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7 Things to do in Izard County
7 Things to do in Izard County
May 5th
Pioneer Day weekend
There is a saying in business. Most pioneers get shot full of arrows. But you won’t get shot at the Pioneer Day Weekend to celebrate the brave folks who tramped through the wilderness to carve out cities, towns and a life on the frontier. Food and family fun abound at the festival
June
Relay For Life
Want to be part of an annual event that takes steps to make a difference in the lives of those living with cancer? Join the Relay for Life and help research a cure for the disease.
July 4th
Fireworks and Festival in Melbourne at the fairgrounds
If it seems like every small town has a fireworks celebration to celebrate Independence, that’s because there is. Sparkling explosions light up the night sky with cracking booms that bounce off the mountains. Ooo and Aaah with the crowd at the fairgrounds in Melbourne but come early for food and festival fun.
July
Izard County Fair and livestock show
Summer fairs are special. Go early to beat the heat or go later in the evening and enjoy the light show from rides, barkers, buskers and people. The music is loud, and so…