Annual Events
With so many happenings scheduled, there are plenty of events and activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Here are the top annual events in the area.
January - David's Trail Endurance Run offers a challenging course through the Ozarks along beautiful Norfork Lake. A great mix of single and double track takes you through 5,000+ ft. in elevation change for the 25K and even more for the 50K. davidstrailendurancerun.com
March - Speakers share their expertise and experience to help attendees learn more about their gardens. The seminar will be held at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Center in Mountain Home. For more information visit the Baxter County Master Gardner's Facebook page.
March - Baxter County Fairgrounds
Join the market each Wednesday and Saturday between April 2nd and November 26th at the corner of 5th and Shiras Streets in downtown Mountain Home. You'll find lots of vendors, with local, home grown produce, homemade food and hand-crafted items!
SUMMER EVENTS
May - The Cotter Trout Fest is a wonderful time to come out to Cotter’s Big Spring Park, and enjoy the day with food, music, and fun for all ages! For more information, visit the Cotter Gassville Facebook page.
May-August - Hickory Park, Mountain Home
May - Jacob Wolf House, Norfork
May - Baxter County Fairgrounds
June - ASUMH Campus
Join the market each Wednesday and Saturday between April 2nd and November 26th at the corner of 5th and Shiras Streets in downtown Mountain Home. You'll find lots of vendors, with local, home grown produce, homemade food and hand-crafted items!
FALL EVENTS
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September - Baxter County Fairgrounds
Join the market each Wednesday and Saturday between April 2nd and November 26th at the corner of 5th and Shiras Streets in downtown Mountain Home. You'll find lots of vendors, with local, home grown produce, homemade food and hand-crafted items!
Whether you're visiting for the weekend or you've lived here your entire life, the Farmers Market has just what you need! For more information, visit the Farmer's Market Facebook Page.
Second Weekend In October - Downtown Yellville
September - Baxter County
Baxter County Fairgrounds - November
It is a juried show, open to vendors who handcraft their items. No commercial, retail, manufactured, or re-sell items are eligible. FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING to the public. Drawings for free gifts are donated every hour by participating vendors. The Arts and Crafts Association sponsors a drawing for vendors at the close of each show.
For this year's dates and information, visit mhcraftfest.com.
Holiday Gifts at StoneCreek is the perfect place to shop for everyone on your list. 40+ booths sell gifts for women, men, kids, and pets. Admission and parking are free, as well as various food truck and drink vendors. Join us in November at the magical StoneCreek Ranch, and make holiday shopping fun!
StoneCreek Ranch
870-424-7433
626 Circle B Lane
Mountain Home, AR
For more information on Stonecreek Ranch visit scrweddingsandevents.com.
Check out the Stonecreek Ranch Facebook page for updates on this year's 'Holiday Gifts' event.
WINTER EVENTS
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November - White River Marathon for Kenya is a marathon, half and 5K that takes place annually in Cotter, Arkansas. WRM is a flat course and Boston qualifier. whiterivermarathon.com
ASU-Mountain Home offers a full season of entertainment with the Performing Arts Series at The Sheid on the ASUMH campus each year. To order tickets or become a Patron of the Performing Arts, please contact The Sheid at 870-508-6280, visit thesheid.com, or drop by the Vada Sheid Community Development Center's administrative affairs office just inside the front doors.
For more information, contact the Vada Sheid Community Development Center at 870-508-6280.
This annual drive-through light celebration will be available to tour on the ASUMH campus. coulterlights.com
The City of Mountain Home and ASUMH will host a drive-through holiday light display and a walking area this year. Lights will be displayed throughout the campus from November 29, 2024, to December 29, 2024.
November 29, 2024 - December 29, 2024
November 29 - Lighting Ceremony and Candy Cane 5K Walk/Run
November 29 - Opening date for the general public. Donations for student scholarships and Coulter Celebration of Lights operations will be collected again this year at the exit gate.
December 13 - 14
Santa/Mrs. Claus 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Winter Slides 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Food Trucks 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
December 15
Santa/Mrs. Claus, 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Food Trucks 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Candy Cane 5K Holiday Run/Walk Fundraiser
Sponsored by the ASUMH Alumni Association
Immerse yourself in lights as you run or walk through the 5k trail. This holiday fun run/walk will be the only opportunity to experience the entire magical event on foot! All participants will receive a Candy Cane 5K t-shirt. Virtual runners are welcome (Register for a t-shirt and a high five!)
Date: November 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Keller Fountain
ASUMH 1600 S. College
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Registration Fees
Range from $20 - $40
All participants must arrive before 5:15 p.m. to park and attend the Coulter Celebration of Lights dedication ceremony.
Click here to pre-register. Be sure to select your t-shirt size as you place your order.
Proceeds from this holiday run will be used to support an ASUMH Alumni Scholarship.
December - Downtown Mountain Home
Festival
Parade
As a reminder, all entries must be decorated, and please, no Santas!
Our theme for this year is "Twas the Night Before Christmas."