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Hot Springs, AR
Best Events (Events)
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Gallery Walk |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 5 - December 4, 2009
• 501-321-1700 |
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The compelling architecture of historic Downtown Hot Springs provides a perfect backdrop for the city's art galleries and their collaborative monthly event, Gallery Walk. Held after-hours on the first Friday of every month, the popular occasion presents a unique opportunity to view fine works of art in a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. Strolling between galleries is part of the experience and their close proximity makes it easy to do so. Go early for complimentary hors d'oeuvres! |
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Stueart Pennington Running of the Tubs |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 16, 2009
Central Ave, Hot Springs 71901 • 321-2277 |
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The hilarious Stueart Pennington Running of the Tubs is an annual event that celebrates the role bathtubs have played in Hot Springs' history. A wacky set of rules governs a race of wheeled bathtubs along famous Bath House Row. Teams are required to push their entry complete with bather and water while carrying various bathing essentials. They must cross the finish line, essentials in hand, with at least 10 gallons of water in the tub. |
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Miss Arkansas Pageant |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 15 - July 18, 2009
134 Convention Blvd Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs 71901 • 501-321-3506 |
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Held every year since 1938, the Miss Arkansas Pageant selects an exemplary young woman to represent the state in the annual contest for Miss America. Hot Springs provides the perfect venue in their state-of-the-art Convention Center. Dozens of contestants from local and regional pageants around the state gather here to compete for the coveted title. The winner is determined through a series of judged competitions involving beauty, poise, personality and talent. |
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Hot Springs Blues Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
August 2009
Central Ave Downtown, Hot Springs 71901 • 501-844-1022 |
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Blues fans flock to Hot Springs for a 2-day sampling of homegrown, regional and national blues musicians, who have gathered here annually since 1997. Formerly held in various small venues around town, The Hot Springs Blues Festival has moved to Hill Wheatley Plaza in the beautiful Downtown Historic District. The Spa City Blues Society, who often goes "in the hole" to present this great festival free to the public, finally began accepting $5 admission donations in 2008. |
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Hot Springs Jazz Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
September 2009
Broadway and Market, Hot Springs 71901 • 501-767-0211 |
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An immensely popular cultural experience, the annual Hot Springs Jazz Festival is presented free to the public. Sponsored by the Hot Springs Jazz Society, this 3-day musical marathon celebrates jazz as an American art form. The festival kicks off with a Friday night fundraiser featuring live music and dancing with a silent auction in the Arlington Hotel's Crystal Ballroom. Saturday brings a full day of outdoor concerts in historic Downtown Hot Springs. |
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Smokin' in the Cove |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
September 25 - September 27, 2009
Remmel Dam Landing Lake Catherine, Hot Springs 71901 • 501-767-9128 |
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Over 20 years ago, two well known locals started a little ol' boat race that has become a major national event and the only race of its kind to require entrants to qualify. Fun is second only to safety at Smokin' in the Cove's annual drag boat racing event. They attract contestants from all across the country, along with thousands of spectators, to normally calm and serene Lake Catherine for three days of thrilling competition. |
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Arkansas Oktoberfest |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
October 2 - October 3, 2009
• 501-321-1700 |
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For over three decades the whole city of Hot Springs dons lederhosen and alpine hats for a day to celebrate German culture, cuisine and, of course, great German beer. The 2-day fall celebration kicks off on Friday with opening ceremonies featuring Miss Arkansas. Saturday is an all-day event, with live Polka music, dancing and revelry complete with a tempting German feast and plenty of Bavarian beer on tap. Don't miss the Running of the Wieners! |
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Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
October 2 - October 4, 2009
4831 Malvern Ave Garland County Fairgrounds, Hot Springs 71901 • 501-623-6481 |
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Since 1968, this popular 3-day gathering has been a much anticipated annual event. One of the biggest and oldest in the state, the Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair always occurs the first full weekend of October at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Talented artisans and craftsmen submit their items to a screening committee for approval, ensuring the fair's offerings are of the highest quality. Eager shoppers peruse a phenomenal selection of original art works and handmade crafts. |
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Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
October 16 - October 25, 2009
819 Central Ave, Hot Springs 71901 • 501-321-4747 |
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The Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute's first festival in 1992 was far from meager beginnings, considering several of the films debuted went on to receive Academy Awards. Now considered to be one of the top non-fiction film festivals in the country, this Hot Springs event attracts many famous celebrities and thousands of attendees. Films are screened at Hot Springs' historic Malco Theater, which is undergoing renovations in anticipation of even more impressive celebrations in the future. |
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World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 2010
Bridge St, Hot Springs 71901 • 501-321-2027, ext. 6123 |
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Claimed the shortest parade in the country on the shortest street in the world, the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade and Pub Crawl occurs annually in Hot Springs. Since 2004 this unique parade has seen thousands of spectators gather to watch, as comedic groups of green parade participants walk, march and ride rolling toilets along 98-foot-long Bridge Street. Green fireworks signal the parade's end and it's off to the Pub Crawl for a green beer. |
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