Baxter Buzz #3 — Oct 15

THURSDAY, October 15, 2026 | ISSUE #3

Howdy, Baxter County!

Saturday is stacked. Runners kick it off at the high school, the Fly Fishing Film Tour lights up a big screen under the Cotter Bridge that evening, and the owls get the last word on Big Bluff. Squeeze in a Bavarian chicken dinner in Bull Shoals or a Narnia matinee at MHHS, then let Sunday be a slow lake drive. Fall looks good on us.

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F3T Under the Bridge on the White River

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is celebrating its 20th year, and one of its best-looking stops is right here: a big screen under the rainbow-arch Cotter Bridge, with the White River rolling by. Natural State Fly Shop hosts an evening of fishing films from around the world, and the bridge's Peitz River Lights get a special F3T show that night. Dress for a cool evening by the river.

Where: Big Spring Park, under the Cotter Bridge, Cotter

When: Sat, Oct 17 · 6 p.m.

Tickets: Ask the host, Natural State Fly Shop: [email protected]

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Run With the Bulls 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

The MHHS and junior high cross country teams' annual fundraiser. Runners, walkers, strollers and dogs are all welcome, and 5K entrants get a T-shirt. Registration and packet pickup open at 7 a.m.

Sat, Oct 17 · 5K at 8 a.m., mile at 8:05 · MHHS campus, 500 Bomber Blvd. · $30 5K, $10 mile

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Narnia on the MHHS stage

MHHS Bomber Theatre brings C.S. Lewis's first Narnia adventure to life, with four shows this weekend. All ages are welcome, and each show runs about 90 minutes. Tickets online or at the door: $15 adults, $10 ages 55+, $5 students.

Fri, Oct 16, 6 p.m. · Sat, Oct 17, 2 & 6 p.m. · Sun, Oct 18, 2 p.m. · Mountain Home High School

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Owl Prowl Hike on Big Bluff Trail

Skeeter recommends: Go looking for owls after dark. A park interpreter leads this free walk on the Big Bluff Trail at Bull Shoals–White River State Park to listen and look for the park's night hunters. The trail is rocky and uneven, so wear good shoes and bring a flashlight. Want a head start? The free Owls: Superheroes of the Forest talk that afternoon (2–2:30 p.m., Campground Amphitheater) covers which owls live in the park and why they're such good hunters.

Big Bluff Trailhead parking lot, Bull Shoals–White River State Park · Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30–7:30 p.m. · FREE

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Rapp's Barren Brewing · 601 S. Baker St.

Live music Friday with Isabella Love and Saturday with Mixtape Memories. Runners, Thursday's for you: Brews & Shoes, a social run and walk with Pirate Perry Events, heads out from the brewery at 5:45 p.m. and ends back at Rapp's for a pint and dinner. Open Tue–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat until 10, and Sunday brunch.

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Norfork Brewing Co. · 13980 Hwy. 5 S., Norfork

Two easy nights on the taproom stage: country singer-songwriter Jay Kellebrew on Friday, then the father-daughter duo Black Bird Brigade on Saturday with acoustic rock, pop, country and blues from the '60s to now. Both shows run 6–8 p.m.

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Fall charcuterie classes at Fish & Fiddle Resort

Build a fall dessert board with pumpkin bread, cinnamon rolls, caramel apples and roasted nuts, then wood-burn your own board to take home. Sat, Oct 17 at 2 p.m. A brunch-and-mimosa version runs Wed, Oct 21 at 10 a.m. Call 870-491-5161 to register.

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Tacos, trivia & an Oktoberfest dinner in Bull Shoals

Two good-value nights at the Hoevel-Barnett VFW, 1206 Central Blvd. Thursday is Taco & Trivia: tacos at 6, free trivia at 7. Saturday, 4–6 p.m., the Bull Shoals Food Pantry serves an Oktoberfest dinner of Bavarian grilled chicken, buttered baby potatoes, red cabbage, pumpernickel buns and dessert, with a silent auction. Pay by donation; it all goes to the pantry.

Thu, Oct 15 & Sat, Oct 17

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$1 paperbacks for Meals on Wheels

The Van Matre Senior Activity & Wellness Center book sale prices hardcovers at $2 and paperbacks at $1, and every dollar goes to Meals on Wheels. Leftovers get marked down on Friday. 1101 Spring St., inside Cooper Park.

