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| 2008 in Hardy, Arkansas (new webmaster/more updates soon) |
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| March 15 & 16 Main Street Hardy Spring Gun & Knife Show |
You’ll be able to buy, sell
or trade new guns, old guns, memorabilia and more during
Main Street Hardy’s big annual Spring Gun and
Knife Show Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 in
the Old Hardy Gym. This is a good time
to see not only the newest guns and knives available
but also old guns, Civil War memorabilia, decoys and
calls. Knives of all shapes and sizes will be for sale
and knife sharpening will also be offered. Food vendors
will be on hand both days for refreshments.The show,
sponsored by Main Street Hardy and the City of Hardy,
will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, March
15 and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 16.
The Old Hardy Gym is located at 203 School
Street.
Admission: $3.00 (children under 12 free must be accompanied
by an adult). Location: Old Hardy Gym, 203 School St.
Door prize, food concession. Dealers and private vendors
welcome. Vendor spaces $25.00.
Contact: 870-856-3571 |
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| March
22 - Annual Easter Egg Hunt |
Because of our recent Flooding Disasters, this event will be scheduled to be held later in the year when Loberg Park is able to be reopened. Over 6,000 eggs with a prize in every one will be hidden around the hunting areas. All children are welcome. Sponsered by the City of Hardy. Wal-Mart of Ash Flat donated the eggs.
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| March
23- Easter Sunrise Service on the River |
| Welcome Easter with
a breathtaking sunrise over the Spring River in beautiful Loberg
Park. Join us at 6:30 a.m. for worship and song. |
| April 12&13 And April 19&20 Spring River Art Guild Show |
Spring River Art Gallery is sponsoring an Art Competition on April 12-27. This is an open competition to all artists 18 years old and above. The artwork must be original, framed, ready to hang. Monetary awards for Best of Show and People's Choice will be given. There will also be monetary awards for First, Second, and Third place winners in several categories. Honorable mentions will also be given. The Awards Reception will be Sunday, April 27th from 1:00-3:00. For more information you may call Trish Corder at (870) 528-3944 or eml. corder@centurytel.net |
| April 19 & 20 - 25th Annual Hardy
Arts & Crafts Festival |
There will be plenty of arts & crafts,
food, music and fun for the whole family as the Old Hardy
Town 25th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival gets
into full swing Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20
in Hardy, Arkansas. The festival is free and open to the
public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. on Sunday. This is a juried show, which ensures
the public of merchandise that meets set standards.
Vendors from as far away as Maryland, Florida, and seven
other states make the Old Hardy Town Arts & Crafts
Festival an event that annually attracts folks to this
small resort town of only 754 in population on the beautiful
Spring River. The Festival includes over 100 craft vendors
showing a large variety of handmade crafts, including
wooden items, jewelry, clothing, candles, salsas, florals,
dolls, holiday items, and many other unique crafts. In
addition, a variety of food vendors will be serving up
such unique taste treats as alligator on a stick, kettle
korn, Ozark BBQ, deep fried twinkies and onion blossoms;
as well as the traditional favorites of ice cream, roasted
nuts, fresh lemonade, and more. Family fun and musical
entertainment will be provided at different points throughout
the festival area for kids, including bounce houses, face
painting and more. Free music performances will be located
along Main Street.
The festival will take place along Main Street Hardy,
restored to the quaint beauty of a past century, and in
the Old Hardy Gym. There is plenty of free
parking right on the Main Street and one block off Main Street. The festival and the over 75 specialty
shops that comprise the National Register Historic District
in Hardy are all located within the five block downtown
area.
For more information, contact Main Street Hardy at
870-856-3571, or email mainstreethardy@centurytel.net.
