Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce

09/11/2026

There’s just over one week left until Taste of Arkansas comes to Downtown Batesville! 🍻🎶

Try craft b**r from breweries across Arkansas, listen to live local music, and get discounts at downtown restaurants all afternoon.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 1–5 p.m.
📍 Polk & Paddle Pocket Park
🍺 $4 per 8-ounce craft b**r

Plan to bring your friends and spend the afternoon enjoying the unique flavors and atmosphere of Downtown Batesville!

09/10/2026

We’re officially ONE MONTH away from King of the Crag! 🧗‍♀️🔥

With more than 100 climbing routes, beautiful fall scenery, camping, and a welcoming outdoor community, Jamestown Crag is the perfect setting for this one-of-a-kind competition.

Choose your division, gather your climbing crew, and register for the 13th Annual King of the Crag!

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Jamestown Crag
🎟️ Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/king-of-the-crag--2026

09/10/2026

Perfect weather = perfect plans.
Greenway strolls. Downtown stops. Local eats.
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09/10/2026

Your outdoor fishing adventure awaits with Poke Bayou Outfitters! Spots will fill up fast so sign up today.

Every great fly angler starts with a strong foundation.

Join us this Saturday (9/12) for Foundations of Fly Fishing—a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to help you understand not just how to fly fish, but why it works.

We'll cover equipment, trout behavior, aquatic insects, fly selection, knots and rigging, casting, reading the water, presentation, and stream tactics to give you the confidence to step into any trout stream.

Whether you're brand new to the sport or looking to build a stronger understanding of fly fishing, this class is for you.

🎣 Hands-on instruction
🎣 Beginner friendly
🎣 Limited class size

Reserve your spot today:
https://pokebayououtfitters.as.me/FlyFishing

We Make Adventuring Possible.

09/09/2026

Check out Bishop's Collision Repair and Auto Clinic new auto repair location on Lawrence Street and meet David! He is ready to take care of your vehicle repair needs!

Meet David! 👋🏼🔧

Whether it’s an oil change, brake service, a tune-up, or routine maintenance, David and the team at Bishop’s Auto Clinic are here to help keep your vehicle running its best.

A little maintenance now can save you a bigger headache later. 🚗🛠️ Stop by Bishop’s Auto Clinic and let’s keep you on the road!

📍Bishop's Auto Clinic
777 Lawrence St.
Batesville, AR. 72501
📞 870-793-3451

09/09/2026

The Old Independence Regional Museum will host its annual Fall Family Day on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, we will explore the history of agriculture and homesteading in Arkansas through hands-on activities, historic crafts, demonstrations, and more. Fall Family Day is free and open to the public!

Bring the whole family for a day of fun and discovery. Farm Bureau will present its Dairy Classroom, featuring a simulated cow, and Addie Walsh of Happy Hippie Hives will teach kids about beekeeping. Visitors can try traditional crafts and games, including playing with corn cob darts and homemade toys. Faye Brinkley will share stories of Ozark folklore and traditional herbal remedies, and the Tri-County Antique Tractor Club will return with tractors on display in front of the museum.

A selection of local vendors will also offer homemade and handcrafted products. Vendor booths are $20–$25, and space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Vendors interested in participating can contact the museum at [email protected] or 870-793-2121. We invite local makers and creators to join us and share their unique products with visitors from across the region!

The OIRM is also accepting entries for its Fall Family Day T-shirt competition. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply love to create, we invite you to submit a design for a chance to have your artwork featured on this year’s Family Day T-shirt. For information about submitting a design, contact the museum at [email protected] or register online.

Fall Family Day is made possible through the generous support of our members, donors, sponsors, staff, and volunteers. Since 1998, the OIRM has provided quality programs, tours, genealogical resources, records, and archives that help bring our region's history to life.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and make some memories at Fall Family Day!

Community support makes programs like this possible. To become a member, make a donation, or learn about volunteer opportunities, contact the museum at 870-793-2121 or visit oirm.org.

09/09/2026

Fall is festival season in Independence County.

📖 https://issuu.com/experienceindependence/docs/2026_insiders_guide?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

09/08/2026

The Batesville Area Arts Council invites the community to welcome the fall season with a fun and festive Bejeweled Pumpkin Painting Workshop on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at BAAC Work/Shop on Main, located at 246 E. Main Street.

Attendees will create a beautiful pumpkin painting on canvas and then add their own touch of sparkle using rhinestones, sequins, and glitter paint. With the freedom to choose traditional autumn hues or bold, bright colors, each participant will create a one-of-a-kind piece of seasonal artwork.

This class is the perfect opportunity to relax, get creative, and celebrate the season. Everyone will leave with a unique pumpkin painting ready to brighten their home and add a touch of sparkle to their seasonal décor.

The cost is $30 per person, or $25 for BAAC members. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required to secure a spot.

For more information or to register call 870-793-3382 or visit batesvilleareaartscouncil.org/classes-workshops

09/08/2026

Your plans this week could use a few more laughs! 🎭🐟

Noises Off opens Thursday at Batesville Community Theatre! Catch this side-splitting comedy during one of four performances, including two evenings of dinner theatre.

📅 Sept. 10 • 7 p.m. — Pay-What-You-Can Night; no dinner or reserved seating
📅 Sept. 11 • 7 p.m. — Dinner Theatre with reserved seating
📅 Sept. 12 • 7 p.m. — Dinner Theatre with reserved seating
📅 Sept. 13 • 2 p.m. — General admission; no dinner or reserved seating

Gather your friends, choose your performance, and get your tickets at bctarkansas.com!

09/08/2026

Check out The Real Deal of Batesville and enter a chance to win $300 in cash!