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Upcoming Events in Van Buren Arkansas


May

10 - 11AR0102013e001 - Van Buren Annual Old Timers Day Steampunk Festival - Gears, googles and Victorian clothing fill Van Buren's Main Street for a fun-filled weekend in May. Vendors, food trucks, kids zone, and performers from multiple states join in the festivities. Steampunk can be categorized as what the future may look like to people living in the Victorian era. The fashion aspect of steampunk focuses on what was available at the time with a fantastical view. People sporting the steampunk style can be seen wearing leather, gears, top hats, brass and sometimes body modifications on the limbs or face.

Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/old-timers-day-festival
Fee: Free

September

6 - 7 Down Junk Fest - Downtown Junk Fest is an outdoor market located on historic Main Street, Van Buren, featuring antiques, re-purposed items, architectural salvage, vintage clothing and jewelry, handmade treasures, farmhouse home décor, delicious food, seasonal plantings, and more. Plus live music and entertainment.

Address: Downtown , Van Buren, Arkansas
Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/downtown-junk-fest
Fee: Free

October

4 - 5 Fall For Art Festival - The Fall for Art Festival is a celebration of creativity and the changing seasons. The Fall for Art Festival is a unique opportunity for artists, visual, graphic, decorative, performing, vendoring, and more to display and sell their passions. Live demonstrations, entertainment, Kids zone, food trucks. Second weekend in October.

Address: Main Street , Van Buren, Arkansas
Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/fall-festival
Fee: Free

18AR0102013e006 - Van Buren Coughrans Hot Rod Shop Auto Show - The Largest EVER Car Show in Crawford County! The annual Coughrans Hot Rod Shop Auto Show is presented by Broadway Motors and Fabrication Specialties.

On-site Custom Printing, Custom Dash Plaques, Custom Water Jet trophies for Top 100/Top 5, Top 100 Cars and Trucks, Top 5 Bikes.
$250 Best of Show Car
$250 Best of Show Truck
$250 Best of Show Bike

Registration:
8:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
$30 Entry Fee
$25 with previous event dash plaque or t shirt
FREE ADMISSION for spectators

Address: Main Street , Van Buren, Arkansas
Ph: 479-652-5452 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: coughrangraphicdesigns@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/events/4256301914431260?acontext=event_action_history%5Bextra_datamechanismunknownsurfaceexternal_search_engineextra_datamechanismsurfacesurfacepermalinkextra_datamechanismsurfacesurfaceedit_dialog%5Dref_notif_typenull
Fee: Spectators Free. $30/$25 Entry Fee

December

29 Jingle and Mingle On Main - First Saturday in December. Enjoy the magic of Christmas with carriage rides, lighting of the Courthouse, Festival of Trees and a synthetic ice skating rink. Join the merchants on Main Street as they celebrate the holidays!

Address: Historic Main Street , Van Buren, Arkansas
Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/
Fee: Free

6 Van Buren's Christmas Parade - Main Street, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/
Fee: Free

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Center for Art & Education

Housed in circa 1912 St. Michael'

Van Buren, AR Arts

Van Buren Confederate Monument

Directions: Crawford County Courthouse Lawn Has been in existence for over 150 years

Van Buren, AR Monuments

Crawford County Courthouse

The oldest active courthouse west of the Mississippi;

Van Buren, AR Historic Courthouses


American Bonsai Nursery

Directions: From I-40 take Exit 7 to I-540 South, then Exit 3 at Van Buren to Ark. 59. Go left for one long block, turn left into the Industrial Park, then go three miles to 5141 Industrial Park Rd Browse "finished"

Van Buren, AR Gardens

Things to do near Van Buren, AR

Arkansas River Valley Arts Center

Visual arts displays by well-known artists; a local artists' gallery; theater productions....

Creekmore Park Train Rides

Train runs Wednesday thru Sunday plus holidays, from Memorial Day to Labor Day; weekends only September 8-October 28 ...

Center for Art & Education

Housed in circa 1912 St. Michael's Catholic Church, the center offers shows, community theater, workshops, lessons, special e...

Arkansas River Visitor Center

"Renaissance of a River" interpretive exhibits chronicle the development of the river; managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engi...

Rialto Community Arts Center

Directions: U.S. 64 becomes Broadway in downtown Morrilton Restored historic 1911 movie theatre that has performances of c...