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News • Arkansas • United States • 2011-10-18

November Events Taking Place in the Arkansas River Valley

In order to better serve your needs and to keep you from getting extremely long documents from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, we have decided to break down our Travelin’ Arkansas release into regions organized by date. This way you will be able to look only at the areas you are interested in covering. The territories covered in Travelin\' Arkansas adhere to the six geographical regions found in the Arkansas Tour Guide. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: communications@arkansas.com or 501-682-7606.

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If you are an avid angler, mark Nov. 3-5 on your calendar for the FLW Regional Bass Fishing League in Russellville. The tournament takes place on Lake Dardanelle, and weigh-ins are at Lake Dardanelle State Park. For more information visit www.discoverrussellville.org or call 479-967-1762

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The 3rd annual Old Time Country Music Show is Nov. 4Bill and Vicki Sky take the stage for Friday night’s show, and Saturday night features The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band from Nashville. Johnny Bellar and Bev King play both nights. Music starts at 6 p.m. each night at the Country Heritage Music Barn, located at 134 W. Main. The cost is $10 on Friday and $15 on Saturday. Ages 6-12 get in for half price. Additionally, Johnny Bellar will teach a Dobro workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Visit www.countryheritage.net or call 479-754-4604 for more information.

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Find your holiday spirit at Van Buren’s Main Street Christmas Open House Nov. 12-13. Van Buren’s Historic Main Street is lit and decorated for the holidays. Downtown merchants serve hot apple cider and homemade cookies. Avoid the Christmas madness and enjoy some old-fashioned shopping. Visit www.vanburen.org or call 479-410-1024 for details.

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Join the merchants of Paris for the annual Merchant\'s Holiday Open House from 1 p.m. to 5 pm. on Nov. 20. Start your holiday shopping while enjoying refreshments, merchant discounts and bargain prices. Call 479-963-2244 for more information.

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Experience a primitive camp and learn some of the survival skills used by Arkansas pioneers at the 14th annual Mountain Rendezvous on Nov. 25-27 at Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton. Watch a variety of demonstrations, including muzzleloading rifles, tomahawk throwing, and more. Admission is free. Contact the park at 501-727-5441 for a schedule. Visit www.petitjeanstatepark.com for more information on the park.

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