It's back and BIGGER than ever! This is the largest historically based event with 10 hot spots to explore in and around downtown Fort Smith, free parking and trolley rides, vendors and food trucks and events with all of Fort Smith's historic attractions, museums and downtown businesses!
FORT SMITH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE SCHEDULE AND EVENTS:
· 10:00—Belle Starr Trial Reenactment (Reservations Required)
· 11:00—Civil War Musket/Infantry Demonstration
· 11:30—Civil War Artillery Demonstration
· 12:00—Cavalry Demonstration
· 1:00—Belle Starr Trial Reenactment (Reservations Required)
· 2:00—The Rifles of Fort Smith, Historic Weapons Demonstration
· 2:30—Civil War Artillery Demonstration
· 3:00—Cavalry Demonstration
· 3:30—Civil War Musket Demonstration
**To reserve tickets for the trial reenactment you must pick them up ahead of time at the park's visitor center (301 Parker Ave)
-All day there will be living history encampments including laundresses, Deputy Marshals, garden talks and a military living history timeline from the War of 1812 to WWII.
-11th Annual Fort Smith Volunteer Fair: Drop in and visit with over a dozen local non-profits and see how you can give back to your community!
-FREE entrance into the museum and guided tours!
-FREE Kid's Educational Area staffed by the Choctaw Nation and U.S. Marshals Museum with activities, games and arts/crafts!
For more information, contact: Ranger Cody Faber at 479-226-3727 or
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Other partners include:
-Fort Smith Museum of History (320 Rogers Ave):
FREE entrance to the museum and the Belle Starr Reenactment Trial at 1pm, sundae bar, living history, 10am to 4pm.
-Miss Laura's Brothel Museum (2 North B Street):
FREE living history talks, guided tours, reduced gift shop charges and more! 9am-5pm.
-Clayton House (514 North 6th Street):
FREE guided tours and celebrate Judge Clayton's Birthday with cake and ice cream, and a BB Gun Range! 11am-4pm.
-Fort Smith Trolley Museum (100 S 4th Street)
FREE Trolley rides sponsored by Main Street Fort Smith, 10am-4pm.
-Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (1601 Rogers Ave)
FREE Fall Family Fun Day, Free arts, crafts, activities and Hot Dogs! 10am-3pm.
Other Events/Sites include:
-Kids Zone: Live Music, Food Trucks, Bounce Arounds, Rock Climbing Wall (Pendergraft Park)
-Fort Smith Farmer's Market Fall Festival: (2nd St and Garrison Ave)
-Health and Wellness Fair: Blood pressure stations, yoga, zumba and more! (320 Rogers Avenue)
Corgi-Festival: Vendors, games, activities and almost 100 corgis!! (North E Street and Riverfront Drive)
Recommendations for Free Parking Include:
-Downtown Garrison Ave (between 3rd-10th streets)
-Fort Smith NHS (301 Parker Ave)
-The Blue Lion (101 N. 2nd St)
-Miss Laura's Brothel Museum (2 N B St)
-Riverfront Park (121 Riverfront Dr)
-Clayton House (6th St. between E and F)
-Bakery District (6th St. between Parker and Wheeler, Paker between 6th and 7th, overflow lot at Garland and 5th and 7th between Parker and Wheeler)
Don’t feel like walking/driving to all these amazing places? There will be FREE trolley rides to each location thanks to the City of Fort Smith!
Want to know more and see where to park, where to board the free trolley or check out a map/schedule of events? Check out the website!
www.fortsmithfallfest.com
Also check out other Festivals in Fort Smith, Health & Wellness events in Fort Smith, Music events in Fort Smith.
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