The weekend is approaching fast! It’s Eclipse Weekend and there are tons of exciting events in the days ahead.
We've rounded up the scoop on a few of them for you right here, but don't forget to explore Facebook's events section for even more options!
If you decide to join any of these events, be sure to mention that Live Love Arkansas sent you when you visit the vendor!
Simply click the red text to navigate to the Facebook page with details about each event.
However you choose to spend your weekend,
We wish you a fantastic 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, April 5, 2024
THURSDAY, APRIL 4 AT 8 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 12AM
Ozark Mountain Soul 2024 + Eclipse Viewing
The Farm - Campground & Events - Eureka Springs
Opal Agafia & Hillberry Presents:
Ozark Mountain Soul 2024
The Great American Eclipse Edition (APRIL 4th - 8th)
Eureka Springs, AR - The Farm Campground & Events
Join us at The Farm for Opal Agafia's Ozark Mountain Soul 2024 and the ECLIPSE! OMS is a multi-genre music festival placing its primary focus on Americana Roots music. The event will feature live music, camping, a variety of vendors, and activities!
EARLY BIRD Ticket OPTIONS
4 DAY + Thursday Early ARRIVAL $155 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
4 DAY $145 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
3 DAY $130 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
2 DAY $65 (Sunday, Monday)
1 DAY $25 (MONDAY) Eclipse Viewing + 3 LIVE BANDS
BUNDLE TICKETS:
OZARK MOUNTAIN SOUL 2024 / HILLBERRY 2024 (includes full access to both events)
EVENT TICKETS INCLUDE PRIMITIVE CAMPING
RV SITES W/ Electric & Water -
If you would like to bring your RV for primitive camping you still can! All vehicles in primitive camping longer than 20 ft. will be required to purchase a $50 parking fee at the gate. This includes RV, BUSES, CAMPERS, POP-UP CAMPERS, VEHICLE PULLING A TRAILER, etc.
Remember: Kids 12 and under attend free! We are dog friendly. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and up to date on vaccinations.
There will be FOOD and CRAFT vendors.
No alcohol sells on site. Bring your own beverages No glass please.
The Story Behind "Ozark Mountain Soul"
In 2017, Opal Agafia coined the term Ozark Mountain Soul to describe her unique style of music. Agafia embodies the sound of the Ozark Mountains: a little soul, a little roots, a little rock-and-rock, a little old-time swing- and lot of heart. Drawing from many genres, Opal blends the best elements of soul, blues, country, jazz, gospel, swing, and traditional mountain music into a sound that captures the past and boldy pushes ahead.
This year, Ozark Mountain Soul will deliver a variety of genres, while placing its main focus on Americana-Roots music.
Event by Opal Agafia, Chris Thompson & Coral Creek and 6 others
THURSDAY, APRIL 4 AT 11 AM - TUESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 5 PM
2024 Eclipse in Mountain View Arkansas
Mountain View, AR
Total Eclipse Experience
Are you ready for the highly anticipated 2024 Solar Eclipse? Mark your calendars for this extraordinary event, as North America gets its second full solar eclipse in a century. What makes it even more remarkable is the duration of the total eclipse, which is nearly twice as long as the previous one.
In the heart of the picturesque Ozark Mountains lies Mountain View, Arkansas, a perfect destination to witness this celestial phenomenon. On April 8th, 2024, Mountain View will be treated to an exceptional total eclipse lasting an impressive 4 minutes and 14 seconds. This duration ranks among the longest in Arkansas and the entire nation.
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Mountain View, Arkansas. The vibrant town square becomes a hub of excitement every weekend, featuring live bands on the courthouse stage. It's the ideal place to gather and enjoy the festivities surrounding the 2024 Solar Eclipse.
Don't miss out on the breathtaking natural beauty of the area. Explore the nearby creeks and rivers, perfect for fishing and kayaking adventures. Embark on invigorating hikes along the numerous scenic trails that offer stunning views. And while you're here, make sure to visit the awe-inspiring Blanchard Springs Caverns.
Experience the 2024 Solar Eclipse like never before in Mountain View, Arkansas. Witness one of the longest total eclipse durations and indulge in the charm of this hidden gem nestled in the Ozark Mountains.
THURSDAY, APRIL 4 AT 12 PM - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 AT 2 PM
2024 Solar Eclipse - The Ranch
2029 CR 2641, Lamar, AR
Campout and experience the natural beauty of The Ranch at Jackson Bluff during the Solar Eclipse or come by Saturday and Sunday for the live music. Little Piney Creek runs through the property and is perfect place to cast a line for some smallmouth bass or a relaxing float from the Hwy 164 bridge back to The Ranch!
Event by The Ranch at Jackson Bluff
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 7 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 7 PM
SKYDIVING - Eclipse Boogie 2024
1413 E Main St, Clarksville
Join Sasquatch and Honey Badger as they do a four-day full send from a King Air! Grab 13 of your friends, jump in the air taxi, and prepare to tickle the clouds from 14.5K.
