Festival season is now upon us, and that means that towns across Arkansas will soon be showing off what makes them special. The Cabot Strawberry Festival is one of the earliest festivals in the year, and it’s one that shouldn’t be missed! The Strawberry Festival, organized by the Junior Auxiliary of Cabot, is a fundraising…
When Havana Tropical Grill opened in 2011 in Rogers, the first two years were rough. For starters, owner Francisco Galdamez struggled to find suppliers for his authentic Cuban food. He ordered the spices online, bought the few plantains that Walmart stocked, but it took years before a food vendor could sell him bread for his Cuban…
One of the biggest days in Arkansas sports is coming up this weekend. It’s the culmination of the state’s horse racing season at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort: the Arkansas Derby. This Saturday, one million dollars and the chance to qualify for the Kentucky Derby will be on the line as 11 horses race to the…
Long considered one of the most haunted spots in America, the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs is a source of intrigue and fascination for many. It is the kind of place that holds old secrets and jealously guards them. However, one of those secrets has been uncovered recently. Over 400 glass bottles…
Following the purchase of a building on Sanders Road and multiple months of renovations, Foghorn’s is ready to open its newest location in Conway, and first outside of Northwest Arkansas. Owner Jeff Hodges opened his first Foghorn’s location in Fayetteville on March 19, 2004. Since then, the sports bar and Arkansas original has expanded to six…
The wait for the Arkansas Derby is almost over. Oaklawn Park’s biggest race of the spring is set to wrap up the qualifying races for the 2019 Kentucky Derby, and a few derby hopefuls can be expected at the starting gate on Saturday. Here are some fun facts to know before Saturday’s big day! …
Arkansas Travelers baseball has finally returned! The home opener kicks off tomorrow night, as the Travs take on a division rival, the Tulsa Drillers. The Travs will follow with a series (4/15 – 4/17) against in-state rival Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Central Arkansas’ favorite professional baseball team is off to a hot start this season, going…
Let’er buck! The 2019 NFC IPRA Rodeo also known as the “Rodeo on the River” in Ozark, Arkansas is riding back into town in June. With the support of a vibrant community and wonderful sponsors, this rodeo has grown since 2015. The rodeo brings people of all ages, families, and rodeo athletes to the beautiful…
The excitement never stops at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Throughout April, this Hot Springs mainstay will host events every day, from fine dining experiences to live music and even karaoke. But, the highlight at Oaklawn is always the racing. April is the peak of the Arkansas racing season. April 13 marks Arkansas Derby Day, the…
In the South, making dessert is a sacred art. Everybody’s grandmother has their special recipe for making a German chocolate cake or Boston crème pie or coconut cake. But the high art, the dessert that truly conjures a sense of nostalgia for most Southerners, is a making an outstanding pie. And that’s what the Arkansas…
