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June

Car Show : Crusin' The Quachitas Car Show
Location: Janssen Park, Mena
Contact: (479)437-3427 americanperformancecarshow@msn.com

  • Adm: Free Entry Fee: $15-$20
  • Swap meet, car corral, poker run, food, fun & games.

June

Exhibit : Adult Artist Competition
Location: Center For Art & Education, Van Buren
Contact: (479)474-7767

  • Opening Reception 06/04/06 from 1-4pm
  • Free

June

Event : Isaac C. Parker Memorial Chili Cook-off
Location: Columbus Acres
Contact: (479)646-9444 argsmith@prodigy.net

  • Adm: Fri. night live entertainment $5 Sat. Free
  • Benefits the Fort Smith Boys Shelters.

July

Festival : Fort Smith Community Clearing House Fun Festival
Location: Pavilion Bldg. of River Park
Contact: 783-8888

  • Blue Collar Band performs at 5pm

August

Event : Mountainfest
Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena
Contact: (479)394-0566 or QWSP (479)394-2863

  • Arts & Crafts Vendors, Live music, Kid's games, free craft bingo.
  • Adm:Free

August

Fundraiser : Bootscooters' Ball - Hollywood Cowboy - Rhinestones & Ropers
Location: Kay Rodgers Park - Expo Center
Contact: (479)782-6302 or (800)262-9917

  • Tickets $75 each or reserved sponsor table of 10 for $1,000.
  • Live Music by Blue County, silent auction items.
  • Stars in our Hearts Wall $25, Cowboy cuisine, and much more.
  • proceeds go to cost free programs provided to area cancer patients at the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House.

September

Event: Greenwood City Wide Garage Sale
Location: Greenwood Town Square
Contact: (479) 996-6357

  • City has encouraged households to have sales also.
  • Free

September

Event : Pink Ladies Tournament
Location: First Tee
Contact: (479)648-9833

  • adult/Jr. Scramble, 6-8 flight, 9-11 flight, 12 and up flight.
  • Fun Food and prizes
  • $10 child, $20 adult

September

Fundraiser : Riverfront Emporium
Location: Harry E. Kelley Park
Contact: (479)452-1459

  • Artisans displaying their fine arts and crafts
  • Hord'oeuvres on Friday evening featuring a selected artist.
  • Coffee Shop on Saturday. Live entertainment
  • Proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity.

October

Event : Pig Wedding
Location: Wild Things Farm , Pocola, OK
Contact: (918)626-4053


October

Event : Frontier Day
Location: Downtown, Paris
Contact: (479)963-2244

  • Parade, Car Show, live entertainment, arts & crafts
  • Food, contests and pageant.
  • Free

October

Event : Spooker Races
Location: Tri-State Speedway, Pocola, OK
Contact: (918)436-2914

  • Adults $8 Kids 5-11 $1 Kids 4 & under Free Except for special events

October

Event : Riverfront Emporium
Location: Harry E. Kelley Riverfront Park
Contact: (479)452-1459

  • Artisans display fine arts & crafts
  • Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity
  • Free

November

Competition : Robotics Competition
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center & UA Fort Smith
Contact: (479)788-7222

  • Adm: TBA

November

Event : Photography Competition & Exhibition
Location: Fort Smith Art Center
Contact: (479)784-2787

  • Music & Refreshments provided at opening on 5th
  • On 5th Awards Ceremony starts 2pm

November

Competition: Ozark Mountain Feis (Irish Dance Competition)
Location: AR Best Performing Arts Center Hall C
Contact: (479)631-9581

  • Adm: TBA

November

Event : River Front Grand Prix
Location: River Off-Road Park , Clayton Expressway & Midland Blvd. Intersection
Contact: (479)649-7000

  • Camping available. Adm: $5
  • Guided spectator viewing areas.
  • Concessions & race supply vendors.

