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June
Car Show :	Crusin' The Quachitas Car Show
Location:	Janssen Park, Mena
Contact:	(479)437-3427 americanperformancecarshow@msn.com
Adm: Free Entry Fee: $15-$20 Swap meet, car corral, poker run, food, fun & games.
June
Exhibit :	Adult Artist Competition
Location:	Center For Art & Education, Van Buren
Contact:	(479)474-7767
Opening Reception 06/04/06 from 1-4pm Free
June
Event :	Isaac C. Parker Memorial Chili Cook-off
Location:	Columbus Acres
Contact:	(479)646-9444 argsmith@prodigy.net
Adm: Fri. night live entertainment $5 Sat. Free Benefits the Fort Smith Boys Shelters.
July
Festival :	Fort Smith Community Clearing House Fun Festival
Location:	Pavilion Bldg. of River Park
Contact:	783-8888
Blue Collar Band performs at 5pm
August
Event :	Mountainfest
Location:	Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena
Contact:	(479)394-0566 or QWSP (479)394-2863
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Live music, Kid's games, free craft bingo. Adm:Free
August
Fundraiser :	Bootscooters' Ball - Hollywood Cowboy - Rhinestones & Ropers
Location:	Kay Rodgers Park - Expo Center
Contact:	(479)782-6302 or (800)262-9917
Tickets $75 each or reserved sponsor table of 10 for $1,000. Live Music by Blue County, silent auction items. Stars in our Hearts Wall $25, Cowboy cuisine, and much more. proceeds go to cost free programs provided to area cancer patients at the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House.
September
Event:	Greenwood City Wide Garage Sale
Location:	Greenwood Town Square
Contact:	(479) 996-6357
City has encouraged households to have sales also. Free
September
Event :	Pink Ladies Tournament
Location:	First Tee
Contact:	(479)648-9833
adult/Jr. Scramble, 6-8 flight, 9-11 flight, 12 and up flight. Fun Food and prizes $10 child, $20 adult
September
Fundraiser :	Riverfront Emporium
Location:	Harry E. Kelley Park
Contact:	(479)452-1459
Artisans displaying their fine arts and crafts Hord'oeuvres on Friday evening featuring a selected artist. Coffee Shop on Saturday. Live entertainment Proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity.
October
Event :	Pig Wedding
Location:	Wild Things Farm , Pocola, OK
Contact:	(918)626-4053
October
Event :	Frontier Day
Location:	Downtown, Paris
Contact:	(479)963-2244
Parade, Car Show, live entertainment, arts & crafts Food, contests and pageant. Free
October
Event :	Spooker Races
Location:	Tri-State Speedway, Pocola, OK
Contact:	(918)436-2914
Adults $8 Kids 5-11 $1 Kids 4 & under Free Except for special events
October
Event :	Riverfront Emporium
Location:	Harry E. Kelley Riverfront Park
Contact:	(479)452-1459
Artisans display fine arts & crafts Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity Free
November
Competition :	Robotics Competition
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center & UA Fort Smith
Contact:	(479)788-7222
Adm: TBA
November
Event :	Photography Competition & Exhibition
Location:	Fort Smith Art Center
Contact:	(479)784-2787
Music & Refreshments provided at opening on 5th On 5th Awards Ceremony starts 2pm
November
Competition:	Ozark Mountain Feis (Irish Dance Competition)
Location:	AR Best Performing Arts Center Hall C
Contact:	(479)631-9581
Adm: TBA
November
Event :	River Front Grand Prix
Location:	River Off-Road Park , Clayton Expressway & Midland Blvd. Intersection
Contact:	(479)649-7000
Camping available. Adm: $5 Guided spectator viewing areas. Concessions & race supply vendors.