Camping on-site (limited space, primitive, $75 via PayPal, link at end), Music Festival nearby, Mountain Biking North of Lake Ludwig, Waterfall chasing in any direction, and plenty of local eats. PayPal: @Daybreakheavyweight (include note to Request Camping)
Food vendors on-site ($75 Registration preferably In Person beforehand). Must be self sustaining. Own a food truck and want the revenue? Hit us up! Email us questions: info@paradisevalleyskydiving.com
Events are getting planned as you read this. Body suspension and fire breathing is in our vision.
Things are being added and planned daily. Check back soon!
LICENSED SKYDIVERS: Register Here: https://bookings.burblesoft.com/12111/76
Register by Friday, March 8th to get a shirt. Limited quantities/sizes will be sold during boogie.
Event by Paradise Valley Skydiving
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 9 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 5 PM
April 5-8 Conway Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market
2505 East Oak Street Conway
Get ready for Spring and watch the total solar eclipse at the April 5-8 Conway Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market!
The Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market, brought to you by Ashley’s Finds, LLC, will take place April 5-8 inside the Conway Expo & Event Center plus open-air pavilion located at 2505 E. Oak St. in Conway, Arkansas. Bella Rustina is locally-owned out of Maumelle and is central Arkansas's original and largest vintage market event.
Exhibitors from numerous states will fill 400+ booths inside the Conway Expo & Event Center and open-air pavilion with authentic vintage, one-of-a-kind handmade, trendy boutique clothing & accessories, and vintage-inspired décor.
On top of being a great shopping experience, Bella Rustina will also have food trucks and many snack choices like handmade fried pies, roasted candy and nuts, kettle corn, coffee, sweet tea, and more!
Bella Rustina will be open Friday - Saturday, April 5-6, from 9:00AM – 5:00PM, Sunday, April 7, from 11:00AM – 4:00PM, and Monday from 9:00AM-1:00PM and 2:00PM-5:00PM (closed one hour for the eclipse). Admission is $10 on Friday - Saturday for adults at the door ($7 plus fees if purchased online). Sunday's admission for the Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market is $5 for each adult. Admission is free for children 18 and under. Admission is good for re-entry and parking is free Friday - Sunday and Monday after 2:00PM. Monday's admission is a per-vehicle charge of $50 and admission to Bella Rustina, bouncy houses, and live music is included from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. Admission on Monday from 2:00PM - 5:00PM is $5 if parking fee hasn't been paid.
Event by Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 9 AM - SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 5 PM
Trails Head Outdoor Flea Market
We are so excited to offer you not one BUT TWO outdoor flea markets during April!! The 2nd flea market will be during the Big To-Do on 22 which is scheduled for April 17-20 (we will only have the flea market on the 19 & 20) due to the clinic next door having patients. This will be posted as a separate event. So if you are interested in setting up or attending, look for that event.
With the eclipse on the following Monday (8th) we wanted to give our vendors a great opportunity to sell by offering the thousands of visitors a place to visit and shop while in our area!!
I do believe this will be a great opportunity for everyone and you really don’t want to miss it!!
No overnight camping space will be available during the flea market or eclipse.
WHEN: April 5th & 6th (Friday & Saturday)
TIME: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
MUSIC: Jim & Bob Outlaw Country will be here for two days of entertaining everyone!
FOOD: Jesus Name Holiness Church will be serving up some delicious Texas Style Hickory Smoked dinner's (leg quarters, smoked sausage, chopped pork & brisket)
**Vendors needed!
10x10 $50 for 2 days Rain or shine ~ Reserve your spot now! They will be filling up fast!! Payment guarantees your spot!
Antique, collectables, vintage, crafts, household, bake goods, anything and everything!
1736 HWY 22 ~ DARDANELLE, AR * Ph# 479-477-3020
** Stop by the store or call for more details
Event by Yesterday’s Antiques & More
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 9 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 3 PM
Solar Eclipse Shopping Extravaganza 2024
1522 E Main St, Russellville
Crafters, Artists, and local vendors offering one of kind and unique items during the Total Solar Eclipse Weekend.
Event by GTN Promotions
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 10 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 10 PM
Eclipse Weekend @ Point Remove
102 South Crestliner Street, Morrilton
We're keeping it simple for the Eclipse! We just wanna hang out with the locals and give travelers a nice place to visit in Morrilton. Join us every day for live music, specials, a pop-up bookshop and more! See below for full event details:
Friday 4/5 | 10am - 10pm
• 12-4pm: Pop-Up Bookshop with Erica Dunn
• 6-8pm: Live Music w/ Sean Harrison
• 7:30-9:30pm: Trivia
• $12 bottles white wine & $15 bottles red wine
Saturday 4/6 | 10am - 10pm
• Beer Garden
• 12-4pm: Pop-Up Bookshop with Erica Dunn
• 6pm: Live Music w/ The Kordsmeiers
• $9 six packs
• $40 cases
Sunday 4/7 | 10am – 10pm
• Beer Garden
• 12-4pm: Pop-Up Bookshop with Erica Dunn
• 12pm: Live Music w/ Townsend
• 6pm: Live Music w/ Hawk
• Buy Eclipse pint glass, get it filled on the house!
• Exclusive Eclipse merch bundles
Monday 4/8 | 10am - 10pm
• Beer Garden
• 6pm: Live Music w/ Joshua Cannon
• Buy Eclipse pint glass, get it filled on the house!
