Millwood Lake, AR Events

March

11 - 12

Women's History Month - Texarkana - A month honoring women throughout the world and celebrating their passion for life. "One is not born a woman, one becomes one." -Simone de Beauvoir ... Women's History Month

16 - 17

Annual Miller Bowie Quilt Show and Sale - Texarkana - This Show features 200+ quilts, demos, vendors, quilt raffle, sewing machine raffle, silent auction and more. ... Annual Miller Bowie Quilt Show and Sale

9	Monster Truck Show - Texarkana - Monster Truck show. ... Monster Truck Show

30	Annual Easter Egg Scramble - Ashdown - The Easter Egg Scramble is a huge egg hunt open to kids ages 1-12. With 20,000 candy-filled eggs and over 300 prizes this is the ultimate egg hunt. Br ... Annual Easter Egg Scramble

May

13	Annual Whistlestop Festival - Ashdown - CASI sanctioned chili cook-off, local chili cook-off, art show, collections exhibit, craft and antique booths, 5K Run/Walk, 2K Walk, special museum ex ... Annual Whistlestop Festival

13 - 14

Annual Freedom Heroes - Ashdown - Exhibit honoring southwest Arkansas servicemen and women, featuring display of individuals who served in the military, displays of uniforms, memorabil ... Annual Freedom Heroes

20	Opportunities Big Bass Classic - Texarkana - Last year, over 600 people fished the annual Big Bass Classic Fishing Tournament, benefitting Opportunities, Inc., and over 30,000 in cash and prizes ... Opportunities Big Bass Classic

26 - 28

Annual JUMP JIVE & JAM FEST - Texarkana - Music! Food! Fun! Art! A different kind of outdoor celebration for all ages/all interests. Blacksmithing, bladesmithing, pottery throwing, glass bead ... Annual JUMP JIVE & JAM FEST

3 - 4

Balloons of Hope - Hope - Hot air balloon races Friday and Saturday mornings, destination is Hope Municipal Airport. Balloon glows are Friday and Saturday nights at Hope Fair P ... Balloons of Hope

4	Annual Hope Chamber of Commerce Free Bluegrass Festival - Hope - The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce has three Bluegrass events each year. All three are free events and feature national, regional, and loc ... Annual Hope Chamber of Commerce Free Bluegrass Festival

24 - 27

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration - Ashdown - Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with guided trail hikes, lake tours and fun programs. Activities are offered for all age groups. Have some great family ... Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

June

11	National Trails Day - Ashdown - National Trails Day is the day to recognize the value of recreational trails throughout the USA. Millwood State Park has two nature trails that offer ... National Trails Day

18	Children's Fishing Derby - Ashdown - Fishing is one of America's favorite pastimes. Children ages 4-12 can compete in age groups for prizes, in the categories of "largest fish," "smallest ... Children's Fishing Derby

25 - 26

AKC Dog Show - Texarkana

July

18 - 28

Kid's Summer Program - Texarkana - A great way for children to learn and have fun at the same time. ... Kid's Summer Program

29	Annual Two Rivers Gala - Ashdown - Six-course gourmet meal prepared by several renowned chefs, includes silent and live auctions. A celebration of Little River County's history. ... Annual Two Rivers Gala

4 - 6

Annual Mid Summer Art Show - Ashdown - Open for public viewing Thursday 10-6 p.m., Friday 10-6 p.m., and Sunday 12-3 p.m. Show open to adult painters and exhibits work from artists in South ... Annual Mid Summer Art Show

4	7th Annual Four States Friends of the NRA Banquet & Live Auction - Texarkana - Friends of the NRA Banquet and Live Auction. Great food, better comraderie. Come on out and support your local community. Four States Fair Grounds, ... 7th Annual Four States Friends of the NRA Banquet & Live Auction

August

20 - 21

R & K Gun and Knife Show - Texarkana - Hunting and Fishing expo. ... R & K Gun and Knife Show

25 - 27

Annual Hope Watermelon Festival - Hope - Festival celebrates Hope's legendary watermelon -- over 200 booths of arts & crafts, music, food, melon eating contest, seed-spitting contest, childre ... Annual Hope Watermelon Festival