September's Travelin’ the Arkansas Delta: Events Taking Place During September
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Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Tweet line: Check out September Events in the Arkansas Delta: http://ow.ly/2oc8L
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: communications@arkansas.com or 501-682-7606.
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September 2 marks the first Thursday of the month and in Paragould that means First Thursday shopping. Many businesses in downtown Paragould offer extended shopping hours, special discounts and demonstrations. Live music is often on the agenda. For more information visit www.MainStreetParagould.info or phone 870-240-0544.
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Enjoy a morning of fishing with your young angler at the Junior Fishing Derby being held at Cane Creek State Park in Star City on Sept. 4. Youngsters ages 15 and under will compete for small prizes. The fishing derby starts at 8 a.m. and participants will meet at the park’s visitors center. For more information, visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com or phone 870-628-4714.
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An Arkansas Delta tradition, the 69th annual Labor Day Picnic in Rector is scheduled for Sept. 3-6. Held in the city’s Memorial Park, the annual celebration includes games, fair rides, a rodeo, a parade, beauty pageants, a variety of food, and political speeches. For more information, phone 870-595-3591.
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Tatting was a very popular style of making lace during the Victorian era. The Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc hosts an Intermediate Tatting workshop on Sept. 4. Participants will learn advanced methods of the process. Cost of the class is $15 and includes all material. To learn more or to register for the workshop, contact the Lower White River Museum State Park at 870-256-3711.
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Arkansas State Parks throughout The Natural State will participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 11. Help keep your favorite area in the Arkansas Delta litter free! Volunteers, including groups, are invited to assist staff at Crowley’s Ridge in Paragould, Village Creek in Wynne, and Lake Frierson in Jonesboro keep our parks pristine! For more information, visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com.
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Have a piece of pottery or an interesting object that you’ve always wondered about? Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin will host an Artifact ID Day on Sept. 11. Archeologists will be on hand to provide insight (not appraisals) on identification and age of objects and artifacts. To find out more log on to www.ArkansasStateParks.com or contact Parkin Archeological State Park at 870-755-2500
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Global Positoning System (GPS) units are becoming a part of everyday life. Learn how to use your GPS to find geocaches, famous landmarks and specific coordinate locations when the Lower White River Museum State Park offers a GPS/Geocaching Workshop on Sept. 11. Participants will also the basics of geocaching, which is quickly becoming a favorite pastime throughout the world. The cost of the workshop is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Registration is required. Phone 870-256-3711 for details.
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Learn about the different types of weapons used by prehistoric Native Americans when Hampson Archeological Museum State Park in Wilson offers a Primitive Weapons workshop on Sept. 11. Outdoor demonstrations include spear throwing, blowguns and bow and arrows. Call Hampson Archeological Museum State Park at 870-655-8622 for details.
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Take to the water for a scenic guided tour of Cane Creek Lake on Sept. 10 as Cane Creek State Park in Star City hosts a Kayak Tour. September 18 is the date for the Full Moon Kayak Tour, which allows visitors to experience the beautiful park bathed in moonlight. If you’re looking to experience the lake in a different way, try the park’s Sunset Kayak Tour offered on Sept. 25. Tour participants need not have kayaking experience but should be comfortable around and in the water. A brief paddling lesson is given before the beginning of the tour. Reservations are required and the $15 adult admission ($10 for ages 12 and under) includes kayak rental, lifejacket, paddle and guide service. Check out www.ArkansasStateParks.com to learn more or phone 870-628-4714.
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Cooking outdoors is a time-honored tradition, especially in Arkansas State Parks. Discover the basics of outdoor cooking as Cane Creek State Park in Star City offers a Dutch Oven Cooking workshop on Sept. 11. The workshop offers the opportunity to get hands-on experience and a chance to sample your work. Cost of the workshop is $40 and includes a Dutch oven to take home. For details, log on to www.ArkansasStateParks.com or phone 870-628-4714.
