Upcoming Events in Texarkana Arkansas
March
| 24 - 26 | Women's History Month - A month honoring women throughout the world and celebrating their passion for life. "One is not born a woman, one becomes one." -Simone de Beauvoir Address: Texarkana Museums System , Texarkana, Arkansas |
| 1 - 2 | Annual Miller Bowie Quilt Show and Sale - This Show features 200+ quilts, demos, vendors, quilt raffle, sewing machine raffle, silent auction and more. Address: Four States Faiground, 3700 E. 50th St., , Texarkana, Arkansas |
| 23 | Monster Truck Show - Monster Truck show. Address: Four States Fairgrounds , Texarkana, Arkansas |
May
| 4 | Opportunities Big Bass Classic - Last year, over 600 people fished the annual Big Bass Classic Fishing Tournament, benefitting Opportunities, Inc., and over 30,000 in cash and prizes was awarded. Participants can fish their choice of Lake Wright Patman or Lake Millwood. Again, over 600 participants are expected to take part in the event, with a guaranteed grand prize of $10,000 cash and a gold championship ring from Crocker's Jewelers; pay out to 10 places. The participant catching the largest fish in an Xpress boat receives $500 cash. Additional cash prizes will be awarded for even weight prizes. The Big Bass Blast Registration Party & Auction will be held at the Four States Fairgrounds Indoor Arena on Friday at 6pm. The event is fun for the whole family. Face painting and inflatables for the kids plus Rothwell Marine will have boats on display, and a silent and live auction will be held. Major sponsors of the event are: Cash Express, Rothwell Marine, Domino Federal Credit Union, Road Runner, United Steelworkers Unions, Xpress, Town Square Media, Crocker's Jewelers and Southwest Printers. Entry forms can be picked up at The Landing, Road Runner, Mil-Way Federal Credit Union or go online at www.oppinc.org. There will be a ONE DAY ONLY registration at Academy on April 30, 2011 from 10 am till 2 pm. For more information, call the tournament hotline at (903) 791.2270. Opportunities, Inc. provides specialized services to children and adults who have developmental disabilities and the elderly. Address: Four States Fairgrounds, 6101 N. State Line , Texarkana, Arkansas |
| 10 - 12 | Annual JUMP JIVE & JAM FEST - Music! Food! Fun! Art! A different kind of outdoor celebration for all ages/all interests. Blacksmithing, bladesmithing, pottery throwing, glass bead making & more. Original arts; music of every genre plus stellar headliners. Voted a Best New Festival in Arkansas! Address: Celebration Square/3rd-4th & Texas Blvd. Downtown , Texarkana, Arkansas |
June
| 8 - 9 | AKC Dog Show - Address: Four States Fairgrounds , Texarkana, Arkansas Ph: (870) 773-2941 (Always call and confirm events) Email: info@fourstatesfair.com Web: www.fourstatesfair.com Fee: $5 |
July
| 2 - 12 | Kid's Summer Program - A great way for children to learn and have fun at the same time. Address: Discovery Place Children's Museum , Texarkana, Arkansas |
| 18 | 7th Annual Four States Friends of the NRA Banquet & Live Auction - Friends of the NRA Banquet and Live Auction. Great food, better comraderie. Come on out and support your local community. Four States Fair Grounds, 6 pm to 9:30 pm For tickets please call Robin at 903-223-8000 $20 in advance Address: 3700 E 50th St (Four States Fair Grounds) , Texarkana, Arkansas |
August
| 3 - 4 | R & K Gun and Knife Show - Hunting and Fishing expo. Address: Four States Fairgrounds , Texarkana, Arkansas |
Attractions near Texarkana, Arkansas
Great River Road National Scenic Byway
The Great River Road, Arkansas's portion of the Mississippi River Parkway, runs for 363 miles paralleling the Mississippi Riv...
Links At Texarkana
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Patterson Branch Historical Marker
Directions: Two miles east of Marianna Site of where the first child of Anglo-Saxon parents was born west of the Mississip...
Ginger's Flea Market
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Mount Nebo State Park
# of Units/Rooms: 15 On Lake/River Name of Lake/River: Lake Dardanelle, Arkansas River (Okla. to Little Rock) Recreation ...
Lost Creek Golf Club
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...
Elberta Arts Center
Exhibits the works of local artists as well as artists from all over the state. ...
Beaver Lake Campgrounds
Dam Site Lake Description: Class A park with flush toilets, showers, trailer dump station, designated camping space...
Great River Road National Scenic Byway
The Great River Road, Arkansas's portion of the Mississippi River Parkway, runs for 363 miles paralleling the Mississippi Riv...
Upcoming Events near Texarkana, Arkansas
Labor Day Weekend Activities
Start Date: Fri August, 23rd
Games, programs, lake tours and trail hikes are just some of the activities planned for the Labor Day weekend. Bring your fam...
Annual Juneteenth
Start Date: Fri June, 14th
Games for children, performing arts, historical tributes and a BBQ on the grounds. Past celebrations featured a documentary o...
Annual Chicken and Egg Festival
Start Date: Fri May, 24th
Famous Cacklin-Crowing Contest, food vendors, arts & crafts, games, tennis, softball and basketball. Search for the Golden Eg...
Annual Pink Tomato Festival
Start Date: Fri May, 31st
One of the state's most popular festivals, the Pink Tomato Festival includes 5K Run/Walk, arts & crafts, street dance, tomato...
R & K Gun and Knife Show
Start Date: Sat August, 3rd
Hunting and Fishing expo....
Annual Two Rivers Gala
Start Date: Sat July, 13th
Six-course gourmet meal prepared by several renowned chefs, includes silent and live auctions. A celebration of Little River ...
Children's Fishing Derby
Start Date: Sat June, 1st
Fishing is one of America's favorite pastimes. Children ages 4-12 can compete in age groups for prizes, in the categories of ...
Delta Rivers Bluesfest
Start Date: Sat June, 1st
Concerts by several different blues artists. Concessions available....
Plant Show, Contest & Sale: Gardening in the Bayou
Start Date: Sat June, 1st
Bring your plant(s) and enter the competition to win a blue ribbon and other prizes! Amateur or professional, children or sen...
FreedomFest
Start Date: Sat June, 22nd
Motorcycle show, bike games, People's Choice Hamburger Cook-off, live music, a spectacular fireworks display, and a movie und...
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