Stay “in the know” about all the great events going on around Arkansas. AY’s Publisher, Heather Baker, will tell you what the hot spots are this weekend.
Thursday, Oct. 3
What: Mean Girls Day: Make Fetch Happen
Where: Bark Bar
When: 4-10 pm
Get into the Mean Girls spirit and help Gretchen Wieners finally make fetch happen. There will be three chances to watch the Lindsay Lohan-starring film on Mean Girls Day. At 8 pm, there will be a fetch contest, with the winning dog receiving a wag bag. Pups and/or humans dressed in Mean Girls attire will receive free entry. A day play pass is $7. Find out more here.
Thursday, Oct. 3
What: Mountainfilm on Tour
Where: CALS Ron Robinson Theater
When: 5:30 pm
Every Memorial Day weekend, the Mountainfilm Festival shows amazing documentary films. Mountainfilm on Tour allows people in different parts of the country to see these films. Ozark Outdoor Supply is bringing the tour to Little Rock for the second consecutive year. General admission is $15. Find out more here.
Thursday, Oct. 3
What: Festival of Wines
Where: Dickey-Stephens Park
When: 6-8:30 pm
Get ready for the largest wine festival in central Arkansas! More than 15 local restaurants will be participating, offering hundreds of wine samplings. The event benefits the American Heart Association. Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door. Find out more here.
Thursday, Oct. 3
What: Nights at the Museum
Where: Old State House Museum
When: 6 pm
Tonight, the fair is coming to the Old State House Museum. Play carnival games, eat classic fair food like funnel cakes, and just have fun. Best of all, Nights at the Museum is strictly for adults 21 and up – no kids to take care of! Food trucks will have food available, and there will be adult beverages for purchase. Admission is $5. Find out more here.
Thursday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 6
What: Million Dollar Quartet
Where: Arkansas Repertory Theater
When: 7 pm (Thursday), 8 pm (Friday-Sunday), 2 pm (Saturday)
Telling the story of the day Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis gathered in Memphis to meet with producer Sam Philips, this musical has a rousing collection of songs. Find out more here.
Friday, Oct. 4
What: Arkansas Makers Market
Where: ESSE Museum & Store
When: 4-8 pm
Arkansas artists will be showing their wares in a special makers market. The artists and craftspeople will be on hand to discuss their work and processes. The makers include Bryant Phelan, Ben Dory, CC Mercer and Markia Herron. Find out more here.
Friday, Oct. 4
What: SoMa After Dark
Where: SoMa neighborhood
When: 5 pm
On the first Friday of every month, SoMa comes alive after dark. Businesses in the neighborhood remain open later, allowing pedestrians to learn more about their wares and goods. It’s a great chance to get more acquainted with a vital neighborhood. . Find out more here.
Friday, Oct. 4
What: Little Rock Night Market
Where: Little Rock River Market
When: 5-11 pm
There’s so much to do at Little Rock Night Market, from sampling local food trucks to enjoying live music to discovering exciting new artists. Don’t miss out on this nighttime experience. Admission is free. Find out more here.
Friday, Oct. 4
What: October Cruise-In Night
Where: David’s Burgers NLR
When: 6-9 pm
The Cruise-In Night will feature numerous vehicles, from the classics to the most modern cars. There will also be trucks, motorcycles and even a monster truck. Free admission. Find out more here.
Friday, Oct. 4
What: Ghostbusters screening
Where: CALS Ron Robinson Theater
When: 7-9 pm
Who you going to call? This Friday, you better be calling a friend to watch Ghostbusters with you. This 1984 classic is screening at the Ron Robinson Theater. Tickets are only $5. Find out more here.
Friday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 5
What: Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival
Where: Hill Wheatley Plaza in Hot Springs
When: 4 pm (Friday), 12 pm (Saturday)
The ninth annual festival is kicking off Friday, featuring performances by a range of talented musicians including The Wandering Hearts, Jamie Lou and The Hullabaloo, Dylan Earl and the Reasons Why, DeFrance and more. There will also be exhibits, workshops, kids’ activities and more General admission is $20. Find out more here.
Saturday, Oct. 5
What: Arkansas Honey Festival
Where: Bemis Honey Bee Farm (13516 Asher Rdin Little Rock)
When: 9 am- 4 pm
The Arkansas Honey Festival celebrates all things honey in Arkansas.
There will be workshops, honey tastings, honey extracting and more.
There will be a contest to decide the best honey in Arkansas.
There is a kid’s zone with crafts, including tie-dying t-shirts.
Food trucks will be there. There will also be honey smoothies at the festival.
The farm has been owned and operated by the Bemis family since 1992. The honey bee farm started with five hives and was designed to pollinate the family’s commercial tree farm.
