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Everywhere you turn, there’s another place having a festival about food or flowers or art or music.
A lot of those festival are right here...
Please note: check all information for yourself before traveling long distances.
ARKANSAS OZARKS.
JANUARY
JANUARY 1: Hopp’n John New Year‘s Celebration (War Eagle Mil), Rogers. Call (866) 492-7324. Visit WarEagleMill.com.
JANUARY 6-7: Eagle Awareness Weekend (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JANUARY 7: Kings Day Kick Off Party (Rowdy Beaver Tavern), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
JANUARY 13-15: 46th Annual Tri Lakes Coin Show (Hot Springs Convention Center), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
JANUARY 14: Eagle Tour (DeGray Lake), Bismark. Call (501) 865-5810. Visit DeGray.com.
JANUARY 14: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast (Horner Hall), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
JANUARY 14-15: Eagle Awareness Weekend (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
JANUARY 16: 2012 Martin Luther King Parade & Program (Hot Springs Convention Center, Hall D), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
JANUARY 21: Wonders of Winter Wildlife (Hobbs State Park), Rogers. Call (479) 789-5000. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JANUARY 20-22: Bald Eagle Bonanza Weekend (Lake Catherine State Park), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
JANUARY 27-29: Eagles Et Cetera (DeGray Lake), Bismark. Call (501) 865-5810. Visit DeGray.com.
JANUARY 28: Outdoor Photography (DeGray Lake), Bismark. Call (501) 865-5810. Visit DeGray.com.
JANUARY 28: Christening of the Floats(Rowdy Beaver Tavern), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
JANUARY 16: South Hot Springs Lions Gun & Knife Show (Hot Springs Convention Center, Hall D), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 2: The Tin Grizzly 1st Anniversary Art Event at the MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
FEBRUARY 4-25: Eagles Over Harbor! (Mountain Harbor Resort), Mount Ida. Call (870) 867-2191. Visit MountainHarborResort.com.
FEBRUARY 10-11: 13th Annual Hot Springs Home & Outdoor Show (Hot Springs Convention Center), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
FEBRUARY 10-12: “Migrating Through the River Valley” Bird Weekend (Mount Nebo State Park), Dardanelle. Call (479) 229-3655. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
FEBRUARY 11: Krazo Nite Parade (Spring & Main Streets), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
FEBRUARY 11-12: Cupid in the Caverns (Blanchard Springs Caverns), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-8068. Visit YourPlaceInTheMountains.com.
FEBRUARY 11-12: Hikes, Hearts & Hugs Weekend (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
FEBRUARY 11-12: Sweethearts Weekend (Hobbs State Park), Rogers. Call (479) 789-5000. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
FEBRUARY 16: Hookers & Jokers Ball (Inn of the Ozarks Best Western Convention Center), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
FEBRUARY 17: Coronation Royalty Ball(Crescent Hotel Crystal Ballroom), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
FEBRUARY 17-19: Winter Quilter’s Retreat (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
FEBRUARY 18: Beaux Arts Masquerade Ball (Basin Park Hotel), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
FEBRUARY 19: ArtiGras (Basin Park Hotel), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
FEBRUARY 19: Jazz Brunch New Orleans Style (Crescent Hotel), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
FEBRUARY 20: ArtiGras - Lundy Gras (Basin Park Hotel), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
FEBRUARY 21: Mardi Gras Day - Krazo “Second Line” Krawl (Pied Piper Tavern), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
FEBRUARY 21: Fat Tuesday St. ’Lizbeth’s King Cake Ball & Mardi Gras Supper (Saint Elizabeth Parish Center), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit Krazo.Ureeka.org.
FEBRUARY 24: Hot Springs Boat, Tackle & RV Show (Summit Arena), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
FEBRUARY 24-26: Survival Skills Weekend (Daisy State Park), Kirby. Call (870) 398-4487. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
FEBRUARY 25-26: Eagle Watch Weekend (Lake Ouachita State Park), Mountain Pine. Call (501) 767-9366. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
FEBRUARY 25-27: Arkansas Flower & Garden Show (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
MARCH
MARCH 3: 5th Annual Family Fun Day (Cossatot River State Park), Wickes. Call (870) 385-2201. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MARCH 3: Cookin’ With Coals Contest (Mammoth Spring State Park), Mammoth Spring. Call (870) 625-7364. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MARCH 3: Hobbs Celebrates Leopold (Hobbs State Park), Rogers. Call (479) 789-5000. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MARCH 9 to APRIL 1: Spring Break Programs (DeGray Lake), Bismark. Call (501) 865-5810. Visit DeGray.com.
MARCH 10-12: Spring Bluegrass Festival(Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
MARCH 11-12: Handpicked & Handmade Craft Show (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
MARCH 10-22: Spa City 6 Hour Mountain Bike Race (Cedar Glades Park), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
MARCH 17: Archeology Day at Petit Jean (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
MARCH 17: First Ever 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Bridge Street), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
MARCH 17: St Paddy Parade (Main & Spring Streets), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 981-9551. Visit StPaddy.Ureeka.org.
MARCH 17-18: 16th Annual Spring Antique Show & Sale (Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 253-7551. Visit EurekaSpringsAntiqueShows.com.
MARCH 17-18: Celtic in the Caverns (Blanchard Springs Caverns), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-8068. Visit YourPlaceInTheMountains.com.
MARCH 17-18: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (War Eagle Mil), Rogers. Call (866) 492-7324. Visit WarEagleMill.com.
MARCH 17-19: Ozark Folk School - Session 1 (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
MARCH 19-23: Spring Break Activities (Lake Dardanelle State Park), Russellville. Call (479) 967-5516. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MARCH 17-25: Spring Break (Lake Ouachita State Park), Mountain Pine. Call (501) 767-9366. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MARCH 20-25: Ozark Folk School - Session 2 (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
MARCH 22-25: 29th Annual Fiddlers Convention (North Arkansas College South Campus), Harrison. Call (888) 283-2163. Visit HarrisonArkansas.org.
MARCH 22-25: USPA Spring 2012 FLY-IN (The Austin Hotel), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
MARCH 23-25: Devil Den Rocks! (Devil’s Den State Park), West Fork. Call (479) 761-3325. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MARCH 23-27: 10th Annual Ozark Foothills Film Fest (University of Arkansas Community College), Batesville. Call (870) 251-1189. Visit OzarkFoothillsFilmFest.org.
