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.
SPRING EVENTS
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David’s Trail Endurance Run
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
Baxter County Master Gardeners Seminar
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.
Sowbug Roundup
March - Baxter County Fairgrounds
Fly-tying and fly-casting demonstrations, seminars, and vendors are featured at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $10 for all three days. For more information, contact North Arkansas Fly Fishers at sowbugroundup@sowbugroundup.org.
Farmer's Market
Farmers and Merchants Bank and Jack's Package Store are proud to present this year's Farmers Market, hosted by the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Join the market each Wednesday and Saturday between April 2nd and November 26th at the corner of 5th and Shiras Streets in downtown Mtn. Home. You'll find over fifty vendors, including food trucks each week with live music performances on the first Saturday of each month.
Enjoy your mornings as you visit our vendors and take home everything from produce and flowers to honey, soaps, crafts, baked goods, metal works, artwork, spices, signature BBQ rubs, furniture, and so much more. Be sure to get in on our 50/50 drawings and amazing door prizes!
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, contact the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas at 870-499-7565.
Market Concert Series: (11 am until 1 pm)
April 2 - The Kattie Laney Project
May 7 - Patient Eyes
June 4 - Jerry Hopper
July 2 - Melodikats
August 6 - High Strung Band
September 3 - Shotgun Divorce
October 1 - Burnin’ Daylight
November 5 - Mtn. Home High School Choir
SUMMER EVENTS
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Cotter Trout Festival
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!
Baxter Healthcare Summer Concert Series
May-August - Hickory Park, Mountain Home
Enjoy live music on various Saturday evenings, May through August. Contact the City of Mountain Home for exact dates and times.
Norfork Pioneer Days Heritage Festival
May - Jacob Wolf House, Norfork
Join us for a small-town springtime celebration on the third Saturday in May. Art, food, music, and fun await at this heritage festival. Living history tours, reenactors, and ironworks will be at the Jacob Wolf House. https://www.facebook.com/NorforkPioneerDays/
North Arkansas Woodcarvers Club Show and Sale
May - Baxter County Fairgrounds
This event features whittlers, woodcarvers, woodturners, vendors, judged competitions, demonstrations, and a carving contest. http://www.northarkansaswoodcarvers.org/
Red, White and Blue Festival
June - ASUMH Campus
The festival offers a parade, rodeo, car shows, a pageant, concerts, kids activities, food, fireworks, and more. Held the last full weekend of June, the highlight of the festival is an amazing fireworks display on Saturday night on the Arkansas State University-Mountain Home campus. redwhitebluefestival.com
Farmer's Market
Farmers and Merchants Bank and Jack's Package Store are proud to present this year's Farmers Market, hosted by the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Join the market each Wednesday and Saturday between April 2nd and November 26th at the corner of 5th and Shiras Streets in downtown Mtn. Home. You'll find over fifty vendors, including food trucks each week with live music performances on the first Saturday of each month.
Enjoy your mornings as you visit our vendors and take home everything from produce and flowers to honey, soaps, crafts, baked goods, metal works, artwork, spices, signature BBQ rubs, furniture, and so much more. Be sure to get in on our 50/50 drawings and amazing door prizes!
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, contact the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas at 870-499-7565.
Market Concert Series: (11 am until 1 pm)
April 2 - The Kattie Laney Project
May 7 - Patient Eyes
June 4 - Jerry Hopper
July 2 - Melodikats
August 6 - High Strung Band
September 3 - Shotgun Divorce
October 1 - Burnin’ Daylight
November 5 - Mtn. Home High School Choir
FALL EVENTS
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Baxter County Fair
September - Baxter County Fairgrounds
The annual Baxter County Fair runs five days starting Tuesday and continuing through Saturday. The carnival is open from 5 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Events include a pageant, talent show, truck pull, parade, commercial exhibits, livestock judging, and baby contest. baxtercountyfair.org
Turkey Trot Festival
Second Weekend In October - Downtown Yellville
Each year, since 1946, Marion County residents have celebrated what is known as Turkey Trot in downtown Yellville. Held on the second weekend in October, the event was conceived as a way to call attention to the region’s abundant wild turkeys. https://www.facebook.com/turkeytrotyellville/
Twin Lakes Thunder Rally
October - Baxter County Fairgrounds
The Twin Lakes Thunder Rally and Car Show will be held at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. Admission is free to the public. There will be vendors, games, live bands, beer garden, raffles, Bike, Car & Truck Show, camping and guided rides through the beautiful Twin Lakes area. twinlakesthunder.com
Southern Council Federation Of Flyfishers Fair
September - Vada Sheid Convention Center
The Fly Fishing Fair is the premier event of the Southern Council Federation of Fly Fishers, held each year in Mountain Home. Demonstrations of fly tying, fishing techniques, travel, art, gear, and conservation issues are presented.
The Art Odyssey
September - Baxter County
Visit with artists inside their studios as they open their doors and showcase their work. See and feel workspaces where creativity thrives. theartodyssey.com
Jamfest
October
Join us on the Downtown Square in Mountain Home as we celebrate everything the Twin Lakes has to offer. From local jams, crafts, music, and food, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Craft Fest
Baxter County Fairgrounds
Craft Fest is a juried two-day craft show sponsored by the Arts & Crafts Association of Mountain Home. Beginning in 1963, Craft Fest is the longest-running craft show in
Mountain Home. mhcraftfest.com
Farmer's Market
Farmers and Merchants Bank and Jack's Package Store are proud to present this year's Farmers Market, hosted by the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Join the market each Wednesday and Saturday between April 2nd and November 26th at the corner of 5th and Shiras Streets in downtown Mtn. Home. You'll find over fifty vendors, including food trucks each week with live music performances on the first Saturday of each month.
Enjoy your mornings as you visit our vendors and take home everything from produce and flowers to honey, soaps, crafts, baked goods, metal works, artwork, spices, signature BBQ rubs, furniture, and so much more. Be sure to get in on our 50/50 drawings and amazing door prizes!
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, contact the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas at 870-499-7565.
Market Concert Series: (11 am until 1 pm)
April 2 - The Kattie Laney Project
May 7 - Patient Eyes
June 4 - Jerry Hopper
July 2 - Melodikats
August 6 - High Strung Band
September 3 - Shotgun Divorce
October 1 - Burnin’ Daylight
November 5 - Mtn. Home High School Choir
WINTER EVENTS
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White River Marathon For Kenya
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
ASUMH Performing Arts Series
The ASUMH Performing Arts Series will present a year of live entertainment and fun in its 10th anniversary season! To order tickets or become a Patron of the Performing Arts, please contact The Sheid at 870-508-6280. thesheid.com
Coulter Celebration Of Lights
Thanksgiving Eve Thru Christmas
This 2nd annual drive-through light celebration will be available to tour on the ASUMH campus. coulterlights.com
Mountain Home-Town Christmas Festival
December - Downtown Mountain Home
The Chamber Of Commerce Mountain Home-Town Christmas Festival and Parade will be held Friday. The parade marks the citywide holiday kickoff.