Ready or not, here comes the weekend!
There are so many options for fun things to do on in Arkansas over the next few days.
Hopefully, you can get out and enjoy some of them!
Just click the red text to visit the Facebook page with information about each event.
However you spend your weekend,
we hope it’s a good one!
NOTE: As always, we do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event!
Friday, September 16th
SEP 16 AT 3 PM – SEP 18 AT 2 PM
BYRDFEST 25
Byrd's Adventure Center
BYRDFEST 25
SEPTEMBER 16 + 17, 2022
at BYRD’S ADVENTURE CENTER
7037 Cass Oark Rd.
Ozark, AR 72949
479-667-4066
ALL AGES WELCOME
http://www.byrdfest.com
http://www.byrdsadventurecenter.com/
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FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY :
GRATEFUL DEAD EXPERIENCE :
THE SCHWAG X2
PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE :
THIS ONE’S PINK
LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE :
THE ZEPPELIN PROJECT
PHISH TRIBUTE :
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
MK ULTRA
MIDNIGHT SOUTH
LATE NIGHT EDM STAGE
more to be announced....
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EVENT INFO :
Byrdfest is a weekend campout concert experience at an 800- acre campground on the Mulberry River in Arkansas. This is the the 12th year of Byrdfest and the 25th event in the series. Grateful Dead Experience : The Schwag will headline both nights of the event once again making this their 31st year of performing music and the 25th year of promoting festivals in the Midwest.
VENUE INFO :
Byrds Adventure Center is an 800- acre campground facility in the Ozark National Forest in Ozark Arkansas. There are three miles of river frontage on the Mulberry River running through the property. The facility offers shaded camping, swimming, canoe float trips, general store, restaurant, electric camp sites, updated shower house, RV sites, and live music. For this event there will also be merchandise and food vendors.
479-667-4066
https://byrdsadventurecenter.com/
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TICKETS:
$85 - ADVANCE TIX FRI. & SAT.
$50 - DAY OF SHOW SATURDAY ONLY
$95 - DAY OF SHOW FRI. & SAT.
$60 - DAY OF SHOW SATURDAY ONLY
EARLY BYRDS :
Camping is available on Thursday night for $20 paid at the gate.
Ticket prices include camping, parking, and live music.
All ticket prices change at 8 a.m. each day.
Gates are open 24 hours a day.
One day tickets are only available for Saturday.
Children ages 10 and under are free.
Gates open on Thursday at 10 a.m.
Campground is cleared by 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Advance tickets will not be available once the gates open.
Early Byrd camping is available for Thursday for $20 at gate
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RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
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- WHAT TO BRING -
CAMPING GEAR
LAWN CHAIRS
LAWN BLANKETS
FLASHLIGHT
HAMMOCKS
HULA HOOPS
FLOW TOYS
HAND DRUMS
BICYCLES
SUNSCREEN
FOOD
BEVERAGES
WATER & SNACKS
COSTUMES
FACE PAINT
ACOUSTIC GUITARS
COLORFUL CLOTHING
SWIMMING GEAR
WARM CLOTHING FOR AT NIGHT
RAIN COAT (just in case)
BUG REPELLENT
GOOD ATTITUDE
We encourage everyone to set up cool and colorful campsites with tents, flags, tapestries, canopies, lawn chairs, folding tables, lawn ornaments, etc…. We also encourage everyone to dress in colorful festival clothing or costumes or face paint, etc…
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NO FIREWORKS
NO ILLEGAL DRUGS
NO DRUG SALES
NO UNAUTHORIZED LIQUOR SALES
NO WEAPONS
NO NITROUS
NO DRONES
NO SHOVELS (no digging)
NO BAD ATTITUDES
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BYRDFEST 25 DOG POLICY - OK FOR NOW -
We have decided to allow dogs ONLY if they are on leashes at all times. This is a zero tolerance policy! However, we strongly encourage you to NOT bring your dog due to all the safety and sanitary problems that arise with a large amount of dogs at a festival. Keep in mind there will be fireworks, loud music, other dogs, lots of people, etc.. We really need to cut down on the amount of dog bites and dog fights at festivals overall. This is for the safety of the attendees as well as the dogs. If you bring your dog and there is a complaint, you will be asked to leave. Please respect everyone and pick up after them as well. These rules also apply to service dogs. If we continue to have dog problems at Byrdfest we will have to not allow dogs at future events. Thank you!
