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October Events Taking Place in the Arkansas Timberlands

Zoie Clift, travel writer

Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

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Do you have a tricked-out truck? Is there an old \'69 Corvette in the barn? Does that chrome on your bike blind all those who take a peek? If you have a ride you are proud of, bring it to White Oak Lake State Park in Bluff City Oct. 1 for the Pride in Your Ride: Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show. For more information visit www.arkansasstateparks.com or call 870-685-2748.

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The 28th annct. 7-8 in Sheridan at the Town Square. Timber has long played an important role in the town with towering pines found throughout the region. The festival includes a lumberjack championship, a bow shoot, a barbecue cook-off, a 2K and 5K race, a parade, a pinewood derby and more. For more details visit www.grantcountychamber.com or call 870-942-3021.

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The 22nd annual Hoo-Rah Days is Oct. 7-8 in De Queen at the Sevier County Museum Complex at Herman Dierks Park. This year\'s theme is the Civil War. At the festival are food and crafts, Civil War memorabilia displays, live music, games for the kids and a veterans parade to kick off the event. For more information call 870-582-2398.

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MusicFest XXIV is set for Oct. 7-8 in El Dorado. Headliners include Grammy winning Boyz II Men, Easton Corbin, Tone Loc, Sunny Sweeney and more. The festival hosts over 30 acts on five stages. For more details visit www.musicfesteldorado.com or call 870-862-4747.

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Join staff at Historic Washington State Park in Washington Oct. 8-9 for an Introduction to Forging workshop. Meet at the James Black Forge, home of the Bowie knife, for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Materials and tools are supplied. Register by submitting a deposit of $25 to the park. The total cost is $50. For more information visit www.HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com or call

870-983-2684.

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The 30th annual Joe Weber Arky 100 Bicycle Tour is Oct. 9 in Sheridan. Riders have a choice of 25, 50, 62, or 100 mile routes through scenic Grant County. The entry fee is $30. For more information visit www.arkansasbicycleclub.org or call 501-912-1449.

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The Ticket to the Twenties Fall Festival Oct. 15 in Smackover offers a festival set in a 1920s-era theme. The festival, located at the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, includes a quilt show, a best pie contest, a live radio show, vehicles from the era and more. Visit www.arkansasstateparks.com or contact the museum at 870-725-2877 for a schedule and further information.

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Experience the fun of wagon and carriage transportation at a Harness and Driving Workshop Oct. 15 in Washington at Historic Washington State Park. The course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving mule teams. Registration is required and the cost is $50. For more information visit www.HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com or call 870-983-2684.

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A Hunter Education Class is Oct. 15-16 and Oct. 29-30 in McNeil at Logoly State Park. Each class is a 10-hour instructor-led course with classroom presentations and hands-on demonstrations. Class on Saturday is from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All classes must be attended to take the test on Sunday afternoon. The test must be passed to obtain a Hunter Education card. Admission is free and pre-registration is required. For more details visit www.arkansasstateparks.com or call 870-695-3561.

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Heritage Day is Oct. 22 in Sheridan at the Grant County Museum. The event has living history presentations, historical reenactments, Arkansas native arts and crafts demonstrations, and old-time gospel music. For more details visit www.grantcountymuseumar.com or call 870-942-4496.

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