• $10 1-topping pizza & $2 off all appetizers
Beer Garden | Saturday-Monday
• Stone's Throw Brewing
• Ozark Beer Company
• Flyway Brewing
• New Province Brewing Company
• ...and more!!
Event by Point Remove Brewing Company, Sean Harrison Songs and 2 others
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 FROM 11 AM - 2 PM
Food Truck Friday!!!
We are starting our First Food Truck Friday! We will be at the depot downtown Russellville! We will have our regular menu from 11-2! Swing by and grab some of your favorites!!!
Event by Nacho Mommas Average Nachos
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 12 PM - TUESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 12 PM
Total Eclipse of the Park
59 Beaverfork Road,Conway
Camping at Beaverfork Lake, campsites 30x30 up to 8 people, primitive sites only!! Family friendly with lake views. Easy Interstate access.
The Great American Eclipse 2024
Arkansas puts the AR in solAR eclipse! If you missed the 2017 Eclipse, you can now enjoy this once in a lifetime experience Monday, April 8th 2024 in Conway, Arkansas! Experience 4 minutes and 4 seconds of totality on Lake Beaverfork in a private, gated community park that is located on Beaverfork Lake.
Join us for Total Eclipse of the Park Friday, April 5th through Tuesday, April 9th!
Offering camping accommodations and unique viewing spots with lake access for non motorized water craft.
Details Include:
-30 x 30 primitive camping spot (up to 1 car or truck, 2 tents and max 8 people)
-Eclipse viewing glasses for all camping guests
-Check In: Friday, April 5th starting at NOON
-Check Out: Tuesday, April 9th starting at NOON
-50%, non-refundable, deposit due upon registration
-Choice of camp site is on first come, first serve basis
-Close to multiple events in the Conway and Greenbriar areas
-Easy access to the Inrestate and shopping areas
-Family Fun For Everyone and a Great Time
The EVENT TICKET is for a DEPOSIT ONLY. $500 deposit is due at time of ticket purchase. Remaining $500 will be due on or before March 5, 2024 to finalize and secure your reservation. After DEPOSIT ticket is purchased an additional email with more details about how to make remaining payment will be sent.
This event is being held by the Treasure Hills Property Owner's Association in Conway, AR. This is a fundraising event the community and for the park.
For Residents of Treasure Hills please use the resident ticket at check out.
Event by Semper Fi Movers
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 FROM 4 PM - 8 PM
Carnival Fun Fair
300 Westwood Ave, Greenwood
Join us for a fun community night of games, treats and races!
$5 armband will get you access to ALL EVENTS!
Events include color run, rock climbing wall, game trailer, laser tag, face painting and a bounce house!
Food trucks will be available!
Event by Westwood Elementary PTO
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 5 PM - TUESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 4 PM
Total Eclipse 2024 Camping Watch Party!
560 Peaceful Valley Rd, Dover,
Dover, AR is in the Path of Totality and will see over 4 minutes of total eclipse! It begins at 11:45am and ends at 2:44pm. We want to offer you a beautiful, quiet, and peaceful place to come camp on our 35 acres.
Your reservation includes primitive camping for up to 4 nights (camper only - no restrooms), Friday - Monday night with checkout by Tuesday afternoon by 4pm. If you need to leave Wednesday morning instead, we can accomodate that by request. Sites are primitive so you are welcome to bring a generator, outdoor grill, etc. No gray water dumping onsite, but there are dump stations nearby. Sites are approximately 30' x 40'. There are restaurants within 2 miles in Dover or 9 miles in Russellville. Mount Nebo State Park is about 30 minutes away and Petit Jean State Park is 45 minutes away and both have great hiking trails and amazing scenery.
Friday evening we will have a meet & greet and also have a large firepit area for guests to gather. The rest of the weekend you may enjoy the peace and quiet however you like. And of course Monday is the big day! We would love for you to come join Brookstock Events in celebrating this historical time!
No pets allowed please. No more than 2 vehicles at each campsite. Maximum 6 people per campsite. Only 1 camper per campsite.
https://www.brookstockevents.com/.../total-eclipse-2024...
Event by Brookstock Events and James Brooks
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, AT 6PM
Storytelling: Native Americans and the Eclipse
In honor of the exhibition "Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s", AMFA takes this extraordinary opportunity to explore the 2024 total solar eclipse through Indigenous knowledge and storytelling.
Join Erin Fehr, Assistant Director & Archivist from the Sequoyah National Research Center, for this vibrant talk.
"Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art, 1940s to 1970s" is on view February 16 through May 26, 2024.
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About Erin Fehr
Erin Fehr (Yup’ik) is the Assistant Director and Archivist at the Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
She co-authored the “American Indians in World War I” webpage for the United States World War One Centennial Commission in 2019 and continues to support the research conducted by the Valor Medals Review Task Force, aimed to award Medals of Honor to deserving minority servicemen of World War I who may have been overlooked due to race.
She received a Master of Music in Musicology and Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of Oklahoma. She serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the American Indian Center of Arkansas.
Event by Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 FROM 6 PM - 8 PM
Fort City Slam Open Mic!