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS :
FROM ST. LOUIS :
44 west to 65 south (in Springfield) to 412 west to 23 south (by Huntsville) to a left for six miles on Hwy 215 (a.k.a. Co. Rd. 83).
FROM KANSAS CITY :
71 south to 540 south (by Rogers) to 40 east to 23 north (at Ozark) to a right on Hwy 215 (a.k.a. Co. Rd. 83) for six miles.
FROM LITTLE ROCK :
40 west to 23 north (at Ozark) for 13 miles to a right on Hwy 215 (a.k.a. Co. Rd. 83) for six miles.
FROM SPRINGFIELD, MO :
65 south to 412 west to 23 south (by Huntsville) to a left for six miles on Hwy 215 (a.k.a. Co. Rd. 83).
FROM FAYETTEVILLE, AR :
Hwy 16 East (30 miles) to a right on Hwy 23 South (10 miles) to a left on Hwy 215 East for 6 miles. (a.k.a.Co. Rd. 83).
FROM OKLAHOMA CITY :
40 east to 23 north (at Ozark) for 13 miles to a right on Hwy 215 (a.k.a. Co. Rd. 83) for six miles
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ARTIST BIOS :
GRATEFUL DEAD EXPERIENCE :
THE SCHWAG
The Schwag is a band of musicians dedicated to carrying on the vibe and music of the legendary Grateful Dead. Founded in 1991, The Schwag has performed over 3000 concerts all over the United States. This group averages 150 shows a year and has a working song list of over 200 songs from the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog. The Schwag has had the privilege of playing with a long list of legendary musicians over the years. For a span of four years, band leader Jimmy Tebeau toured the country as the bass player for JGB (Jerry Garcia Band). The Schwag has opened for many notable acts including String Cheese Incident, Marshall Tucker Band, Leftover Salmon, Sammy Hagar, Little Feat, and Railroad Earth. Some of the guest musicians that have played with The Schwag over the years include Chuck Berry, Bill Nershi from String Cheese Incident, Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon, Butch Trucks from The Allman Brothers Band, Fred Tacket from Little Feat, Mike Gordon from Phish, Doug Wimbish of Living Colour, and Vince Welnick from The Grateful Dead. Honorary band members for full Schwag shows include Merl Saunders, Melvin Seals, Johnnie Johnson, Jason & Travis & Kang from String Cheese Incident, and Devon Allman (Gregg’s son.) For many years, The Schwag has hosted its own “Schwagstock" music festivals, drawing crowds of thousands together several times per summer to enjoy shows from acts such as George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Keller Williams, Big Brother & the Holding Company, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and yes, The Schwag. Schwagstock is coming up on its 50th event, and there are no signs that the band is going to stop producing these festivals anytime soon.
Current band members include Jimmy Tebeau on Bass Guitar & Vocals, Mike Belaska on Guitar & Vocals, Robert “Frisbee” Coleman on Keyboards & Vocals, and Dave Clark on Drums. The Schwag band is now stronger than ever and is on a perpetual tour performing a different show every night of high energy organic interpretations of the Grateful Dead’s music.
PROMO VIDEO :
https://youtu.be/vdSZFKa0xh0
BAND WEBSITE :
http://www.theschwag.com/
FACEBOOK :
https://www.facebook.com/schwagofficial/
INSTAGRAM :
https://www.instagram.com/theschwagdead/
YOUTUBE :
https://www.youtube.com/THESCHWAGBAND
TWITTER :
https://twitter.com/SchwagOfficial
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PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE :
THIS ONE’S PINK
�This band from central Illinois performs a great Pink Floyd tribute experience. This One’s Pink brings the sounds and visual elements that have made Pink Floyd’s style of music a memorable experience. Songs from The Wall, The Division Bell, Animals, and of course, the number one platinum album, Dark Side of the Moon… This One’s Pink plays them all! These musicians have done their homework and have the proven chops to bring you the vibe and energy of Pink Floyd music in a live setting.
