Travelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During November
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Kimberly J. Williams and Jill M. Rohrbach, travel writers
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
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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Explore the changing seasons of the Ozark Mountains during the Fall Splendor Boat Tour offered Nov. 1 at Lake Fort Smith State Park in Mountainburg. Cruise along Frog Bayou on a pontoon boat with a park interpreter leading the tour. Park staff suggests participants bring a hat and jacket for this outdoor excursion. The tour may be cancelled in the case of the inclement weather or high wind. Reservations are recommended. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 6-12. Call 479-369-2469 for reservations or more information.
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Join a park interpreter for a guided walk of discovery on Nov. 1 during the Big Bluff Trail Fall Foliage Hike at Bull Shoals-White River State Park in Bull Shoals. The trail winds through the forest to the bluff overlooking the White River. Closed-toe shoes and a water bottle are suggested. Admission is free. Email bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com or phone 870-445-3629 for event details.
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The Christmas Season officially starts for the City of Heber Springs with a Christmas Open House of Main Street businesses on Nov. 1. Participating merchants open their decorated spaces to the public from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., offering refreshments, sales, and gift giving ideas. Phone 501-362-8287 for more information.
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The 63rd annual Original Ozark Folk Festival will take place Nov. 5-8 in Eureka Springs. The event includes folk music, folk arts, folk crafts and more. Much of the festivities take place in Basin Spring Park and The Auditorium, both of which are located in the historic Victorian-era downtown. Visit www.eurekasprings.org or phone 479-253-2586 for more information.
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The 7th annual Foothills Festival will be held in Black Rock on Nov. 6-8. The event features the Show and Shine Antique Car Show, lawn mower races with amateur and professional categories, a quilt show, live entertainment, a pancake breakfast, and a ham and bean supper. Events will be held along Main Street, at City Hall and at Black Rock School. Call 870-878-6639 for more information.
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A Cemetery Symposium, sponsored by the Searcy County Historical Society, will be offered Nov. 7 in the town of Marshall. Four speakers will address Arkansas cemetery law, assistance and organization in preserving old cemeteries, problems in locating graves, and grave location technology, especially using ground penetrating radar. The cost is $10 for the day or $5 for half a day. A 78-page document of Arkansas cemetery law and cases will be available for $2. The meeting will be at the Petit Jean Electrical Co-op building, located at 672 Airport Road. Seating is limited to 100. For details and reservation information visit www.ancestorfair.us or phone 479-442-3691. The document can also be downloaded from the Web site.
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Outdoor enthusiasts with a competitive edge should mark their calendars for Nov. 7 to take part in the Lewis & Clark Urban Adventure Race in Fayetteville. The race consists of orienteering, mountain biking, trekking, water elements, rope work, and mystery events. Individual and two-person teams will navigate using a map and compass to checkpoints along the course, which will cover wooded and urban terrain in the Fayetteville and Springdale city limits. Visit www.urbanadventurerace.com or phone 479-521-5776 for details.
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Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View offers two distinct events the second weekend in November. The Fall Bluegrass Festival will be Nov. 12-14 and is sponsored by the Mountain View Bluegrass Association. Visit www.mountainview-bluegrass.com for a list of performers. All concerts will be held in the auditorium.
The park’s Handmade Christmas Folk School is set for Nov. 13-15. Participants learn how to make herbal ornaments, homemade soaps, sew aprons, old-time Santas, baskets, dolls and more. Classes run one, two or all three days, depending on the craft. Pre-registration is required and admission is $50 per day plus a materials fee. Visit www.ozarkfolkcenter.com for details.
Also held at the park during November will be an Ozark Holiday Craft Show on Nov. 26-27.
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Mountain Home will hold its 29th annual Craftsfest the weekend of Nov. 13-14 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. This juried show is for unique, handmade items that are non-commercial. Other amenities include breakfast and lunch for sale, and hourly prize drawings. Call 870-404-7742 for details.
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Davidsonville Historic State Park in Pocahontas will host a Surviving in the Wilderness Workshop on Nov. 14. Participants will learn to build a shelter out of debris, locate north using the shadow of a twig, and a variety of skills necessary to survive in the outdoors without a GPS, cell phone or two-way radio. Log on to www.ArkansasStateParks.com or contact Davidsonville Historic State Park at 870-892-4708 for more information.
