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| April 12&13 20th Annual Old Hardy Town Arts and Crafts Festival |
| Handmade crafts and wares, unique food concessions, pony rides, moonwalk, scenic carriage rides, free music, and more! Indoor and outdoor vendor locations in the Old Hardy Gym and on Main Street. Free parking. Over 75 specialty shops located on historic Main Street. Sponsored by Main Street Hardy and the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact Cecilia Jones at 870-856-3571 for information or registration or e-mail mainstreethardy@centurytel.net. | |
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| April 25 & 26 American Cancer Society Relay for Life Walk |
| Sponsored by the Sharp County unit. Location: Peace Lutheran Church at the entrance to Cherokee Village. Time: 6 p.m. Friday 6 a.m. Saturday. This is a candlelight walk to raise funds for survivor services and research. Teams walk in relay. A special feature of this event is a silent walk in memory of those deceased. For more information and team sign-up, contact Betty Waser at 870-856-4119. | |
| May 10th 4th Annual Main Street Hardy Spring Thing 5k Run/Walk |
| A 5k race down historic Main Street in downtown Hardy and along the beautiful Spring River. Scenic flat course, water stations, post race food and refreshments. Fast award ceremony. Pre-registration: $14 (shirt & goody bag included). Registration day of race: $16 (shirt only). Contact Cecilia Jones at 870-856-3571 for information and registration or e-mail mainstreethardy@centurytel.net. | |
| May 17th Spring River Fling Canoe Race |
| Come canoe the beautiful Spring River and win prizes! Food vendors, crafts, and more. Contact the Spring River Valley Camp and Canoe Rental at 870-856-4595 for more information. | |
| May 17th & 18th Spring River Open Golf Tournament |
| This three-person team event is held on the south Golf Course in Cherokee Village from 8 a.m. 1:30 p.m. both days. Free practice round on Friday. Carts available for rent. Cash and gift prizes. Registration fee: $60 per player. All proceeds go to the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact Joel King at 870-257-3241or the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce at 870-856-3210 for more information. | |
| May 18th 4th Annual Free Museum Day |
| A fun-filled day held on National Museum Day where the public can visit Hardys museums for free from noon-3 p.m. All visitors and local citizens welcome. Visit the Vintage Motorcar Museum or the Veterans Military Museum. Contact Cecilia Jones at 870-856-3571 for more information. | |
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| June 7 Spring River Car Club Show |
| This event kicks off the "Hardy Gras" events held each weekend during June. A must for all car buffs and visitors to Hardy. Be sure to include a visit to the Vintage Motorcar Museum on this day. This event, sponsored by the Spring River Car Club, is held under the Spring River Bridge, with shuttle service to shops on historic Main Street Hardy. There will be an antique car auction immediately following the award ceremony. All car show entrants are eligible for cash drawings. | |
| June 7 Main Street Hardy Anything Goes Flea Market |
| Flea market locations at King & Ponder Law Offices, located next to Price Chopper on Main Street. Also part of this event is the Hardy Fire Station Annual Rummage Sale and the Sharp County Library Used Book Sale. Call Main Street Hardy for vendor spots ($25 for 10 x 10 spot). Vendors may sell anything. All proceeds go to benefit Main Street Hardy, a nonprofit organization to revitalize and promote downtown Hardy. Contact Cecilia Jones at 870-856-3571 for information or e-mail mainstreethardy@centurytel.net. | |
| June 14 Seniors Softball Tournament |
| Held at Hardy (Buford) Beach. Public welcome. No admission fee. Picnic tables, grills, restrooms, swimming, fishing, and baseball all in one place! Bring the kids and come enjoy Hardy and the beautiful Spring River. | |
| June 14 Homesteaders Day |
| Learn more about the past in Old Hardy Town! See old time folks in old time clothes giving demonstrations in milling, weaving, soap making, blacksmithing, cooking, and much more. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Free admission and the public is invited. Location: Loberg Park, Spring Street in Hardy, behind the Hardy Camper Park. Contact Ann Dienst at 870-856-2115 for more information. | |
| June 21 |
Main Street Hardy 4th Annual Great Ozark Duck Race/Cardboard Boat Race/Hillbilly Olympics/Crawfish Boil
Duck Race |
Adopt a duck for only $1 and watch it "race" 1/2 mile down the Spring River! Valuable prizes for 1-5 place winners! Need not be present to win! Ducks may be adopted at the Spring Old Hardy Town Arts and Crafts Show Duck Grab Booth or you can mail checks anytime before the race to Main Street Hardy, P.O. Box 668, Hardy, AR 72542. Ducks go in the water under the 412 Bridge at 8 a.m. and finish at the Spring
Street Bridge. | |
| Cardboard Boat Race |
Youre the skipper of your own cardboard boat creation in this hilarious race! Be as imaginative as you want. All boats must be made of cardboard, duck tape, and glue. No motors. Waterproofing recommended. Boats race _ mile and all racers must wear a life jacket or preserver. Winner receives a trophy to be awarded at the Hardy RV Camper Park. Contact Cecilia Jones at 870-856-3571 for information or
e-mail mainstreethardy@centurytel.net. | |
| Hardy Hillbilly Olympics |
Fun for the whole family! Contestants compete for medals in stump jumpin, hubcap hurlin, high-heel runnin, sack racin, and toilet seat tossin. Only $1.00 entry fee for each event. Location: Hardy Camper Park, just off Main Street. Events start at 10 a.m. Contact Cecilia Jones at 870-856-3571 or
e-mail mainstreethardy@centurytel.net. | |
| Authentic Louisiana Style Crawfish Boil |
| What better after a morning of fun family activities than a crawfish boil. Starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until all the crawfish are gone! Musical entertainment. Duck Race winners announced. Location: Hardy Camper Park just off Main Street. Contact Cecilia Jones at 870-856-3571 or e-mail mainstreethardy@centurytel.net. | |