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Paragould offers live music with WoodSongs, KASU’S Blue Monday and Bluegrass Monday events. Inspired by the national public radio program “Michael Johnathon’s Old-Time Radio Show,” WoodSongs is a local venue for songwriters and performers and is held the second Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next performance date is Sept. 11. Blues and jazz performers from the region perform the third Monday of each month in downtown Paragould for KASU’s Blue Monday. The next Blue Monday is slated for Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. KASU hosts Bluegrass Monday on Sept. 27 at the historic Collins Theater, featuring an open jam session for local musicians at 5 p.m. followed by a live bluegrass concert at 7 p.m. WoodSongs and Blue Monday are held at the Red Goose Deli in downtown Paragould. For more information on the events visit www.MainStreetParagould.info or contact Main Street Paragould at 870-240-0544.
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It’s fair time! Piggott is the site of 78th annual Clay County Fair on Sept. 16-18. Held at the Clay County Fairgrounds, the time-honored tradition features carnival rides, exhibits, concessions, demolition derby, and a fireman’s rodeo. Phone 870-544-2307 for more details.
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Spend the evening with the residents of a small Kansas town as the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas presents “Bus Stop” on Sept. 16-19. The critically acclaimed play, written by William Inge, became a successful movie starring Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray. For details, visit www.ArtsScienceCenter.org or phone 870-536-3375.
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Explore the heritage of DeWitt and the town’s commercial historic district as the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program leads a Walk Through History tour on Sept. 18. Join a staff member from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to learn more about the properties and their past. The tour begins at 11 a.m. at DeWitt’s courthouse square. For more information visit www.arkansaspreservation.org or phone the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program at 501-324-9880.
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Looking for a relaxing hobby? Learn to make beautiful decorations using natural materials as Crowley’s Ridge State Park in Paragould offers a Basket Weaving workshop on Sept. 18. Participants will make their own creation to take home. The cost of the workshop is $30 and includes all materials. For more information contact the park at 870-573-6751.
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Autumn on the Square takes place in Marianna on Sept. 18 in the town’s historic downtown square. Arts and crafts, live music, a pet parade, pony rides, NASCAR tent, and activities for kids are scheduled throughout the day. To learn more, visit www.MariannaArkansas.org or contact the Marianna/Lee County Chamber of Commerce at 870-295-2469.
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The Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum and Study Center in Piggott is the site for the 7th annual Native American Day on Sept. 18. The outdoor event features knapping demonstrations, dress and dance demonstrations, and artifact displays. Lawn chairs are welcome. For more information contact the Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum and Study Center at 870-598-3228.
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Lake Frierson State Park in Jonesboro offers an opportunity to learn more about the history of Arkansas during a Cornhusk Doll workshop on Sept. 18. Learn how to make the delicate creations in the tradition of early Arkansans. Cost of the workshop is $10 and advance reservations are required. For more information or to register, contact the park at 870-932-2615.
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Cooking outdoors is a tradition in Arkansas State Parks. Discover how to make cooking outdoors part of your repertoire as Lake Poinsett State Park in Harrisburg offers a Dutch Oven Cooking workshop on Sept. 18. Participants will prepare a meal from start to finish. Cost is $45 and $5 for additional guests. Contact the park at 870-578-2064 for details.
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Lake Poinsett State Park in Harrisburg offers a Hunter Education Class on Sept. 20-23. The class encompasses topics ranging from firearm safety, hunting ethics and basic outdoor survival skills. The class is free but pre-registration is required. To receive certification, participants must attend all classes and pass the exam. Contact the park at 870-578-2064 for more information.
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The uplifting sounds of gospel music fills the air at this year’s Gospel Festival at Lake Chicot State Park in Lake Village on Sept. 25. Along with the music, the event includes a fashion show, a cake walk, a Southern food cook-off, and basketball tournaments. A special area for kids 12 and under includes games, moon walks and live animal shows. Want to find out more? Contact the park at 870-265-5480.
