Twin Lakes Area events this weekend: festivals, veterans picnic and mini golf fundraiser

Mountain Home and Baxter County will host a full lineup of community events Saturday, Oct. 4.
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will host the 20th Anniversary Veterans Outreach and Appreciation Picnic from 11 to 1. The free event, open to all veterans and their families, will feature a color presentation by the NJROTC, lunch served by cadets, music by the band Bad Habit, and vendors offering resources on veterans’ issues.

Later in the day, the Baker District will transform for ARktoberfest from 3 to 7, with VIP ticket holders admitted at 2. The festival includes Arkansas craft beer, food vendors, traditional Oktoberfest games, a kid’s zone and live music by the Ozark Mountain Bluesmen and Bad Habit. Highlights include Mountain Home’s first Beer Mile at 3:30 p.m. and the Stein Hoisting Championship at 6. Proceeds benefit Mountain Home Backpack Food 4 Kids.

Baxter County 4-H will also host a Mini Golf Fundraiser Tournament at Little T’s Mini Golf on Highway 5 North. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. Teams of five can enter for $50, with prizes awarded for top scores and special categories. Proceeds support local 4-H workshops, activities and scholarships.

For ticket and registration details, visit the ARktoberfest event page or the Baxter County 4-H Facebook page, or call the Baxter County Extension Office at 870-425-2335. For more information on the picnic, contact Dan Hall at 870-421-2322.

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