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.

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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

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

Jamfest

October 21st from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Get ready for our 2nd Annual JamFest brought to you by the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, October 21st! JamFest is all about bringing our community together to celebrate everything LOCAL. This year will be extra special as we partner with the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society to celebrate Baxter County’s Sesquicentennial 1873-2023. Be sure to join us for a full day of fun with live music, vendors, a jam competition, a kid's zone, period re-enactors, and more!

VENDORS: We are now accepting applications for “period” and “traditional” vendors: To be considered a period vendor, you must sell or provide a product that someone would have produced 150 years ago (Ex. Metal-Working, Leather, Blown Glass, Wood Carving, Soap, etc.) The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will review and approve all period vendor applications. To sign up as a vendor, please click here: bit.ly/2023Jam

SPONSORSHIP: Our festival is possible through sponsor partnerships with our community. Being a sponsor for JamFest is a great advertising opportunity! For more Sponsorship information, please click here: bit.ly/JamSponsor2023

JAM COMPETITION: During JamFest we will hold our 2nd Annual Jam Competition! Does your homemade Jam have what it takes to take home the Best Jam trophy? Enter your Jam here: bit.ly/JamComp23

Baxter County Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.

Feel free to reach out to Ashley for any questions or additional information at (870)425-5111 or ashley@enjoymountainhome.com

Farmer's Market

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

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

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

Holiday Gifts at StoneCreek

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, and Norfork Brewing Co. and Hobo Beef Shack will be there. Join us on November 18 & 19 at the magical StoneCreek Ranch, and make holiday shopping fun! We are happy to join our friends at Craft Fest in promoting local artisans and small businesses together this weekend. Visit Craft Fest at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, and then come out and join us at Holiday Gifts at StoneCreek. Have lunch with your friends in between! For booth info, contact deb@debpeterson.com.

StoneCreek Ranch 870-424-7433

626 Circle B Lane in Mountain Home.

scrweddingsandevents.com

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, December 2, 2022. The parade marks the citywide holiday kickoff.

The time is here to sign up for the 2022 Mountain Home Christmas Parade! The parade will be held on Friday, December 2nd, at 6:00 PM. The parade will follow the traditional parade route from Hospital Drive to the Square. Registration is required by November 30th to prepare for judging: https://bit.ly/22MHPARADE.

As a reminder, all entries must be decorated, and please, no Santas! Our theme this year is "Twelve Days of Christmas."

For more information, please contact the Chamber at 425-5111.