Cave City Watermelon Festival

Come celebrate the "World's Sweetest Watermelons" and reconnect with family and friends. Now, in its 45th year, the watermelon festival is the largest festival in the region and has been voted as one of Arkansas' best festivals. Festival schedule of event

You are the Museum Curator! Class at Old Independence Regional Museum

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us at Old Independence Regional Museum as we explore the "side door" of how a museum creates its exhibits. Your child (age 10 and up) can bring items from home or choose items from the museum's collection, research them, come up with a grand idea, ...

Main Street Farmers Market

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Main Street Farmers Market 2025 – Now at Maxfield Park! The Main Street Farmers Market is back for the 2025 season—now at Maxfield Park! This new location brings exciting opportunities for community fun and collaboration, including live music, ...

Tabletop Gaming at Independence County Library

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Get ready to roll the dice and join us for a day of tabletop gaming fun at the Independence County Library in Batesville, AR! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of tabletop games, all ages and abilities are welcome to drop in and play ...