December

Fundraiser: Starlight Spectacular
Location: Holiday Inn City Center
Contact: (479)314-6679

  • Formal Dinner, Dancing, Silent & live auction
  • Black Tie Optional Sponsorships available
  • Benefits Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Edwards Medical Center
  • Adm: $75-$100

December

Event : St. Boniface Catholic School Annual Holiday Bazaar
Location: St. Boniface Church Parish Hall
Contact: (479)783-0045 www.stbonifaceschool.org

  • Vendor booths featuring unique Christmas ideas plus students selling handmade holiday items. Hot chili for lunch and a silent auction
  • Free admission

December

Event : Old-Fashioned Christmas Market
Location: Van Buren Armory
Contact: (479)410-1500

  • Jewelry, crafts, food, clothes plus holiday items. $1
  • Hosted by Crawford/Sebastian Mentoring Group

December

Parade : Fort Smith Christmas Parade
Location: Garrison Ave. Downtown

  • Parade your Christmas Spirit
  • Check in: 1pm; Set-up: 12:30pm
  • Visit Website to register fsjaycees@yahoo.com

February

Event : Big Game Banquet & Auction
Location: Columbus Acres, Columbus Hall
Contact: (479)788-4279

  • Advance Tickets only

February

Event : Flame Gymnastics Meet
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center, Hall ABC
Contact: (479) 646-1616


February

Event : Taste of Crawford County
Location: Butterfield Assembly of God Church, Van Buren
Contact: (479)474-7767

  • $5 advance, $10 at door
  • Door Prizes and silent auction

March

Event : Lenten Fish Fry
Location: St. Boniface Church Parish Hall
Contact: (479)783-6601 www.stbonifaceschool.org

  • St. Boniface Catholic School hosts its Lenten dinner of fried fish with all the trimmings.

April

Event : Art Competition - Exhibit
Location: Fort Smith Art Center & Center for Arts & Education
Contact: (479)2787 www.ftsartcenter.com (479)474-7767

  • Opening Reception on 04/01/07 from 1-4pm for 7-12 grades
  • 04/01/07 to 04/28/07 3rd - 6th grade on exhibit at Fort Smith Art Center. 7-12th on exhibit at Center for Art & Education
  • Free

April

Event : USTRC Team Roping
Location: Kay Rodgers Park
Contact: (479)783-6176 www.kayrodgerspark.com


April

Fundraiser : Plant and Garden Sale
Location: Anniversary Rose Garden
Contact: l5f428@swbell.net

  • Free admission

April

Fundraiser : Culinary Arts Season: Barbeque
Location: Fort Smith Art Center
Contact: (479)784-8787 www.fortsmithartcenter.org

  • World-renowned Barbeque Chef Russ Bragg will prepare ribs & shrimp for thirty lucky people who attend.
  • $35

April

Event : Nancy Orr Golf Tourney
Location: Hardscrabble Country Club
Contact: (479)785-3918 www.girlsincftsmith.org

  • Sponsored by Girls, Inc. of Fort Smith

April

Fundraiser : Spring Livestock Show
Location: Kay Rodgers Park
Contact: Free


May

Ballet : Evening at the Ballet
Location: Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Contact: (479)785-0152 www.waballet.org

  • $10 tickets at Western Arkansas Ballet.

May

Festival : IC Spring Festival
Location: Immaculate Conception Church
Contact: (479)459-2880

  • Games, food, crafts, silent auction, used book sale & Live entertainment.
  • Adm: Free

May

Fundraiser : Old Fort Days Dandies 3rd Annual Beauty Pageant
Location: Kay Rodgers Park, Expo Center
Contact: (479)651-8322 pburrough@yahoo.com

  • Open to girls 0-19 with 8 age divisions
  • Proceeds benefit the Old Fort Days Dandies
  • Adults $4; children $1; 3 and under Free

May

Fundraiser : Bordertown Bash BBQ Competition
Location: Fort Smith Park - Clayton Expressway
Contact: (479)478-8500 or 452-7450