Now they sell beekeeping supplies and offer beekeeping classes.
FREE admission
Did you know? One hive of honeybees can produce 30-100 pounds of honey per year.
Did you know? Honey is the only substance produced by insects that humans can eat.
Saturday, Oct. 5
What: 2019 Arkansas Goat Festival
Where: Perryville City Park (Perryville, AR)
When: 10 am- 6 pm
This festival is dedicated to all things goat.
There will be goat costume contests, a goat parade, goat games, goat races and more.
There’s even a goat lingerie show – “Nannies at Night.”
There will be live music at the festival, starting at 10 am.
Attendees can also enjoy goat yoga and goat soap making.
Free admission for you and your goat.
Arkansas goats must have a USDA tag or tattoo. Out-of-state goats must have a certificate of health. Goats should be kept on a leash.
Festival started in 2016. This year is the 4thannual event.
Did you know? Goats were one of the first animals to be domesticated.
Saturday, Oct. 5
What: 13thAnnual Conway ArtsFest
Where: Downtown Conway
When: 10 am- 10 pm
Celebrate the arts in Conway with this free event. Live music, dance exhibitions, hands-on activities and more will be available during the event. Find out more here.
Saturday, Oct. 5
What: It’s Fall, Y’all Food Truck Festival
Where: The Rail Yard
When: 11 am-10 pm
The Rail Yard is hosting a plethora of food trucks this Saturday, including Count Porkula, A Little Crêpesy, Food From the Heart, Cheesecake on Point and Nacho’Yo Nachos. While you’re eating, enjoy a murderer’s row of local musicians. Find out more here.
Saturday, Oct. 5
What: 2019 World Cheese Dip Championship
Where: Clinton Presidential Center
When: 12-4 pm
It’s already been proven that Arkansas cheese dip is the best, but we like to be generous. That’s why the 9thannual World Cheese Dip Championship is going on this weekend. For only $10 in advance or $15 at the gate (children under five are free), you can sample some delicious cheese dip from around the state and country. Don’t miss it! Find out more here.
Saturday, Oct. 5
What: Arkansas Wolves soccer game
Where: Scott Field
When: 6 pm
Cheer on the Arkansas Wolves soccer team this Saturday as they take on the Dallas City FC. Tailgating starts at 5. At halftime, there will be Wolves swag giveaways. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Find out more here.
Saturday, Oct. 5
What: Observe the Moon Night Star Party
Where: Pinnacle Mountain State Park
When: 7 pm
Learn all about the moon and other celestial objects at Pinnacle Mountain State Park’s visitor center. Use telescopes to observe the moon and also view live feed protections of the lunar surface. Find out more here.
Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6
What: Arkansas Paranormal Expo
Where: MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
When: 9 am (Saturday), 10 am (Sunday)
Ghosts, spirits and more: that’s what the Arkansas Paranormal Expo is all about.
There are more than 10 guest speakers scheduled for the event. Topics range from Bigfoot to ghosts to UFOS.
Carol Pate, a famous Arkansas psychic, will be speaking. Featured in this month’s AY.
There will be discussions on cryptozoology, tarot, ESP (extrasensory perception or a “sixth sense”) and more.
There will be a variety of vendors at the expo – everything from unique woodworking to crystals to jewelry and more. Also, there will be food trucks.
The expo benefits the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.
Tickets are $10 for the weekend.
This is the ninth annual expo.
Did you know? A 2011 Gallup poll revealed 41 percent of people in the U.S. believe in ESP and that 34 percent of people believe in ghosts.
Sunday, Oct. 6
What: 2nd Annual Fassler Hall Oktoberfest Wiener Races
Where: Fassler Hall
When: 11 am-1 pm
This Sunday is the most important race of the fall season: the Oktoberfest Wiener Races.
Tiny dogs will be racing to beat each other in the second annual races.
To race, dogs must be full-bred dachshund and be up-to-date on all vaccinations. The entry fee is $5.
Applications being accepted now to Oct. 4 at 12 pm.
Costumes optional.
Proceeds from the race go to Special Olympics Arkansas and Friends of Animal Village.
The races will be held indoors. You can use treats and squeaky toys to bribe your wiener dog!
Free admission to watch the race.
You can also enjoy Fassler Hall’s selection of Oktoberfest beers. They will have 6-8 special brews on tap in addition to their regular selection.
Sunday, Oct. 6
What: For King & Country concert
Where: Simmons Bank Arena
When: 6-9 pm
These two Australian-born, Tennessee-raised brothers are coming to Simmons Bank Arena for a night of inspiring music. Tickets currently range from $24-$79. Find out more here.
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