December
Fundraiser:	Starlight Spectacular
Location:	Holiday Inn City Center
Contact:	(479)314-6679
Formal Dinner, Dancing, Silent & live auction Black Tie Optional Sponsorships available Benefits Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Edwards Medical Center Adm: $75-$100
December
Event :	St. Boniface Catholic School Annual Holiday Bazaar
Location:	St. Boniface Church Parish Hall
Contact:	(479)783-0045 www.stbonifaceschool.org
Vendor booths featuring unique Christmas ideas plus students selling handmade holiday items. Hot chili for lunch and a silent auction Free admission
December
Event :	Old-Fashioned Christmas Market
Location:	Van Buren Armory
Contact:	(479)410-1500
Jewelry, crafts, food, clothes plus holiday items. $1 Hosted by Crawford/Sebastian Mentoring Group
December
Parade :	Fort Smith Christmas Parade
Location:	Garrison Ave. Downtown
Parade your Christmas Spirit Check in: 1pm; Set-up: 12:30pm Visit Website to register fsjaycees@yahoo.com
February
Event :	Big Game Banquet & Auction
Location:	Columbus Acres, Columbus Hall
Contact:	(479)788-4279
Advance Tickets only
February
Event :	Flame Gymnastics Meet
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center, Hall ABC
Contact:	(479) 646-1616
February
Event :	Taste of Crawford County
Location:	Butterfield Assembly of God Church, Van Buren
Contact:	(479)474-7767
$5 advance, $10 at door Door Prizes and silent auction
March
Event :	Lenten Fish Fry
Location:	St. Boniface Church Parish Hall
Contact:	(479)783-6601 www.stbonifaceschool.org
St. Boniface Catholic School hosts its Lenten dinner of fried fish with all the trimmings.
April
Event :	Art Competition - Exhibit
Location:	Fort Smith Art Center & Center for Arts & Education
Contact:	(479)2787 www.ftsartcenter.com (479)474-7767
Opening Reception on 04/01/07 from 1-4pm for 7-12 grades 04/01/07 to 04/28/07 3rd - 6th grade on exhibit at Fort Smith Art Center. 7-12th on exhibit at Center for Art & Education Free
April
Event :	USTRC Team Roping
Location:	Kay Rodgers Park
Contact:	(479)783-6176 www.kayrodgerspark.com
April
Fundraiser :	Plant and Garden Sale
Location:	Anniversary Rose Garden
Contact:	l5f428@swbell.net
Free admission
April
Fundraiser :	Culinary Arts Season: Barbeque
Location:	Fort Smith Art Center
Contact:	(479)784-8787 www.fortsmithartcenter.org
World-renowned Barbeque Chef Russ Bragg will prepare ribs & shrimp for thirty lucky people who attend. $35
April
Event :	Nancy Orr Golf Tourney
Location:	Hardscrabble Country Club
Contact:	(479)785-3918 www.girlsincftsmith.org
Sponsored by Girls, Inc. of Fort Smith
April
Fundraiser :	Spring Livestock Show
Location:	Kay Rodgers Park
Contact:	Free
May
Ballet :	Evening at the Ballet
Location:	Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Contact:	(479)785-0152 www.waballet.org
$10 tickets at Western Arkansas Ballet.
May
Festival :	IC Spring Festival
Location:	Immaculate Conception Church
Contact:	(479)459-2880
Games, food, crafts, silent auction, used book sale & Live entertainment. Adm: Free
May
Fundraiser :	Old Fort Days Dandies 3rd Annual Beauty Pageant
Location:	Kay Rodgers Park, Expo Center
Contact:	(479)651-8322 pburrough@yahoo.com
Open to girls 0-19 with 8 age divisions Proceeds benefit the Old Fort Days Dandies Adults $4; children $1; 3 and under Free
May
Fundraiser :	Bordertown Bash BBQ Competition
Location:	Fort Smith Park - Clayton Expressway
Contact:	(479)478-8500 or 452-7450
Presented by the Fort Smith Barbeque Society Free - Samples on Friday night with "Buck-a-Bone" Tickets to benefit The Celebrity Classic and it's beneficiaries
May
Event :	Spring Dance Demonstration
Location:	Breedlove Auditorium - UAFS
Contact:	(479)785-0152
Get a "window-view" of Western Arkansas Ballet's classes that are taught during the year. $3
May
Fundraiser :	Tough Enough to Wear Pink Chili Feast
Location:	Cowboy Room - Kay Rodgers Park
Contact:	(479)782-6302
Rodeo kick-off to help raise money for the Donrey Cancer Support House. $5
June
Fundraiser:	Memory Walk and Top Dog Competition
Location:	Ben Geren Park
Contact:	(479)783-2022 www.alzokar.org
Fun, Food, games for kids No pre-registration, no registration fee
June
Fundraiser :	Rumble on the River Bass Tourney
Location:	Fort Smith Park
Contact:	(479)646-3193
Entry deadline May 30 by mail or June 1 in person at The Tackle Box $10 late charge day of. $80 tax deductible donation/team. Benefits St. Boniface Catholic School.
June
Event :	Art Competition
Location:	Fort Smith Art Center
Contact:	(479)784-2787
Opening reception: Sunday, June 3, 1-4pm Free
June
Workshop:	Signing up for the Army
Location:	Fort Smith National Historic Site
Contact:	(479)783-3961 www.nps.gov/fosm/
Children ages 5 & up. Free
June
Fundraiser :	Relay for Life
Location:	Southside High School Stadium
Contact:	(479)648-6360 or 648-6342 www.cancer.org
benefits American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient service programs.
June
Event :	Classic Car & Truck Open Show
Location:	Columbus Acres
Contact:	(479)785-4677 www.kistlercenter.org
For Cars, Trucks & motorcycles Arts & Crafts, food, games & entertainment. Adm: donations accepted at gate Proceeds benefit the Kistler Center
June
Event :	Kid's Project
Location:	Fort Smith Museum of History
Contact:	(479)783-7841 www.fortsmithmuseum.com
Children ages 6-11 make a patriotic craft project then enjoy ice cream in an old fashioned soda fountain. Free but reservations must be made by June 23rd.
June
Event :	Belle Bazaar - Bohemian Ball
Location:	Holiday Inn Civic Cener
Contact:	(479)784-2787
Adm: $50
July
Event :	Patriotic Drama
Location:	Evangel Temple
Contact:	(479)782-9121 www.excitinget.com
Musical drama celebrating our country's heritage Free
July
Event :	Massard Prairie Civil War Battle Anniversary
Location:	Massard Prairie Battlefield
Contact:	(479)459-1412
reenactment, park tours & activities
July
Event :	Block Party
Location:	Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Contact:	(479)522-1197 or 561-8412
Live Music, contests. Free Meal, T-Shirt & Leis for first 1,000. Fireworks
July
Event :	Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact:	(479)783-6118
Rev. Lloyd John Oglivie, chaplain of U. S. Senate and author of 49 books is keynote speaker. Tickets available July 2nd.
July
Event :	USTRC Team Roping
Location:	Kay Rodgers Park
Contact:	(479)783-6176 www.kayrodgerspark.com
Experience the thrills of Team Roping. Adm: TBA
August
Fishing Tournament :	Annual Big Bass Tournament
Location:	Clear Creek
Contact:	(501)376-2323 www.bigbass.com
August
Event :	Annual Fishing Derby hosted by Elk's Lodge #341
Location:	Constitution Pond, Fort Chaffee
Contact:	(479)478-1060
open to children 12 and younger. Awards given in each age group. Refreshments will be served.
August
Fundraiser :	11th Annual Miller Open Golf Tournament
Location:	Deer Trails Golf Course, Fort Chaffee
Contact:	(479)785-4677
Entry fee $240 ($60/person). limited to 42 teams. Call (479)783-8979 to register Mulligans & Ladies Tee Box tickets are sold at sat. morning registration. Door Prize tickets ($1 each ) are sold throughout the day on sat. and during beginning of the Calcutta Sat. night. Green Sponsor $150ea. Hole Sponsor $750 ea. Tee Sponsor $450 ea. Sponsored by Burford Distributing. Proceeds benefits the Kistler Center.
September
Fundraiser :	16th Annual Run to Old Town
Location:	Historic Main St. Downtown Van Buren, AR
Contact:	(479)471-8350 www.vanbburen.org
September
Event :	Tablescape and Luncheon
Location:	St Boniface Fellowship Center
Contact:	(479)474-2154 or 782-4629
Beautifully decorated tables, wonderfully delicious salads, fabulous fashions, accessories plus door prizes. Sponsored by Phyllis Wheatley Club $15
September
Fundraiser :	Swimming Upstream
Location:	Holiday Inn City Center
Contact:	(479)484-0283 or 646-5252 www.newfortsmith.com
Benefits the NEW Fort Smith Scholarship Fund for single women seeking higher education & certification. $25
October
Event :	Celebrity Classic Spirit Gala
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact:	(479)314-1136
$50 per person The Celebrity Spirit Gala is the premiere event of the Celebrity Classic…we have fabulous and funky ULTRASUEDE as the evening’s entertainment. Come out and join our sponsors, celebrities, and guests as we dance the night away!
October
Event :	Fall Parade of Homes
Location:	River Valley Area
Contact:	(479)452-6213
Tour approx. 20-35 New homes in Fort Smith & surrounding areas. Maps of homes will be printed in most area newspapers during parade. Free
October
Event :	Murder & Mayhem
Location:	Fort Smith Museum of History
Contact:	(479)783-7841
$10.00 Tickets go on sale September 1.
October
Event :	Frontier Fest
Location:	Several Locations in Downtown Fort Smith
Contact:	(479)783-8888
Frontier presentations and activities for the whole family Storytelling, Children's activities and parade native American demonstrations, Military Timeline and re-enactment, Great Food and more. Learn about Fort Smith's Frontier History. Free
January
Event :	Bridal Fest
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center , Halls A & B
Contact:	(479)788-8935 or 788-8937
$6 advance, $8 at door
January
Parade :	Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Location:	Garrison Ave.
Contact:	(479)785-1823
Free
January
Concert :	Fort Smith Symphony "Swing Ladies Swing"
Location:	Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Contact:	(479)452-7575 www.FortSmithSymphony
Adults $27 & $22 Students $17 & $13
February
Event :	Mardi Gras
Location:	Immaculate Conception Parish Hall
Contact:	(479) 783-7841
Cash bar, cajun buffet plus silent and live auctions. With Mr. Cabbagehead and the Screaming Radishes $50
February
Fundraiser :	Belch Amateur Chili Cook-Off
Location:	The Oaks, 5400 Massard
Contact:	(479)646-9444
Taste chili for charity. Proceeds benefit Children's Service League.
February
Event :	Burns Night Dinner
Location:	Holiday Inn City Center
Contact:	(479)484-7033
Tickets $25 Social Hour, Silent Auction and live entertainment
February
Event :	Fort Smith Home Builders Assoc. Home Show
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center Hall ABC
Contact:	(479)452-6213
Largest product exposition for housing in this region of Arkansas Adm: $5
February
Event :	Battle at the Fort Volleyball Tournamnet
Location:	FS Conv. Center, Fort Smith Athletic Club & Stubblefield Center
Contact:	(479)650-4870 www.fortsmithjuniors.com
$2
February
Fundraiser :	Bella Notte
Location:	Holiday Inn CC
Contact:	(479)883-6111 www.yelfortsmith.org/ rsvp@yelfortsmith.org
The Young Emerging Leaders of the Greater Fort Smith Region host the 1st annual Bella Notte Semi-formal. Includes Italian dinner, drinks, live band, silent auction & dancing. Proceeds benefits Downtown Beautification Project. $25 members; $50 non-members; $500 table sponsorship(8).
March
Fundraiser :	Dinner in the Vineyards
Location:	Post Winery Vineyard, Altus, AR
Contact:	(479)782-1821 Advance reservations required.
$75 per person or $600 table of (8). Additional $15 for chartered trasportation. Proceeds benefits the Crisis Center for Women.
March
Parade:	St. Patrick's Day Parade
Location:	Downtown or Belle Grove Historic District
March
Concert:	Fort Smith Symphony " A Youthful Celebration"
Location:	Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Contact:	(479)452-7575 www.FortSmithSymphony
Adults $27 & $22 Students $17 & $13
March
Event :	Arkansas River Valley Lawn & Garden Show
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact:	(479)646-5314
Adults $5, children 12 and under free with adult
March
Fundraiser :	Pancake Breakfast
Location:	Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Barling
Contact:	(479)785-4677 www.kistler.org
All you can eat! Adults $4; children 12 and under $2 Proceeds go to Kistler Center
April
Event :	Mayor's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Location:	Tilles Park
Contact:	Sponsored by Grand Avenue Baptist Church
For children ages 1-10 Free
March
Event :	Community Non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service
Location:	River Park Amphitheater
Contact:	(479)646-1177 www.fortsmithparks.com
Free
March
Fundraiser :	Bluegrass on the Border
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact:	(479)785-4677 www.kistlercenter.org
Supper break at 4pm Advance ticket at Kistler Center $12. At door $15 both prices include both shows.
April
Event :	Greater Fort Smith Parade of Homes
Contact:	(479)452-6213 www.fortsmithhomebuilders.com
April
Concert :	FS Chorale: Rememberance and Celebration spring Concert
Location:	Central Presbyterian Church-2901 Rogers Avenue
Contact:	(479)242-7464
www.fortsmithchorale.com
April
Fundraiser :	Wine and Roses Gala
Location:	Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House
Contact:	(479)782-6302
Silent art auction, food, and lively wine auction $100 per person $100 Bouquets in honor of loved one or friend (0ptional)
April
Fundriser :	Hangin' Judge Border Feud High School Rodeo
Location:	Kay Rodgers Park
Contact:	(918)463-6265 or (479)414-0699
$6 Money raised goes to fund College Scholarships
April
Event:	Oak Cemetary Tales of the Crypt
Location:	Oak Cemetery, 1401 South Greenwood, Fort Smith
Contact:	(479) 784-1006
Historical and educational guided tour of people buried at Oak Cemetary that shaped the west and built Fort Smith Actors in period costumes portray the deceased citizens of Fort Smith Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, this is a walking tour Free
May
Fundraiser :	A Night in the Caribbean
Location:	Golden Ventures
Contact:	(479)785-4677 www.kistlercenter.org
Dinner/Dance , Silent Auction, Music by the Barrio Band Proceeds benefit Kistler Center $65 Individual, $1000 Corporate
May
Concert :	Fort Smith Symphony "Jazz It Up"
Location:	Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Contact:	(479)452-7575 www.FortSmithSymphony
Adults $27 & $22 Students $17 & $13
May
Golf Tournament:	Fort Smith Classic
Location:	Hardscrabble Country Club
Contact:	(479) 782-3410 or www.fortsmithclassic.com (479)783-8888
Adm: TBA
May
Fair:	Old Timers Day Arts & Crafts Fair
Location:	Historic Main Street, Van Buren
Contact:	(479)474-4392 or www.vanburen.org
Adm: Free
May
Event:	Western Arkansas Ballet Spring Performance
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center Theater
Contact:	(479) 785-0152
May
Event:	Celebrity Classic
Location:	Varied Venues in Fort Smith, Van Buren & Alma
Contact:	(479)314-1136
Charity event venefiting much of Western Arkansas involving Celebrities to assist in a community outreach program. Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Tennis, Poker and 5 K Run Complete Schedule visit www.mercyclassic.org Spectators have free admission EXCLUDING Gala & Awards Dinner.
May
Festival :	Heritage Day Festival
Location:	Bell Grove Historic District
Contact:	(479)783-3000
Free Admission Vendors, Music and entertainment. Benifits to help preserve historic Clayton House and other Belle Grove Structures.
May
Parade:	Old Fort Days Rodeo Parade
Location:	Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR
Contact:	(479)783-8888
Adm: Free
May
Event:	Old Fort Days Rodeo
Location:	Kay Rodgers Park
Contact:	(479) 783-2393 or www.kayrodgerspark.com
Adm: $7-$10 Family nights Tues & Wed. $5
June
Fundraiser :	KUAF 91.3 FM npr Annual Wine Tasting Benefit
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center, Theatre Atrium
Contact:	(479)648-3993
$40 per person
June
Fundraiser:	Classic Truckers & Cruisers Open Show
Location:	Columbus Acres, Fort Smith, AR
Contact:	(479)452-7299 wildthang1@sbcglobal.net Garydc48@yahoo.com Dan duph@msn.com
Benefits Gregorey Kistler Treatment Center For Children, Inc. Re-enactors, games, door prizes, concessions & vendors available.
June
Concert :	Riverfront Jazz Festival
Location:	Riverfront Park
Great Music at the River.
June 19-21, 2008
Event:	Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Festival
Location:	Fort Smith Riverfront
Contact:	drogers@arvest.com
www.riverfrontbluesfest.org
June
Event:	18th Annual Riverfront Blues Festival
Location:	Harry E. Kelley Riverfront Park
Contact:	479-783-8888 www.riverfrontbluesfest.org
Chicago houserockers Lil Ed (the Slide King) and the Blues Imperials rock The Fort on Friday. On Saturday night, guitarist Jonny Lang ("Don't Lie to Me") closes it out. Other acts are Ruthie Foster, the Bel Airs, Larry McCray and Ana Popovich. Several local bands to be announced
June
Dance Workshop :	Lorraine Cranford Summer Dance Workshop
Location:	Western Arkansas Ballet
Contact:	(479)785-0152 www.waballet.org or WesternArkansasballet@msn.com
Each student will recieve 3 lessons per day, Ballet, Jazz and Modern, along with 3 rehearsals per day. Open to any student 12 and over w/2 yrs. of dance experienc.
July
Event:	Mayor's Annual 4th of July Celebration
Location:	Harry E. Kelley Riverfront Park, North 'B' and Clayton Expressway, Fort Smith
Contact:	(479) 784-2437
2pm Antique Car Show - Pendergraft Park, 3rd & Garrison Mayor's Fort Smith's independence celebration starts around 5pm with live entertainment, good food and lots of activities 5pm Family Fun Festival begins at River Park Glass Pavilion and Compass Park. Crowd gathering at 2nd & Garrison for the Great American Race displays. Activities begin 5:45pm 5:57 pm The Riverblenders Barber Shop Chorus Great Race Stage - 2nd & Garrison. 6pm First Car in the Great American Race comes through finish line at 2nd & Garrison. Visit & view race cars & talk with drivers and navigators til 8:30pm 7pm Festivities for the Mayors 4th of July Celebration begins at River Park & Harry E. Kelley Stage. 7:30 Historic re-enactments troup "The Border Town Legends' perform a mock shootout at 2nd & Garrison. 7:50 Great American Race Welcom 8pm Awards Presentation to the Great Race Daily winners. 8:15 River Valley Community Band at Harry E. Kelley Stage. Approximately 9pm Fireworks followed by Mr. Cabbage head and the Screaming Radishes. Free
August
Event :	Toughman Contest
Location:	Holiday Inn City Center Ballroom
Contact:	World Class Fitness or call (800)883-4897 to register or get tickets.
Adm: $14.50 regular $24.50 Silver Circle On both days from noon to showtime, tickets only available at Holiday Inn City Center. For More information Call (501)837-4948
August
Event :	Bargains Galore on 64
Location:	Hwy 64 Fort Smith to Conway
Contact:	(888)568-3552
160 miles of antique,yard, sidewalk sales, flea markets along U.S. Hwy 64 Fort Smith to Beebe Adm: Free
September
Event :	3rd Annual Rock the River Celebration
Location:	Riverfront Park
Contact:	(479)782-5683
food, shopping, talent show and Music. Adults $10; Children 3-8 $5 Children 2 & under free
September
Event :	Run to Old Town
Location:	Historic Main Street, Van Buren
Contact:	(479)452-1476 or 471-8350
Old Town Cruisers Car Show 9am-5pm 50's & 60's music all day Benefits children's hospital Free to spectators.
September
Event:	Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair
Location:	Kay Rogers Park
Contact:	(479)783-2393 www.kayrodgerspark.com
October
Event :	Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest
Location:	Columbus Acres
Contact:	(479)785-4677 www.kistlercenter.org
German Food and other concessions. Saturday from 3-5 p.m. will be “Happy Brat” Hour … plate lunch special! Children's play area The band is AlpenMusikanten and they will play Friday from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday 3-5 and 7-11. The band is sponsored by Zero Mountain, Inc., Northwest Fire Protection, Greg’s Too, Action, Inc., Rhodes Chevrolet, Farmer’s Co-Op, SSI, Inc. and Guesthouse Inn Saturday by the Classic Truckers and Cruisers Club, souvenirs for sale, “Biergarten”, raffle, silent auction and more! Adm: Free, donations accepted at Gate.
October
Fundraiser :	Paint the Park Pink
Location:	Creekmore Park
Contact:	Lorie Robertson 479-782-8885
October
Event :	Fall Festival Arts & Crafts, Van Buren
Location:	Main Street, Van Buren
Contact:	479-410-3026
October
Event :	Alrusa - 'A taste of Fort Smith'
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center Hall ABC
Contact:	(479)646-0571
Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at door. A taste of some of the finest restaurants and drink vendors in our area.
November
Event :	Junior League Spectacular Holiday Market 2008
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact:	(479)783-3930
Request information: jlfsholidaymarket@gmail.com
December
Event :	Holiday Express
Location:	Creekmore Park
Contact:	(479)784-2368 www.fortsmithparks.com
Ride the Creekmore Express minature train and see thousands of Christmas lights throughout the park Free
December
Event :	Holiday Express
Location:	Creekmore Park
Contact:	(479)784-2368 www.fortsmithparks.com
Help us celebrate the holiday season Ride on the famous Creekmore Express miniature train and thousands of lighted Christmas displays. Free
December
Fundraiser:	Teddy Bear Tea with Santa
Location:	Holiday Inn City Center
Contact:	(479)785-4677
Includes 5x7 portrait, bag of goodies, lunch, fruit, desserts, drinks, plus story time with Mrs. Clause Ages 2-10 accompanied by responsible adult. Proceeds benefit Gregory Kistler Center $15 per child, $5 per additional adult.
December
Event :	Van Buren Christmas Parade
Location:	Van Buren's Historic Main Street
Contact:	(479)410-3026 www.vanburen.org
Free
December
Event :	KISR Ball Drop & New Year's Eve Celebration
Location:	Creekmore Park
Contact:	(479)784-1006
KISR drops the ball and we celebrate Free
December
Event :	Mayor's New Year's Eve Celebration
Location:	Fort Smith Convention Center
Contact:	(479)784-2437
Say good-by to 2008 while dancing to the tunes of the Nearly Famous Band Free

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