The Bakery District - Cooler Room
We believe everyone has something to say--we just provide the mic. First Friday of every month @6pm in the Cooler Room at the Bakery District, Fort Smith.
At these monthly events we hand our microphone to poets/writers who have something to share! We mostly feature poetry but would love to hear you share other brief literary endeavors.
Sign-up is at the event! Hope to see you soon
Event by Fort City Slam
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 6:30 PM
Blue Moon Bluegrass Festival - Balsam Range with Sylamore
The Center for the Arts
Night 1 of the two night Blue Moon Bluegrass Festival
Event by Blue Moon Bluegrass Festival and Balsam Range
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 7 PM - TUESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 10 AM
Open the Vault - Eclipse 2024
1680 Sparksford Dr, Russellville
The week of April 8th, over 120K people are expected to come to Russellville, AR to view the Eclipse! NASA will be here, the world will be watching. We will be partnering with other churches for 4 days of Worship! We have over 26 Acres of land located right on the interstate that we are opening up for Dry Tent Camping all for FREE!
We plan to have worship, music, events, & food. Campers must sign up via our website www.city-church.tv/eclipse2024 to ensure that we hold your spot!
Event by City Church and David Howell
Friday, April 05, 2024
LIVE MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE - DAVID WRIGHT & FRIENDS
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View
Meeting Place: Blacksmith Stage
Join David Wright & Friends as they perform a variety of country blues, gospel, folk, and old-time country music featuring David’s acclaimed flat-picking guitar style.
Experience authentic mountain folk music played by local Ozark musicians every Tuesday through Saturday at the Blacksmith Stage in the Village during the Ozark Folk Center's season (April 2-October 26, 2024). Half-hour music sets begin at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 1:45, 2:45, and 3:45.
Performers are subject to change.
Admission to the Craft Village for live music, old-fashioned fun, and craft demonstrations at the park's artisan shops is $15 for adults, $8 for children (6-12), or $35 for a Family Pass which admits two adults and all children 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Want to experience more live music at the Ozark Folk Center State Park? Here's a list of evening concerts, contests, and music festivals happening this season at the award-winning 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater.
Friday, April 05, 2024 / 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
DAYBREAK DIAMOND TOUR
Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro
Meeting Place: Diamond Discovery Center, Lower Level
Regular mine admission, ages 13 & up: $15.00
Regular mine admission, ages 6-12: $7.00
Regular mine admission, ages 5 & under: Free
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search!
Friday, April 05, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
DARKENED SUN: INTRODUCTION TO A SOLAR ECLIPSE
Lake Fort Smith State Park
15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg
Meeting Place: Theater Room
What is a solar eclipse? Join Park Interpreter Mystina for an introduction on how and why a solar eclipse happens. Then discover where you can experience this upcoming natural phenomenon and receive complimentary solar eclipse viewing glasses.
Friday, April 05, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
LAKE CRUISE
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville
Meeting Place: Weigh In Pavilion Dock
Admission : Free
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour, but space is limited. You must register for the tour. Call (479) 967-5516 to register for a seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before the tour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 7 AM
Tulip Field (Springdale)
Wildwood Lane Tulip Farm
There's no better way to celebrate spring than a trip to the Tulip Fields. These sessions are such a hit. These will be fast-paced so arriving 10 minutes early is ideal. You are also able to pick the flowers for $2 each. Click the link to save your spot.
Event by Chynna B Photography - NWA Newborn, Family, Wedding, and Events
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FROM 8 AM - 2 PM
Junktique
6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock
Junktique is an annual fundraising event that has been described as a flea market, garage sale, and treasure hunt all rolled into one.
Event by Catholic High School for Boys
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 8 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 8 PM
2024 Solar Eclipse Tent Camping
Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton
We've got several dozen camping spots for tents on top of petit jean mountain. Over 4 minutes total solar eclipse. Minutes away from Petit Jean State Park. Will have parking available at your campsite, portable restrooms on site, refreshments, 24/7 security and the entire area is fenced in.
Tickets/sites can be purchased on our website
www.petitjeaneclipse2024.com
You can also email any questions to doubledeckerranchar@gmail.com
Event by Double Decker Ranch
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 9 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 5 PM
Daisy Days Outdoor Market
Daisy & The Dandelion Vintage Market
Outdoor Vendor Market full of eclectic finds. Antiques, rusty junk, yard sale, crafts & boutique items. Food vendors, fresh homestead goods and music. Come enjoy fellowship, junking and watching the sky for the solar eclipse. Store is open every Wednesday-Saturday 9a-5p, however, our outdoor market known as Daisy Days will kick off Saturday 9-5p and extend through Monday at 5pm.
FREE ADMISSION
PET FRIENDLY
To become a vendor email me at daisyanddandelionmarket@gmail.com or click the sign up button at the top of our facebook page.
Event by Daisy & The Dandelion Vintage Market
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 10 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 3 PM
Total Eclipse in the Park Festival
Broadway Memorial Park
Come join us for a fun, small town festival to celebrate the eclipse! Vendor Market with crafts, foods and goods. Music on stage from 10am to evening. Amazing Race type scavenger hunt with prize money! Children's activities.
