The Arkansas River Valley Chapter of Quail Forever will have their 11th annual banquet on October 4th in the Yell County Wildlife Federation Building in Dardanelle.  To learn more about the banquet, follow the Yell County Wildlife Federation Facebook page.

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Depot Park/Russellville plays host to the Farmers Market each Tuesday and Saturday, with a variety of vegetables, fruits, arts, crafts and more.  The Pope County Farmers Market opens Tuesday from 4-till-7 p/m and Saturday mornings at 8 a/m. Check the Pope County Farmers Market Facebook page for further details...

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County fair season is underway... This week, its the Johnson County Fair at Clarksville.  Activities continue through Saturday, August 30th.  Find out more by following the Johnson County Fair Fair on Facebook.

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Depot Park/Russellville will play host to a benefit concert on Friday, August 29th, as three area bands play to raise funds for Ed McSpadden and family, as they battle leukemia.  Greg Collins/Crossroads Reunion, Cabover Pete and Dry Town will entertain that evening.  Refreshments and food will also be available.  And, all proceeds will go to help the McSpadden family during this time of recooperation.  Hours for the event will be from 6 to 10. 

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Dardanelle City Council budget committee will meet Thursday, August 28th at 5 p/m.

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Depot Park on August 30th, the location and date for a fun evening filled with all the beachy vibes! Even Kell Band will entertain and Tom's Food Trailer will be serving snocones. Arkansas' finest beach band, on hand; courtesy of Main Street Russellville.  Music Downtown at Sundown...

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August 30th is the date for this year's Pope County Fair Pageants.  Atkins school auditorium will play host to the event.  Registration deadline for entries is August 22nd.  Additional details are available by following the Pope County Fair Pageants Facebook page.

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Buy your tickets now for the 78th annual Mt. Nebo Chicken Saturday, September 13th from 10 till 3 at Mt. Nebo State Park.  Also check out great deals on a "Meal and Chicken Fry shirt combo".  Get further details at the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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