MARCH 24-25: Spring Gun & Knife Show (Historic Hardy Gym), Hardy. Call (870) 856-3571. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
MARCH 30: 11th Annual Knap-In - Arrowhead and Spearpoint Demonstration (Mammoth Spring State Park), Mammoth Spring. Call (870) 625-7364. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MARCH 31: Celebrate Archeology Month at Davidsonville (Davidsonville Historic State Park), Pocahontas. Call (870) 892-4708. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MARCH 31 to APRIL 2: Ouachita Challenge Mountain Bike Race (Mountain Harbor Resort), Mount Ida. Call (870) 867-2191. Visit MountainHarborResort.com.
APRIL
• APRIL 1-2: Herbal Field Trip & Workshop(Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
APRIL 6-8: Great Escape Weekend & Easter Egg Hunt (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
APRIL 6-8: Ozark Mountain Bike Festival (Devil’s Den State Park), West Fork. Call (479) 761-3325. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 7: 24th Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Daisy State Park), Kirby. Call (870) 398-4487. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 7: Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Withrow Springs State Park), Huntsville. Call (479) 559-2593. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 7: Easter Egg Hunt (Jacksonville State Park), Newport. Call (870) 523-2143. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 8: 35th Annual Easter Egg Hunt (War Eagle Mil), Rogers. Call (866) 492-7324. Visit WarEagleMill.com.
APRIL 7-8: Easter Party & Family Fun at Harbor (Mountain Harbor Resort), Mount Ida. Call (870) 867-2191. Visit MountainHarborResort.com.
APRIL 8: Easter Eggstasy (DeGray Lake), Bismark. Call (501) 865-5810. Visit DeGray.com.
APRIL 8: Easter Scramble (Mammoth Spring State Park), Mammoth Spring. Call (870) 625-7364. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 8-9: Easter Sunrise Service at Marina Point (Mountain Harbor Resort), Mount Ida. Call (870) 867-2191. Visit MountainHarborResort.com.
APRIL 13-15: Arkansas Scottish Festival (Lyon College), Batesville. Call (870) 307-PIPE. Visit Lyon.edu/scotfest.
APRIL 13-15: 24th Ozark UFO Conference (Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center), Eureka Springs. Visit OzarkUFO.com.
APRIL 13-15: Wildflower Weekend (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
APRIL 14: Confederate History Weekend (Prairie Grove Battlefield), Prairie Grove. Call (479) 846-2990. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 14: Earth Day Celebration (Hobbs State Park), Rogers. Call (479) 789-5000. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 14: Wickes Community Cleanup (Cossatot River State Park), Wickes. Call (870) 385-2201. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 21: Scout Patch Day (Davidsonville Historic State Park), Pocahontas. Call (870) 892-4708. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 20-22: 50th Annual Arkansas Folk Festival, Mountain View. Call (870) 269-8068. Visit YourPlaceInTheMountains.com.
APRIL 20-22: Artisans Market on the Square at the Arkansas Folk Festival (Historic Square), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-4120. Visit ArkansasCraftGuild.org.
APRIL 20-22: Dulcimer Jamboree (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
APRIL 20-22: Ozark Wildflower Weekend (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 20-22: Wildflower Weekend (Withrow Springs State Park), Huntsville. Call (479) 559-2593. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 21: Herbfest & Plant Sale (Mammoth Spring State Park), Mammoth Spring. Call (870) 625-7364. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
APRIL 27: “Taste of Heber” (Downtown), Heber Springs. Call (501) 362-2444. Visit Heber-Springs.com.
APRIL 28-29: “25th Annual Springfest(Historic Spring Park), Heber Springs. Call (501) 362-2444. Visit Heber-Springs.com.
MAY
•MAY 3: Music Roots Concert (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
MAY 4: Resource Rendezvous (Lake Dardanelle State Park), Russellville. Call (479) 967-5516. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 4-6: Birder Weekend (Devil’s Den State Park), West Fork. Call (479) 761-3325. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 4-6: Ozark Birders’ Springtime Retreat (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 4-6: Spanker Creek Farm Spring Show (Spanker Creek Farm), Rogersville. Call (479) 685-5655. Visit SpankerCreekFarm.com.
MAY 4-6: War Eagle Mill Spring Crafts Fair (War Eagle Mil), Rogers. Call (866) 492-7324. Visit WarEagleMill.com.
MAY 5: International Migratory Bird Day (Hobbs State Park), Rogers. Call (479) 789-5000. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 5-6: Kayak Campout (Lake Ouachita State Park), Mountain Pine. Call (501) 767-9366. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 12: Pickin’ In The Park (Mammoth Spring State Park), Mammoth Spring. Call (870) 625-7364. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 12: Stueart Pennington Running of the Tubs (Historic Downtown), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
MAY 13-14: Herb Spring Extravaganza (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
MAY 13-14: Thumb-picking Weekend (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
MAY 16-18: Arkansas Territorial Days (Davidsonville Historic State Park), Pocahontas. Call (870) 892-4708. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 18-19: 22nd Annual Crawdad Days Festival (Harrison Downtown Historic Square), Harrison. Call (888) 283-2163. Visit HarrisonArkansas.org.
MAY 19: Arkansas Heritage Day (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
MAY 19-20: Kayak Campout (Lake Ouachita State Park), Mountain Pine. Call (501) 767-9366. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 22 to JUNE 3: Mid-America Bike Week 2012 (Various Locaions), Harrison. Call (888) 283-2163. Visit HarrisonArkansas.org.
MARCH 24: Spring Star Party (Woolly Hollow State Park), Greenbrier. Call (501) 679-2098. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 25-28: Memorial Day Weekend (Lake Dardanelle State Park), Russellville. Call (479) 967-5516. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 26: River Cleanup (Cossatot River State Park), Wickes. Call (870) 385-2201. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 25-28: Memorial Day Weekend (Davidsonville Historic State Park), Pocahontas. Call (870) 892-4708. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 26-27: Mountain Harbor Resort’s Annual Blessing of the Fleet (Mountain Harbor Resort), Mount Ida. Call (870) 867-2191. Visit MountainHarborResort.com.