  • Presented by the Fort Smith Barbeque Society
  • Free - Samples on Friday night with "Buck-a-Bone" Tickets
  • to benefit The Celebrity Classic and it's beneficiaries

May

Event : Spring Dance Demonstration
Location: Breedlove Auditorium - UAFS
Contact: (479)785-0152

  • Get a "window-view" of Western Arkansas Ballet's classes that are taught during the year.
  • $3

May

Fundraiser : Tough Enough to Wear Pink Chili Feast
Location: Cowboy Room - Kay Rodgers Park
Contact: (479)782-6302

  • Rodeo kick-off to help raise money for the Donrey Cancer Support House.
  • $5

June

Fundraiser: Memory Walk and Top Dog Competition
Location: Ben Geren Park
Contact: (479)783-2022 www.alzokar.org

  • Fun, Food, games for kids
  • No pre-registration, no registration fee

June

Fundraiser : Rumble on the River Bass Tourney
Location: Fort Smith Park
Contact: (479)646-3193

  • Entry deadline May 30 by mail or June 1 in person at The Tackle Box
  • $10 late charge day of. $80 tax deductible donation/team.
  • Benefits St. Boniface Catholic School.

June

Event : Art Competition
Location: Fort Smith Art Center
Contact: (479)784-2787

  • Opening reception: Sunday, June 3, 1-4pm
  • Free

June

Workshop: Signing up for the Army
Location: Fort Smith National Historic Site
Contact: (479)783-3961 www.nps.gov/fosm/

  • Children ages 5 & up.
  • Free

June

Fundraiser : Relay for Life
Location: Southside High School Stadium
Contact: (479)648-6360 or 648-6342 www.cancer.org

  • benefits American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient service programs.

June

Event : Classic Car & Truck Open Show
Location: Columbus Acres
Contact: (479)785-4677 www.kistlercenter.org

  • For Cars, Trucks & motorcycles
  • Arts & Crafts, food, games & entertainment.
  • Adm: donations accepted at gate
  • Proceeds benefit the Kistler Center

June

Event : Kid's Project
Location: Fort Smith Museum of History
Contact: (479)783-7841 www.fortsmithmuseum.com

  • Children ages 6-11 make a patriotic craft project then enjoy ice cream in an old fashioned soda fountain.
  • Free but reservations must be made by June 23rd.

June

Event : Belle Bazaar - Bohemian Ball
Location: Holiday Inn Civic Cener
Contact: (479)784-2787

  • Adm: $50

July

Event : Patriotic Drama
Location: Evangel Temple
Contact: (479)782-9121 www.excitinget.com

  • Musical drama celebrating our country's heritage
  • Free

July

Event : Massard Prairie Civil War Battle Anniversary
Location: Massard Prairie Battlefield
Contact: (479)459-1412

  • reenactment, park tours & activities

July

Event : Block Party
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Contact: (479)522-1197 or 561-8412

  • Live Music, contests. Free Meal, T-Shirt & Leis for first 1,000. Fireworks

July

Event : Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact: (479)783-6118

  • Rev. Lloyd John Oglivie, chaplain of U. S. Senate and author of 49 books is keynote speaker.
  • Tickets available July 2nd.

July

Event : USTRC Team Roping
Location: Kay Rodgers Park
Contact: (479)783-6176 www.kayrodgerspark.com

  • Experience the thrills of Team Roping.
  • Adm: TBA

August

Fishing Tournament : Annual Big Bass Tournament
Location: Clear Creek
Contact: (501)376-2323 www.bigbass.com


August

Event : Annual Fishing Derby hosted by Elk's Lodge #341
Location: Constitution Pond, Fort Chaffee
Contact: (479)478-1060

  • open to children 12 and younger. Awards given in each age group.
  • Refreshments will be served.

