Watermelon Festival

Aug. 8-10/HOPE – Watermelons have long been a calling card for the City of Hope. The Festival itself dates back to the mid-1920’s when the city’s Chamber of Commerce staged a one-day Festival each year. Participate in all the fun starting at 6 p.m. with the Watermelon Olympics to include basketball, volleyball, tug-a-war, golf and a watermelon relay. Several other activities around the area include a Jr. Watermelon Olympics for ages 6-12, Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Kidz Zone; a fishing derby from 9-11 a.m. for ages 15 and under at the Huckabee Lake – Fair Park with free entry; a Cornhold Tournament Friday at 6 p.m. and a Civitan Car Show from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat. Awards will be awarded for best of paint, best engine, best of show car and best of show truck. Get tickets for the grand finale concert with country musician Rodney Atkins on the day of the show for $30 and reserved seating for $45. For more information, visit https://www.hopewatermelonfest.com/

2024 PEACEMAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Oct 11-12/FORT SMITH– A music festival by music lovers, for music lovers. Set on the banks of the Arkansas River in Downtown Fort Smith at the beautiful Riverfront Amphitheater. We blend the best Country, Rock, Blues, Red Dirt and Americana acts touring today. Peacemaker is comprised of a volunteer led team focused on giving proceeds back to local charities, our artists’ charities, and downtown development. The world needs more Peacemakers! 2024 marks the 10th Anniversary of Peacemaker Festival. Join us on October 11th with headliner, 49 Winchester and October 12th with headliner, Morgan Wade. https://peacemakerfest.com/