Stay for a Lifestyle

 We've celebrated our three biggest festivals of the summer:  FIBark, Artwalk and 4th of July.  The town is filled with kayaks, canoes, boaters and dogs during the boating going-ons.  "First in Boating on the Arkansas" draws about five thousand competitors from around the world, as it is an international event!  The weekend rocks with bands, play-hole tricks and stick chasing in the Crazy River Dog Contest. My favorite is the "Pet and Pedal" parade with kids on bikes and dogs dressed up!

Next comes Artwalk, when all the galleries feature their best works, demos and snacks.  The weekends sort of run together - was that the one with Shakespeare in the Park?  

Stars and stripes lit up the sky on Independence Day.  Bands, vendors, parade BBQs and fireworks - lots of small town stuff.  Now, we await the beer festivities! - Leslie Walker, your voice of the Valley. 

P.S.  Check out Estes Bark's latest blog!