6 Great Events This Weekend in Texarkana & Beyond

Are you ready for the weekend? There will be plenty of events to check out this second weekend of August 9 -11 in Texarkana and beyond.

Tax-Free Weekend in Texas

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Last weekend it was Arkansas and this weekend it's Texas turn to give you some big savings on Back to School items. You can find out more at Texas 'Tax Free' Weekend Coming Up August 9-11 For Back To School

Downtown Live

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It happens on the second Friday of every month. It's Downtown Live in downtown Texarkana from 6 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy music and art on the streets and check out some of the shops, and businesses as they stay open later.

Gateway Farmers' Market in Texarkana

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Located at 602 East Jefferson and is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 AM to Noon. Check out the fresh vegetables, home-baked goods, crafts and more.

And Beyond? It's Festival Time

Hope Watermelon Festival

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Get ready for arts & crafts, great food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, Kidz Zone and tons of delicious Hope Watermelons! Enjoy The Hope Watermelon Festival In Arkansas August 8-10

Pioneer Days in New Boston

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This is another great festival just a short drive from Texarkana. Enjoy crafts, food, carnival an carnival rides. Plus a parade, rodeo and live music. Find out more at 2024 New Boston Pioneer Days Complete List of Events

Road trip worthy...

The Tontitown Grape Festival

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This festival has been voted the best festival in Northwest Arkansas. Enjoy the carnival, free live music every night, their famous delicious spaghetti dinners for purchase and a Run for the Grapes 5k walk/ run plus more. Enjoy The Grape Festival This Weekend in Arkansas

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