MAY 26-28: Memorial Day Celebration (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 29-30: Memorial Day Celebration (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
MAY 30: Spring River Cleanup(Mammoth Spring State Park), Mammoth Spring. Call (870) 625-7364. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
MAY 31 to JUNE 2: Mid-America Bike Week (Summit Arena & other venues), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
JUNE
JUNE 1-2: Annual Spring River Car Cruise & Car Show (Loberg Park), Hardy. Call (870) 257-3378. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
JUNE 1-2: First Ever - Hats In Hot Springs Festival (Hill Wheatley Plaza), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
JUNE 1-2: Portfest (Jacksonville State Park), Newport. Call (870) 523-2143. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JUNE 1-2: War Eagle Appreciation Days (Withrow Springs State Park), Huntsville. Call (479) 559-2593. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JUNE 3: Tribute to Johnny Cash (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JUNE 3-16: 17th Annual Hot Springs Music Festival - “Outside the Bachs” (Various venues Historic Downtown Hot Springs), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
JUNE 8: 28th Annual Fun Day (Woolly Hollow State Park), Greenbrier. Call (501) 679-2098. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JUNE 8: Bat-O-Rama XXIII (Devil’s Den State Park), West Fork. Call (479) 761-3325. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JUNE 9: Annual Kids Fishing Derby (Davidsonville Historic State Park), Pocahontas. Call (870) 892-4708. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JUNE 9: Kids’ Fishing Derby (Withrow Springs State Park), Huntsville. Call (479) 559-2593. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JUNE 9: Mountain Fishin’ Derby (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
JUNE 9-10: 2012 Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show / Canoe Races (Loberg Park), Hardy. Call (870) 856-2136. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
JUNE 9-11: Autoharp Workshops (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JUNE 12-16: 54th Annual Auto Show & Swap Meet (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
JUNE 13-17: Ancient Voices on the Wind - Cedar Flute Making (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JUNE 15-16: Troutfest (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JUNE 16: Kids’ Fishing Fest (DeGray Lake), Bismark. Call (501) 865-5810. Visit DeGray.com.
JUNE 16-17: Frame Looms, Fibers & Finishes (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JUNE 17: Father’s Day Fishing Tournament (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JUNE 17-18: Irish Music & Dance (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JUNE 22-23: Mount Magazine Butterfly Festival XVI (Mount Magazine State Park), Paris. Call (479) 963-8502. Visit MountMagazineStatePark.com.
JUNE 23: 23rd Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby & Lake Greeson Day (Daisy State Park), Kirby. Call (870) 398-4487. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JUNE 27-29: Fancy Lace Bottom Chair Weaving (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JUNE 28: Summer Star Party (Woolly Hollow State Park), Greenbrier. Call (501) 679-2098. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JULY
JULY 3: Fireworks Extravaganza (Sandy Beach), Heber Springs. Call (501) 362-2444. Visit Heber-Springs.com.
JULY 4: 4th of July Family Fun (Cossatot River State Park), Wickes. Call (870) 385-2201. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JULY 4: 2012 Fire in the Sky - 4th of July (First National Bank Soccer Complex), Harrison. Call (888) 283-2163. Visit HarrisonArkansas.org.
JULY 4: Fourth of July (Lake Dardanelle State Park), Russellville. Call (479) 967-5516. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JULY 4: July 4th Island Festival (DeGray Lake), Bismark. Call (501) 865-5810. Visit DeGray.com.
JULY 4: Donkey Days (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JULY 4: July 4th Gun & Games Day (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
JULY 4-5: Annual 4th of July Fireworks at Mountain Harbor (Mountain Harbor Resort), Mount Ida. Call (870) 867-2191. Visit MountainHarborResort.com.
JULY 4-7: Independence Day Celebration (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JULY 7: Arkansas River Cleanup (Lake Dardanelle State Park), Russellville. Call (479) 967-5516. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
JULY 7-9: 8th Annual National Shape Note Gathering (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JULY 14-16: Great Smoky Mountain Cloggers (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JULY 21-23: Mountain Dulcimer Workshop (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
JULY 25-27: Last Chance Day Camp (DeGray Lake), Bismark. Call (501) 865-5810. Visit DeGray.com.
JULY 30: Women of Mountain Music (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
AUGUST
AUGUST 4-6: Hammered Dulcimer Workshops (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
AUGUST 7-11: Tontitown Grape Festival, Tontitown. Call (479) 361-2615. Visit TontitownGrapeFestival.com.
AUGUST 11: Teacher Open House (Davidsonville Historic State Park), Pocahontas. Call (870) 892-4708. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
AUGUST 13: Carter Family Tribute (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
AUGUST 16-18: 41st Annual Bluegrass Festival (Beacon Park), Harrison. Call (888) 283-2163. Visit HarrisonArkansas.org.
AUGUST 18-20: Old-Time String Band Event (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
AUGUST 19-21: Mountains, Music & Motorcycles (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
AUGUST 25: 24th Annual Horseshoe Tournament (Daisy State Park), Kirby. Call (870) 398-4487. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
AUGUST 31 to SEPTEMBER 3: Labor Day Weekend (Lake Dardanelle State Park), Russellville. Call (479) 967-5516. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
AUGUST 31 to SEPTEMBER 3: White River Days (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1: 29th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show (Mammoth Spring State Park), Mammoth Spring. Call (870) 625-7364. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER 1: Petit Jean Founders’ Day (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
SEPTEMBER 1-3: 61st Annual Clothesline Fair (Prairie Grove Battlefield), Prairie Grove. Call (479) 846-2990. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER 1-3: Labor Day Weekend (Davidsonville Historic State Park), Pocahontas. Call (870) 892-4708. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER 1-16: Spring River Art Gallery Annual Art Show (Spring River Gallery), Hardy. Call (870) 528-3944. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
SEPTEMBER 2-3: Tribute to Grandpa Jones (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
SEPTEMBER 3: 4th Annual Junk-n-Jam (Main Street), Hardy. Call (870) 856-3571. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
SEPTEMBER 6-8: Hot Springs Motorcycle Rally, Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
SEPTEMBER 7-9: 17th Annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship (First National Bank Soccer Complex), Harrison. Call (888) 283-2163. Visit HarrisonArkansas.org.
SEPTEMBER 8: Arkansas State Championship Hillbilly Chili Cook-Off (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER 8-9: Heavenly Highway Yard Sale (150 mile route including communities of Hardy, Cherokee Village, Salem, Viola, Pineville, Calico Rock, Norfolk, Salesville, Jordan, Oxford, Horseshoe Bend and Ashflat). Call (870) 297-4129-3571. Visit OldHardyTown.net or CalicoRock.us.
SEPTEMBER 9-11: Folk Dance Days (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
SEPTEMBER 14-16: Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour (Mountain View Area), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-4120. Visit ArkansasCraftGuild.org.
