NEW YEARS EVE 2020 BALL DROP
2019-12-16 00:00 UTC, 2019-12-31 18:00 - 2020-01-01 01:00 (America/Chicago) | AR
Come out and shop the Midnight Madness Sale with participating merchants and there will be a Midnight Madness Market in The Main Attraction . The Bands and the Ball drop will be located on 4th Street Downtown Van Buren. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 479-922-6862

A Very MARVELous Christmas A YAG Alumni Fundraiser Show
2019-12-18 00:00 UTC, 2019-12-20 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Don’t miss it!The YAG alumni Christmas show is back!💥
Over 20 YAG alumni are coming together to create an over the top parody show around your favorite superheroes. Written by YAG alum: Cody Walls, Casey Goodson, and Matt Lee.
This year, Ironman has decided to throw a holiday soirée but poor little Thanos wasn’t invited. See what happens when the party really heats up! 🔥
Show info:
Please note that the recommended age is 12 and up.
Friday, Dec. 20th, 7 pm
Saturday, Dec. 21, 7 pm
King Opera House, Van Buren.
Tickets only available at the door.
Theatre opens 30 minutes prior to the show.
$5 recommended donation, but more us appreciated! A bigger donation means more programs for kids! Yay! 🙌🏼

11th Annual Empty Bowls @ Van Buren High School
2020-01-13 00:00 UTC, 2020-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
For the ticket price, guests are invited to pick out a handmade ceramic bowl (made by VBHS students and other guest artists) and partake in a symbolic dinner of soup and bread from their special bowl. After dinner, the bowl will be washed so that it may be taken home as a reminder of the “empty bowls” throughout our community and the world. Money raised from ticket sales will be donated to the “Meals for Kids” Backpack program throughout the River Valley through the Community Services Clearinghouse. Empty Bowls is an international effort to raise awareness and funds for food insecurity. In our community, this is a great way to support young people helping other young people through art, charity, food, and community!
Tickets are $15/adult and $7/child. Advanced ticket sales locations TBA!

Echoes Beyond The Veil
2020-01-13 00:00 UTC, 2020-01-18 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Hey, everyone, we’re so excited to finally be able to reveal the location and date for our YouTube premiere of Echoes Beyond The Veil: Episode 1, The Vault. We hope to see everyone at 5 pm or our second showing at 7 pm on January 18, 2020, at The King Opera House in The Beautiful Historic Downtown, Van Buren.
Admission is free!

Jukebox Hosted by Miss K's Dance Bungalo & Miss K
2020-01-13 00:00 UTC, 2020-03-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Details:

Miss K’s Dance Bungalow to perform it’s second show and tour.
Just like a jukebox, Miss K’s Dance Bungalow will press the buttons to play your favorite country music tunes!
MKDB will feature all things country in this unique variety show that your family and friends will enjoy!
Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet!
~Your Ticket Options~
$15.00 1 Show Ticket, A Western Barque Slider, Taters and a drink!
$10.00 General Show Ticket
$ 5.00 Advance Show Ticket
Dress: Have Fun,wear country and western attire!
*Not mandatory, just be you!

Ride the Train from Van Buren to Winslow
2020-01-18 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
A scenic tour through the Ozark Boston Mountains. Burrow through the quarter mile Winslow tunnel and over a trestle that towers over 125 ft above the ground with views for miles. Corporate & Private Charters, Fundraisers, Gift Certificates, and Group rates. For more information call 1-479-725-4017 or 1-800-687-8600 or visit http://www.amtrainrides.com.

"The Monster Hunters" Presented by C.A.E.
2020-02-04 00:00 UTC, 2020-03-13 19:00 (America/Chicago)

Marty Haggard- A Tribute to My Dad, Merle Haggard
2020-02-04 00:00 UTC, 2020-07-31 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Details

Join Marty Haggard, oldest son of the legendary Merle Haggard, and his Little Big Band, in an intimate setting, sharing music and memories, with a meet & greet after the show. 🎶
$30 General Admission Tickets (includes tax & fees).
Doors open 1:00 PM.
Order online at martyhaggardvanburen.eventbrite.com.
Order by phone at Brow Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006.*Get local tickets at: Cinders & Smoke, 710 Main Street, Van Buren, AR (479) 922-2030.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Please call 337-794-3113 with any questions.
This is a family friendly event. Alcohol is not allowed.

