Be Sure to Check Out These Great Events in Texarkana 1st Weekend of May
The first weekend of May and there is no shortage of things to do. We found some great events in Texarkana and beyond.
10th Annual Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival
Taste great Texas wines and enjoy music, food and more Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM at Spring Lake Park. It all benefits the Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area. Read more at Experience Texas Wines At The 10th Annual Texarkana Festival
Community Wide Garage Sale
The First United Methodist Church's Big Church and Community Wide Garage Sale is taking place this Saturday, May 3, in Texarkana. First United Methodist Church is located at 400 East 6th Street in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. The Garage Sale is from 8 AM to 2 PM. Read more at Texarkana Church Hosts Community Garage Sale for Youth Program
10th Annual Big Bass Classic
This is the big one, folks at Lake Wright Patman. Sponsored by Cooper Tires, United Steel Workers and it all benefits United Way of Greater Texarkana. You can find out more at Texarkana’s Big Bass Classic Set for May 3 at Wright Patman
Claws For A Cause
Love spicy crawfish and shrimp? Then don't miss this fundraiser Saturday at the Texarkana Elks Lodge #277 located at 3702 New Boston Road. Doors open at 3 PM and they start serving at 6 PM. More information at Texarkana Elks Lodge Claws For A Cause: Seafood And Fun
Both Farmers Markets in Texarkana Open This Weekend
And Beyond...
13th Annual Train Day in Hope, Arkansas
Love trains? You are going to love this event. The Hope Tourism Commission is holding Train Day with activities held downtown in and around the historic train depot Visitor's Center Museum from 9 AM to 4 PM. Read more at What To Expect At Hope Arkansas' 13th Annual Train Day 2025
The 54th World Famous Armadillo Festival - Hamburg, Arkansas
This is a road trip-worthy festival. With free concerts each night plus carnival rides, food and of course everything to do with Armadillos. Find out more at the Armadillo Festival Happening This Weekend in Hamburg, Ar
78th Historic Jefferson Pilgrimage Tour
Jefferson becomes a time capsule this weekend for their Pilgrimage Tour. Tour beautiful old homes, watch a re-enactment of a Civil War battle, and so much more! Friday May 1 through Sunday 4. Read more at Discover Historic Jefferson: A Guide To The 2025 Pilgrimage
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