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Mammoth Spring Birds of Prey
2026-10-03 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Mammoth Spring Birds of Prey will be located at Mammoth Spring State Park on October 3 at 1pm. This event is free to the public.

Batesville Farmers Market
2026-10-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 13:00
Starting April 18, the Downtown Batesville Farmers Market returns — bringing organic goodness, local growers, handmade goods, and plenty of sunshine back to Main Street.
Grab your tote bags, Downtowners… market mornings are almost here.

Hardy Arkansas Music on Main
2026-10-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-12 08:00 - 17:00
Memorial Day-October
Music on Main
Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Thompson Park

Calico Rock First Saturday March-November onb Main Street
2026-10-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Calico Rock Main Street, Main Street - Historical District, Calico Rock, AR, 72519, United States

Cave City Farmers Market
2026-10-03 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-12 08:00 - 12:00
The Cave City Farmers Market will begin in July and end during the holidays. They will be held every Saturday at Leonas Garden from 8 am to Noon.

Bethesda Haunted House
2026-10-02 19:00 - 23:00
Bethesda will be having their annual haunted house every Friday and Saturday night in October including Halloween Night. Tickets are $10 a person and doors open at 7pm.

Dueling Pianos
2026-09-26 19:00 - 22:00
Main Street Batesville is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Dueling Pianos event, set for September 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Citizens Bank Pocket Park. The evening will feature high-energy live entertainment, community connection, and downtown celebration. This year’s event is made possible through the generous support of local sponsors who continue to invest in the vitality and culture of our community.

Music on Main
2026-09-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Dr. Thompson Park
Two nights of Music on Main in Dr. Thompson Park, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 p.m., acts to be announced.
Season runs weekly through October on Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. in Dr. Thompson Park on the corner of Main St and Johnson St in Hardy, AR.

Mammoth Spring Fish Fest
2026-09-26 11:00 - 13:00
Fish Fest at Mammoth Spring Federal Fish Hatchery. Free fishing for ages 15 and under. 11 am-1 pm.

Hardy Homesteaders Day
2026-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Loeberg Park, N. Spring St., Hardy, 72542, United States
Ready for a Saturday trip to 1883, complete with carriage rides and hoecakes with homemade butter? Saturday, September 26, will be Hardy’s 33rd Annual Homesteaders Day.
Numerous demonstrators fill Loberg Park to recreate the culture of 1883, the date of Hardy’s founding. Don’t miss the free beans and hotcakes and the beard contest!

Hardy Homesteaders Day
2026-09-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Loeberg Park, N. Spring St., Hardy, 72542, United States
September 26
Hardy Homesteaders Day
Loberg Park
By Hardy History Association:
870-847-3295

Mammoth Spring Movie in the Park
2026-09-19 19:00 - 23:30
Mammoth Spring Movie in the Park is located at Mammoth Spring State Park near the ball field.

Arts in the Park
2026-09-12 15:00 - 20:00
Join local artists as you create your own masterpiece of a historical part of Mammoth Spring Park. $10 a person, and reservations are required. This event starts at 3 pm at the Welcome Center.

99 Miles of Bad Road Gravel Race
2026-09-12 08:00 - 17:00

99 Miles of bad Road of Gravel Race
2026-09-12 07:00 - 17:00 | Loeberg Park, N. Spring St., Hardy, 72542, United States
99 Miles of Bad Road is a gravel bicycle race starting and ending in Hardy, Arkansas. Expect every road surface type, with roughly 80% being unpaved. Don’t let the elevation profile of the GPX fool you – expect 10,000 feet of elevation gain. These are relentless rolling hills with an occasional punchy climb or sketchy descent. Everything from mud, dirt, gravel, concrete bridges, clay, crushed limestone, creek rocks, broken pavement, and more. This route earns it’s name. All finishers will receive a cool memento, plus unique custom awards.
Oh, and we also have a 199 Mile route option…

White County Fair
2026-09-08 09:30 - 2026-09-13 22:00
White County Fair Sep 8 – 13, 2025 | Fairgrounds – Sept 14-19, 2026
Experience the excitement of the White County Fair—one of Arkansas’ most beloved family events! Held annually in Searcy, Arkansas, the fair offers entertainment for all ages, featuring thrilling carnival rides, livestock shows, delicious fair food, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities that keep visitors coming back year after year. Whether you’re looking for Arkansas fairs, family events in White County, or the best county fair attractions in the region, the White County Fair is the perfect place to enjoy community spirit, unforgettable memories, and nonstop fun.
