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Upcoming Events in Van Buren Arkansas


May

10 - 11AR0102013e001 - Van Buren Annual Old Timers Day Steampunk Festival - Gears, googles and Victorian clothing fill Van Buren's Main Street for a fun-filled weekend in May. Vendors, food trucks, kids zone, and performers from multiple states join in the festivities. Steampunk can be categorized as what the future may look like to people living in the Victorian era. The fashion aspect of steampunk focuses on what was available at the time with a fantastical view. People sporting the steampunk style can be seen wearing leather, gears, top hats, brass and sometimes body modifications on the limbs or face.

Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/old-timers-day-festival
Fee: Free

September

6 - 7 Down Junk Fest - Downtown Junk Fest is an outdoor market located on historic Main Street, Van Buren, featuring antiques, re-purposed items, architectural salvage, vintage clothing and jewelry, handmade treasures, farmhouse home décor, delicious food, seasonal plantings, and more. Plus live music and entertainment.

Address: Downtown , Van Buren, Arkansas
Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/downtown-junk-fest
Fee: Free

October

4 - 5 Fall For Art Festival - The Fall for Art Festival is a celebration of creativity and the changing seasons. The Fall for Art Festival is a unique opportunity for artists, visual, graphic, decorative, performing, vendoring, and more to display and sell their passions. Live demonstrations, entertainment, Kids zone, food trucks. Second weekend in October.

Address: Main Street , Van Buren, Arkansas
Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/fall-festival
Fee: Free

18AR0102013e006 - Van Buren Coughrans Hot Rod Shop Auto Show - The Largest EVER Car Show in Crawford County! The annual Coughrans Hot Rod Shop Auto Show is presented by Broadway Motors and Fabrication Specialties.

On-site Custom Printing, Custom Dash Plaques, Custom Water Jet trophies for Top 100/Top 5, Top 100 Cars and Trucks, Top 5 Bikes.
$250 Best of Show Car
$250 Best of Show Truck
$250 Best of Show Bike

Registration:
8:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
$30 Entry Fee
$25 with previous event dash plaque or t shirt
FREE ADMISSION for spectators

Address: Main Street , Van Buren, Arkansas
Ph: 479-652-5452 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: coughrangraphicdesigns@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/events/4256301914431260?acontext=event_action_history%5Bextra_datamechanismunknownsurfaceexternal_search_engineextra_datamechanismsurfacesurfacepermalinkextra_datamechanismsurfacesurfaceedit_dialog%5Dref_notif_typenull
Fee: Spectators Free. $30/$25 Entry Fee

December

29 Jingle and Mingle On Main - First Saturday in December. Enjoy the magic of Christmas with carriage rides, lighting of the Courthouse, Festival of Trees and a synthetic ice skating rink. Join the merchants on Main Street as they celebrate the holidays!

Address: Historic Main Street , Van Buren, Arkansas
Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/
Fee: Free

6 Van Buren's Christmas Parade - Main Street, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Ph: 479-922-6862 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: oldtownvanburen@gmail.com
Web: www.oldtownvanburen.com/
Fee: Free

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Crawford County Courthouse

The oldest active courthouse west of the Mississippi;

Van Buren, AR Historic Courthouses

Van Buren Confederate Monument

Directions: Crawford County Courthouse Lawn Has been in existence for over 150 years

Van Buren, AR Monuments

American Bonsai Nursery

Directions: From I-40 take Exit 7 to I-540 South, then Exit 3 at Van Buren to Ark. 59. Go left for one long block, turn left into the Industrial Park, then go three miles to 5141 Industrial Park Rd Browse "finished"

Van Buren, AR Gardens

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad

Three train trips are available on this historic train: round trip from Springdale to historic Van Buren; round trip from historic Van Buren to Winslow; excursion from Fort Smith to Winslow on Sundays, April through September. You'

Van Buren, AR Railroad History

Things to do near Van Buren, AR

Crawford County Courthouse

The oldest active courthouse west of the Mississippi; has the original Seth Thomas tower clock....

Mount Olive United Methodist Church

Constructed by freed slaves in 1889, this church is said to consist of the oldest Black congregation of the UMC system west o...

Mount Magazine State Park

Mount Magazine State Park, the highest peak in the state at 2,753 feet, provides commanding views; impressive visitor center ...

Fort Smith Air Museum

Aviation displays include a pilot's license signed by Orville Wright, Piper J-3 Cub, P-51 movie prop from the Tuskegee Airmen...

Deer Trails Golf Course

Course Access: MilitaryHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...