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A fun weekend for car enthusiasts, the 10th annual Classic Car Cruise will be Nov. 20-22 in Mountain View. A two-hour trip starts at 10 a.m. from Cash’s White River Hoedown. At 7 p.m., the hoedown’s band will play some 50s and 60s favorites. Visit www.whiteriverhoedown.com for more information or call 870-664-0196.
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The 21st annual Eureka Springs Fall Antique Show and Sale will be Nov. 21-22 at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Fifty-seven dealers from 16 states bring antiques and collectibles to display and sell. A preview showing with wine and cheese is offered from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 20. Visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com or phone 479-244-5167 for details.
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A popular regional holiday event, Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville takes place Nov. 21-Dec. 31. The historic downtown square is transformed into a winter wonderland with more than 400,000 lights. Adding to the family fun and Christmas ambiance are street vendors, miniature horse rides for kids, and carriage rides. Visit www.experiencefayetteville.com or phone 800-766-4626 for more information.
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The holiday season brings two unique opportunities to visitors of Blanchard Springs Caverns in Mountain View. A special four-hour tour to photograph the upper level of the caverns will be offered Nov. 22. The Dripstone Photo Tour is limited to the first 10 people who return advance payment. It is not an instructional tour. Participants should bring their own tripod, cameras and a light jacket. Fee is $20 per person and should be mailed to Sylamore Ranger District, 1001 East Main Street, Mountain View, AR 72560.
Caroling in the Caverns will take place Nov. 28-Dec. 20. Carolers sing old-fashioned Christmas favorites. The event is always a sell-out, so call well in advance for reservations.
Visit www.blanchardcavetours.com for more information or phone 870-757-2211 or 888-757-2246 for reservations for either event.
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Experience an old-fashioned Christmas at the 10th annual Holiday Open House at the Rogers Historical Museum in Rogers on Nov. 29. This year’s theme is “A World War I Christmas.” There will be entertainment, refreshments, holiday crafts and tours of the 1895 Hawkins House, which will be decorated for the season. Admission is free. Visit www.rogersarkansas.com/museum or phone 479-621-1154 for more information.
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The annual Christmas Around the Square event in historic downtown Berryville will be Nov. 29. Festivities include food vendors, Christmas sales by downtown merchants, live music, drawings for prizes and an appearance by Santa. Phone 870-423-7311 for more information.
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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 and Jill M. Rohrbach, travel writers
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
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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Explore the changing seasons of the Ozark Mountains during the Fall Splendor Boat Tour offered Nov. 1 at Lake Fort Smith State Park in Mountainburg. Cruise along Frog Bayou on a pontoon boat with a park interpreter leading the tour. Park staff suggests participants bring a hat and jacket for this outdoor excursion. The tour may be cancelled in the case of the inclement weather or high wind. Reservations are recommended. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 6-12. Call 479-369-2469 for reservations or more information.
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Join a park interpreter for a guided walk of discovery on Nov. 1 during the Big Bluff Trail Fall Foliage Hike at Bull Shoals-White River State Park in Bull Shoals. The trail winds through the forest to the bluff overlooking the White River. Closed-toe shoes and a water bottle are suggested. Admission is free. Email bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com or phone 870-445-3629 for event details.
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The Christmas Season officially starts for the City of Heber Springs with a Christmas Open House of Main Street businesses on Nov. 1. Participating merchants open their decorated spaces to the public from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., offering refreshments, sales, and gift giving ideas. Phone 501-362-8287 for more information.
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The 63rd annual Original Ozark Folk Festival will take place Nov. 5-8 in Eureka Springs. The event includes folk music, folk arts, folk crafts and more. Much of the festivities take place in Basin Spring Park and The Auditorium, both of which are located in the historic Victorian-era downtown. Visit www.eurekasprings.org or phone 479-253-2586 for more information.
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The 7th annual Foothills Festival will be held in Black Rock on Nov. 6-8. The event features the Show and Shine Antique Car Show, lawn mower races with amateur and professional categories, a quilt show, live entertainment, a pancake breakfast, and a ham and bean supper. Events will be held along Main Street, at City Hall and at Black Rock School. Call 870-878-6639 for more information.
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A Cemetery Symposium, sponsored by the Searcy County Historical Society, will be offered Nov. 7 in the town of Marshall. Four speakers will address Arkansas cemetery law, assistance and organization in preserving old cemeteries, problems in locating graves, and grave location technology, especially using ground penetrating radar. The cost is $10 for the day or $5 for half a day. A 78-page document of Arkansas cemetery law and cases will be available for $2. The meeting will be at the Petit Jean Electrical Co-op building, located at 672 Airport Road. Seating is limited to 100. For details and reservation information visit www.ancestorfair.us or phone 479-442-3691. The document can also be downloaded from the Web site.