SEPTEMBER 15: Great Arkansas Cleanup (Davidsonville Historic State Park), Pocahontas. Call (870) 892-4708. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER 16-17: Arkansas State Fiddle Championship (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
SEPTEMBER 19-22: 15th Annual Fall Swap Meet (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
SEPTEMBER 21-22: Legends Balloon Rally, Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
SEPTEMBER 22: Outdoor Skills Workshop (Lake Dardanelle State Park), Russellville. Call (479) 967-5516. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER 23-24: Cowboy Weekend (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
SEPTEMBER 30 to OCTOBER 1: Herb Harvest Festival (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 1: Tribute to Jimmy Driftwood (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
OCTOBER 5-6: Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival (Downtown Hot Springs), Hot Springs. Call (501) 321-2835. Visit HotSprings.org.
OCTOBER 5-7: Hardy Turtle Island Annual Pow Wow (Loberg Park), Hardy. Call (870) 972-6995. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
OCTOBER 5-7: Women’s Outdoor Weekend (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
OCTOBER 6: Annual Hardy Homesteaders Day (Loberg Park), Hardy. Call (870) 856-2120. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
OCTOBER 6: Flying Jam Music Festival (Searcy County Airport), Marshall. Call (870) 447-3032. Visit SearcyCountyAirport.com.
OCTOBER 10-12: Homeschooler’s Day Camp (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
OCTOBER 13: Brumley Annual Music Shindig featuring the Oak Ridge Boys, Dailey & Vincent and the Blackwood Brothers Quartet (John Q Hammons Center), Rogers. Call (888) 462-6718. Visit IllFlyAwayFoundation.org.
OCTOBER 13: Ghosts of Davidsonville Fall Festival (Davidsonville Historic State Park), Pocahontas. Call (870) 892-4708. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
OCTOBER 16-28: Senior American Special (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
OCTOBER 17-21: Spanker Creek Farm Fall Show (Spanker Creek Farm), Rogersville. Call (479) 685-5655. Visit SpankerCreekFarm.com.
OCTOBER 18-21: War Eagle Mill Fall Arts & Crafts Fair (War Eagle Mil), Rogers. Call (866) 492-7324. Visit WarEagleMill.com.
OCTOBER 18-21: Mountain Man Rendezvous (Loberg Park), Hardy. Call (417) 373-1252. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
OCTOBER 19-21: Fall Festival (Bull Shoals - White River State Park), Bull Shoals. Call (870) 445-3629. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
OCTOBER 20: 11th Annual NEAVF Volkswagon Festival, Artist’s Showcase & Flea Market (Loberg Park), Hardy. Call (870) 530-3666. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
OCTOBER 20: Christian Fellowship Bow Shoot (Hardy Public Beach), Hardy. Call (870) 710-7108. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
OCTOBER 27: Halloween Fun at Petit Jean (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
OCTOBER 29: Beanfest (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 3: Star Party (Woolly Hollow State Park), Greenbrier. Call (501) 679-2098. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
NOVEMBER 3-4: Main Street Hardy Fall Gun & Knife Show (Historic Hardy Gym), Hardy. Call (870) 856-3571. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
NOVEMBER 10-12: Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
NOVEMBER 11-12: Handpicked & Handmade Craft Festival (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
NOVEMBER 17-18: 24th Annual Fall Antique Show & Sale (Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center), Eureka Springs. Call (479) 253-7551. Visit EurekaSpringsAntiqueShows.com.
NOVEMBER 17-19: Make It A Handmade Christmas Folk School (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
NOVEMBER 23-25: 15th Annual Mountain Rendezvous (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
NOVEMBER 23-25: Thanksgiving Day Celebration (War Eagle Mil), Rogers. Call (866) 492-7324. Visit WarEagleMill.com.
NOVEMBER 24: Thanksgiving Buffet & Gospel Concert (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
NOVEMBER 25: Holiday Concert (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 1: Christmas Open House (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
DECEMBER 1-2: 150th Anniversary Battle of Prairie Grove Reenactment (Prairie Grove Battlefield), Prairie Grove. Call (479) 846-2990. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com.
DECEMBER 7-9: 34th Annual Christmas Showcase (Statehouse Convention Center, Hall 4), Little Rock Call (870) 269-4120. Visit ArkansasCraftGuild.org.
DECEMBER 8: Hardy Christmas Parade (Main Street), Hardy. Call (870) 856-3811. Visit OldHardyTown.net.
DECEMBER 9: Ozark Christmas Feast (Ozark Folk Center), Mountain View. Call (870) 269-3851. Visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
2013 JANUARY
JANUARY 12-13: Eagle Awareness Weekend (Petit Jean State Park), Morrilton. Call (501) 727-5441. Visit PetitJeanStatePark.com.
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JANUARY
JANUARY 14-15: Souper Wine Weekend (St. Genevieve’s Wine Trail), St. Genevieve. Call (800) 398-1298. Visit RDVWineTrail.com.
JANUARY 15: Whiskey Fest (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (800) BCLODGE. Visit 417Mag.com/whiskeyfest/.
JANUARY 20: An Evening of Humorous Storytelling: Where the River Turns a Thousand Hilarious Tales (1 Normal Avenue), Cape Girardeau. Call (573) 335-1631. Visit VisitMO.com.
JANUARY 21: Botanical Folklore (Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center), Cape Girardeau. Call (573) 290-5218. Visit VisitMO.com.
JANUARY 21: Eagle Watch (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
JANUARY 21: Master Trout Championship — Lake Taneycomo (Lilleys’ Landing), Branson. Call (417) 334-6380. Visit VisitMO.com.
JANUARY 28: Civil War Weapons with Mike Comer (Bollinger County Museum of Natural History), Marble Hill. Call (573) 238-1174. Visit VisitMO.com.
JANUARY 28: June’s Got the Cash (The Royal Theatre), Versailles. Call (573) 378-6226. Visit VisitMO.com.
FEBRUARY
FFEBRUARY 1: Museum After Hours: Walking through Time (Missouri State Museum), Jefferson City. Call (573) 751-2854. Visit MoStateParks.com.
FEBRUARY 3-5: The 18th Annual Celebration of Tastes (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (417) 339-5049. Visit Big-Cedar.com.
FEBRUARY 4: Polar Bear Plunge (Trail of Tears State Park), Jackson. Call (573) 290-5268. Visit MoStateParks.com.
FEBRUARY 4: Queen’s (King’s) Ball (VFW Hall), Ste. Genevieve. Call (573) 883-2099. Visit HistoricSteGen.org.
FEBRUARY 6: 18th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show (Dick Clark’s American Bandstand), Branson. Call (417) 339-3003. Visit ExploreBranson.com. Snow date: February 15.
FEBRUARY 11: 2012 Polar Bear Plunge (Still Waters Resort on Table Rock Lake), Branson. Call (417) 624-5505. Visit SOMO.org/BransonPlunge/.
