Happy Weekend! If you are looking for something fun to do we found some great events to check out or take advantage of (as in saving money). From festivals, and flying machines to food. Here are 4 events to check out in and close to Texarkana.

2nd Annual James Black's Bowie Heritage Festival

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UAHT Heritage Foundation, Canva
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The festival is a celebration of James Black, the bladesmith who made the very first Bowie Knife for Jim Bowie in Washington, Arkansas. Join the fun on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 from 9 AM to 5 PM on both days. More details here: Enjoy The 2nd Annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival

Texarkana Radio Control Flying Club's "Fly-In"

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Texarkana RC Flying Club - Canva
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It all takes place at Ravel Stroman Field at Lake Wright Patman Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22. Flying starts at noon on Friday and at 10 AM on Saturday, ends around dusk. It's free to come out an watch these guys and their flying machines. More details atTexarkana RC Flying Club's Fly-In at Lake Wright Patman 4/21-22

2023 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend in Texas

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EPrepSup Items you can buy 2 - Canva
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Stay prepared for any emergency situation. This week there is no tax on certain emergency supplies. Find out more here: When Is The Tx Emergency Prep Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend?

Southern ArkLaTex Food Truck Fest

Bring the family and your appetite Saturday from 12 PM to 8 PM at Bobby Ferguson Park by the fairgrounds. Tons of seafood at this one. Including seafood pasta, seafood nachos, crab boils, shrimp boils, gumbo and more.

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