VIDEO LINK :�https://fb.watch/bm87r6oB6z/
FACEBOOK :
https://www.facebook.com/thisonespinkofficial/
WEBSITE :�https://www.thisonespink.com/
Event by Byrd's Adventure Center, Byrdfest Music Festival and The Schwag
FRIDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM
River Valley Artist Invitational 2022
River Valley Arts Center
All work must be delivered to the Arts Center
by September 7th, 2022 during business hours of 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work must be picked up on September 29th or 30th, before 5:00 p.m.
Reception:
Friday, September 9th, 2022
5pm-7pm
Location:
River Valley Arts Center
1001 East B Street
Russellville, Arkansas 72801
(479)968-2452
Liability - Although all reasonable care will be given and we have a security system, the River Valley Arts Center cannot assume responsibility for damage or deterioration incurred before, during or after the exhibition or for possible loss while in transit. Works are submitted at artist’s risk. Artists are encouraged to insure their works.
Eligibility - Open to all artists statewide. Artists are limited to 3 entries that have not been exhibited at the Arts Center in the past two years.
Rules of Entry - Each work must be accompanied by this Entry Form
1. Entry Fee $25.00 per piece
2. All 2-d works must be original and ready for hanging
3. Maximum size limit: approximately 48x48
4. Bio of the artist and photographs of art work. You can also bring them in or email them to rvartscenter@gmail.com
Juried- 1st, 2nd & 3rd monetary awards.
Sales – Sales are encouraged. A 30% commission will be charged on all pieces sold.
Agreement - Submission of an entry to this exhibition constitutes agreement to the conditions set forth herein.
Questions?
Contact our office
(479) 968-2452
SEP 16 AT 5 PM – SEP 17 AT 10 PM
Fire on the Mountain
12106 Shepherd Ln, Mountainburg, AR 72946-3353, United States
Come join us at SMHR to meet everyone, including the horses !
Bring your lawn chairs, cold beverage of choice and enjoy a good time with good people.
Food will be provided, we will have activities and fun stuff. Music, karaoke, bag-o, washers, slip and slide, fire pit with s’mores and whatever else the nights may bring !
Don’t miss this opportunity to get a one on one with the rescue horses and the SMHR team, plus all of our “herd” members !!
Tshirts will go on pre order ASAP!
Here is a link to local places to stay:
https://www.google.com/search...
Also: hotels in Alma AR and Van Buren ARwill be within 15 minutes of us
Can’t wait to see everyone. FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN!
Event by Shepherd Mountain Horse Rescue
FRIDAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM
MAMA TRYDE ACOUSTIC @ WRECKED CANOE
Wrecked Canoe
Come enjoy some cold beverages and great food as you listen to some Classic/ Southern rock, blues, alternative and country music by MAMA TRYDE!
Event by MAMA TRYDE
FRIDAY AT 9 PM – 1 AM
Lypstick Hand Grenade
Tavern Round the Bend
Come see this awesome band and lady its a great show to see..great music great fun...great food great times!
Event by Tavern Round the Bend
Saturday, September 17th
SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 3 PM
Public Auction - September 17th, 2022
Ragsdale Auction Service
Antiques, Furniture, Hand & Power Tools, Kitchenware Household Items and so much more!
Event by Ragsdale Auction Service
SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 3 PM
Butterfield Day
Facebook Live
Our next event is on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The location is Pottsville, AR at the Potts Inn. Signage will take you to the historic site.
The Potts Inn served as a stagecoach stop on the Butterfield trail that started service in the late 1850s and ran from Memphis to Southern California. The structure is the original structure and furnished with many original family furnishing and well worth seeing. It was originally the Potts
Family home, built in the 1850s and later used as a stagecoach stop.
We will be firing the Napoleon 12-pounder during the day. Unlike reenactments where spectators are kept at a long distance from the cannon, this will be an up-close demonstration and firing. When possible we will have spectators participate in firing the cannon, so if you’ve ever had the desire to fire a cannon, this could be your chance.
The event is from 10 AM until 3 PM. Food trucks will be on-site for lunch and there should be a good local BBQ as I understand.
In addition, Bill Sparks will be in attendance and will be setting up his Civil War field hospital which is a very interesting thing to see with all the tools and other things used to treat wounded soldiers.
