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Bella Vista Library
The Bella Vista Libary is open Monday — Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is closed Sunday.
For information about programs, call the library at 479-855-1753 or visit http://bvpl.org/.
Bella Vista Historical Museum
The museum is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m., with free admission. There are exhibits on Bella Vista history from the late 1800’s/early 1900’s to present day. The museum is seeking volunteers to be museum docents who have an interest in history and like interacting with people. All volunteers must be fully covid vaccinated. Men and women of all ages are welcome. Duties include greeting visitors, explaining what they will see at the museum, giving tours of the Settler’s Cabin next door to the museum, helping with inquiries, and manning the gift shop. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jill Werner at jrwerner@cox. net or phone 479-721-3122. The museum is located at 1885 Bella Vista Way, near the corner of Highway 71 and Kingsland. Phone 479-855-2335. Website: bellavistamuseum.org.
The Junk Ranch Prairie Grove Oct 1-2
Vintage Halloween and all things fall! Gates open at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1st and 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2nd. Two days of searching for the unique and those one-of-a-kind finds.
11195 Centerpoint Church Road, Prairie Grove, Ark.
Website, www.thejunkranch.net for more details.
Spanker Creek Farm Arts, Crafts & More of NW Arkansas Oct. 13-17
Spanker Creek Farm will host its 15th Annual Arts, Crafts and More Fall Festival Oct. 13-17. This is an outdoor event located in Northwest Arkansas, at the foot of the Ozark Mountains.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spanker Creek Farm is located just north of Bentonville and south of Bella Vista on West McNelly Road /Benton County 40, approximately 1/2 mile east of Walgreen’s and Lowe’s. Spanker Creek Farm Arts, Crafts, & More is very conveniently located from War Eagle Mill.
The farm setting has a great Ozark atmosphere with its surrounding beauty, ideal for an Arts, Crafts, and More Fair atmosphere. Spanker Creek runs along the entire south side of the fair grounds and flows into Sugar Creek on the west side. The north side boasts a hillside of beautiful bluffs and trees.
There will be many returning exhibitors that have been coming to the area for years along with new exhibitors from all over the U.S.
War Eagle Fair Oct. 14-17
The War Eagle Fair began in 1954. It was started as a way for crafters from across the Ozarks region to display their works. It continues today over 60 years later with the same idea. With more than 250 booths of all handcrafted products displayed by their creators, the War Eagle Fair takes place along the banks of the War Eagle Creek. A beautiful Fall setting of changing leaves makes the perfect weekend get away experience.The War Eagle Fair is brought to you by the family and friends of founder, Blanche Elliott. The current directors strive to create and continue interest in the traditions of arts and crafts.
Address: 11037 High Sky Inn Rd, Hindsville, Ark. 72738
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday); 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sunday)
No pets; service animals only allowed.
Admission is free; parking is $5/vehicle; handicap parking available. There are ATMs located on the grounds.
There is a FREE package checkstand where you can leave purchases of all sizes while you continue shopping; and a convenient loading area for large and heavy items.