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News • Arkansas • United States • 2011-07-19

August Events Taking Place in the Arkansas Timberlands

The artwork of Carolyn Williams fills the Merkle and Price Galleries during Quilted History, Aug. 2-30 in El Dorado. The free exhibition, located at 110 E 5th Street, is an exploration of Americana through the art of quilting. An artist reception is Aug. 13 from 6-8 p.m. For more details visit www.saac-arts.org or call 870-862-5474.

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If you love watermelons Hope is the place to be Aug. 11-13 for the 35th annual Hope Watermelon Festival. The event, which is at Fair Park, has attractions for the whole family including arts and crafts, food, live music, gospel singing, a politically correct watermelon eating contest, a seed spitting contest, the giant watermelon n, an antique car show, a motorcycle show and more. The festival is free and parking is $3. For more information check out www.hopemelonfest.com or call 870-777-3640.

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Experience Logoly State Park by full moon Aug.13 in McNeil during Full Moon Over Logoly. Experience the park in a new way by walking the trails under the light of the full moon. Trained park interpreters serve as guides during the free event. The event is weather dependent and will not take place if there is cloud cover. Remember to bring your own flashlight if you want to use one. For more information visit www.arkansasstateparks.com or call 870-695-3561.

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Enjoy an evening at Historic Washington State Park listening to live jazz music Aug. 20 in Washington during Music in the Park: An Evening of American Music. During the event hear local and upcoming jazz performers on the lawn of the 1874 Courthouse. Remember to bring your own lawn chair. In case of inclement weather activities will be moved to inside the 1874 Courthouse. Williams’ Tavern Restaurant and the 1874 Courthouse Gift Shop are also open for those that wish to enjoy an evening meal or shop before the event. For more details on the free event visit www.HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com or call 870-983-2684.

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Aug. 20-27 hosts the Nevada County Fair in Prescott at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The fair kicks off with a parade downtown. See 4-H club students show their animals, enjoy a rodeo, and check out the homemade crafts, jellies and jams (and more) on sale at the fairgrounds. For more information call 870-887-2101.

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