August

Fundraiser : 11th Annual Miller Open Golf Tournament
Location: Deer Trails Golf Course, Fort Chaffee
Contact: (479)785-4677

  • Entry fee $240 ($60/person). limited to 42 teams. Call (479)783-8979 to register
  • Mulligans & Ladies Tee Box tickets are sold at sat. morning registration.
  • Door Prize tickets ($1 each ) are sold throughout the day on sat. and during beginning of the Calcutta Sat. night. Green Sponsor $150ea. Hole Sponsor $750 ea. Tee Sponsor $450 ea.
  • Sponsored by Burford Distributing.
  • Proceeds benefits the Kistler Center.

September

Fundraiser : 16th Annual Run to Old Town
Location: Historic Main St. Downtown Van Buren, AR
Contact: (479)471-8350 www.vanbburen.org


September

Event : Tablescape and Luncheon
Location: St Boniface Fellowship Center
Contact: (479)474-2154 or 782-4629

  • Beautifully decorated tables, wonderfully delicious salads, fabulous fashions, accessories plus door prizes.
  • Sponsored by Phyllis Wheatley Club
  • $15

September

Fundraiser : Swimming Upstream
Location: Holiday Inn City Center
Contact: (479)484-0283 or 646-5252 www.newfortsmith.com

  • Benefits the NEW Fort Smith Scholarship Fund for single women seeking higher education & certification.
  • $25

October

Event : Celebrity Classic Spirit Gala
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact: (479)314-1136

  • $50 per person
  • The Celebrity Spirit Gala is the premiere event of the Celebrity Classic…we have fabulous and funky ULTRASUEDE as the evening’s entertainment. Come out and join our sponsors, celebrities, and guests as we dance the night away!

October

Event : Fall Parade of Homes
Location: River Valley Area
Contact: (479)452-6213

  • Tour approx. 20-35 New homes in Fort Smith & surrounding areas.
  • Maps of homes will be printed in most area newspapers during parade.
  • Free

October

Event : Murder & Mayhem
Location: Fort Smith Museum of History
Contact: (479)783-7841

  • $10.00
  • Tickets go on sale September 1.

October

Event : Frontier Fest
Location: Several Locations in Downtown Fort Smith
Contact: (479)783-8888

  • Frontier presentations and activities for the whole family
  • Storytelling, Children's activities and parade
  • native American demonstrations, Military Timeline and re-enactment,
  • Great Food and more. Learn about Fort Smith's Frontier History.
  • Free

January

Event : Bridal Fest
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center , Halls A & B
Contact: (479)788-8935 or 788-8937

  • $6 advance, $8 at door

January

Parade : Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Location: Garrison Ave.
Contact: (479)785-1823

  • Free

January

Concert : Fort Smith Symphony "Swing Ladies Swing"
Location: Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Contact: (479)452-7575 www.FortSmithSymphony

  • Adults $27 & $22 Students $17 & $13

February

Event : Mardi Gras
Location: Immaculate Conception Parish Hall
Contact: (479) 783-7841

  • Cash bar, cajun buffet plus silent and live auctions.
  • With Mr. Cabbagehead and the Screaming Radishes
  • $50

February

Fundraiser : Belch Amateur Chili Cook-Off
Location: The Oaks, 5400 Massard
Contact: (479)646-9444

  • Taste chili for charity. Proceeds benefit Children's Service League.

February

Event : Burns Night Dinner
Location: Holiday Inn City Center
Contact: (479)484-7033

  • Tickets $25
  • Social Hour, Silent Auction and live entertainment

February

Event : Fort Smith Home Builders Assoc. Home Show
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center Hall ABC
Contact: (479)452-6213

  • Largest product exposition for housing in this region of Arkansas
  • Adm: $5

February

Event : Battle at the Fort Volleyball Tournamnet
Location: FS Conv. Center, Fort Smith Athletic Club & Stubblefield Center
Contact: (479)650-4870 www.fortsmithjuniors.com

  • $2

February

Fundraiser : Bella Notte
Location: Holiday Inn CC
Contact: (479)883-6111 www.yelfortsmith.org/ rsvp@yelfortsmith.org

  • The Young Emerging Leaders of the Greater Fort Smith Region host the 1st annual Bella Notte Semi-formal.
  • Includes Italian dinner, drinks, live band, silent auction & dancing.
  • Proceeds benefits Downtown Beautification Project.
  • $25 members; $50 non-members; $500 table sponsorship(8).