Find more information here: https://www.southlogan.com/page-1574539
Event by Eclipse 2024 - Booneville AR and Amanda Farris
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 10 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 4 PM
Moon Block Party at Argenta Plaza (Total Solar Eclipse 2024)
Argenta Plaza
Moon Block Party is hosted by North Little Rock Tourism and Argenta Plaza
Coming from out-of-town to experience the 2024 Solar Eclipse? North Little Rock Tourism welcomes you to Argenta Plaza, our city's "front porch," to enjoy food trucks, entertainment and eclipse activities before and after totality. Free and open to the public.
Activities will be going on in Argenta Plaza all weekend, so beat the traffic, come early and have fun in North Little Rock.
Food trucks and Flyway Brewing will be set up Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Saturday, April 6:
- Vendor market 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Silent Disco 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- DJ Mike Poe 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 7:
- Bellydancing Demo & Class with Giselle - 2 p.m.
- Pure Barre Little Rock Pop-Up Class - 3 p.m.
- Live Trivia with Challenge Entertainment - 4 p.m.
- Mayday by Midnight (live music) - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday, April 8:
- Main Street from Broadway to 6th closed for pedestrians
- Food trucks & vendors open at 11 a.m.
- The Six Piece Suits (live music) 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Eclipse: 12:34 p.m. - 3:12 p.m.
Event by North Little Rock Tourism and Argenta Plaza
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 10 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 10 PM
Moon Over Main
Russellville Downtown
Get ready for an extraordinary time at Moon Over Main, downtown Russellville's first ever solar eclipse festival! We'll have it all: entertainment, delicious food, live music, local vendors, and SO much more!!! Guess what? NASA will be joining us too! Keep an eye out here and on our website- www.mainstreetrussellville.com. As time gets closer, we'll be adding more exciting information. You won't want to miss this once in a lifetime celebration
Event by Main Street Russellville
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 10 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 9 PM
Eclipse Music & Crystal Festival at Ron Coleman Mining
211 Crystal Ridge Ln, Jessieville
A music festival at Ron Coleman Crystal Mine to celebrate the 2024 solar eclipse. Our festival offers live music, camping, vendors, food trucks, crystal digging, zip-lining and more. For more details, visit:
www.roncolemanmining.com/2024solareclipse
Event by Ron Coleman Mining, Jurassic Parkans Art and 13 others
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 11 AM
Total Eclipse of the Bun
4333 Warden Rd, North Little Rock
It's the TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE BUN!! Saturday, April 6th we're having a Whole Smoked Hog on the Patio. Come celebrate the Solar Eclipse - Whole Hog North style.
Event by Whole Hog Cafe North Little Rock
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 AT 11 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 7 PM
THICK Cookie Co. at Total Eclipse Russellville Music Festival!
THICK Cookie Co. is bringing some COOKIES to the eclipse!
This is a 3 day event. We will have an EXCLUSIVE menu and an ECLIPSE cookie that we will be serving!
Join us at the Total Eclipse Russellville Music Festival.
Go to www.totaleclipserussellville.com for ticket information!
This festival was named #1 Solar Eclipse Festival by Forbes.com!
Event by THICK Cookie Co.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FROM 11 AM - 9:01 PM
Blues, Balloons & BBQ
We are playing the Blues, Balloons and BBQ Festival by Total Eclipse of the Heart in Russellville April 6, 2023. We will be on stage at 12:30. Get your tickets now and if you use the code EARTHBONE you will get a discount of $15 off!
Event by Earth Bone Band
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FROM 12 PM - 5 PM
Shelter Slumber Pawty
606 Willow St, Benton
Benton Animal Services is a no-kill shelter located in Benton, Arkansas. Currently, we are able to provide shelter for 45 dogs and 30 cats. On average, we take in around 1,000 animals a year and have a survival rate over 90% (2023). With funds raised, we are looking forward to beginning construction on a new shelter this summer! In the new shelter, we will be able to accommodate up to 100 dogs and 100 cats. We are also looking forward to providing onsite vet care to assist the community.
For our first Slumber Pawty, we are planning a funfilled day spoiling some great pets with lots of love, treats, walking, etc., raising funds for our shelter (construction starting this summer on the new Benton Animal Services), and finding furever homes for our pets. We are planning to have a mobile dog groomer on site, a bandana decorating station, microchipping, and adoptions. All activities will be sponsored for the community, all we ask for is a donation to help us reach our fundraising goal of $10,000. In addition, we will have door prizes given away every 30 minutes between 12-5pm!
After a day of activities, you can take a dog home and continue to spoil them with a slumber pawty! We encourage everyone to participate in the daytime activities and/or the overnight pawty.
If you would like to participate and help us reach, or exceed, our $10,000 fundraising goal please sign up! If you have any questions, please contact Mallori at 501-776-5972.
Event by Benton Animal Services
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FROM 2 PM - 3:30 PM
365 Vegetable Gardening
4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville
If you’re interested in multi-seasonal vegetable gardening, the lead volunteer of the Botanical Garden’s vegetable garden, will illustrate the best practices to keep your vegetable garden for 365 days. You will explore what crops grow well at different seasons in our region, when to plant them, and how to protect them in order to keep your home garden in production year-round.
