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News • United States • 2011-08-15

September Events Taking Place in the Arkansas River Valley

Jill M. Rohrbach, travel writer

Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

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In order to better serve your needs and to keep you from getting extremely long documents from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, we have decided to break down our Travelin’ Arkansas release into regions organized by date. This way you will be able to look only at the areas you are interested in covering. The territories covered in Travelin\' Arkansas adhere to the six geographical regions found in the Arkansas Tour Guide. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: communications@arkansas.com or 501-682-7606.

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Mount Nebo State Park in Dardanelle celebrates the end of summer with Labor Day Fun Sept. 2-5. Festivities include an ice cream social, hikes, and nature programs. Contact the park at 479-229-3655 for a detailed schedule. Admission is free.

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In 1923 Petit Jean became the first State Park in Arkansas, thanks to the efforts of Dr. T.W. Hardison. In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps laid the foundation for the park as we know it today. Celebrate Petit Jean Founders Day on Sept. 3 at the park located near Morrilton. Contact the park at 501-727-5441 for a schedule of family-friendly activities and progrref=\'http://click.aristotle.net/click.aspx?lid=X84iJyx7dl\' target=\"_blank\">www.petitjeanstatepark.com for additional information.

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Celebrate the end of summer by attending an Ice Cream Social in Fort Smith on Sept. 4. Enjoy all you can eat ice cream with your choice of toppings at the Fort Smith Museum of History\'s old fashioned soda fountain. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. Visit www.fortsmithmuseum.com or call 479-783-7841 for more information.

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Festival on the Border, Fort Smith’s new multi-genre music festival, is Sept. 9-10. Performers include Dierks Bently with Randy Rogers Band, Andy Grammer, Girl Talk, The Fray, and the Fort Smith Symphony with guest violinist Mark O’Conner. Shows take place at the Fort Smith River Park, UA Fort Smith Campus, and the Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center. Admission varies. For a detailed schedule, visit www.festivalontheborder.com or call 479-785-7726.

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Take part in the 31st Cowie Wine Fest Arkansas and Arkansas Championship Grape Stomp on Sept. 10 near Paris. The Cowie Winery offers a blessing of the wine, grape stomping, live music, games, food and tours of the Arkansas Historic Wine Museum. There will also be a ringing of the 26 large church bells. Admission is free and events take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The winery is located three miles west of Paris on Ark. 22 at Carbon City. Visit www.cowiewinecellars.com or call 479-963-3990 for more information.

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The 9th annual Rods & Ribs takes place Sept. 17 on the Ozark courthouse square, and is presented by the Ozark Chamber of Commerce and Rivertown BBQ. The event features antique cars and trucks, music, and barbecue ribs.

Also on the 17th is the 8th annual Bluegrass in the Park, held at the Eastside Park bandstand. The music begins at 6 p.m. and concessions are available. Admission is free.Visit www.cityofozarkar.com or call 479-667-2525 for details on either event.

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If you like old cars, mark Sept. 21-24 on your calendar, the date of the 14th annual Petit Jean Fall Swap Meet. This annual swap meet is hosted by the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean Mountain. Classic and vintage vehicles from all over the region will be on display. Cars, parts, antiques, arts and crafts, and memorabilia can be found at over 700 vendor spots. The event is held on the tree-shaded grounds of the museum. Call 501-727-5427 or visit www.museumofautos.com for more information.

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Clarksville offers a Gospel Music Weekend on Sept. 23-24. Shows start at 7 p.m. on Friday and at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Gospel concerts feature Al Brumley, Bill and Vicki Sky from Nashville, the River Valley Messengers, and Carroll Parham and Debbie Bridgewater from Texas. The shows take place at Country Heritage Music Barn, located at 134 W. Main St. For a detailed schedule of performance, visit www.countryheritage.net or call 479-754-4604.

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Dover celebrates its 33rd annual Ozark Memories Day on Sept. 24. Festivities include a Lions Club breakfast, a parade, vendor booths, arts and crafts, food, entertainment on two stages, a horseshoe tournament for adults and teens, games, an antique car show, and a Band Boosters Chicken Dinner. Activities take place at the Dover High School Campus. Visit www.doverchamber.net or call 479-331-3138 for details.

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In 1820 the Arkansas River Valley was wild and relatively unexplored. American Indians, hunters, soldiers, and explorers were the first to visit the area. Mount Magazine State Park near Paris offers a re-enactment of those years on Sept. 24 with a Historic Hunters Encampment. It will entail living historians demonstrating firearms, clothing, cooking, camping equipment, and survival skills as they really rough it. Visit www.MountMagazineStatePark.com or call 479-963-8502 for more information.

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Get ready for some finger-lickin’ good fun on Sept. 24 during the 63rd annual Mount Nebo Chicken Fry. The event features a chicken dinner, kids’ games, and live entertainment. It takes place at Veteran’s Riverfront Park in Dardanelle. Call 479-229-3328 for details.

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Head to the state’s highest peak Sept. 24-25 for the Outdoor Adventure Expo at The Lodge at Mount Magazine near Paris. Join outdoor enthusiasts at Mount Magazine State Park for two days of hiking, birding, Dutch oven cooking, equipment demonstrations, and programs on outdoor and adventure activities. Vendors will be on hand with the latest in outdoor gear, information, and recommendations. If weather permits, you also will be able to watch hang gliding and rock climbing. Admission is free. Visit www.MountMagazineStatePark.com or contact the park at 479-963-8502 for further information.

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