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Experience Independence Your guide to exploring, eating, shopping, and adventuring in Batesville and Independence County.

🎨 Before you fill that trick-or-treat bag, make it your own!Start Halloween with a little creativity at Main Street Spoo...
10/16/2026

🎨 Before you fill that trick-or-treat bag, make it your own!

Start Halloween with a little creativity at Main Street Spooktacular. Visit the Batesville Area Arts Council from 10 a.m.–noon on Saturday, October 31, to create a FREE block-printed trick-or-treat bag.

Then bring it back downtown for Trick or Treat Madness from 3–8 p.m.! 🍬

Costumes, creativity, and candy—sounds like a Saturday worth planning.

Tomorrow’s plans: a little art, a little music, and a whole lot of Main Street Batesville. 🎨🍂Batesville Area Arts Counci...
10/16/2026

Tomorrow’s plans: a little art, a little music, and a whole lot of Main Street Batesville. 🎨🍂

Batesville Area Arts Council's Artoberfest is TOMORROW in downtown Batesville! Gather your favorite people for a free festival filled with creativity and family fun.

📅 Saturday, October 17
🕙 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Main Street

Who’s coming with you?

https://www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org/artoberfest

🎃 Your October checklist needs a few goosebumps.We’re halfway through the month. Have you made time for a good scare?Bet...
10/16/2026

🎃 Your October checklist needs a few goosebumps.

We’re halfway through the month. Have you made time for a good scare?

Bethesda Community Center's Haunted House
The River Haunt Hotel
The Haunted Highline Trail

Check out a new haunt this weekend or bring a different group of friends back for the fun. Bethesda Haunted House and River Haunt Hotel welcome thrill-seekers Friday and Saturday, with Haunted Highline Trail open Saturday.

Make it a fall night out in Independence County with dinner, friends, and just enough fright to keep everyone talking.

👻 Plan your next scare: https://batesvillearea.com/visit/upcoming-events/

🍁 October weekends were made for this.Browse the Downtown Farmer’s Market, explore ArtoberFest on Main Street, or head t...
10/14/2026

🍁 October weekends were made for this.

Browse the Downtown Farmer’s Market, explore ArtoberFest on Main Street, or head to the Bethesda Ride this Saturday, October 17. Add the Costumes & Cleats Spooktacular Softball Tourney, Sunday’s Villains Halloween Pageant, and a night of haunted fun, and you’ve got plenty of ways to fill your weekend.

Keep a little room on your calendar for ScotsFest and 870 Card-Con coming up next weekend, too!

Whether you’re here for the art, the scares, or an excuse to get everyone together, make a day of it in Batesville and Independence County.

📅 Find your next fall adventure: https://batesvillearea.com/visit/upcoming-events/

🎨 Creativity takes center stage THIS SATURDAY!The Batesville Area Arts Council’s 10th annual Artoberfest, presented by C...
10/13/2026

🎨 Creativity takes center stage THIS SATURDAY!

The Batesville Area Arts Council’s 10th annual Artoberfest, presented by Citizens Bank, brings artist vendors, live music, art demonstrations, and family fun to Street Batesville.

Bring the kids, meet up with friends, and celebrate the arts in our community!

📅 October 17 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Downtown Batesville
🎟️ FREE admission

https://www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org/artoberfest

Today is the day! 👑🧗‍♂️The 13th Annual King of the Crag is happening today at Jamestown Crag. Get ready for an incredibl...
10/10/2026

Today is the day! 👑🧗‍♂️

The 13th Annual King of the Crag is happening today at Jamestown Crag. Get ready for an incredible day of climbing, community, and fall adventure in Independence County!

Good luck to every competitor taking on The Crag. Climb hard, cheer loudly, and enjoy the view!

📍 Jamestown Crag
🔗 Event information: https://batesvillearea.com/visit/king-of-the-crag/

👻 Your Halloween group chat has plans now.Spend Saturday, October 31, in downtown Batesville for Main Street Spooktacula...
10/09/2026

👻 Your Halloween group chat has plans now.

Spend Saturday, October 31, in downtown Batesville for Main Street Spooktacular! Start with morning activities, explore local shops, grab a bite, and get those candy bags ready for Trick or Treat Madness from 3–8 p.m.

Staying out after dark? Boos & Brews at The Board on Third runs from 9 p.m.–midnight for ages 21+.

Tag someone who needs to join your Halloween crew! 🎃

🍂 A fall Saturday on Main Street? Yes, please.Make plans for the Area Arts Council's Artoberfest on October 17! Browse ...
10/09/2026

🍂 A fall Saturday on Main Street? Yes, please.

Make plans for the Area Arts Council's Artoberfest on October 17! Browse artist vendors, enjoy live music, and explore Main Street Batesville’s shops, then grab a bite at a local restaurant.

🎨 Free admission
📍 Main Street, Batesville
🕙 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Come for the art. Make a day of the adventure!

https://www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org/artoberfest

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409 Vine Street
Batesville, AR
72501

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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