$5 Members / $15 Non-Members
Event by Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FROM 4 PM - 7 PM
Crawfish Boil and Chicken Dinner
122 E Bowen Blvd, Goshen
The 15th Annual Crawfish Boil and Chicken Dinner with free Car & Bike show!
Event by Goshen United Methodist Church and Sarah Vaughan
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FROM 4 PM - 7 PM
Solar Eclipse Fay Whiskey Fest
150 N. Skyline Dr.,Fayetteville
Join us in watching the SOLAR ECLIPSE and for a night of whiskey tasting in Fay, AR, for the 2024 Fay Whiskey Festival on April 6, 2024!
This will be the LARGEST SOLAR ECLIPSE event in Arkansas! The 2024 Fayetteville Blackout Whiskey Festival is an upscale tasting event featuring a wide assortment of whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, and other fine spirits. Join us on April 6, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Mount Sequoyah! (150 N. Skyline Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72701). This event will gather whiskey enthusiasts and 50+ of the most fascinating distilled spirits.
Do you make the best Whiskey cocktail in NWA? Sign up for our Whiskey Cocktail Showdown!
Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Valid photo ID required
General Admission 4:00 – 7:00 pm
-Whiskey Samples
-Live Entertainment
V IP: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
In addition to what general admission ticket holders receive (above)
-V.I.P. ticket holders gain admission to the Grand Tasting a full hour before general admission ticket holders. With limited ticketing and the extra hour in the grand tasting room, you can get the most out of this additional hour, having more time to talk with the distillery representatives.
-Gourmet Hors d'oeuvres Buffet (While Supplies Last)
-Live Entertainment
To be a sponsor or vendor, email info@arwhiskeyfestival.com
Whiskey Festival Tickets will be available online ONLY, and all sales are final.
By attending this event, you agree to follow all applicable laws regarding alcohol and its consumption and agree not to drink and drive.
This is a tasting event; do not consume more than you can handle. Please be responsible. Call an UBER/Lyft.
**Samples are available at check-in for anyone of legal age who asks, regardless of the tickets purchased. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!
Event by Arkansas Whiskey Festivals
Saturday, April 06, 2024
IT'S ABOUT TIME
Arkansas Post Museum
5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Join the museum staff as we set, wind, oil and learn how to make a mechanical clock tick! Look into the inner workings of clocks dating from the 1890s. This hands-on activity is great for children of all ages who are learning to tell time and read clock faces. Older adults will enjoy inspecting the museum time pieces as well.
Saturday, April 06, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
BUILT TO LAST
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork
Meeting Place: In front of the Park Store
Join Park Interpreter Kara to discover the many different structures that the Civilian Conservation Corps built in the 1930s and early 1940s that are still around today.
Saturday, April 06, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
ECLIPSE TIPS: STAYING SAFE AND MAKING MEMORIES
Powhatan Historic State Park
4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan
Meeting Place: Powhatan Courthouse
Are you excited about the coming eclipse but nervous about how to view it safely? Join us at Powhatan Historic State Park where staff will walk you through everything you need to do to make Eclipse Day as safe as possible. This hour-long program will present safe tips for the eclipse and include a Q&A section to answer all your questions. Remember, viewing this eclipse in an Arkansas State Park will remind you that nature's hidden beauty is always around us!
Saturday, April 06, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
RISE AND DINE: EASY DUTCH OVEN BREAKFAST TREAT DEMONSTRATION
Mississippi River State Park
2955 Hwy. 44, Marianna
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Join a park interpreter for a morning of flavorful exploration as we showcase the art of crafting delicious breakfast treats in Arkansas' official state cooking vessel, the cast iron Dutch oven. We will cover the basics of temperature control.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 8 AM - 11 AM
Black Top Sunday
5102 W Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Rogers
Black Top Sunday, hosted by Black Top Promotions, is a monthly coffee and cars event held on the first Sunday of each month at One Up Town. Car enthusiasts from the community come together to share their passion for automobiles in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Attendees gather at the picturesque location to showcase their prized vehicles, ranging from classic cars to modern sports cars, and everything in between. The event provides a platform for enthusiasts to connect, admire each other's rides, and engage in conversations about their shared interest in automotive culture.
Against the backdrop of revving engines and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee, participants bond over a mutual appreciation for all things automotive. Whether it's discussing engine specs, sharing restoration stories, or simply enjoying the company of like-minded individuals, Black Top Sunday fosters a sense of camaraderie within the local car community.
With a diverse array of cars on display and a shared love for automobiles as the focal point, Black Top Sunday at One Up Town is more than just a gathering—it's a celebration of passion, creativity, and the joy of driving. Each event leaves attendees eagerly anticipating the next opportunity to come together and revel in their shared enthusiasm for all things automotive.
Event by Black Top Promotions
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 AT 10 AM - MONDAY, APRIL 8 AT 7 PM
Eureka Eclipse Event
Come experience a once in a lifetime event in Eureka Springs! We have lots of events to make your experience top notch!
Moonlight before Eclipse-Concert in the Aud Sunday (4/7) 7:00pm. Free solar glasses!
Gotahold Brewery-visit them for craft beer & fun!
Lake Leatherwood-12-5pm on Monday (4/8). Music, food truck and viewing!