FEBRUARY 11-12: Romancing the Grape (St. Genevieve’s Wine Trail), St. Genevieve. Call (800) 398-1298. Visit RDVWineTrail.com.
FEBRUARY 18: Eagle Watch (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
FEBRUARY 18: The Earth Moves Under Our Feet (Onondaga Cave State Park), City. Call (573) 245-6576. Visit MoStateParks.com.
FEBRUARY 24-25: 100 Acre Wood Road Rally (100 W. 4th St.), Salem. Call (314) 402-5764. Visit VisitMO.com.
FEBRUARY 24-25: Polar Bear Plunge (Lake of the Ozarks State Park), Osage Beach. Call (573) 348-2694. Visit MoStateParks.com.
FEBRUARY 25: 65th Annual Black Tie & Centennial Celebration (Branson Convention Center), Branson. Call (417) 334-4084. Visit BransonChamber.com.
FEBRUARY 25: Team Trout Championship (Lilleys’ Landing), Branson. Call (417) 334-6380. Visit VisitMO.com.
MARCH
MARCH 1-31: Irish Month at Titanic (Titanic Museum Attraction), Branson. Call (800) 381-7670. Visit TitanicBranson.com.
MARCH 3: 7th Annual Farm Toy Show (Montgomery County Fairgrounds), Montgomery City. Call (573) 564-2979. Visit MontgomeryCountyOldThreshers.org.
MARCH 7: Museum After Hours: USS Missouri - A Fighting Legacy (Missouri State Museum), Jefferson City. Call (573) 751-2854. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MARCH 7-13: NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship (Keeter Gymnasium, College of the Ozarks), Point Lookout. Call (417) 335-NAIA. Visit CofO.edu.
MARCH 10: Candlelight Tour of the Anderson House (Battle of Lexington State Historic Site), City. Call (660) 259-4654. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MARCH 10: Heart of the Ozarks Acoustic Music Concert Series (Historic Avenue Theatre, 307 Washington Avenue), West Plains. Call (417) 256-8835. Visit VisitMO.com.
MARCH 15-17: Praisefrest (The Mansion Theatre), Branson. Call (417) 239-6262. Visit IMCConcerts.com.
MARCH 15-18: American Long Rifle Association Encampment (Fort De Chartres), Ste. Genevieve. Call (618) 284-7230. Visit HistoricSteGen.org.
MARCH 24: I’ll Fly Away’s 80th Birthday Celebration (308 W. Spring St.), Neosho. Call (888) 462-6718. Visit IllFlyAwayFoundation.org.
MARCH 24 to APRIL 21: The Way We Worked - Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition (Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site), Lawson. Call (816) 580-3387. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MARCH 29-31: The Great Lake of the Ozarks Gospel Sing (The Landing On Main Street), Osage Beach. Call (888) 285-7464. Visit GreatLakeoftheOzarksGospelSing.com.
MARCH 29 to APRIL 1: Branson Salutes Vietnam Veterans, Branson. Call (417) 230-2278. Visit ExploreBranson.com.
MARCH 29 to APRIL 1: FLW Fishing Tournament (Table Rock State Park Marina), Branson. Visit ExploreBranson.com.
MARCH 30 to APRIL 1: HorseFest (Ozark Empire Fairgrounds), Springfield. Call (800) 356-8255. Visit HorseFest.net.
MARCH 30 to APRIL 1: Colonial Trade Faire & Musket Frolic (Fort De Chartres), Ste. Genevieve. Call (618) 284-7230. Visit HistoricSteGen.org.
MARCH 31: Silver Dollar City’s Young Christians’ Day (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
APRIL
APRIL 1: Branson Centennial History Museum Opening (Historic Downtown Branson), Branson. Call (417) 334-4084. Visit Branson100.org.
APRIL 4: Museum After Hours: Jesse James in the Civil War (Missouri State Museum), Jefferson City. Call (573) 751-2854. Visit MoStateParks.com.
APRIL 1: Spring Wildflower Workshop (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
APRIL 7: Easter Egg Hunt (Hollister High School), Hollister. Call (417) 334-3262. Visit CityofHollister.com.
APRIL 12 to MAY 6: World-Fest (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
APRIL 13-15: Cape Girardeau Storytelling Festival (518 S. Fountain), Cape Girardeau. Call (573) 335-1631. Visit VisitMO.com.
APRIL 14: Heritage Day in Winona (RT 1 Box 1998), Winona. Call (573) 325-1381. Visit VisitMO.com.
APRIL 15: Van Meter State Park’s 80th Anniversary (Van Meter State Park), Miami. Call (660) 886-7537. Visit MoStateParks.com.
APRIL 19-22: 62nd Annual Dogwood Festival (Downtown), Camdenton. Call (573) 346-2227. Visit CamdentonChamber.com.
APRIL 20-21: Doniphan’s Civil War Days (200 Franklin St.), Doniphan. Call (573) 996-2090. Visit VisitMO.com.
APRIL 20-22: 6th Annual Branson Elvis Festival (Legends in Concert / American Bandstand Theater), Branson. Call (888) 215-8547. Visit LegendsInConcert.com.
APRIL 21: Celebration of Earth Day (Knob Noster State Park), Knob Noster. Call (660) 563-2463. Visit MoStateParks.com.
APRIL 21: Earth Day (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
APRIL 21: Earth Day Volunteer Work Day (Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site), Ash Grove. Call (417) 751-3266. Visit MoStateParks.com.
APRIL 21-22: Jour de la Terre (St. Genevieve’ Wine Trail), St. Genevieve. Call (800) 398-1298. Visit RDVWineTrail.com.
APRIL 26-28: Bassmaster Open (Table Rock Lake), Branson. Visit Bassmaster.com/open/.
APRIL 26-28: Heaven or Hell Conference (The Mansion Theatre), Branson. Call (417) 239-1333. Visit TheMansionTheatre.com.
APRIL 28: Planting Party for Earth Week (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (800) 225-6343. Visit BigCedar.com.
APRIL 28: Walk & Wade Hike (St. Joe State Park), Park Hills. Call (573) 431-1069. Visit MoStateParks.com.
APRIL 28: Wildflowers Amongst the Trees (Knob Noster State Park), Knob Noster. Call (660) 563-2463. Visit MoStateParks.com.
APRIL 28-29: Ecole de Soldat (Joure de Féte Grounds, St, Mary’s Road & Seraphin Street), Ste. Genevieve. Visit HistoricSteGen.org.
MAY
• MAY 5: Kids Free Fishing (Bennett Spring State Park), Lebanon. Call (417) 532-4338. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 5: Spring Wildflower Workshop (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 6-7: Spring Planting Festival (Baker Creek Seed Company), Mansfield. Call (417) 924-8917. Visit RareSeeds.com.