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Learn more about preparing food outdoors when Lake Frierson State Park in Jonesboro offers a Dutch Oven Cooking workshop on Sept. 25. Workshop participants will learn the history of the Dutch oven, how to regulate temperature and how to use and care for the cast iron. The $42 admission includes a Dutch oven meal and your own oven to take home. To make reservations or to obtain information contact Lake Frierson State Park at 870-932-2615.
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Marked Tree is the site for the 34th annual Delta Cotton Pickin’ Jubilee on Sept. 25. The event, which takes place in the park behind Iberia Bank at 210 Front Street, offers a variety of family fun, arts and crafts, food, the Marked Tree Indian School Reunion and a 5K walk/run. Call 870-358-4998 for detailed information.
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Transform a piece of nature into a work of art as Crowley’s Ridge State Park in Paragould hosts the Gorgeous Gourds workshop on Sept. 25. The class focuses on the basic types of gourds, historic uses of gourds, and how to make fun and creative projects including birdhouses, canteens, and dippers. The cost of the workshop is $15. Visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com or phone 870-573-6751 for details.
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Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin invites scouts to earn the park’s History Awareness Patch. Scout Patch Day is scheduled for Sept. 25. Boy and Girl Scouts complete a tour of the historic mound site and finish a site explorer activity to earn the badge. Additional rocker patches can be earned by returning to the park and completing advanced programs. Participants must register through their Scout leader. Contact Parkin Archeological State Park at 870-755-2500 for details.
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Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
E-mail: info@arkansas.com
May be used without permission. Credit line is appreciated:
"Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism"
Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Tweet line: Check out September Events in the Arkansas Delta: http://ow.ly/2oc8L
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: communications@arkansas.com or 501-682-7606.
------------------------------------------------------------
September 2 marks the first Thursday of the month and in Paragould that means First Thursday shopping. Many businesses in downtown Paragould offer extended shopping hours, special discounts and demonstrations. Live music is often on the agenda. For more information visit www.MainStreetParagould.info or phone 870-240-0544.
------------------------------------------------------------
Enjoy a morning of fishing with your young angler at the Junior Fishing Derby being held at Cane Creek State Park in Star City on Sept. 4. Youngsters ages 15 and under will compete for small prizes. The fishing derby starts at 8 a.m. and participants will meet at the park’s visitors center. For more information, visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com or phone 870-628-4714.
------------------------------------------------------------
An Arkansas Delta tradition, the 69th annual Labor Day Picnic in Rector is scheduled for Sept. 3-6. Held in the city’s Memorial Park, the annual celebration includes games, fair rides, a rodeo, a parade, beauty pageants, a variety of food, and political speeches. For more information, phone 870-595-3591.
------------------------------------------------------------
Tatting was a very popular style of making lace during the Victorian era. The Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc hosts an Intermediate Tatting workshop on Sept. 4. Participants will learn advanced methods of the process. Cost of the class is $15 and includes all material. To learn more or to register for the workshop, contact the Lower White River Museum State Park at 870-256-3711.
------------------------------------------------------------
Arkansas State Parks throughout The Natural State will participate in the Great Arkansas Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 11. Help keep your favorite area in the Arkansas Delta litter free! Volunteers, including groups, are invited to assist staff at Crowley’s Ridge in Paragould, Village Creek in Wynne, and Lake Frierson in Jonesboro keep our parks pristine! For more information, visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com.
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Have a piece of pottery or an interesting object that you’ve always wondered about? Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin will host an Artifact ID Day on Sept. 11. Archeologists will be on hand to provide insight (not appraisals) on identification and age of objects and artifacts. To find out more log on to www.ArkansasStateParks.com or contact Parkin Archeological State Park at 870-755-2500
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Global Positoning System (GPS) units are becoming a part of everyday life. Learn how to use your GPS to find geocaches, famous landmarks and specific coordinate locations when the Lower White River Museum State Park offers a GPS/Geocaching Workshop on Sept. 11. Participants will also the basics of geocaching, which is quickly becoming a favorite pastime throughout the world. The cost of the workshop is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Registration is required. Phone 870-256-3711 for details.
