August 29, 2009 Here’s a look at local and regional happenings.
Late Summer T-Bucket Cruise, Salem, today. T-Buckets will cruise from Mountain Home to Salem and have their cars on display on the Salem square about 11 a.m. Other car clubs invited to come out, too. (870) 895-6201 or (870) 895-6209. Late Summer T-Bucket Cruise, Mountain Home, 6 p.m. today. T-Buckets will be parked around the downtown square with music by Buckshot. Admission: Free. 17th annual VW Festival, Swapmeet and Tourcade, Eureka Springs, today and Sunday. Car show, parade, tourcade, barbecue cookout and more. Admission: Free to observers. www.nwavwa. com. (800) 552-3785. Laura’s Memories, Mansfield, Mo., Friday and Sept. 5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19. Ozark Mountain Players bring history to life under the stars tracing the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder from her childhood pioneer days through her life at Mansfield. Curtain time 8 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $3 children 5-11, free younger than 5. (417) 924-3525. 33rd annual Banjo Rally International, Eureka Springs, Friday and Sept. 5. Two days of pickin’ and grinnin’ with jazz banjo bands and soloists. Jam sessions and workshops each day,vendors and concerts both days. Admission: $5 per day. (937) 207-9082.
White River Days, Bull Shoals-White River State Park, Lakeview, Friday through Sept. 7. Celebrate the history of the White River with events focusing on the ecology, history and prehistory of the area. Explore the river on guided canoe, kayak and johnboat floats. Admission: Free, except float trips and cruises. (870) 445-3629.