Ozark Trail Festival 2025 Draws Crowds to Heber Springs

Several community events are taking place in Arkansas, including the Ozark Trail Festival on October 3–4 in Heber Springs, featuring food, local vendors, live music, a 5K run, a parade, car show, cornhole tournament, and a dog show. On October 4, the Fall Round Up at Stray Gathering Cowboy Church in Muldoon will offer games, auctions, barbecue, and a raffle to support new church facilities, including a rodeo arena. In sports, the 36th annual Southern Heritage Classic will feature Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions versus Alcorn State Braves, marking a departure from the usual Tennessee State and Jackson State matchup. Additionally, Arkansas Razorbacks baseball held their Fall Classic intrasquad game with many new players getting a taste of the Baum-Walker Stadium experience under Coach Dave Van Horn's 24th season. Lastly, historical Arkansas events of note include the passage of the Swamp Land Act in 1850, Civil War fortifications on the Arkansas River, and significant local events like the 1891 Lee County cotton pickers' strike and historic bridge listings.