River Resort,
December 4
The Float for Life Team will be
leaving Gaston's Resort on
Friday, December 4, 2009. 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
4
"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.
Craft
Village - Ozark Folk
Center, Mountain View, December
10, 11 & 12
10am -4pm.
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
Holiday
Extravaganza - Village Mall, Mountain
Home, December 12
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 Mountain
Home Symphony Concert - Dunbar
Auditorium, Mountain Home High
School, December 13
Sunday at 2pm. "Mountain
Home For The Holidays"
Christmas Concert. Donations
welcome! Call Sybil Willis at
870-404-0884 or email swillis@midwaynet.com Ozark
Folk Center Homespun Gift Shop
Last Day of the Season -
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain
View, December 14
Information: 870-269-3851, www.ozarkfolkcenter.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 Dec. 14-15, 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 2010
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.
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.
APRIL
Average
Temperatures: high
72, low 47
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.
MAY
Average
Temperatures: high
79, low 55
Business
Expo - Baxter County
Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, May
9am - 4pm. Enjoy talking
to your local business about
their products and
services. Food - face
painting - fun -
giveaways. FREE to the
public. Sponsored by the
Chamber and KPFM/KKTZ/KOMT.
Call 870-425-5111 for
information.
JUNE
Average
Temperatures: high
86, low 63
Mountain
HOme Symphony Concert -
Dunbar Auditorium, Mountain Home
High School, June 6
Sunday at 2pm. "Something
New and Something Blue" Summer
contert! 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.
JULY
Average
Temperatures: high
91, low 67----
AUGUST
Average
Temperatures: high
90, low 66
SEPTEMBER
Average
Temperatures: high 84, low
59
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
OCTOBER
Average
Temperatures: high
74, low 47
Fly
Fishers Conclave -
Baxter County Fairgrounds,
October
www.southerncouncilfff.org
for more information and
event schedules.
The
Following Events are sponsored by the
Resort Owner's Committee,
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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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