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| April 26 - Hardy Garden Club Flower Show |
| Miniature or Petit Flower Show. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Old Hardy Gym |
| May 9 -10 - ABBA Rally on the Spring River @ Hardy |
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| Arkansas Baptist Bikers Association will have their first annual rally in Hardy. The rally point will be close to the City Hall @124 Woodland Hills Road. Gospel music and a tent revival will be just a few of the events to take place this weekend. |
| May
9 - 10 - Friends of the Library Book Sale |
| 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Old Hardy Gym. Book Donations Accepted |
| May
24 - Tribute to the Wilburn Brothers |
The world famous Wilburn Brothers were born in Hardy Arkansas. The Wilburn Brothers started 70 years ago as children, singing on the street corner. Overcoming hard times and the war they came back and became one of America's most beloved singing groups.
From the Louisiana Hayride show to the Grand Ole Opry these boys used hard work and determination to climb the music charts.
Every year on the day before Memorial Day, the City of Hardy pays tribute to these hometown boys.
The entire Wilburn Family attends this nostalgic event along with world renown steel guitarist Don Helms. The Malpas brothers give a performance that will make you think you have traveled back in time.Come bring your lawn chair and enjoy a night under the stars that you won't soon forget.
This event was a big success this year
Loberg Park starts @ 6:00 p.m. Admission is FREE |
| June
6 - Second Annual Spring River Car Cruise "Cruisin Hardy" |
| Vintage and Antique Car owners will be cruisin' their classic dreams first down the new Truck Route and sweep around to roll down Main Street Hardy. Cruisers will end up at the vacant lot next to the Vintage Car Museum where they will enjoy a cook out provided by the City of Hardy.
Music can be enjoyed by all at the Downhome Country Kitchen stage adjacent to the lot.
Along with the next day's car show this event promises to become one of the most popular of the season. |
| June
7- Annual Spring River Car Show |
One of the region's most popular events! Come on down to Loberg Park in Hardy and enjoy a blast of the past a real flash back to those golden oldie auto's of yesteryear.
Do you remember your first car? And that favorite car you had years ago? The cars may be gone, but the memories are not and every year Loberg Park is filled with antique and vintage cars that are buffed and shined to a gleam and put on display for the delight of event goers.
Everyone enjoys this spectacular event. So come on Mom's and Dad's and relive those golden days and bring the kids and grandkids to share those memories.
Located in Loberg Park. Admission is FREE all day. For more information Contact: Tom Osborne 870-257-3378 or email osborne111@centurytel.net
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| June
21 - 18th Annual Hardy Homesteaders Day |
Relive the experiences
of those rugged pioneers who settled the Arkansas Ozarks as
The Hardy Homesteaders celebrate their 18th annual Homesteaders Day.
Music, rides, and a dress contest, will entertain visitors.
Don’t forget to bring your favorite box turtle for the
exciting Terrapin Races. The event will be held Saturday, June
21th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the city’s Loberg Park,
just off Main Street.
Homesteaders Day provides a brief glimpse into the lives of
our Ozark ancestors through personal historical interpretation
and re-enactment of routine daily activities particular to the
pioneers and their families that settled in the Hardy area.
Visitors will see character portrayals of the tradesmen, sutlers,
craftspeople and ordinary folk that made up area communities,
as well as the sights, sounds, and smells of an era all but
forgotten and unknown to younger generations, whose only exposure
may come in the form of history books or movies.
There will be live music, wagon rides, a petting zoo, the ever
popular Terrapin Races, a turn on the bucking barrel, dancing,
and an old fashioned dress contest. Visitors can register at
the front gate for door-prizes, a hand stitched quilt, and drawings throughout the day.
Demonstrations will include:
• Quilting
• Jelly Making
• Working Cross Cut Saws
• Spinning and Weaving
• Corn Grinding
• Mule Jumping
• Cooking on a wood burning stove
• Open Fire Cooking
• Butter Churning
• Soap Making
• Working Forge
• Shingle Splitting
• Candle Dipping
• Twice Told Tall Tales
• Working horses and oxen
• Live Music
• Robbery and Shootout Re-enactment
• “Yarn” spinning
• Wagon Rides
• Terrapin Races Children’s games
There will be family fun for everyone. Homesteaders Day
is open to the public and admission is free but there is a
small charge for beans and drinks. There is plenty of free
parking close to the demonstration area. For more information call Doris Rose at (870) 856-2120 or the Mayor of Hardy at (870) 856-3811.