March

Fundraiser : Dinner in the Vineyards
Location: Post Winery Vineyard, Altus, AR
Contact: (479)782-1821 Advance reservations required.

  • $75 per person or $600 table of (8). Additional $15 for chartered trasportation.
  • Proceeds benefits the Crisis Center for Women.

March

Parade: St. Patrick's Day Parade
Location: Downtown or Belle Grove Historic District


March

Concert: Fort Smith Symphony " A Youthful Celebration"
Location: Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Contact: (479)452-7575 www.FortSmithSymphony

  • Adults $27 & $22 Students $17 & $13

March

Event : Arkansas River Valley Lawn & Garden Show
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact: (479)646-5314

  • Adults $5, children 12 and under free with adult

March

Fundraiser : Pancake Breakfast
Location: Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Barling
Contact: (479)785-4677 www.kistler.org

  • All you can eat! Adults $4; children 12 and under $2
  • Proceeds go to Kistler Center

April

Event : Mayor's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Tilles Park
Contact: Sponsored by Grand Avenue Baptist Church

  • For children ages 1-10
  • Free

March

Event : Community Non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service
Location: River Park Amphitheater
Contact: (479)646-1177 www.fortsmithparks.com

  • Free

March

Fundraiser : Bluegrass on the Border
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact: (479)785-4677 www.kistlercenter.org

  • Supper break at 4pm
  • Advance ticket at Kistler Center $12. At door $15 both prices include both shows.

April

Event : Greater Fort Smith Parade of Homes
Contact: (479)452-6213 www.fortsmithhomebuilders.com


April

Concert : FS Chorale: Rememberance and Celebration spring Concert
Location: Central Presbyterian Church-2901 Rogers Avenue
Contact: (479)242-7464

  • www.fortsmithchorale.com

April

Fundraiser : Wine and Roses Gala
Location: Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House
Contact: (479)782-6302

  • Silent art auction, food, and lively wine auction
  • $100 per person $100 Bouquets in honor of loved one or friend (0ptional)

April

Fundriser : Hangin' Judge Border Feud High School Rodeo
Location: Kay Rodgers Park
Contact: (918)463-6265 or (479)414-0699

  • $6
  • Money raised goes to fund College Scholarships

April

Event: Oak Cemetary Tales of the Crypt
Location: Oak Cemetery, 1401 South Greenwood, Fort Smith
Contact: (479) 784-1006

  • Historical and educational guided tour of people buried at Oak Cemetary that shaped the west and built Fort Smith
  • Actors in period costumes portray the deceased citizens of Fort Smith
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, this is a walking tour
  • Free

May

Fundraiser : A Night in the Caribbean
Location: Golden Ventures
Contact: (479)785-4677 www.kistlercenter.org

  • Dinner/Dance , Silent Auction, Music by the Barrio Band
  • Proceeds benefit Kistler Center
  • $65 Individual, $1000 Corporate

May

Concert : Fort Smith Symphony "Jazz It Up"
Location: Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Contact: (479)452-7575 www.FortSmithSymphony

  • Adults $27 & $22 Students $17 & $13

May

Golf Tournament: Fort Smith Classic
Location: Hardscrabble Country Club
Contact: (479) 782-3410 or www.fortsmithclassic.com (479)783-8888

  • Adm: TBA

May

Fair: Old Timers Day Arts & Crafts Fair
Location: Historic Main Street, Van Buren
Contact: (479)474-4392 or www.vanburen.org

  • Adm: Free

May

Event: Western Arkansas Ballet Spring Performance
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center Theater
Contact: (479) 785-0152


May

Event: Celebrity Classic
Location: Varied Venues in Fort Smith, Van Buren & Alma
Contact: (479)314-1136

  • Charity event venefiting much of Western Arkansas involving Celebrities to assist in a community outreach program.
  • Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Tennis, Poker and 5 K Run
  • Complete Schedule visit www.mercyclassic.org
  • Spectators have free admission EXCLUDING Gala & Awards Dinner.