Wed, Oct 21 & Thu, Oct 22, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Fri, Oct 23, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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Outside the Box: shops in shipping containers in Cotter

Downtown Cotter has a new shopping plaza made from 10 repurposed shipping containers at 132 Combs Ave., which opened Sept. 26. Tenants listed on the plaza's site include Momentum Coffee, White River Sweet Station, The Lunch Box, The Trout Tank, Rivertown Gallery, Current & Co. Salon and an Ozark Fork & Cork. Make it part of your F3T trip Saturday.

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Roxie's Flea Market celebrates its grand opening

Fri, Oct 16 · 10 a.m. The Cotter Area Chamber cuts the ribbon at Roxie's Flea Market's Grand Opening Celebration. Come browse and welcome a new local shop.

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Taste of the Twin Lakes returns Oct. 26

The 16th annual tasting night brings local restaurants, bakeries and food trucks to the Baxter County Fairgrounds, with DJ Peace plus live and silent auctions. It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for Serenity, Inc., the area's domestic-violence shelter. This year's theme is "Purple Harvest." Mon, Oct 26 · 5:30 p.m. · $50, which includes dinner and drinks. Tickets are at the Purple Door, Serenity's offices and the Mountain Home Area Chamber.

TICKET INFO →

This week at Bull Shoals–White River State Park

153 Dam Overlook Ln. · 870-445-3629
Fri, Oct 16: Sunset Cruise on Bull Shoals Lake, 5:45–7 p.m. $14 adults, $8 ages 6–12. Seats are limited; call ahead and bring a jacket.
Sun, Oct 18: History of the Dam, 2–2:30 p.m., Visitor Center back deck. Free. Why the lake is here and why there are trout in the White River.
Sun, Oct 18: GSI: Game Scene Investigation, 6–6:30 p.m., Campground Amphitheater. Free. Kids play detective with supplies from the interpreter.
Tue, Oct 20: Fish Feeding, 11–11:30 a.m., Visitor Center. Free.
Wed, Oct 21: Bull Shoals Lake Cruise, 10–11:30 a.m. $14 adults, $8 ages 6–12. Sign up ahead.
Saturday's owl programs are in Skeeter's Pick above.

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Mountain Home Farmers Market: Sat, Oct 17 & Wed, Oct 21, 7 a.m.–noon, 5th & Shiras. Info
Cotter Farmers Market: Sat, Oct 17, 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Big Spring Park, under the pines by the restrooms. The season runs through October. Info
Bridge lights: The Cotter Bridge's Peitz River Lights are glowing for "October at the Bridge" through Oct. 30, with a special F3T show Saturday night. Schedule
One more race Saturday: The Oakland Library's 5K walk/run on Oakland Isle near the marina on Bull Shoals Lake. Registration ($25) at 9 a.m., start at 10; proceeds go to the library. KTLO
Plan ahead: Mountain Home's city-wide fall cleanup with Methvin Sanitation is Oct. 26–29. Pickup is on your normal trash day; have items out by 6 a.m. Call 870-421-9704 to ask what's accepted. City

Oct 24

Run the Runway 5K & 1-Mile Walk

Baxter County Airport, 6462 Hwy. 126, Midway, 7:30 a.m. Raises scholarships for students headed into aviation careers.

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Oct 24

Moose Lodge German Fest

The 18th annual: bratwurst, hot German potato salad, red cabbage, pretzels and apple strudel. Social hour 4:30, food at 5:30. $12.50; call 870-491-5696.

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Oct 24

Ozark Authors Book Expo (free)

Meet local authors and pick up signed books, 10 a.m.–noon, Donald W. Reynolds Library. No registration needed.

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Oct 27

Dr. Temple Grandin at The Sheid

"Autism: The Way I See It," a talk for parents, educators, therapists and caregivers. Tickets through The Sheid's listing.

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ROXIE'S FLEA MARKET - RIBBON CUTTING

The newest flea market on the block just opened up a big ol' can of fun and good finds in Gassville. Official Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting on October 16th at 10 a.m. Be sure to tell your friends and stop in!

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