Travelin’ the Southern Arkansas Timberlands: Events Taking Place During September

Zoie Clift, 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. 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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Hear the sounds of the Eagles and the "Hotel California" album in its entirety at the Eagles Tribute Concert Sept. 12 at the Municipal Auditorium in El Dorado. The innovative Canadian rock ensemble Jeans ‘n Classics are scheduled to perform the show with the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Admission is $35. For more information visit www.southarkansassymphony.org or call 800-792-0521.

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Educational and hands-on activities for outdoor enthusiasts are available at the SouthArk Outdoor Expo Sept. 12 in El Dorado at the South Arkansas Community College East Campus. At the expo there will also be a photo contest, rib cook-off, and kids activities. Visit www.southark.edu for more information or call 870-864-7130.

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The Magnolia-Columbia County Fair and Livestock Show will take place Sept.14-19 in Magnolia. There will be a parade, dog show, animals, and a dance contest. For more details check out www.arcolumbiacountryfair.com or call 870-234-4352.

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The Four States Fair & Rodeo is set for Sept. 18–27 in Texarkana. Watch the clash of cars at the Demolition Derby Friday night. On Saturday there will be a parade downtown and a concert at night. Four nights of rodeo by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association are also on the agenda. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for children under 5-years old. For more information visit www.fourstatesfair.com or call 870-773-2941.

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The San Jose Taiko Drummers will visit Texarkana on Sept. 22 at the Historic Perot Theatre. The Japanese style of percussion featured will fuse the rhythms of Africa, Brazil, Bali, Latin America, and jazz with martial arts inspired choreography. The show opens the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council’s 29th Perot Theatre Series with a street party for ticket-holders. For more information visit www.trach.org or call 903-792-4992.

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The Union County Fair takes place in El Dorado Sept. 22-26 at the Union County Fairgrounds. There will be exhibits, a carnival, food and community booths, and a livestock auction. For more information call 870-862-8071.

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Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual Mid South Club Car Show on Sept. 26 in Sheridan. There will be all types of autos there, a concession stand, and games for both kids and adults. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and admission is free to visitors. There is a $20 entry fee and $10 for each additional car. Call 501-888-1205 for more information.

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The 41st Annual Camden BPW Barn Sale is set for Sept. 26 in Camden at the historic Tate Barn. The event is South Arkansas' largest arts and crafts festival. Throughout the day there will be an antique and classic car show, a 5K run, and other activities around town. For more details check out www.bpwbarnsale.org or call 870-231-6244.

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The 65th Annual Southwest Arkansas District Livestock Show & Rodeo located at Fair Park in Hope takes place on Sept. 29-Oct. 3. There will be a livestock show, commercial booths, flower show, food preservation (canning), arts and crafts, horticulture, a carnival, and rodeo. For more information call 870-777-5111.