Downtown store owners will have ECLIPSE glasses, refreshments and AWESOME shopping while you enjoy this epic event!
Event by Laci Wilson Moffitt and Heart of Eureka--Interact with Downtown Eureka Springs Businesses
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Party on the Path Picnic
1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock
Eclipse Eve Family Day! Party on the Path Picnic!
The Little Rock Zoo is hosting an Eclipse Eve experience that you will not want to miss!
The Zoo would like to invite Eclipse loving guests from near and far to have a day at the zoo like no other! It will be full of good food, fun games and local entertainment! We will also have keeper chats and animal enrichment opportunities throughout the day pertaining to the Great American Eclipse happening Monday, April 8, 2024! You may even get to meet a few of our Ambassador Animals in person!
Guests can pre-purchase PICNIC tickets here that include admission and a delicious Southern lunch catered by Adam's Catfish in the Civitan Pavilion from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
-Member Picnic Ticket-$20 for 3 and up. Includes admission for 1 and meal for 1 in the Civitan Pavilion (Members must present membership card at gate check-in)
-Non Member Picnic Ticket-$32 for 3 and up. Includes admission for 1 and meal for 1 in the Civitan Pavilion
General admission tickets will be available to purchase at the gate.
Event by Little Rock Zoo
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 FROM 11 AM - 5 PM
Strange Magic Sunday Pop Up Market in Bryant, Arkansas
ADDRESS: 210 N. REYNOLDS RD. in BRYANT, ARKANSAS
FREE EVENT!!!! Call or text 501.777.8086 with any questions. Thank you!
Strange Magic Gems and Happy Aura present our first ever outdoor pop-up market! 15+ vendors including Strange Magic Gems crystal shop, Happy Aura Kirlian film photographers + interpreters, Emmy Lou’s Flower Bar, Crystal Glass Tarot & Astrology, Medusa Kye, Crow + Arrow, Green Witch Society, Njeri’s Pastries, Dierk’s Dyes, and more! Energy healers, flowers + plants, vintage curators, local artists, food trucks, and more! Happening at the fabulous Strange Magic Gems in Bryant, Arkansas in Sunday, April 7th from 11:00AM-5:00PM. FREE ENTRY! Come hang out! The vibes will be amazing!
The books are open for Happy Aura pre-bookings and we will be taking walk-ups. DM HAPPY AURA to claim your session or with any questions.
Location: 210 North Reynolds Rd. in Bryant
Stay tuned!! We will be showcasing our vendors, updating you on free/donation based events, and all the things.
Event by Happy Aura
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 12 PM - 4 PM
Pre-Eclipse First Day of Market
801 S. Pine St, Cabot
EDIT: the vendor sign up is on our FB homepage...there is a "sign up" button. We will not contact you with a personal fb profile in most cases. BEWARE of scammers posting on this event trying to send you a vendor application
Mark your calendar! The market opens for our first season April 7th and will be open every Sunday 12-4!
All of the produce and meat will be 100% grown locally by our vendors...ensuring you get the best, highest quality, and hyper local foods available. We will also have excellent bakers and makers and look forward to bringing you the best of the best!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Click the sign up button at the top of our FB homepage!
Event by Market at South Square, Ahillen Acres and Rosehill Homestead
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 12 PM - 5 PM
Barkus on Main 2024 - Bark Side of the Moon
Main Street Creative Corridor
The doggone delightful celebration is back, and it's bound to be out of this world! Join us downtown April 7th for "Bark Side of the Moon," the 6th Annual Barkus on Main Mardi Gras Dog Parade & Block Party, presented by Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa!
This family-friendly event is for the dogs… and their humans!
This year, Barkus on Main is taking inspiration from cosmic wonders as we celebrate the weekend of the 2024 Eclipse. Little Rock is in the path of totality, and we're ready to howl at the moon with our furry friends.
The party is FREE to attend and will feature:
A Mardi Gras dog parade – with a multitude of prizes for the best dressed doggos
Live music by Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe, an authentic Zydeco Band from southern Louisiana, beer garden, hurricane station, crawfish boil, food trucks and plenty of beads
Local vendors selling tail-waggin’ wares for both two and four legged attendees
Super Retriever Series Dock Diving Pool will host an exhibition and competition you do not want to miss!
Where: Downtown Little Rock Creative Corridor (300-700 Blocks of Main Street)
When: Sunday, April 7th from 12–5 p.m.
Parade Registration:
$25 for one dog or $40 for two dogs. Includes walking in the parade, a tote bag full of items and special offers for you and your dog, and eligibility to win prizes. The parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of 7th and Main, then travel north to 4th and Main.
Please note: The cost to register your pet the day of the event is $30 for one dog, and $45 for two dogs.
Parade Sign-Up: https://centralarkansastickets.com/.../barkus-on-main...
Vendor Sign-Up:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeP1HT7VFOryI.../viewform
Sponsor Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfxV9pzuhf.../viewform
Website: www.BarkusOnMain.com
Event by Barkus on Main and Downtown Little Rock Partnership
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 12 PM - 5 PM
Dog Days of Summer
6461 E Guy Terry Rd, Springdale
Join us on Sunday, April 7 for a delightful spring day at Sassafras Springs Vineyard to kick off the Dog Days of Summer! Bring your furry friends and family to explore 15+ scenic acres. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., revel in the beautiful surroundings with no admission fee. DOGS WELCOME!
