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.
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.
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
Visit Mountain Home Farmers Market each Wednesday and Saturday starting in April through November, located at the corner of 5th and Shiras Streets in downtown Mountain Home. You'll find numerous vendors offering local, home-grown produce, homemade food, handcrafted items, and even live music!
March - Baxter County Fairgrounds
SUMMER EVENTS
ArkanFest, formerly known as the Baxter Summer Concert Series, brings three days of outstanding live music, food, and family fun to Hickory Park. This free concert series showcases the tradition of uniting the community through music, drawing enthusiastic crowds each evening. Presented by the City of Mountain Home, visit CityofMountainHome.com
May - The Annual First Security Cotter Trout Festival 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.
Visit Mountain Home Farmers Market each Wednesday and Saturday starting in April through November, located at the corner of 5th and Shiras Streets in downtown Mountain Home. You'll find numerous vendors offering local, home-grown produce, homemade food, handcrafted items, and even live music!
May - Jacob Wolf House, Norfork
May - Baxter County Fairgrounds
June - ASUMH Campus
FALL EVENTS
Rapp's Barren Brewing Company presents: ARktoberfest! Pull out your lederhosen, load up the family, and join us for the Annual ARktoberfest Celebration on the Mountain Home Square. Activities include The Beer Mile Run, German-inspired games, guest breweries from all over Arkansas, Leederhosing and live music, Kids Zone, food, unique vendors, and fall feels. Visit www.facebook.com/
September - Baxter County Fairgrounds
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.
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.
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.
September - Baxter County
Second Weekend In October - Downtown Yellville
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 a Boston qualifier. Learn More by visiting whiterivermarathon.com
September-April - 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.
November-December - The annual drive-through Coulter Celebration of Lights is a free and open-to-the-public event.
The City of Mountain Home and ASU-Mountain Home will host a drive-through holiday light display and a walking area this year. Lights will be displayed throughout the campus every night, with one special weekend event featuring Santa Claus, bounce houses, and other festive activities for the whole family!
For more information and news about the Coulter Celebration of Lights, visit coulterlights.com
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!)
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