Travelin’ the North Central Arkansas Ozarks: Events Taking Place During April

Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer
Arkansas  Tourism

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. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: communications@arkansas.com or 501-682-7606.

“Steel Magnolias” will take the stage at Center on the Square in Searcy from March 27-April 12. The story of the ladies of Chinquapin has become a Broadway and cinema favorite. Spend the evening reliving the touching and funny stories as told by Truvy, Ouiser, Clairee, Annelle, M’Lynn, and Shelby. Reservations are required and prices vary for “Steel Magnolias.” To learn more, log on towww.CenterontheSquare.org or call Center on the Square at 501-368-0111.

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Take a musical journey as only Andrew Lloyd Webber can provide as the Imperial Dinner Theatre in Pocahontas presents “Jesus Christ Superstar” each weekend from March 14-April 26. The rock opera focuses on the struggles of Jesus and Judas Iscariot. The cost is $21.95 per person, including the show, dinner, dessert, and beverage. For more information, visitwww.ImperialDinnerTheatre.com or phone 870-892-0030.

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The Walnut Ridge Army Flying School Museum in Walnut Ridge will host the 11th Annual Air Field Reunion on April 3-4, honoring those who worked and trained at the facility during World War II. Activities include museum and airfield tours, movies from the era, a memorial service, a benefit auction and much more. For more information, visitwww.WingsofHonor.org or contact the Walnut Ridge Army Flying School at 800-584-5575.

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Experience life in the fast lane in Batesville during the Mark Martin Fan Days on April 10-11. Martin, the championship driver and Batesville native, and other NASCAR drivers will be on-hand to greet visitors, sign autographs, and answer questions. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Rick Hendrick, and Tony Stewart are scheduled to appear over the two days. The event is being held at Mark Martin Ford and Mercury and the Mark Martin Museum.Make sure and spend some time browsing the Mark Martin Museum, a state-of-the-art facility featuring several of Martin’s race-winning cars, trophies, and personal memorabilia. For detailed event schedules, visitwww.MarkMartinFordMercury.com or phone 800-566-4461.

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The sound of bagpipes will echo through the Ozarks again this spring, as Lyon College in Batesville hosts the 30th Annual Arkansas Scottish Festival on April 17-19. The festival, which honors Scottish heritage and traditions, features a vast array of events and exhibits, a kilted golf tournament, food vendors offering traditional Scottish dishes, Celtic music, sheepdog demonstrations, and, of course, bagpipes. For more information, visit www.lyon.edu/scotfest or phone 870-307-7242.