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| July
5 - Hardy Old Time Picnic Water Fun! |
| This event will not be held this year... Due to flood damage.... It will be held in 2009 |
| July
24-28 - 57th Annual Sharp County Fair |
| Ash Flat Fairgrounds.
For more information, contact Nancy Orr at 870-994-7325. |
| September
26-28 - Annual Art Holms Pow Wow |
| Loberg Park, just
off Main Street. For more information, contact the Mayor at (870) 856-3811 or mayorofhardy@ yahoo.com |
| October
10-11 - Friends of the Library Book Sale |
| Historic Hardy Gym, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Book donations accepted. |
| October 18 & 19 -Annual Hardy Fall Arts & Crafts Festival |
Come and get all your Christmas shopping
done in one location. This two day event is from 9am -5pm
on Saturday and 10am- 4pm on Sunday. The festival is free
and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday
and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. This is a juried
show, which ensures the public of merchandise that meets
set standards. Vendors from as far away as Maryland, Florida,
and seven other states make the Old Hardy Town Arts &
Crafts Festival an event that annually attracts folks
to this small resort town of only 950 in population on
the beautiful Spring River. The Festival includes over
100 craft vendors showing a large variety of handmade
crafts, including wooden items, jewelry, clothing, candles,
salsas, florals, dolls, holiday items, and many other
unique crafts. In addition, a variety of food vendors
will be serving up such unique taste treats as alligator
on a stick, kettle korn, Ozark BBQ, deep fried twinkies
and onion blossoms; as well as the traditional favorites
of ice cream, roasted nuts, fresh lemonade, and more.
Family fun and musical entertainment will be provided
at different points throughout the festival area for kids,
including bounce houses, face painting and more. Free
music performances will be located along Main Street.
The festival will take place along Main Street Hardy,
restored to the quaint beauty of a past century, and in
the Hardy Gym Community Center. There is plenty of free
parking one block off Main Street and within five blocks
of the Festival. The festival and the over 75 specialty
shops that comprise the National Register Historic District
in Hardy are all located within the five block downtown
area. Contact: Main Street Hardy 870-856-3571
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| October
31 - Halloween Trail of Terror |
| Loberg Park, just off Main
Street. For more information, contact the Mayor at 856-3811 |
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| November 1 & 2 Main Street Hardy Fall
Gun & Knife Show |
You’ll be able to buy, sell
or trade new guns, old guns, memorabilia and more during
Main Street Hardy’s big annual Spring Gun and
Knife Show Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November
2 in the Hardy Gym Community Center. This is a good
time to see not only the newest guns and knives available
but also old guns, Civil War memorabilia, decoys and
calls. Knives of all shapes and sizes will be for sale
and knife sharpening will also be offered. Food vendors
will be on hand both days for refreshments.The show,
sponsored by Main Street Hardy and the City of Hardy,
will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, November
3 and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, November
4. The Hardy Gym Community Center is located at 203
School Street. Admission is $3.00 for adults. Children
under 12 years old are free but must be accompanied
by an adult. Dealers and private sales are welcome.
Admission: $3.00 (children under 12 free must be accompanied
by an adult). Location: Historic Hardy Gym, 203 School St.
Door prize, food concession. Dealers and private vendors
welcome. Vendor spaces $25.00.
Contact: 870-856-3571 |
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| November
17 - Sharp County Extension Homemakers Bazaar & Cultural
Arts Workshop |
| Old
Hardy Gym Community Center. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch. |
| December
13 - Hardy Christmas Parade |
This years 2008 theme will be "Christmas on the Spring River", Come rain or shine or even snow the Parade starts at the City Hall @124 Woodland Hills Road promptly at 11 a.m. and continues down Main Street through the stop light then right onto 5th street. This is an extremely popular event with entrants numbering around 60. A sure DON"T MISS IT event. For more information, contact
the Mayor at(870) 856-3811 |
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