MAY 6-12: Late Spring Trail Ride featuring HonkyTonk Renovators, Eminence. Call (573) 226-3492. Visit CrossCountryTrailRide.com.
MAY 10 to JUNE 3: Bluegrass & BBQ (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
MAY 12: Bijou at Bothwell Lodge: Stars Under the Stars (Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site), Sedalia. Call (660) 827-0510. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 12: River Rat Days at Caplinger Mills (14630 E. 676 Road), Stockton. Call (417) 276-5409. Visit CaplingerMills.net.
MAY 17-18: Plumb Nellie Arts & Crafts Festival (Historic Downtown Branson), Branson. Call (417) 334-1548. Visit DowntownBranson.org.
MAY 17-20: Fiddlers Convention (Compton Ridge Campground), Branson. Call (800) 233-8648. Visit ComptonRidge.com.
MAY 18-19: The Basics of Camping (Knob Noster State Park), Knob Noster. Call (660) 563-2463. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 19: Frontier Children’s Festival (Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site), Ash Grove. Call (417) 751-3266. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 19: Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Gospel Festival & Fish Fry (9000 Bluegrass Lane), West Plains. Call (888) 256-8835. Visit VisitMO.com.
MAY 19: Spring Kids’ Fishing Day (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 19-20: Progressive Dinner (St. Genevieve’ Wine Trail), St. Genevieve. Call (800) 398-1298. Visit RDVWineTrail.com.
MAY 25-27: Photo Scavenger Hunt (Knob Noster State Park), Knob Noster. Call (660) 563-2463. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 25-28: Memorial Day Event Trail Ride featuring Logan Creek Band, Eminence. Call (573) 226-3492. Visit CrossCountryTrailRide.com.
MAY 26: Crescents, Craters, Mountains & Rings (Knob Noster State Park), Knob Noster. Call (660) 563-2463. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 26: Walk & Wade Hike (St. Joe State Park), Park Hills. Call (573) 431-1069. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 26-27: 11th Annual Evening Shade Farms Herb Days in May (Evening Shade Farms), Osceola. Call (417) 282-6985. Visit VisitMO.com.
MAY 26-27: Flat River Grand Prix (St. Joe State Park), Park Hills. Call (573) 431-1069. Visit MoStateParks.com.
MAY 27: Memorial Day Celebration (Chateau on the Lake), Branson. Call (417) 334-1161. Visit ChateauOnTheLake.com.
MAY 27: Memorial Day Picnic & Fireworks (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (800) 225-6343. Visit BigCedar.com.
JUNE
JUNE 3-8: 28th Annual Spring Woodcarving Rendezvous Seminars (Compton Ridge Campground), Branson. Call (800) 233-8648. Visit ComptonRidge.com.
JUNE 7-9: HOBA’s 30th Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival (9000 Bluegrass Lane), West Plains. Call (888) 256-8835. Visit VisitMO.com.
JUNE 8: Texaco Country Showdown Competition at Branson Landing (Branson Landing), Branson. Call (417) 239-3002. Visit BransonLanding.com.
JUNE 8-10: 15th Annual Missouri Mines Rock Swap (Missouri Mines State Historic Site), Park Hills. Call (573) 431-6226. Visit MoStateParks.com.
JUNE 9: 37th Annual Newburg Days & Civil War Living History (Downtown Newburg & Little Piney Community Park), Newburg. Call (573) 529-2887. Visit VisitMO.com.
JUNE 9-10: Free Fishing Weekend (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
JUNE 9 to JULY 22: National KidsFest (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
JUNE 10-16: Brothers of the Third Week 30th Annual TRIKEWEEK (Compton Ridge Campground), Branson. Call (800) 233-8648. Visit ComptonRidge.com.
JUNE 10-16: Summer Fun Trail Ride, Eminence. Call (573) 226-3492. Visit CrossCountryTrailRide.com.
JUNE 15-16: Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival (East Main & South Curry Streets), West Plains. Call (888) 256-8835. Visit VisitMO.com.
JUNE 16: 4th Annual Tractor Cruise (Montgomery County Fairgrounds), Montgomery City. Call (573) 564-2979. Visit MontgomeryCountyOldThreshers.org.
JUNE 16: From Garden to Table: Food in the Frontier Ozarks (Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site), Ash Grove. Call (417) 751-3266. Visit MoStateParks.com.
JUNE 16: Jazz Fest at the Outdoor Academy (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (800) 225-6343. Visit BigCedar.com.
JUNE 16: No Moon = Dark Skies = Deep Sky Sights (Knob Noster State Park), Knob Noster. Call (660) 563-2463. Visit MoStateParks.com.
JUNE 17: Father’s Day: Father / Child Fishing Tournament (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (800) 225-6343. Visit BigCedar.com.
JUNE 18: Kid’s Fishing Derby (Kellogg Lake), Carthage. Call (417) 237-7035. Visit VisitMO.com.
JUNE 21: Boone History Day (Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site), Ash Grove. Call (417) 751-3266. Visit MoStateParks.com.
JULY 21 to AUGUST 5: Moonlight Madness (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
JUNE 22 to JULY 8: artCentral Annual Membership Show (1110 E. 13th St.), Carthage. Call (417) 358-4404. Visit VisitMO.com.
JUNE 24: Honor America Celebration (College of the Ozarks), Point Lookout. Call (800) 222-0525. Visit CofO.edu.
JUNE 27-30: 4th of July Celebration Trail Ride, Eminence. Call (573) 226-3492. Visit CrossCountryTrailRide.com.
JULY
JULY 3: Branson Landing’s 5th Annual Liberty Light Up Concert & Fireworks (Branson Landing), Branson. Call (417) 239-3002. Visit BransonLanding.com.
JULY 4: 4th of July Celebration (Chateau on the Lake), Branson. Call (417) 334-1161. Visit ChateauOnTheLake.com.
JULY 4: 59th Annual Fourth of July Celebration (Historic Downtown), Hollister. Call (417) 334-3262. Visit CityofHollister.com.
JULY 4: Celebration & Fireworks (Carthage Municipal Park), Carthage. Call (417) 359-8181. Visit VisitMO.com.
JULY 4: Freedom Celebration (Pere Marquette Park, North Main Street), Ste. Genevieve. Visit HistoricSteGen.org.
JULY 4: Independence Day Picnic & Fireworks (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (800) 225-6343. Visit BigCedar.com.
