REGIONAL HAPPENINGS
whistling, watermelon seed spitting contest and more. Information: ozark-
folkcenter.com. (870) 269-3851. Independence Day Celebration, July 4, Stone County Fairgrounds. Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at dusk. Admission: Dona- tions at the gate. In- formation: (870) 269-8068. EUREKA SPRINGS
Sixth annual Fleur Deli- cious Weekend, July 5-10. A celebration of all five senses! French- themed with a street fair atmosphere and many local businesses participat- ing throughout the event. Information: fleurdeliciousweekend .com (479) 253-6807, or (501) 421-2461. 18th annual Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festi-
val, July 15-17. Mountain bike off-road events. Short track, super D, downhill, old served trails and cross country racing. Competitive and non- competitive mountain bike events. Information:
dltevents.com/. (870) 246-6686.
August MAMMOTH SPRING
123rd Old Soldiers’ Reunion, Aug. 1-6, Mam- moth Spring. A week of family, friends and fun with carnival rides, games, prizes, food, vendors, talent show and more. Sponsored by VFW Post 7831. Admission: Free. (870) 625-7364. CAVE CITY
37th annual Cave City Watermelon Festival, Aug. 11-13. Celebrate the
Ozarks’ finest watermel- ons with three days of fun, music, car show, games, vendors, food and, of course, watermelon. Admission: Free. Informa- tion:
cavecityarkansas.info . (870) 283-5455. EUREKA SPRINGS
Summer Diversity Weekend, Aug. 4-6. The GLBT community cele- brates in Eureka Springs. Information:
gayeurekasprings.com/. Eureka Springs Family Bluegrass Weekend, Aug. 13-15. Annual blue- grass celebration with Thursday night Watermel- on Social, free music in Basin Spring Park and performances in the Audi- torium. Information: eurekasprings
chamber.com/. 24th annual VW Week-
end, Aug. 26-28, Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Volkswagen own- ers gather to enjoy their cars and show them off to VW lovers. Parade on Saturday. Information: eurekasprings
chamber.com. (479) 435-1133. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Women of Mountain Music, Aug. 6, Ozark Folk Center. Popular concert event features an all- women cast of performers from the region who help keep Ozark musical tradi- tions alive. Admission: $12 adults, $7 children 6-12, free for those younger than 6. Information:
ozarkfolkcenter.com. (870) 260-3851. Mountains, Music and Motorcycles, Aug. 11-14. Annual gathering that features a poker run,
rides, bike show, biker games, car show, free concerts, biker night at the drive-in, vendors, food and much more. Based on the historic town square. Information: yourpla- ceinthe
mountains.com/. (870) 269-8068. HARRISON
44th annual Northwest Arkansas Bluegrass Festival, Aug. 11-13, Beacon Park. Lots of blue- grass bands, perfor- mances, jam sessions and more. Camping available. Admission: $10 Thursday and Friday, $12 Saturday, or $25 for three-day pass. Information:
harrisonarkansas.org/. (870) 426-3477. JASPER
Newton County Fair & Rodeo, Aug. 21-28, New- ton County Fairgrounds.
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