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Calendar of Event
Mammoth Spring State Park Calendar of Events – 2009
March 7, 2009 - “Cookin’ With Coals” Cook-off Attention Dutch oven chefs! Put on your aprons and let’s have a cook off! What dishes will be judged the tastiest? Teams of 2-3 will stir up breads, main dishes, and desserts. Cooking begins at 10 A.M. – Judging at 2 P.M. Samples available to spectators after the judging. Come to cook or come to eat, either way you’ll have a good time! Entry fee of $12 for each team. Spectators free. Come to the pavilion.
March 14, 2009 - Bluebird Day Learn about the Eastern bluebird and build them a house! You will learn how to attract bluebirds, how to build a bluebird box, and how to properly maintain the box. Program begins at 10 A.M. Call by March 7th to reserve your bluebird box kit. Program and materials provided by the Spring River Sportman’s Club. Meet at the maintenance complex.
March 21, 2009 – “Now We’re Cookin’” Dutch Oven Workshop Learn the history of the Dutch-oven while helping to prepare a few tasty dishes for sampling! Learn how to “season” a Dutch oven and how to control the heat. Registration required – Fee of $15 – Please call to register by March 14th. Workshop begins at 10 A.M. Meet at the pavilion.
March 28, 2009 – Basket Weaving Workshop - Let’s step back from our busy lives and learn a hobby that will take us back to a simpler time. Come and weave your own egg/melon basket and take it home with you. Fee of $25 includes all materials. Space limited – call for reservations by March 21st. (870) 625-7364.
April 4, 2009 – Fly Fishing for First Timers Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing. Spend the morning learning the terms, equipment, and techniques and the afternoon putting it to use. Reservations are required because space and equipment are limited. Fee is $20. Reserve your place March 1 – March 28, 2009 by calling the park at 870-625-7364.
April 12, 2009 – Easter Egg Scramble Over 4,000 candy and prize-filled eggs will be hidden for kids 11 years old and younger. The Easter bunny will start the “hunt” near the ballfield at 2 P.M. Don’t be late!
April 18, 2009 – Herbfest & Plant Sale The Mammoth Spring Garden Club members will be out early with herbs and other garden plants to sell. This is an excellent time to pick up the herbs that will make your garden a joy for you! Tour the herb garden and see how the herbs look after they’ve grown a bit. This event starts at 8 A.M. and ends around 1 P.M.
April 25, 2009 – Scalies & Slimies of Arkansas Frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, snakes, and more will be displayed. Look at and learn about some of the “scalies & slimies” of Arkansas. Program offered at 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. Meet at the pavilion.
May 2, 2009 – “Now We’re Cookin’” Dutch Oven Workshop Learn the history of the Dutch-oven while helping to prepare a few tasty dishes for sampling! Learn how to “season” a Dutch oven and how to control the heat. Registration required – Fee of $15 – Please call to register by April 25th. Workshop begins at 10 A.M. Meet at the pavilion.
May 9, 2009 – “Kayaking 101” Workshop Learn the basic paddling & kayaking maneuvers that will equip you for one of the most exciting ways to enjoy our lakes, streams, and rivers. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets provided. Space is limited – reservations required. Class from 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. Call the park at 870-625-7364 to reserve your kayak. Fee of $25.
May 16, 2009 – Free Museum Day Join us at the 1886 Frisco Depot Museum today for a tour and pay no admission. Spend time in the depot, baggage room, and caboose listening to and looking at what life was like in days of the past.
May 27, 2009 – Spring River Clean-up Join us on the beautiful Spring River for a day of canoeing and trash pickup! Not for beginners. Canoes provided by local outfitters. Call by May 20th to register and reserve your canoe. We’ll start the day about 8 A.M. and finish up around 4 P.M. Meet at the welcome center.
June 19-20, 2009 – 8th Annual Knap-In Watch as knappers demonstrate the primitive art of making & using stone tools and arrowheads. If you are a beginning knapper, bring your tools and get a few tips from the seasoned knappers! Event is free to the public. A $5 registration fee is required for knappers. Demonstrations and programs offered from 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. on Saturday. Located near the ballfield.
