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May 2018
Malvern Duathlon
The 2018 Malvern Duathlon is an event organized by Arkansas Getting Everyone Outside (GEO), a 501(c)(3) organization, to inspire everyone to be more active by engaging in outdoor activities. Two events will be held, namely the running event, which will be inside the park, and the cycling event, which will be held on Highway 84. The race will be held at WWP. Cost: $40.00 Race fee + $3.00 Sign Up Fee
Find out more »Mount Ida’s Good Ol’ Days Festival and Car Show
A car show, live music, food trucks, vendor booths, and children’s activities – what more could you ask for? The Good Ol’ Days Festival is not an event you would want to miss. The best part is, it’s always on Memorial Day Weekend so it’s difficult to miss. Cost: Free
Find out more »August 2018
Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens
The Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs will be having its sixteenth annual Holiday Lights event beginning Saturday, November 17th and running through New Year’s Eve. Experience a lighting event like no other. View the garden in a whole new light and there’s plenty of them to go around as lights will be covering 18 acres of the 210-acre garden. Cost: $15 for Adults $5 for Ages 4-12 Free for Ages 0-3 and GWG Members
Find out more »FLW: Hot Springs will Host 2018 Forrest Cup
Hot Springs has hosted the Forrest Cup on four separate occasions – on Lake Hamilton in 2005 and on Lake Ouachita in 2007, 2011, and 2015. And it’s bringing the cup back for a fifth time as the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), in partnership with the State of Arkansas and Visit Hot Springs, have announced that Hot Springs will be hosting the 2018 Forrest Cup on August 10-12 at Lake Ouachita. “Our whole city is excited by the fact that…
Find out more »September 2018
13th Annual Hot Springs Open Motorcycle Rally
Wild Boar Promotions, Inc. is hosting its annual open motorcycle rally on the 6th through the 8th of September. This annual gathering of motorcycle-enthusiasts and riders is the largest motorcycle rally held annually in central Arkansas. The 3-day rally not only involves a motorcycle parade but also includes plenty of vendors, 2 poker runs, a bike show, bike games, and other field events. It offers something for every motorcycle enthusiast. They’re teaming up again with ABATE of Arkansas to offer…
Find out more »Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club Annual Dog Show
Each year, the Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club brings us a first-class show that feature dogs of all breeds compete in a series of competitions. Dog fanciers, trainers, and enthusiasts from all over the country come to see who has the best dog in terms of conformation, obedience trials, and a rally. Believe me when I tell you, it’s a lot of fun. Cost: Free
Find out more »This One’s Not Just for the Dogs
Each year, the Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club brings us a first-class show that feature dogs of all breeds compete in a series of competitions. Dog fanciers, trainers, and enthusiasts from all over the country come to see who has the best dog in terms of conformation, obedience trials, and a rally. Believe me when I tell you, it’s a lot of fun. Cost: Free
Find out more »October 2018
31st Annual World Championship Quartz Crystal Dig
Every second weekend of October, rockhounds young and old are invited to compete in the Quartz, Quiltz, & Craftz Festival at Mound Ida. The competition is open to miners of all age (adults and young miners aged 17 and below) and may choose to dig at two participating mines, namely the Twin Creek Crystal Mine and Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine. The best part is they get to keep everything they find and can submit their best point and cluster each…
Find out more »Ouachita River Challenge
This triathlon event begins at the Ouachita River Park as participants are transported to the base of the Remmel Dam to begin the 5-mile kayak event during the first stage of the race. For the second stage, participants will have to race while mounting a bicycle and head out on Hwy 171 spanning 6.2 miles, returning to River Park, where the final leg will be a 5K run within the Water Park area. Cost: $75.00 Race Fee +…
Find out more »November 2018
Light Up the Night
The Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs will be having its sixteenth annual Holiday Lights event beginning Saturday, November 17th and running through New Year’s Eve. Experience a lighting event like no other. View the garden in a whole new light and there’s plenty of them to go around as lights will be covering 18 acres of the 210-acre garden. Cost: $15 for Adults $5 for Ages 4-12 Free for Ages 0-3 and GWG Members Gates open 3:00 PM
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