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maxis. Guided and self-guided tours and poker runs among the activities. Information:
scoottheozarks.proboards.com/. 47th annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival, Sept. 8-9. Hundreds of vintage classics compete for prizes and trophies. Includes show with parade and re-enactment of the infamous 1922 bank robbery. Information:
eurekaspringschamber.com/. (479) 253-8737. ASH FLAT 22nd annual Ash Flat Eagle Fest, Sept. 8-9, Ash Flat. Street dance 6-10 p.m. Friday with live band, food vendors and more. Live music, crafts, food vendors, games, street dance and more starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. Information:
ash-flat.com. (870) 994-7324. MOUNTAIN VIEW 16th annual Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour, Sept. 15-16.
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Self-guided tour of artists’ and crafters’ studios. Information: offthebeatenpath
studiotour.com . (870) 615-4825. JASPER 11th annual Ozark Mountain Artists Studio Tour, Sept. 15-17. A self-guided tour through the Ozarks to visit local artists’ studios. Many give demonstrations and offer refreshments. Their work is out for viewing and for purchase. Admission: Free. Information:
ozarkmountainartists.com(870) 861-5853. FAYETTEVILLE 18th annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ, Sept. 20-23. The nation’s largest charity motorcycle rally featuring rides, poker runs, bike show, car show, bike games, lawn mower pulls, music, barbecue, the Miss BBB Contest and more. Admission: Free. Information:
bikesbluesandbbq.org.
(479) 527-9993.
October EUREKA SPRINGS 27th annual Corvette Weekend, Oct. 4-7, Eureka Springs. Corvette enthusiasts from the Midwest and beyond gather to enjoy autumn scenery, the charm of the Ozarks and celebrate the Corvette. All Corvettes welcome. Admission: Free. Information: eureka
springscorvette.org. (479) 862-7232. 709th annual Original Ozark Folk Festival, Oct. 12-14. The longest-running folk festival in one location in the country. Free music at Basin Spring Park, parade, contests and performances at The Auditorium. Information:
ozarkfolkfestival.com. (479) 253-7333. HARRISON 33rd annual Harvest
Homecoming, Oct. 6-78. Arts and crafts, eating competitions, food concessions, live entertainment, a 5K walk/run, car show, dance and more. Admission: Free. (870) 365-5403. HARDY 26th annual Hardy Homesteaders Day, Oct. 7, Loberg Park. Chuck wagon cooking, music, dress contest, candle making, open-fire cooking, turtle races, rag-doll making, cornmeal grinding and more. Admission: Free. Information:
sracc.com. (870) 856-3210. HELENA 32st annual King Biscuit Blues Festival, Oct. 4-78. One of the nation’s top showcases of blues music in historic downtown Helena. Lots of other artists on seven stages. Other events include a blues symposium and a barbecue cook-off. Admission: $65 for main stage, admission for other stages free. Information:
kingbiscuitfestival.com/. (870) 572-5223. LESLIE 6th annual Leslie Mountain Man Rendezvous, Oct. 6-78, Leslie. Find what it was like to live the life of the mountain men and Native Americans in the early 1800s. Reenactors will be camped, wearing pre-1840 period clothing. There will be tomahawk throwing, shooting demonstrations and more. Private, public and home-schooled students are welcome on Friday. Admission: Free. (870) 448-2557. MOUNTAIN VIEW 35th annual Beanfest Festival, Oct. 26-28. Beans and cornbread, music, dancing, crafts and outhouse races are just part of the fun. Admission: Free. Information:
yourplaceinthemountains.com.
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