Event by 1st and 2nd Arkansas Artillery
SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 6 PM
OhanaFest
45 Lester Flatt Dr, Vilonia, AR 72173-9433, United States
The final weekend of Summer celebration. Amateur BBQ competition, Music, Kayak races, Cornhole tournament, Horseshoes tournament, good food, and family (Ohana) fun.
Event by Ohana Celebration Park
SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 2:30 PM
Fall Themed Door Hangers Kids Class
River Valley Arts Center
A fun one day class for ages 5 - 14 to create a piece of home décor. Guided by Miranda Townsend, participants will be given a prepared circle board to paint in their choice of colors.
$25 per person
Event by River Valley Arts Center
SATURDAY AT 4 PM – 6 PM
Charlotte Taylor Live on the Patio
River Bottom Winery
Live Music on the Patio | Sunday September 4th at 4pm
Come get cozy with us on the patio at River Bottom Winery every Saturday and Sunday and listen to live music from 4-6pm! We will be on the patio enjoying the sunshine, sipping wine & beer with our friends and we want you there!
We are excited to have Charlotte Taylor out to entertain y'all all afternoon while you enjoy time on the patio with your friends! We will have the fans and misters going on the patio, ice cold wine-a-ritas and your favorite local chilled wine & beer will be going too!
This event is free to attend and no reservations are needed!
Event by River Bottom Winery and BoBrook Farms LLC
SATURDAY AT 4 PM – 7 PM
2nd Annual Jan George Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
Veteran's Memorial Park, Dardanelle, Arkansas
Please join us for our 2nd annual scholarship fundraiser in memory of our mothers, Jan George.
We will have live music, bump and jumps, snow cones, food, and silent auction!!!
We will be set up on the river where Yell fest Takes place!
Event by Janae Pate and Jason George
SATURDAY AT 7 PM – 9 PM
Perry Co Fair Rodeo
Perry County Fairgrounds
The Perry County Fair will be hosting a 3rd Annual Rodeo produced by McCarson Rodeo Company. It is an Open Rodeo with Bulls, Broncs and Barrels. There will be concessions, t-shirts and intermission kid fun! $10 a person. 10 and under free. Contact Joleeta Scott on FB or 889-4333 for sponsorship, vendor, or questions.
Event by Perry County Fair Association
Sunday, September 18th
SUNDAY AT 10 AM
Family Rodeo #5
210 Old Baptist Cemetery Rd, Russellville, AR 72802-8694, United States
Poles, goats, barrels and all roping events. Calf riding, steer riding and chute dogging.
3 Age Divisions:
PeeWee - 10 and under - $5 entry fees
Junior - 11-15, $10 entry fees
Open - 16 and up, $15 entry fees
Stock Fees:
$3 for goats
$5 for calves
$10 per run per person on all team roping runs
10 Am start time with poles and goats to follow, Church service at 1 PM, grand entry at 2:30, with barrels and all roping/rough stock to follow.
The concession stand will be open to purchase food or feel free to bring a picnic lunch on your own.
CND Family Rodeo Series:
April 3
May 15
June 12
August 14
September 18
Oct 2
Event by The Church In The Dirt
SUNDAY AT 2 PM
Cougars and Cocktails
River Bottom Winery
Cougars & Cocktails is a fundraising event for our 2nd Annual EmBRAce your Beauty Health Initiative for Girls. Don't let the name fool you. If you are 21 years old or older, you are more than welcome to join us for a day of fun and sisterhood.
Event by Rhyan's HOPE
SUNDAY AT 3 PM
RUSSELLVILLE Corgi Hike & Kayak
3694 Pleasant View Rd, Russellville, AR 72802, United States
RUSSELLVILLE Corgi Hike & Kayak
Sept 18 at 3pm
Walk on paved trail. After we hike, we can paddle Illinois Bayou. BYOC&B (CORGI & BOAT). Also, there is a disc golf course.
PLEASE text me 479-209-0071 so I can update you on any changes.
3694 pleasant view rd Russellville AR
Event by KBI Farm
SUNDAY AT 4 PM – 6 PM
Live Music with Craig Hendricks
River Bottom Winery
Just minutes from downtown Little Rock, enjoy the perfect country setting with wines made from local fruits while listening to music with Craig Hendricks.
Event by River Bottom Winery and Cross Country Music Productions