May

Festival : Heritage Day Festival
Location: Bell Grove Historic District
Contact: (479)783-3000

  • Free Admission
  • Vendors, Music and entertainment.
  • Benifits to help preserve historic Clayton House and other Belle Grove Structures.

May

Parade: Old Fort Days Rodeo Parade
Location: Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR
Contact: (479)783-8888

  • Adm: Free

May

Event: Old Fort Days Rodeo
Location: Kay Rodgers Park
Contact: (479) 783-2393 or www.kayrodgerspark.com

  • Adm: $7-$10 Family nights Tues & Wed. $5

June

Fundraiser : KUAF 91.3 FM npr Annual Wine Tasting Benefit
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center, Theatre Atrium
Contact: (479)648-3993

  • $40 per person

June

Fundraiser: Classic Truckers & Cruisers Open Show
Location: Columbus Acres, Fort Smith, AR
Contact: (479)452-7299 wildthang1@sbcglobal.net Garydc48@yahoo.com Dan duph@msn.com

  • Benefits Gregorey Kistler Treatment Center For Children, Inc.
  • Re-enactors, games, door prizes, concessions & vendors available.

June

Concert : Riverfront Jazz Festival
Location: Riverfront Park

  • Great Music at the River.

June 19-21, 2008

Event: Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Festival
Location: Fort Smith Riverfront
Contact: drogers@arvest.com

  • www.riverfrontbluesfest.org

June

Event: Riverfront Blues Festival
Location: Harry E. Kelley Riverfront Park
Contact: www.riverfrontbluesfest.org (479)783-8888

  • Adm: TBA

June

Dance Workshop : Lorraine Cranford Summer Dance Workshop
Location: Western Arkansas Ballet
Contact: (479)785-0152 www.waballet.org or WesternArkansasballet@msn.com

  • Each student will recieve 3 lessons per day, Ballet, Jazz and Modern, along with 3 rehearsals per day.
  • Open to any student 12 and over w/2 yrs. of dance experienc.

July

Event: Mayor's Annual 4th of July Celebration
Location: Harry E. Kelley Riverfront Park, North 'B' and Clayton Expressway, Fort Smith
Contact: (479) 784-2437

  • 2pm Antique Car Show - Pendergraft Park, 3rd & Garrison
  • Mayor's Fort Smith's independence celebration starts around 5pm with live entertainment, good food and lots of activities
  • 5pm Family Fun Festival begins at River Park Glass Pavilion and Compass Park. Crowd gathering at 2nd & Garrison for the Great American Race displays. Activities begin 5:45pm
  • 5:57 pm The Riverblenders Barber Shop Chorus Great Race Stage - 2nd & Garrison. 6pm First Car in the Great American Race comes through finish line at 2nd & Garrison. Visit & view race cars & talk with drivers and navigators til 8:30pm 7pm Festivities for the Mayors 4th of July Celebration begins at River Park & Harry E. Kelley Stage. 7:30 Historic re-enactments troup "The Border Town Legends' perform a mock shootout at 2nd & Garrison. 7:50 Great American Race Welcom 8pm Awards Presentation to the Great Race Daily winners. 8:15 River Valley Community Band at Harry E. Kelley Stage. Approximately 9pm Fireworks followed by Mr. Cabbage head and the Screaming Radishes.
  • Free

August

Event : Toughman Contest
Location: Holiday Inn City Center Ballroom
Contact: World Class Fitness or call (800)883-4897 to register or get tickets.