| July 4 Hardy Old Fashioned Independence Day Picnic |
| Come celebrate the Fourth in grand style! Free admission and open to the public. Music will be featured in the Main Overlook all day with local bands as well as local talent. Kids events going on all day with free face painting, bouncing, and dunking. The dunking booth is back this year!!! The Hardy Fire Dept. will be on hand to shoot a stream of water 50 ft in the air to the delight of all. Come bring a picnic lunch or get BBQ right on site. Enjoy an old fashioned Family day out. Location: Loberg Park, behind the Hardy RV Camper Park. Sponsored by the City of Hardy, 870-856-3811. | |
| July 4 Cherokee Village Boat Parade & Fireworks Show |
| Enjoy a unique boat parade with boats decorated in celebration of our independence. Afterwards, watch one of the best fireworks displays in Northeast Arkansas. Location: beautiful Lake Thunderbird in Cherokee Village. | |
| July 22-26 Sharp County Fair |
| Come visit and enjoy an old fashioned county fair. Livestock, canning, art, quilting, sewing and many more exciting competitions. Talent and beauty contests. Carnival rides, food, and fun for everyone. | |
| September 6 Williford Fall Festival |
| Just up the highway from historic Old Hardy Town, this event is for the whole family. Fun, food, games, and much more. | |
| September 13 Fourth Annual Main Street Hardy Fall 5k Run/Walk |
Same course as the Spring Thing 5k. Pre-registration: $14 (shirt and goody bag included). Registration day of race: $16 (shirt only). Sponsorship fee: $45 (all sponsors appear on race shirt). Contact Cecilia Jones at 870-856-3571 for information on sponsorship or running registration.
E-mail: mainstreethardy@centurytel.net. | |
| September 13-14 20th Annual Juried Antiques Show & Sale |
| Antique dealers from across Arkansas and surrounding states will converge on the small resort village of Hardy on Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th for the 20th annual Old Hardy Town Antique Show & Sale. Dealers will be displaying their finest collectibles, rarities and fine antique items and furniture in the Old Hardy Gym meeting center. Known as an antiquing haven for the large number of antique and arts & crafts among the 75 quaint stores lining the Old Hardy Town Main Street, there will be special bargains and special treasures all over town as the local vendors bring out their finest items for the weekend show. Local musicians will entertain at various locations throughout the Main Street area. The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Location: Old Hardy Gym and Main Street. Contact: Joy Martinfor information and vendor booth rental, 870-856-4044. | |
| October 4 Ash Flat Eagle Fest |
| Visit downtown Ash Flat and enjoy local crafts, food, fun, and games. Family fun. | |
| October 11 First Annual Highland Fall Fest | |
| October 18 & 19 |
21st Annual Old Hardy Town Fall Arts & Crafts Festival |
| Come and get your Christmas shopping done all in one place! This two-day event is from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 18 and from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 19. Food, music, pony rides, carriage rides, moonwalk, cartoon characters and more. Located in downtown Hardy within a two-block area. Over 75 specialty shops in historic downtown Hardy. Free parking. Contact Cecilia Jones at 870-856-3571 for information and vendor registration, or e-mail mainstreethardy@centurytel.net. | |
| October 18 & 19 Civil War Enactment |
| Live the Battle of Martin Creek, complete with a settlers area and morning drills staged by over 250 participants of the 7th Arkansas and 37th Illinois battalions. See authentic artillery, weapons, uniforms, and other Civil War memorabilia. 7 full sized cannons will be firing 30-40 rounds in the 3 battles over the weekend. In addition, there will be hand weaving, and hands on vintage crafts as well as plenty of food vendors. A candlelight walking tour will be held both nights and a parade featuring local high school bands will welcome visitors. Location: Loberg Park, across the tracks on Spring Street behind the Hardy RV Camper Park. No admission charge! Contact Nina Thornton at Hardy City Hall for more information, 870-856-3811 or e-mail cityofhardy@centurytel.net . | |
| October 25 Cherokee Village Oktoberfest |
| You just have to follow your nose to find this event! Held in the beautiful Cherokee Village Town Center. Enjoy live band music, entertainment, local crafts, and great food! Something for everyone. | |
| November 1 & 2 Main Street Hardy Fall Gun & Knife Show |
| Same as the March event, only cooler! Admission: $3.00 for adults. Children under 12 free but must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Old Hardy Gym, 203 School St. Door prize. Food concessions. Dealers and private vendors welcome. Vendor spaces: $20.00. Call 870-856-3571 for registration or information. | |
| December 5-14 Tour of Lights on Lakes Thunderbird and Sequoyah |
| A must for all who follow the Arkansas Trail of Lights. See the beautiful lights reflected on the calm waters. | |
| December 6 Ash Flat Christmas Parade |
| Floats, marching bands and all the trimmings for a good old-fashioned parade. Fun for all ages. | |
| December 6 Cherokee Village Festival of Lights |
| See the beauty of the Christmas spirit reflected in beautiful lighting displays. Location: Cherokee Village. | |
| December 6 Old Hardy Town Christmas Parade |
| This big parade in a small town actually shuts down Hwy. 62/63/412 for its duration. The parade route is the entire length of historic Main Street Hardy. Judging of floats, marching bands, and local walking divisions. Enjoy Christmas shopping in historic Hardy after the parade. Contact Ann Raheem of the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce, 870-856-3210, for more information. | | |
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