Indulge in exceptional wines at the tasting room or on spacious outdoor decks. Sassafras Springs will also have other beverages, snacks & pizzas for purchase. Don't forget your dog's favorite toy for some creek-side fun (on a leash, please)!
Festivities include:
Music
Caricature Drawings
Silent Auction
Door Prizes
Complimentary Dog Treats provided by DogWatch Doggie Day Care & Boarding
Sassafras Springs Vineyard will generously donate 10% of food and drink sales to the Humane Society of the Ozarks.
Timeline of Events:
12 pm - 4 pm: NWA Caricature drawings by NWA Caricatures
1 pm - 3 pm - Visit with HSO dogs available for adoption
Event by Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Humane Society of the Ozarks
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Eclipse Film Screening: Fantasia
For Walt Disney Studios’ third full-length animated feature, Walt Disney partnered with the brilliant composer Leopold Stokowski to produce a new groundbreaking film in which classical music was the star.
Stokowski arranged this renowned collection of celebrated musical scores, which in turn inspired Disney animators to create a series of dreamlike vignettes that have since captivated audiences for decades.
Unseen on the big screen for nearly thirty years, this new re-release of Fantasia celebrates a milestone in cinematic history. What began as a vehicle to enhance Mickey Mouse’s career blossomed into a full-blown feature that remains unique in the world of animation.
Running Time: 2 hours, 4 minutes
Rating: G
This screening is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society.
Event by Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and Arkansas Cinema Society
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 1 PM - 7 PM
Eclipse EVE|nt
Downtown, Conway
Join us for a day-long celebration on the eve of the 2024 Great American Eclipse, taking place on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Downtown Conway! Visitors and residents alike are encouraged to immerse themselves in the festivities.
Experience the charm of Downtown Conway as shops and restaurants open their doors on this rare Sunday, allowing everyone to explore and create lasting memories during this historic event.
Be sure not to miss the highlight of the day: Downtown will be adorned with a magnificent 35-foot "Luna" inflatable sculpture, serving as a striking symbol of the eclipse celebration.
Come and be part of this extraordinary occasion as we celebrate community, culture, and the wonder of the cosmos in Downtown Conway!
Event by Conway Downtown Partnership
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 AT 2 PM
Floral Arrangement Workshop
Dining Hall at Mount Sequoyah Center
$50
Instructor: Eden Garrett
Make your own floral arrangement. Create a beautiful arrangement with only the best locally and world-wide sourced blooms, just for you!
All supplies will be provided, each attendee gets to choose their own flowers to create an arrangement! An easy follow along guide to making the perfect floral arrangement from the expertise of Eden's Flower Truck staff.
This is a day of fun you do not want to miss! take home your little beauties and they will bring you happiness!
Event by Mount Sequoyah Center
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 6 PM - 9 PM
Fourche River Days Eclipse Party
Perryville City Park
Fourche River Days is making a comeback starting with this eclipse party in the park. There will be food trucks and bouncy houses for the kids! Ain’t Got Nothing will be taking the stage at 3. We will be taking the stage from 6 til 9 playing all your favorites in a family friendly atmosphere. Come on out and let’s usher this eclipse in Perry County style!!!!!!
Event by The Rusty Roosters Band
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 7 PM - 10 PM
Better Than Ezra
Get ready for a rockin’ trip back to the 90s with BETTER THAN EZRA featuring their #1 alternative rock hits like “Good” and many more!
Oaklawn Rewards Presale with code BTE0424 is on Thursday, January 25th from 10AM to 10PM
General On-Sale starts on Friday, January 26th at 10AM.
Event by Oaklawn Hot Springs and Better Than Ezra
Sunday, April 07, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
ECLIPSE LEGENDS
Lake Catherine State Park
1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs
Meeting Place: Nature Cabin
Admission: Free
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie at the nature cabin to discover the legends and folklore around eclipses of the past. What can this eclipse mean to you today? How would you explain it to others? This program will last about 30 minutes. Come ready with your imagination to run wild!
Sunday, April 07, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
MORNING HIKE
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to many interesting creatures due to its diverse habitat. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center and venture down the Meadowbrook Trail. We will see who is out and about this morning on our easy hike.
Sunday, April 07, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
BIRD SONG SYMPHONIES
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Flagpole
While exploring you may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park. Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how to pick out some of the common individual bird songs you could hear in the park.
Sunday, April 07, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
ANIMAL TRACK GUIDE
Delta Heritage Trail State Park
5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena
Meeting Place: CCC Ball Field
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission : Free
Delta Heritage Trail State Park is a special place as it provides a protected natural area for wildlife. Many of the species are secretive but they leave signs of their presence in the form of tracks that can be found when on the trail. Join us at the visitor center as we explore the different types of tracks that wildlife make and what it tells us about how it helps them find food, escape from predators, and more. You will even get a chance to create your own animal track guide. There is no charge for this program and preregistration is not required. Children are encouraged to attend but must be accompanied by an adult.