JULY 4: July 4th Chamber Parade (100 N. Main St.), Salem. Call (573) 729-6900. Visit VisitMO.com.
JULY 4: Silver Dollar City’s Independence Day Celebration (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
JULY 5: Battle of Carthage Vespers Service (Battle of Carthage State Historic Site), Carthage. Call (417) 682-2279. Visit VisitMO.com.
JULY 14-15: 3rd Annual Fiber “U” — Fun, Fiber & You! (Cowan Civic Center), Lebanon. Call (417) 861-3871. Visit MoPaca.org.
JULY 16-17: Third Annual Butterfly Festival (Nathanael Greene / Close Memorial Park), Springfield. Call (417) 891-1515. Visit FriendsoftheGarden.org.
JULY 21: Early Astronomer Catches the Moon (Knob Noster State Park), Knob Noster. Call (660) 563-2463. Visit MoStateParks.com.
JULY 28: 12th Annual GOBMC Car & Cycle Blowout - All British Show (Historic Carthage Square), Carthage. Call (417) 359-8181. Visit VisitMO.com.
JULY 31: Patron Appreciation Event / Tuesday Night Showcase with Mike Scott & the Nashville Band (Cowan Convention Center), Lebanon. Call (888) 462-6718. Visit IllFlyAwayFoundation.org.
AUGUST
AUGUST 1-4: 44th Annual Brumley Gospel Sing (Cowan Civic Center), Lebanon. Call (800) 435-3725. Visit BrumleyMusic.com.
AUGUST 5-11: End of Summer Trail Ride featuring Bush Hawg, Eminence. Call (573) 226-3492. Visit CrossCountryTrailRide.com.
AUGUST 8-11: Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo 2012 (1220 N. Ingram Road), Sikeston. Call (800) 455-2855. Visit VisitMO.com.
AUGUST 9-11: Branson’s Super Summer Cruise (Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead), Branson. Call (417) 332-1099 ext. 4105. Visit SuperSummerCruise.com.
AUGUST 11: “Perseids, the Sky is Falling!” sort of (Knob Noster State Park), Knob Noster. Call (660) 563-2463. Visit MoStateParks.com.
AUGUST 17-19: 36th Annual Threshers Show (Montgomery County Fairgrounds), Montgomery City. Call (573) 564-2979. Visit MontgomeryCountyOldThreshers.org.
AUGUST 18: Back to School Kid’s Free Fishing Day (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
AUGUST 18: Guns & Hoses Fishing Tournament (Lilleys’ Landing), Branson. Call (417) 334-6380. Visit VisitMO.com.
AUGUST 18: HOBA’s 5th Annual Fiddle Fest (9000 Bluegrass Lane), West Plains. Call (888) 256-8835. Visit VisitMO.com.
AUGUST 24 to SEPTEMBER 3: Southern Gospel Picnic (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
AUGUST 25-26: 24th Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival & Mid-American Fiddlers Championship (Historic Downtown Branson), Branson. Call (417) 334-1548. Visit DowntownBranson.org.
AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 1: Laura’s Memories Musical Pageant (Ozark Mountain Amphitheater), Mansfield. Call (417) 924-3525. Visit LaurasMemories.com.
AUGUST 31 to SEPTEMBER 2: Ozark Mule Days (Finley River Rodeo Park), Ozark. Call (417) 343-9412. Visit OzarkMuleDays.com.
AUGUST 31 to SEPTEMBER 3: Labor Day Celebration Trail Ride featuring Matt Kennon, Eminence. Call (573) 226-3492. Visit CrossCountryTrailRide.com.
SEPTEMBER
•SEPTEMBER 1-30: Branson Landing’s Artisans Market, BBQ, Music & More (Branson Landing), Branson. Call (417) 239-3002. Visit BransonLanding.com.
SEPTEMBER 2: Labor Day Celebration (Chateau on the Lake), Branson. Call (417) 334-1161. Visit ChateauOnTheLake.com.
SEPTEMBER 2: Labor Day Picnic & Fireworks (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (800) 225-6343. Visit BigCedar.com.
SEPTEMBER 9: Leadbelt National Enduro (St. Joe State Park), Park Hills. Call (573) 431-1069. Visit MoStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER 7-8: Laura’s Memories Musical Pageant (Ozark Mountain Amphitheater), Mansfield. Call (417) 924-3525. Visit LaurasMemories.com.
SEPTEMBER 8-9: Country Music Weekend (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
SEPTEMBER 11: 9-11 Memorial & Flag Display (College of the Ozarks), Point Lookout. Call (800) 222-0525. Visit CofO.edu.
SEPTEMBER 13-15: Autumn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival (Historic Downtown Branson), Branson. Call (417) 334-1548. Visit DowntownBranson.org.
SEPTEMBER 13 to OCTOBER 27: National Harvest Festival (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
SEPTEMBER 14-15: Laura’s Memories Musical Pageant (Ozark Mountain Amphitheater), Mansfield. Call (417) 924-3525. Visit LaurasMemories.com.
SEPTEMBER 15: Boone Family Storytelling (Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site), Ash Grove. Call (417) 751-3266. Visit MoStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER 15: Fall in Love with Downtown (105 E. Center St.), Sikeston. Call (573) 380-3801. Visit VisitMO.com.
SEPTEMBER 20-22: HOBA’s 20th Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival (9000 Bluegrass Lane), West Plains. Call (888) 256-8835. Visit VisitMO.com.
SEPTEMBER 21-22: Antique Classic Boat Society Show (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (800) 225-6343. Visit BigCedar.com.
SEPTEMBER 21-22: Laura’s Memories Musical Pageant (Ozark Mountain Amphitheater), Mansfield. Call (417) 924-3525. Visit LaurasMemories.com.
SEPTEMBER 22: 14th Annual Grape & Fall Festival (Historic Downtown), Hollister. Call (417) 334-3262. Visit CityofHollister.com.
SEPTEMBER 22: Fall Square Dance Fling (Big Cedar Lodge), Ridgedale. Call (800) 225-6343. Visit BigCedar.com.
SEPTEMBER 27-28: Battle Re-enactment (Fort Davidson State Historic Site), Pilot Knob. Call (573) 546-3454. Visit MoStateParks.com.
SEPTEMBER 28-29: Laura’s Memories Musical Pageant (Ozark Mountain Amphitheater), Mansfield. Call (417) 924-3525. Visit LaurasMemories.com.
SEPTEMBER 28-30: Bois D’Arc Primitive Skills Camp & Knap-In (Hulston Mill Historic Park), Greenfield. Call (417) 840-1615. Visit BoisDarc.info.
