Title: Batesville, Bikers, & Backroads June 10-11th
Description: The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce introduces the community’s newest event, Batesville, Bikers, & Backroads, on June 10th and 11th. The event welcomes motorcyclists from across the state to participate in a variety of activities, including a Bike Parade on Main Street, a Poker Run, Bike Games, and a Bike Show. The day’s events also include King Tony’s “Yo Face Stunt Show” and an evening Battle of the Bands.The festivities begin on Friday evening with a special concert appearance by legendary country outlaw singer David Allan Coe. He will perform in concert at Josie’s Steakhouse on the banks of the White River on Friday, June 10. Coe achieved popularity in the 1970s and 1980s with hits like “The Ride,” “Mona Lisa Lost her Smile,” “Long Haired Redneck,” and “She Used to Love Me a Lot.” He satirized the themes of country music with his hilarious additions to folk singer’s Steve Goodman’s “You Never Even Call Me by My Name,” written with help from John Prine. Coe’s version of the song took on special meaning for many after Goodman’s death in 1984 at the age of 36. Goodman was best known for writing “City of New Orleans.” Tickets for the David Allan Coe concert are $40 per person, $75 per couple. The audience is limited to 200 people, so purchasing early is recommended. Tickets are available at Josie’s or by calling 870-793-7000.
Start Time: 2011-06-11
Date: 2011-06-10

BATESVILLE – One person will drive away from the Sixth Annual Unity Fest in a new 2011 Ford Ranger “Sport” truck, autographed by Mark Martin. Other major prizes will include a 48” cut, 26 HP Bad Boy Mower MZ series and a 48-inch Sony HD television.

Unity Fest will be held Saturday, May 28, at Riverside Park in beautiful Batesville Arkansas.  The one-day event will be packed with Christian entertainment for the entire family, according to a spokesperson for John 3:16 Ministries, which co-sponsors the event.

Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and area elected officials are planning to attend. Unity Fest is the major annual fund-raising event for John 3:16 Ministries. Headline entertainment will include Gerald Crabb along with other local talent that will keep the entire family entertained.

Activities will get underway at 3 p.m. with non-stop entertainment and a catfish dinner starting at 5 p.m. The “kid’s corner” will include several jump-and-bounce attractions.  An old-fashioned pie auction will be staged, featuring special desserts created and donated by area businesses. Plus this year the auction will feature a 1960 Ford Thunderbird and a 1953 Farmall Tractor.

Advance tickets for the catfish plates are $10 for adults, with all proceeds going to John 3:16 Ministries.  A ticket purchase by anyone over 21 makes that person eligible to win one of the grand prizes. The winner does not have to be present at the time of the drawing.

Persons planning to attend the event are reminded to bring lawn chairs and stay for several hours of wholesome entertainment, a spokesperson for the event said.

John 3:16 Ministries is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping men with additions. It receives no funding from state or federal agencies.  Their support comes from area churches, businesses and individuals.  The long-term program is free to any man needing help.

Tickets are available in Batesville at Citizens Bank Main Location, First Community Bank Main Location and Dairy Queen. For more information about Unity Fest and other places to purchase tickets, call 870-799-2525 or visit www.john316ministry.com.

Title: Main Street Bateville Winter Gala Jan 22
Description: Main Street Batesville invites you to the 2011 Winter Gala on January 22nd at 7pm. Refreshments, live entertainment, and a silent auction will be a part of the evenings festivities. For more information, call 870-793-4632.

Date: 2011-01-06

Title: 67th Annual White River Water Carnival
Location: Batesville, Arkansas
Link out: Click here
Description: The White River Water Carnival was originally planned as a drawing card for Batesville. The Water Carnival was formed during the Depression years, when Batesville needed a boost. Sixty Six years later, the annual Water Carnival still draws crowds to Batesville. The carnival was expanded to a week-long celebration, rather than a weekend one, for its 50th anniversary. This year’s carnival will be the 66th. The carnival was suspended during the World War II years of 1942-47.

The banks of the White River were the natural setting for the Water Carnival pageants and its entertainment for decades. Nine have won the Miss Arkansas pageant while representing the Miss White River Pageant. Elizabeth Ward and Debbye Turner, contestants, went on to win the crown of Miss America.

Start Date: 2010-08-06
End Date: 2010-08-07

Title: T Tauri Film Festival and Movie Camp
Location: Batesville
Link out: Click here
Description: July 19-31
contact Bob Pest for additional information
bobpest@wildblue.net
Start Date: 2010-07-19
End Date: 2010-07-31

Title: Business After Hours in Bastesville June 10th
Description: There will be a Business After Hours at Scott Wood Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Stanley Wood Chevrolet on Thursday, June 10th from 5- 6:30 pm. The event will feature clinics including Proper Child Seat Installation, Vacation Preparation, Warning Light Identification, Service Department Process and GM OnStar and Chrysler U- Connect Demonstrations. John 3:16 Ministries is catering with picnic style fare.
Date: 2010-06-10

Title: Swan Lake To Be Presented in Batesville June 5th
Description: “Swan Lake” to be Presented
Batesville Ballet Etc. will make its presentation of “Swan Lake” on Friday, June 4 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 5 at 3:30 p.m. located at Brown Chapel on the campus of Lyon College in Batesville. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door at each performance and from Batesville Ballet 206 East Main, Batesville. Phone number for Batesville Ballet is 870-698-9098. All proceeds will go to the non-profit organization, the North Arkansas Dance Theatre. More information can be found on our web-site www.nadt.info.
Date: 2010-06-05

Title: 5th Annual Unity Fest in Batesville
Description: The 5th Annual Unity Fest Will be Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at Riverside Park. Tickets are $10 and benefit John 3:16 Ministries. The fee includes a catfish dinner, and automatic entry for a chance to win a 2010 Ford Ranger, Bad Boy Mower MZ Series, or a 46″ Sanyo HDTV. Testimonies are from 3-4 pm, dinner from 5-6 pm, public speakers from 6-7 pm and entertainment from 7-8 pm. The Martins are the special guest. For more information please contact www.john316ministry.com, www.unityfestbatesville.com, or 870-799-2525.
Date: 2010-05-29

Title: Social Media Workshop in Batesville
Description: On May 19th, from 1-4 pm, there will be a workshop at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. The attendees of the workshop will learn 5 low-cost ways social media can increase your current marketing efforts, which social media networks are right for your business, where your target customers are on-line, and what it can mean if your business is not involved in social media. Seating is limited to 18 attendees. The cost is $35 per person ($25 for Chamber and Mainstreet Members). To register or for more information, contact the ASU SBTDC at 870-972-3517, E-mail asusbtdc@astate.edu, on-line at http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/jonesboro.asp., or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/asu.sbtdc.
Date: 2010-05-19