May Events Taking Place in the Arkansas River Valley
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Jill M. Rohrbach, travel writer
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
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Note to the Print and Broadcast Media:
In order to better serve your needs and to keep you from getting extremely long documents from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, we have decided to break down our Travelin’ Arkansas release into regions organized by date. This way you will be able to look only at the areas you are interested in covering. The territories covered in Travelin' Arkansas adhere to the six geographical regions found in the Arkansas Tour Guide. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: [email protected] or 501-682-7606.
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Tweet line: Check out May Events in Arkansas River Valley: http://tiny.cc/n7nyp
Note to the Print and Broadcast Media:
In order to better serve your needs and to keep you from getting extremely long documents from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, we have decided to break down our Travelin’ Arkansas release into regions organized by date. This way you will be able to look only at the areas you are interested in covering. The territories covered in Travelin' Arkansas adhere to the six geographical regions found in the Arkansas Tour Guide. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: [email protected] or 501-682-7606.
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Dardanelle celebrates its annual Yell Fest on May 6-7. In its 22nd year, festivities include a carnival, 5K, crafts, food, entertainment, and kids games. The highlight is, of course, the yelling contest. Admission to the festival is free, but there is a parking fee. Find more information at www.dardanellechamber.com/ or by calling 479-229-3328.
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The 33rd annual Altus Springtime Gala is May 7 at Altus City Park. On the schedule is a 5K Run and Walk, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ rides and attractions, flea market, music, games, 105th Army Band, food vendors, prince and princess contests, and antique and classic car and truck shows. Featured events are the “London and Paris by Bike” Tri-Peaks Challenge Ride, and the Lawbreakers and Peacemakers Old West shoot out. Admission is free. Visit www.altusarcofc.com/ or call 479-468-4684 for details.
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Rev your engines on May 13-15 at the Perryville Motorcycle & Music Festival. This family-friendly event includes poker run, bike games, mini tractor pulls, bikini contest, bike show, Big Bad Biker Mama Contest, tattoo contest, karaoke, raffles, and a parade. Live bands will perform Friday and Saturday night. The fun takes place at the Perry County Fairgrounds. Find more information at www.abate26.com/Perryville%20Rally.htm or by calling 501-889-3559.
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Held annually on historic Main Street, the Old Timer's Days Arts & Crafts Festival takes place May 13-15. Six blocks of Van Buren’s Main Street closes to provide space for more than 200 exhibitors from more than seven states. A variety of food and entertainment will be available. There is also a children’s carnival and music. The event is held rain or shine. Visit www.vanburen.org or call 479-410-3026 for more information.
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The Atkins PickleFest celebrates its 20th year on May 20-21. The first fried dill pickles ever sold anywhere were at the Duchess Drive-In in Atkins, summer of 1963, at 15 cents for an order of fifteen hamburger slices. They were created by Bernell "Fatman" Austin, owner of the drive-in. Austin kept working on his creation through the summer to improve them. By late summer, he had perfected the pickle to what it is today: a large pickle sliced lengthwise and breaded in the family's secret recipe, then deep-fried to a golden texture. They are featured at the Atkins Picklefest each May. Since they are no longer sold at any restaurant, this is the only place and time of year you can get this special, original recipe. The festival also includes contests, vendors, arts and crafts, inflatables for kids and more. Call 479-641-2000 for details.
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Rummage Around the Rail on May 20-21 in downtown Russellville. It’s the 11th year for the event, which takes place at the historical train depot. All items for the sale are donated. Proceeds raise funds for Friends of the Depot projects. Call 479-967-1437 for more information.
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Registration opens at noon on Friday, May 20 for the 21st annual Walmart CMN Open Buddy Bass Tournament in Russellville. The tournament starts at 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 and is based at Lake Dardanelle State Park. The tournament is an eight-hour event with weigh-in at approximately 2 p.m. The tournament is open to fish with one partner at a cost of $80 per team. Call 479-452-4143 for details.
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Head to Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton on May 29 for the 14th annual Mustangs on the Mountain Show & Shine. The event takes place on the parking lot of The Museum of Automobiles. There is a $20 registration fee for participants, but the show is free for spectators. All year models of Mustangs are accepted. Door prizes will also be awarded. Find more information at www.museumofautos.com/ or by calling 479-489-5874.
Dardanelle celebrates its annual Yell Fest on May 6-7. In its 22nd year, festivities include a carnival, 5K, crafts, food, entertainment, and kids games. The highlight is, of course, the yelling contest. Admission to the festival is free, but there is a parking fee. Find more information at www.dardanellechamber.com/ or by calling 479-229-3328.
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The 33rd annual Altus Springtime Gala is May 7 at Altus City Park. On the schedule is a 5K Run and Walk, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ rides and attractions, flea market, music, games, 105th Army Band, food vendors, prince and princess contests, and antique and classic car and truck shows. Featured events are the “London and Paris by Bike” Tri-Peaks Challenge Ride, and the Lawbreakers and Peacemakers Old West shoot out. Admission is free. Visit www.altusarcofc.com/ or call 479-468-4684 for details.
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Rev your engines on May 13-15 at the Perryville Motorcycle & Music Festival. This family-friendly event includes poker run, bike games, mini tractor pulls, bikini contest, bike show, Big Bad Biker Mama Contest, tattoo contest, karaoke, raffles, and a parade. Live bands will perform Friday and Saturday night. The fun takes place at the Perry County Fairgrounds. Find more information at www.abate26.com/Perryville%20Rally.htm or by calling 501-889-3559.
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Held annually on historic Main Street, the Old Timer's Days Arts & Crafts Festival takes place May 13-15. Six blocks of Van Buren’s Main Street closes to provide space for more than 200 exhibitors from more than seven states. A variety of food and entertainment will be available. There is also a children’s carnival and music. The event is held rain or shine. Visit www.vanburen.org or call 479-410-3026 for more information.
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The Atkins PickleFest celebrates its 20th year on May 20-21. The first fried dill pickles ever sold anywhere were at the Duchess Drive-In in Atkins, summer of 1963, at 15 cents for an order of fifteen hamburger slices. They were created by Bernell "Fatman" Austin, owner of the drive-in. Austin kept working on his creation through the summer to improve them. By late summer, he had perfected the pickle to what it is today: a large pickle sliced lengthwise and breaded in the family's secret recipe, then deep-fried to a golden texture. They are featured at the Atkins Picklefest each May. Since they are no longer sold at any restaurant, this is the only place and time of year you can get this special, original recipe. The festival also includes contests, vendors, arts and crafts, inflatables for kids and more. Call 479-641-2000 for details.
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Rummage Around the Rail on May 20-21 in downtown Russellville. It’s the 11th year for the event, which takes place at the historical train depot. All items for the sale are donated. Proceeds raise funds for Friends of the Depot projects. Call 479-967-1437 for more information.
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Registration opens at noon on Friday, May 20 for the 21st annual Walmart CMN Open Buddy Bass Tournament in Russellville. The tournament starts at 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 and is based at Lake Dardanelle State Park. The tournament is an eight-hour event with weigh-in at approximately 2 p.m. The tournament is open to fish with one partner at a cost of $80 per team. Call 479-452-4143 for details.
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Head to Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton on May 29 for the 14th annual Mustangs on the Mountain Show & Shine. The event takes place on the parking lot of The Museum of Automobiles. There is a $20 registration fee for participants, but the show is free for spectators. All year models of Mustangs are accepted. Door prizes will also be awarded. Find more information at www.museumofautos.com/ or by calling 479-489-5874.
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One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
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Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
E-mail: [email protected]
May be used without permission. Credit line is appreciated:
"Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism"