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From hot rods to craft shows, Mena and its Ouachita Mountains showcase unique and fascinating collections! You can also enjoy art and theater and open-air bluegrass concerts. Take the time to visit with these people and learn fascinating facts about their "work", and the passion they have for their cars, crafts, and music. Be inspired on your Ouachita vacation!  To add your event, email us at events@gomenaarkansas.com.

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Cossatot River Events From 9/14/2008 To 9/14/2015
Susan Andrews
Cossatot River State Park Natural Area
1980 Hwy 278 West
Wickes, AR 71973
870-385-2201

10:00 AM Un-Natural Trail (45 minutes)
How attentive do you really think you are? How much do you know about the natural world? Join Park Interpreter Flanary to test your abilities in this fun and interesting hike on the Waterleaf Trail. This is a great hike for children, but can be made more difficult for those that feel up to the challenge.

Meeting Place: Waterleaf Trailhead at the Visitor Center

2:00 PM Nature Jeopardy (45 min)
Here is your chance for you and your family to be in the "hot seat!" Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature here at Cossatot River State Park.

Meeting Place: Sandbar Campground Information Board


Fireworks Display From 7/4/2009 To 7/4/2009
Polk County Fairgrounds beginning at dark.


21st Annual Mountainfest From 9/18/2009 To 9/20/2009
This Arts and Crafts Show takes place high atop Arkansas's second highest peak, located at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Come drive up the mountain and enjoy beautiful views, lots of food, great entertainment and shopping our many artisans that specialize in only handcrafted wares. Take a chance at the famous hand quilted Mountainfest Quilt, play craft bingo, ride the train and much more.


Changing of the Colors Rally From 10/21/2009 To 10/26/2009
34th Annual homecoming event for all! Not your typical motorcycle event. Daily services for adults, youth, and kids. Praise and Worship with Jerry Williams, seminars Thursday and Friday.

Friday 7:00 p.m. Concert with The Shasteens & 8th Annual Chili Cook-off.
Saturday Parade and bike games

RIDES Guided and Self-guided including the scenic Fast Lane sport bike ride on Friday and Quad ride Saturday. Ice cream socials~Camping~Vendors~Concessions~Wi-Fi Registration information at www.cmausa.org/events.


Wheels & Wings Fest From 10/24/2009 To 10/24/2009
Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport
Hwy 980
9 am until 6 pm
Enjoy plane rides, BBQ cook off, motorcycle and car show, concessions, vendors, live music, and a golf ball drop. It's the perfect family entertainment! Call 479-394-2912 for more information.


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