SEPTEMBER 29: Prairie Jubilee at Prairie State Park (128 NW 150th Lane), Mindenmines. Call (417) 843-6711. Visit VisitMO.com.
SEPTEMBER 29-30: Branson Hammer-In & Knife Show (Shepherd of the Hills Farm), Branson. Call (417) 335-0123. Visit VisitMO.com.
SEPTEMBER 30 to OCTOBER 6: Early Fall Trail Ride featuring Matt Kennon, Eminence. Call (573) 226-3492. Visit CrossCountryTrailRide.com.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 1: Help Tag & Release Monarch Butterflies (Nathanael Greene / Close Memorial Park), Springfield. Call (417) 891-1515. Visit FriendsoftheGarden.org.
OCTOBER 5-6: Laura’s Memories Musical Pageant (Ozark Mountain Amphitheater), Mansfield. Call (417) 924-3525. Visit LaurasMemories.com.
OCTOBER 5-7: 39th Annual Ozark Arts & Crafts Show (Finley River Park), Ozark. Call (417) 581-4545. Visit OzarkCraftFair.com.
OCTOBER 5-7: WOW National Outdoor Recreation & Conservation School (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
OCTOBER 12: George Jones Concert (The Mansion Theatre), Branson. Call (417) 239-1333. Visit TheMansionTheatre.com.
OCTOBER 13: 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off Charity Event (Titanic Museum Attraction), Branson. Call (800) 381-7670. Visit TitanicBranson.com.
OCTOBER 13-20: 46th Annual Maple Leaf Festival (Garrison Avenue), Carthage. Call (417) 359-8181. Visit VisitMO.com.
OCTOBER 20-21: Homestead Days Festival (Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site), Ash Grove. Call (417) 751-3266. Visit MoStateParks.com.
OCTOBER 2-27: Late Fall Trail Ride featuring Jonesey, Eminence. Call (573) 226-3492. Visit CrossCountryTrailRide.com.
OCTOBER 27: Rural Heritage Day (Moses Austin Park, Historic District), Ste. Genevieve. Call (800) 373-7007. Visit HistoricSteGen.org.
OCTOBER 27: Wild Area Hike (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 1: The 5th Annual Piccadilly Gala (Historic Downtown Branson), Branson. Call (417) 334-1548. Visit DowntownBranson.org.
NOVEMBER 1 to DECEMBER 31: Ozark Mountain Christmas at Chateau on the Lake (Chateau on the Lake), Branson. Call (417) 334-1161. Visit ChateauOnTheLake.com.
NOVEMBER 1 to DECEMBER 31: Titanic Christmas & Winter Celebration (Titanic Museum Attraction), Branson. Call (800) 381-7670. Visit TitanicBranson.com.
NOVEMBER 1 to JANUARY 2: Branson Area Festival of Lights, Branson. Call (800) 296-0463. Visit ExploreBranson.com.
NOVEMBER 1 to JANUARY 2: Shepherd of the Hills Trail of Lights (Shepherd of the Hills Homestead), Branson. Call (417) 334-4191. Visit TheShepherdOfTheHills.com.
NOVEMBER 2: Santa Arrives at Branson Landing (Branson Landing), Branson. Call (417) 239-3002. Visit BransonLanding.com.
NOVEMBER 3 to DECEMBER 30 An Old Time Christmas (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Call (800) 475-9370. Visit SilverDollarCity.com.
NOVEMBER 5-11: Veterans Homecoming Week (Locations Throughout Branson), Branson. Call (417) 230-2278. Visit BransonVeteransEvents.com.
NOVEMBER 9: George Jones Concert (The Mansion Theatre), Branson. Call (417) 239-1333. Visit TheMansionTheatre.com.
NOVEMBER 10 to JUNE 1, 2014: Civil War Missouri: A House Dividing (Missouri State Museum), Jefferson City. Call (573) 751-2854. Visit VisitMO.com.
NOVEMBER 11: 79th Veterans Day Parade (Historic Downtown Branson), Branson. Call (417) 334-1548. Visit DowntownBranson.org.
NOVEMBER 16-17: John Mathis Live (The Mansion Theatre), Branson. Call (417) 239-1333. Visit TheMansionTheatre.com.
NOVEMBER 19-20: Wine Diva Weekend (St. Genevieve’ Wine Trail), St. Genevieve. Call (800) 398-1298. Visit RDVWineTrail.com.
NOVEMBER 22: Chateau on the Lake Thanksgiving Day Brunch (Chateau on the Lake), Branson. Call (417) 334-1161. Visit ChateauOnTheLake.com.
NOVEMBER 22: Keeter Center Thanksgiving Day Brunch (College of the Ozarks), Point Lookout. Call (800) 222-0525. Visit CofO.edu.
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 1: Chamber Christmas Parade of Lights (100 N. Main St.), Salem. Call (573) 729-6900. Visit VisitMO.com.
DECEMBER 1-2: Holiday Christmas Festival (Historic District), Ste. Genevieve. Call (800) 373-7007. Visit HistoricSteGen.org.
DECEMBER 2: Branson’s 64th Annual Adoration Parade (Historic Downtown Branson), Branson. Call (417) 334-1548. Visit DowntownBranson.org.
DECEMBER 3: Carthage Christmas Parade (Main Street), Carthage. Call (417) 359-8181. Visit VisitMO.com.
DECEMBER 7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance (Branson Landing), Branson. Call (417) 230-2278. Visit BransonVeterans.com.
DECEMBER 8-9: 11th Annual Evening Shade Farms Holiday Open House (Evening Shade Farms), Osceola. Call (417) 282-6985. Visit VisitMO.com.
DECEMBER 8-26: Victorian Homecoming Christmas Celebration (Chateau on the Lake), Branson. Call (417) 334-1161. Visit ChateauOnTheLake.com.
DECEMBER 9: Le Réveillon - A French Christmas (Felix Vallé House State Historic Site), Ste. Genevieve. Call (573) 883-7102. Visit HistoricSteGen.org.
DECEMBER 15: Eagle Watch (Roaring River State Park), Cassville. Call (417) 847-2539. Visit MoStateParks.com.
DECEMBER 25: Christmas Day Brunch & Christmas Evening Dinner (Chateau on the Lake), Branson. Call (417) 334-1161. Visit ChateauOnTheLake.com.
DECEMBER 31: La Gui Année or La Guignolée (Historic District), Ste. Genevieve. Call (573) 883-7102. Visit HistoricSteGen.org.
DECEMBER 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks Display (Chateau on the Lake), Branson. Call (417) 334-1161. Visit ChateauOnTheLake.com.