Texarkana Weekend: Cars, Fair & Rodeo, Benefits & More Apr 12-13

It's going to be a beautiful weekend, and there are so many great events going on in Texarkana and beyond. From fundraisers to car shows to plant sales and the fair and rodeo to Hope's big 150th birthday and a music festival in honor of Johnny Cash, be sure to take advantage of the great events and the weather!

Bowie County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale

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It you love plants and being in your garden, don't miss the Bowie County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Trail Head Park in New Boston. More details are at Bowie County Master Gardeners' Spring Plant Sale April 12

2nd Annual Pay it Forward Car Show

The car show is Saturday starting at 8 AM to 2PM in downtown Texarkana at the Four States Auto Museum at 217 Laurel Street. Benefiting Waylon Simpson and The Warehouse. Find out more on their Facebook Events page.

7th Annual Diamonds for Doorways for Habitat for Humanity

This fun night will be at the historic Silvermoon on Broad starting at 6:30 PM on Saturday night. Enjoy great food and live music from The Moss Brothers. There will also be a silent auction, a raffle, and a casino night. It all benefits Habitat for Humanity. More details at Diamonds For Doorways: A Night Of Fun And Giving in Texarkana

Hope Arkansas' 150th Anniversary Sesquicentennial Celebration

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Happy Birthday to Hope, Arkansas! The City of Hope Tourism has a great Saturday planned for the big celebration! Family fun starts at 10 AM and the 150th Celebration Parade is at 2 PM. There will also be live music and at dusk a fireworks show. More details at Celebrate 150 Years Of Hope, Arkansas With a Parade And Fireworks

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Pork On a Fork at Ramage Farms in Hooks

Enjoy great BBQ and live music and it's all for a great cause, the Runnin' WJ Ranch. The fun is Saturday night from 5 PM to 8 PM. You can get more information at Celebrate Community Spirit At Pork On A Fork BBQ Fundraiser

Four States Fair and Rodeo!

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The 80th Annual Four States Fair and Rodeo continues this weekend with the rodeo and all the fun on the midway, plus more. All the details are at Texarkana! Get ready for the ultimate fair experience.

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10th Annual Arkansas Roots Music Festival in Dyess, Arkansas

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The Arkansas Roots Music Festival takes place at the boyhood home of Johnny Cash. Great live music and food trucks. It all starts at 1 PM and tour Johnny Cash's home where he grew up. Read more at Enjoy The Arkansas Roots Music Fest at Johnny Cash's Boyhood Home

Plant Some Of These In Your Garden to Keep Mosquitoes Away

As we previously told you, mosquitoes are the most dangerous creatures on earth. If you want to keep them away from you're yard, these plants can help!

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