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Outdoor enthusiasts with a competitive edge should mark their calendars for Nov. 7 to take part in the Lewis & Clark Urban Adventure Race in Fayetteville. The race consists of orienteering, mountain biking, trekking, water elements, rope work, and mystery events. Individual and two-person teams will navigate using a map and compass to checkpoints along the course, which will cover wooded and urban terrain in the Fayetteville and Springdale city limits. Visit www.urbanadventurerace.com or phone 479-521-5776 for details.
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Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View offers two distinct events the second weekend in November. The Fall Bluegrass Festival will be Nov. 12-14 and is sponsored by the Mountain View Bluegrass Association. Visit www.mountainview-bluegrass.com for a list of performers. All concerts will be held in the auditorium.
The park’s Handmade Christmas Folk School is set for Nov. 13-15. Participants learn how to make herbal ornaments, homemade soaps, sew aprons, old-time Santas, baskets, dolls and more. Classes run one, two or all three days, depending on the craft. Pre-registration is required and admission is $50 per day plus a materials fee. Visit www.ozarkfolkcenter.com for details.
Also held at the park during November will be an Ozark Holiday Craft Show on Nov. 26-27.
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Mountain Home will hold its 29th annual Craftsfest the weekend of Nov. 13-14 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. This juried show is for unique, handmade items that are non-commercial. Other amenities include breakfast and lunch for sale, and hourly prize drawings. Call 870-404-7742 for details.
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Davidsonville Historic State Park in Pocahontas will host a Surviving in the Wilderness Workshop on Nov. 14. Participants will learn to build a shelter out of debris, locate north using the shadow of a twig, and a variety of skills necessary to survive in the outdoors without a GPS, cell phone or two-way radio. Log on to www.ArkansasStateParks.com or contact Davidsonville Historic State Park at 870-892-4708 for more information.
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A fun weekend for car enthusiasts, the 10th annual Classic Car Cruise will be Nov. 20-22 in Mountain View. A two-hour trip starts at 10 a.m. from Cash’s White River Hoedown. At 7 p.m., the hoedown’s band will play some 50s and 60s favorites. Visit www.whiteriverhoedown.com for more information or call 870-664-0196.
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The 21st annual Eureka Springs Fall Antique Show and Sale will be Nov. 21-22 at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Fifty-seven dealers from 16 states bring antiques and collectibles to display and sell. A preview showing with wine and cheese is offered from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 20. Visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com or phone 479-244-5167 for details.
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A popular regional holiday event, Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville takes place Nov. 21-Dec. 31. The historic downtown square is transformed into a winter wonderland with more than 400,000 lights. Adding to the family fun and Christmas ambiance are street vendors, miniature horse rides for kids, and carriage rides. Visit www.experiencefayetteville.com or phone 800-766-4626 for more information.
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The holiday season brings two unique opportunities to visitors of Blanchard Springs Caverns in Mountain View. A special four-hour tour to photograph the upper level of the caverns will be offered Nov. 22. The Dripstone Photo Tour is limited to the first 10 people who return advance payment. It is not an instructional tour. Participants should bring their own tripod, cameras and a light jacket. Fee is $20 per person and should be mailed to Sylamore Ranger District, 1001 East Main Street, Mountain View, AR 72560.
Caroling in the Caverns will take place Nov. 28-Dec. 20. Carolers sing old-fashioned Christmas favorites. The event is always a sell-out, so call well in advance for reservations.
Visit www.blanchardcavetours.com for more information or phone 870-757-2211 or 888-757-2246 for reservations for either event.
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Experience an old-fashioned Christmas at the 10th annual Holiday Open House at the Rogers Historical Museum in Rogers on Nov. 29. This year’s theme is “A World War I Christmas.” There will be entertainment, refreshments, holiday crafts and tours of the 1895 Hawkins House, which will be decorated for the season. Admission is free. Visit www.rogersarkansas.com/museum or phone 479-621-1154 for more information.
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The annual Christmas Around the Square event in historic downtown Berryville will be Nov. 29. Festivities include food vendors, Christmas sales by downtown merchants, live music, drawings for prizes and an appearance by Santa. Phone 870-423-7311 for more information.
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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"