The Local Color Radio Hour
2020-02-13 00:00 UTC, 2020-03-07 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Spinnin Round Productions and Grand Finale Productions proudly present:
“Its the LOCAL COLOR RADIO HOUR, LIVE! with a spotlight on LOCAL MUSIC, HISTORY, CULTURE, COMEDY, VARIETY, and MORE!”
Featuring MUSIC by Joe Hardin, Maggie Jones, Kevin Jones, The Numskulls!— (Matt McCoy, Steve Kite, Gary Udouj, & Dan Maher) Also starring- Caroline Speir & Greg Hall “Whats On Display” and more, featuring Dennis Siler & Katrina Brandi
Special Musical Guests: Eric Mathews, and La Nueva Imagen de San Luis
Sponsored by Garrison Music Co. FUNDRAISER FOR DRENNEN-SCOTT HOUSE & FS MUSEUM OF HISTORY

Holiday Open House on Main
2020-02-27 00:00 UTC
Start your holiday shopping in Historic Downtown Van Buren. You’ll find something for everyone on your gift list in one of our many specialty shops: from delicious fudges, unique art, distinctive clothing, and specialty foods to repurposed furniture, plus so much more.
So, come enjoy the convenience of shopping downtown and the personal service our merchants always provide!
For more information contact Old Town Merchants Association @ 479-922-6862.

Jingle & Mingle on Main
2020-02-27 00:00 UTC
For more information contact Old Town Merchants Association @ 479-922-6862.

Crawford County Fair
2020-02-28 00:00 UTC, 2020-09-14 00:00 (America/Chicago)

RESCHEDULING TO THE FALL 6th Annual Run for a Vet 5K/1M Race
2020-03-10 00:00 UTC, 2020-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
NEW DATE COMING SOON!!
5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run to raise funds for the Robert Jack VFW Post 1322. All monies used to help Veterans, veterans families, and the Community we live in.

*UPDATE* City of Van Buren Fireworks
2020-07-02 00:00 UTC, 2020-07-04 21:00 (America/Chicago)

Ride The Train to Winslow
2020-07-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-04 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-03 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)

COUGHRAN Hot Rod Shop Auto Show & Cruise Night
2020-09-15 00:00 UTC
Crawford County’s largest car show returns to a new location, Downtown Main Street in Van Buren, Arkansas. Trophies for vehicles will include, top 100 cars and trucks, and top 5 bikes. There will be a pickle juice chug during the show that will pay the winner $100. There will be custom dash plaques for the first 75 entered vehicles. The best of show car or truck will win $200 and the best of show bike will win $100. The entry fee is $30, or if you wear a past event t-shirt, it will only cost $25.
If you have any other questions please feel free to ask!
Thanks,
Levi
My personal phone number is 479-652-5452

Van Buren Christmas at the Parks
2020-10-21 00:00 UTC
UPDATE
1st Annual Van Buren Christmas at the Parks
Make it a family tradition to start your Holiday Season off with thousands of twinkling lights bringing Historic Downtown Van Buren to life with a stroll on Main street taking in over 11 photo op displays from the County Courthouse up to Freedom Park where our thirty foot Majestic Christmas Tree with a six foot gleaming star atop and Santa’s Sleigh awaits your family photos. Then with a short drive up to Dr. Louis Peer Memorial Park where you will enter a Wonderland of its own with a 60 foot lighted tunnel with over 14,000 pixel lights and over 25 Lighted displays throughout the park synched to Christmas music as you pass the beaming light show off of Lake Cap Bedell. Do not miss out on our 1st Annual Van Buren Christmas at the Parks!
THIS WILL BE A ONEWAY DRIVE THRU STARTING AT CITY PARK ROAD AND NORTH 20TH AND EXITING ON NORTH 11TH. NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON NORTH 11TH FROM LINCON STREET TO CITY PARK ROAD WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE TIMES OF THE DISPLAY.

Drive thur Christmas Lights Display (formally Hodo Family Christmas Light Display)