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Learn about the different types of weapons used by prehistoric Native Americans when Hampson Archeological Museum State Park in Wilson offers a Primitive Weapons workshop on Sept. 11. Outdoor demonstrations include spear throwing, blowguns and bow and arrows. Call Hampson Archeological Museum State Park at 870-655-8622 for details.
------------------------------------------------------------
Take to the water for a scenic guided tour of Cane Creek Lake on Sept. 10 as Cane Creek State Park in Star City hosts a Kayak Tour. September 18 is the date for the Full Moon Kayak Tour, which allows visitors to experience the beautiful park bathed in moonlight. If you’re looking to experience the lake in a different way, try the park’s Sunset Kayak Tour offered on Sept. 25. Tour participants need not have kayaking experience but should be comfortable around and in the water. A brief paddling lesson is given before the beginning of the tour. Reservations are required and the $15 adult admission ($10 for ages 12 and under) includes kayak rental, lifejacket, paddle and guide service. Check out www.ArkansasStateParks.com to learn more or phone 870-628-4714.
------------------------------------------------------------
Cooking outdoors is a time-honored tradition, especially in Arkansas State Parks. Discover the basics of outdoor cooking as Cane Creek State Park in Star City offers a Dutch Oven Cooking workshop on Sept. 11. The workshop offers the opportunity to get hands-on experience and a chance to sample your work. Cost of the workshop is $40 and includes a Dutch oven to take home. For details, log on to www.ArkansasStateParks.com or phone 870-628-4714.
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Paragould offers live music with WoodSongs, KASU’S Blue Monday and Bluegrass Monday events. Inspired by the national public radio program “Michael Johnathon’s Old-Time Radio Show,” WoodSongs is a local venue for songwriters and performers and is held the second Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next performance date is Sept. 11. Blues and jazz performers from the region perform the third Monday of each month in downtown Paragould for KASU’s Blue Monday. The next Blue Monday is slated for Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. KASU hosts Bluegrass Monday on Sept. 27 at the historic Collins Theater, featuring an open jam session for local musicians at 5 p.m. followed by a live bluegrass concert at 7 p.m. WoodSongs and Blue Monday are held at the Red Goose Deli in downtown Paragould. For more information on the events visit www.MainStreetParagould.info or contact Main Street Paragould at 870-240-0544.
------------------------------------------------------------
It’s fair time! Piggott is the site of 78th annual Clay County Fair on Sept. 16-18. Held at the Clay County Fairgrounds, the time-honored tradition features carnival rides, exhibits, concessions, demolition derby, and a fireman’s rodeo. Phone 870-544-2307 for more details.
------------------------------------------------------------
Spend the evening with the residents of a small Kansas town as the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas presents “Bus Stop” on Sept. 16-19. The critically acclaimed play, written by William Inge, became a successful movie starring Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray. For details, visit www.ArtsScienceCenter.org or phone 870-536-3375.
------------------------------------------------------------
Explore the heritage of DeWitt and the town’s commercial historic district as the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program leads a Walk Through History tour on Sept. 18. Join a staff member from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to learn more about the properties and their past. The tour begins at 11 a.m. at DeWitt’s courthouse square. For more information visit www.arkansaspreservation.org or phone the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program at 501-324-9880.
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Looking for a relaxing hobby? Learn to make beautiful decorations using natural materials as Crowley’s Ridge State Park in Paragould offers a Basket Weaving workshop on Sept. 18. Participants will make their own creation to take home. The cost of the workshop is $30 and includes all materials. For more information contact the park at 870-573-6751.