  • Adm: $14.50 regular $24.50 Silver Circle
  • On both days from noon to showtime, tickets only available at Holiday Inn City Center.
  • For More information Call (501)837-4948

August

Event : Bargains Galore on 64
Location: Hwy 64 Fort Smith to Conway
Contact: (888)568-3552

  • 160 miles of antique,yard, sidewalk sales, flea markets along U.S. Hwy 64 Fort Smith to Beebe
  • Adm: Free

September

Event : 3rd Annual Rock the River Celebration
Location: Riverfront Park
Contact: (479)782-5683

  • food, shopping, talent show and Music.
  • Adults $10; Children 3-8 $5 Children 2 & under free

September

Event : Run to Old Town
Location: Historic Main Street, Van Buren
Contact: (479)452-1476 or 471-8350

  • Old Town Cruisers Car Show 9am-5pm
  • 50's & 60's music all day
  • Benefits children's hospital
  • Free to spectators.

September

Event: Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair
Location: Kay Rogers Park
Contact: (479)783-2393 www.kayrodgerspark.com


October

Event : Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest
Location: Columbus Acres
Contact: (479)785-4677 www.kistlercenter.org

  • German Food and other concessions. Saturday from 3-5 p.m. will be “Happy Brat” Hour … plate lunch special!
  • Children's play area
  • The band is AlpenMusikanten and they will play Friday from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday 3-5 and 7-11. The band is sponsored by Zero Mountain, Inc., Northwest Fire Protection, Greg’s Too, Action, Inc., Rhodes Chevrolet, Farmer’s Co-Op, SSI, Inc. and Guesthouse Inn
  • Saturday by the Classic Truckers and Cruisers Club, souvenirs for sale, “Biergarten”, raffle, silent auction and more!
  • Adm: Free, donations accepted at Gate.

October

Fundraiser : Paint the Park Pink
Location: Creekmore Park
Contact: Lorie Robertson 479-782-8885


October

Event : Fall Festival Arts & Crafts, Van Buren
Location: Main Street, Van Buren
Contact: 479-410-3026


October

Event : Alrusa - 'A taste of Fort Smith'
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center Hall ABC
Contact: (479)646-0571

  • Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at door.
  • A taste of some of the finest restaurants and drink vendors in our area.

November

Event : Junior League Spectacular Holiday Market 2008
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact: (479)783-3930

  • Request information: jlfsholidaymarket@gmail.com

December

Event : Holiday Express
Location: Creekmore Park
Contact: (479)784-2368 www.fortsmithparks.com

  • Ride the Creekmore Express minature train and see thousands of Christmas lights throughout the park
  • Free

December

Event : Holiday Express
Location: Creekmore Park
Contact: (479)784-2368 www.fortsmithparks.com

  • Help us celebrate the holiday season
  • Ride on the famous Creekmore Express miniature train and thousands of lighted Christmas displays.
  • Free

December

Fundraiser: Teddy Bear Tea with Santa
Location: Holiday Inn City Center
Contact: (479)785-4677

  • Includes 5x7 portrait, bag of goodies, lunch, fruit, desserts, drinks, plus story time with Mrs. Clause
  • Ages 2-10 accompanied by responsible adult.
  • Proceeds benefit Gregory Kistler Center
  • $15 per child, $5 per additional adult.

December

Event : Van Buren Christmas Parade
Location: Van Buren's Historic Main Street
Contact: (479)410-3026 www.vanburen.org

  • Free

December

Event : KISR Ball Drop & New Year's Eve Celebration
Location: Creekmore Park
Contact: (479)784-1006

  • KISR drops the ball and we celebrate
  • Free

December

Event : Mayor's New Year's Eve Celebration
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact: (479)784-2437

  • Say good-by to 2008 while dancing to the tunes of the Nearly Famous Band
  • Free

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