June 27, 2009 - Learn To Crochet Learn a new skill - crocheting. Spend a few hours learning the basic terms and techniques to a life-long hobby. Supplies provided. Space limited. Reservations required. Fee of $12. Call 870-625-7364 to sign up.
July 4, 2009 – Fly Fishing for First Timers Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing. Spend the morning learning the terms, equipment, and techniques and the afternoon putting it to use. Reservations are required because space and equipment are limited. Fee is $20. Reserve your place June 2-26, 2009 by calling the park at 870-625-7364.
August 10 - 15, 2009 – 116th Annual Old Soldier’s Reunion Carnival rides & games, prizes, crafts, food booths, talent show, bingo, and much more make this week fun for the entire family. Free access and parking. Sponsored by VFW Post 7831.
August 13, 2009 - Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce - meets at noon at Wood's Riverbend Restaurant.
August 15, 2009 – Civil War Re-enactment Union & Confederate troops will have an encampment from 9:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Watch drills and firing demonstrations while walking through living history. A skirmish between troops will be held at 2 P. M. near the cemetery.
September 4, 2009 Join us at the pavilion in the Mammoth Spring State Park for our original play, "Reflections in the Spring." The play was written by Mammoth Spring resident Martha Bennett. Show time to be announced.
September 5, 2009 – 26th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show Stop by for a gander at some of the areas best vintage and classic cars or enter your pre-1980’s car or truck! Prizes for “People’s Choice”, “Best of Show”, and “Longest Distance Traveled”. Gates open at 9 A.M. Judging begins at 11 A.M. MAACC event.
September 10, 2009 - Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce meets at 5 PM at the Mammoth Spring State Park. Please bring your dinner from Sonic.
September 12, 2009 – 10th Annual Great Arkansas Clean-up Join park staff and other volunteers for our annual clean-up on the Spring River. Do your part to “clean-up Arkansas ”! Not for beginners! Canoes provided by local outfitters. Space is limited. Call 870-625-7364 by September 8th to reserve your canoe.
September 26, 2009 – Fly Fishing for First Timers Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing. Spend the morning learning the terms, equipment, and techniques and the afternoon putting it to use. Reservations are required because space and equipment are limited. Fee is $20. Reserve your place September 1-20, 2009 by calling the park at 870-625-7364.
October 8, 2009 - Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce meets at Noon at The Dawg House
October 10, 2009 – Basket Weaving Workshop Learn the basics of basket weaving and take home your creation at the end of the day! Space is limited, reservations required. Workshop fee is $30. Call 870-625-7364 by October 3rd to reserve your space.
October 10, 2009 – Flint Knapping Workshop Learn the basics in the art of flint knapping at this workshop. Receive a beginner’s knapping kit with a $20 registration fee. This workshop is for ages 14 and older. Space is limited, reservations required. Call 870-625-7364 by October 3rd to reserve your space and kit.
October 17, 2009 – “Now We’re Cookin’” Dutch Oven Workshop Nothing tastes better than a meal cooked in a Dutch oven! Sign up for this hands-on workshop if you’d like to learn how to cook using a Dutch oven. Participants will prepare 3-4 dishes and then eat their creations. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact the park by October 10, 2009 to hold your spot. Fee of $15.
October 31, 2009 – Doggie Daze - Come with your furriest friend and spend the day watching obedient and agile dogs. Vote for your favorite. Large dogs, small dogs, dressed up dogs, and talented dogs – all are welcome, as long as they are on leash! Contact the park for more information at (870) 625-7364. Small entry fee for participants.
October 31, 2009 - Spooktacular Mammoth Spring's very own Halloween Party! Join us on Main Street from 5 pm to 8 pm for spooky fun and games. Halloween artists Sherry and Ron Byrum of Mammoth Spring, will be attending this event and hand signing their haunted house prints!
November 12, 2009 - Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce Location and time TBA
December 6, 2009 - Holiday House Tours A tour of beautiful homes especially decorated for the Holiday season. Tickets will be available. More information will be published.
December 10, 2009 - Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce meets at 5 PM for a Christmas Party. Location TBA
December 12, 2009 - Mammoth Spring Christmas Parade at 2:00 PM - Join us on Main Street as we celebrate Christmas with our traditional Christmas Parade!
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