------------------------------------------------------------
Autumn on the Square takes place in Marianna on Sept. 18 in the town’s historic downtown square. Arts and crafts, live music, a pet parade, pony rides, NASCAR tent, and activities for kids are scheduled throughout the day. To learn more, visit www.MariannaArkansas.org or contact the Marianna/Lee County Chamber of Commerce at 870-295-2469.
------------------------------------------------------------
The Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum and Study Center in Piggott is the site for the 7th annual Native American Day on Sept. 18. The outdoor event features knapping demonstrations, dress and dance demonstrations, and artifact displays. Lawn chairs are welcome. For more information contact the Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum and Study Center at 870-598-3228.
------------------------------------------------------------
Lake Frierson State Park in Jonesboro offers an opportunity to learn more about the history of Arkansas during a Cornhusk Doll workshop on Sept. 18. Learn how to make the delicate creations in the tradition of early Arkansans. Cost of the workshop is $10 and advance reservations are required. For more information or to register, contact the park at 870-932-2615.
------------------------------------------------------------
Cooking outdoors is a tradition in Arkansas State Parks. Discover how to make cooking outdoors part of your repertoire as Lake Poinsett State Park in Harrisburg offers a Dutch Oven Cooking workshop on Sept. 18. Participants will prepare a meal from start to finish. Cost is $45 and $5 for additional guests. Contact the park at 870-578-2064 for details.
------------------------------------------------------------
Lake Poinsett State Park in Harrisburg offers a Hunter Education Class on Sept. 20-23. The class encompasses topics ranging from firearm safety, hunting ethics and basic outdoor survival skills. The class is free but pre-registration is required. To receive certification, participants must attend all classes and pass the exam. Contact the park at 870-578-2064 for more information.
------------------------------------------------------------
The uplifting sounds of gospel music fills the air at this year’s Gospel Festival at Lake Chicot State Park in Lake Village on Sept. 25. Along with the music, the event includes a fashion show, a cake walk, a Southern food cook-off, and basketball tournaments. A special area for kids 12 and under includes games, moon walks and live animal shows. Want to find out more? Contact the park at 870-265-5480.
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Learn more about preparing food outdoors when Lake Frierson State Park in Jonesboro offers a Dutch Oven Cooking workshop on Sept. 25. Workshop participants will learn the history of the Dutch oven, how to regulate temperature and how to use and care for the cast iron. The $42 admission includes a Dutch oven meal and your own oven to take home. To make reservations or to obtain information contact Lake Frierson State Park at 870-932-2615.
------------------------------------------------------------
Marked Tree is the site for the 34th annual Delta Cotton Pickin’ Jubilee on Sept. 25. The event, which takes place in the park behind Iberia Bank at 210 Front Street, offers a variety of family fun, arts and crafts, food, the Marked Tree Indian School Reunion and a 5K walk/run. Call 870-358-4998 for detailed information.
------------------------------------------------------------
Transform a piece of nature into a work of art as Crowley’s Ridge State Park in Paragould hosts the Gorgeous Gourds workshop on Sept. 25. The class focuses on the basic types of gourds, historic uses of gourds, and how to make fun and creative projects including birdhouses, canteens, and dippers. The cost of the workshop is $15. Visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com or phone 870-573-6751 for details.
------------------------------------------------------------
Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin invites scouts to earn the park’s History Awareness Patch. Scout Patch Day is scheduled for Sept. 25. Boy and Girl Scouts complete a tour of the historic mound site and finish a site explorer activity to earn the badge. Additional rocker patches can be earned by returning to the park and completing advanced programs. Participants must register through their Scout leader. Contact Parkin Archeological State Park at 870-755-2500 for details.
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Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
E-mail: info@arkansas.com
May be used without permission. Credit line is appreciated:
"Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism"
Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
E-mail: info@arkansas.com
May be used without permission. Credit line is appreciated:
"Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism"