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Film and jazz festivals, motorcycle rallies, and hot air balloon races will entertain and excite you this Arkansas weekend. Take in the beauty of the Natural State on a hawk watch or enjoy days gone by at the tractor show. Or appreciate the amazing talents in art and music from around the state. Let’s squeeze every last bit of fun out of Summer!
8th Annual Fayetteville Film Fest – Fayetteville
The Fayetteville Film Fest, now in its eighth year, is an advocate for films and filmmakers as they enter the marketplace. Because we are establishing that groundwork, we are an artistic festival with market potential. We offer a full schedule of panels and other events to compliment the screenings of our films. The 2016 FAYETTEVILLE FILM FEST will be held September 6-10 in Downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas.
September 6, 2016 – September 10, 2016
Global Campus Building
2 East Center Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Admission: $5 single ticket, $40 festival pass
www.fayettevillefilmfest.org
Hawk Watch – Paris
Many birds of prey migrate southward over Mount Magazine in September. Watch from high cliffs of Cameron Bluff as hawks, falcons, and even eagles fly by, sometimes at eye level. Help identify and tally them as they pass over the only official hawk watching site in Arkansas.
September 8, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Mount Magazine State Park
Third parking area on Cameron Bluff Overlook Drive
Paris, AR 72855
Admission: Free
www.MountMagazineStatePark.com
11th Annual Hot Springs Open Motorcycle Rally – Hot Springs
The Hot Springs Rally is the largest motorcycle rally held annually in central Arkansas. It offers something for every motorcycle enthusiast.
September 8, 2016 – September 10, 2016
Hot Springs Convention Center
134 Convention Blvd.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
www.thehotspringsrally.com
Jazz Eureka – Eureka Springs
Jazz Eureka is a weekend of great music. Join us for the Crescent Lawn Party on Thursday night. Free concerts in Basin Park include trumpeter Rodney Block, Claudia Burson Trio, and Justin Young. Saturday evening is a big band dance. Sunday morning enjoy a jazz brunch at The Crescent Hotel followed by the headline show for the weekend, Dianne Reeves.
September 8, 2016 – September 11, 2016
Various locations around town
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
www.jazzeureka.org
21st Annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship – Harrison
Friday evening is the hare and the hound race. Saturday morning more race competitions. The evening events will continue with balloons tethered to the ground for the exciting balloon glow. Tethered rides will be offered to the public for $5.00.
September 9, 2016 – September 11, 2016, 5:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church/Soccer Complex
1400 S Pine Street
Harrison, AR 72601
Admission: Free
www.arkansasballoonfest.com
24th Annual Tractor & Engine Show – Scott
Are you ready for some sputtering, rickety fun at the Plantation Agriculture Museum? The museum invites all pre-1960s tractor exhibitors and hit-and-miss engines, along with those who love them. This event is a treat for all ages and draws out a large community of farmers, tractor owners, and spectators alike. Free for exhibitors and visitors.
September 10, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum
Scott, AR 72142
Admission: Free
Phone: 501-961-1409
4th Anniversary of The Spice and Tea Exchange – Bentonville
The Spice and Tea Exchange of Bentonville will be celebrating our 4th Anniversary on September 10th in our store at 109 SE A Street. Downtown Bentonville will be full of activity that morning with the Saturday Farmer’s Market and the annual Bentonville Squirrel Cookoff as well as activities at our store including: Grilling demonstrations and discussion with Chef Sheila Reese of Born2Cook Inspired from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with food sampling. Tea tasting indoors all day featuring our three new Fall Inspired teas. Product samples given away while they last. Sign up for door prizes to be given away throughout the day. Specials throughout the store. Come join the fun!
September 10, 2016
The Spice and Tea Exchange
109 SE A Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
www.spiceandtea.com
Legends of Arkansas Music and Art Festival – North Little Rock
The Legends of Arkansas Music and Art Festival was created to promote and celebrate the talented people of Arkansas. This year the Arkansas music and craft festival will be Saturday, September 10th, in the lovely Argenta Arts District. Bring your family and enjoy all-LOCAL live music, performing art, live paintings, art/craft vendors, craft beer, wine, food trucks and small business owners/sponsors booths. Come on out for an all-Arkansas kind of good time!
September 10, 2016, 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Argenta Arts District Plaza
520 N. Main St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Admission: Free
www.legendsofarkansas.com
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