RTVC Calendar

Friday Night - Spaghetti Dinner 4:00-6:00, $15 for adults, $7 for kids, Under 4 is free
Bingo - begins at 7:00, $50 packs, $125 payouts on 20 games, (2) )$500 coveralls

Saturday - 5k/10k Glow Run, Live Music 4:30-6:00, Raffle Tickets, Photobooth, Food, Games, and More!

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6p.m. – Great Migration Challenge – Each year, over 350 bird species travelhundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need tosurvive. Lake Dardanelle State Park makes a perfect place for them to findthis food and rest due to its diverse habitats. Can you take on that challenge?Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to tryyour luck!

Friday Night - Spaghetti Dinner 4:00-6:00, $15 for adults, $7 for kids, Under 4 is free
Bingo - begins at 7:00, $50 packs, $125 payouts on 20 games, (2) )$500 coveralls

Saturday - 5k/10k Glow Run, Live Music 4:30-6:00, Raffle Tickets, Photobooth, Food, Games, and More!

Facebook Page with more information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551373447642

Saturday Weigh In at 3:00, Sunday Weigh In at 1:00

  9a.m. – Morning on the Meadowbrook – Join a park interpreter at theamphitheater and take a stroll down the Meadowbrook Trail. We will see whatpark wildlife is out and about this morning. 

11a.m. – Stories of Lake Dardanelle – Exploration, opportunity, andprogress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to hear some stories of the pastthat create the wonderful and unique culture in the River Valley. Bringblankets and chairs to sit on the grass, as you see these stories come to liferight before your eyes! 

11:30a.m. – What’s for Lunch? We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitorcenter as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for lunch?

2pm. – Catch of the Day –Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle,you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join apark interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discoverthe diversity of the fishery and Lake Dardanelle State Park’s role inmaintaining that. You will then have the chance to practice your casting!

Homecoming Game! 
Wonder Boys vs East Central
Kick off at 4:00 PM
at Thone Stadium

Saturday Weigh In at 3:00, Sunday Weigh In at 1:00

  8:30a.m. – Birding Basics – Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To getstarted you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. LakeDardanelle has plenty of birds, so come out and meet a park interpreter at thevisitor center and learn just how easy bird watching can be.

  11a.m. – DIY Fire Starters – Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Joina park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learnhow to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill using materials youprobably already have at home. All materials will be provided. Note: we willnot be building a fire during this program. 

11:30a.m. – What’s for Lunch? We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitorcenter as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for lunch?

3p.m. – Nature Journals – Ever wish you had a picture of something yousaw but didn’t have a camera? Well nature journals are a sure way to havethat picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter inthe grassy area across from the visitor center and learn how to capturememories without a camera. 

6pm. – Catch of the Day – Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle,you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join apark interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discoverthe diversity of the fishery and Lake Dardanelle State Park’s role inmaintaining that. You will then have the chance to practice your casting!

  9a.m. – Cast a Line on the Boardwalk – Relax, recharge, and connect withnature during a peaceful morning of fishing with a park interpreter. Bring achair —we’ll provide the rods, bait, and all other gear you need. Noexperience necessary! A valid Arkansas fishing license is required for anyone16 and older. We will meet on the boardwalk near the tournament weigh-inpavilion. Rods are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

1p.m. – Tree Maze – Lake Dardanelle State Park has a diverse ecosystemthat supports a wide variety of life. Join a park interpreter in the grassy areaacross from the visitor center to race through this life-sized tree maze todiscover some of the trees found here and what makes them stand out fromthe others. 

4p.m. – Campground Wildlife Look & Learn Table – The diverse habitatsin and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to seeunique wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while visiting the park may be themost memorable part of your trip. Stop by the park interpreter’s look & learntable at the visitor center to discover a few of the mammals that you may seeduring your visit.

  10a.m. – Lake Cruise-Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valleythroughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour, but space is limited. You must call the visitor center at 479-967-5516 to reserve your seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before thetour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp. (Weather permitting)

2p.m. – Little Explorers: Migration – Every autumn, birds fly thousands ofmiles south for the winter. Lake Dardanelle State Park is one of their favoriterest stops. Bring your 3-5 year old to meet a park interpreter in the grassyarea across from the visitor center. You'll learn about migration, how we canhelp the birds, and play a fun game!

  4p.m. – Adventure Hour: Birding Basics – Bird watching is a hobby for allages. To get started you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, andBirds. Lake Dardanelle has plenty of birds, so come out and meet a parkinterpreter and learn just how easy bird watching can be. Meet at the visitorcenter. This program is part of our adventure hour series, designed for ages6-14.

Tickets on Sale: https://www.awakeningevents.com/zachwilliams-revivalnights 

Get ready to experience a revival!
Zach Williams’ Revival Nights Tour has an energy this fall that’s a little gritty, a lot louder, and always real. This is more than just a concert - it’s a night of revival and renewal.

Zach Williams has the power behind “Chain Breaker” and “Rescue Story” while Cochren & Co. make waves with their favorites like “Church (Take Me Back)” and “Running Home.” Singer/Songwriter Christian Hohn opens the night with new music that tells his story of faith in way that suits this tour’s theme of everyday life, struggle, and redemption.
Come as you are and experience the power of music, community, and moments that stay with you long after the night ends.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale on April 24th at 12pm ET 🎟️
A limited number of VIP experiences are available, including:
- Premium seating
- Early merchandise shopping
- Photo opportunity with Zach Williams
- Must arrive by 5:00pm…late arrivals will forfeit the photo opportunity

⭐️VIP Doors: 5:00pm
🚪Doors: 6:00pm
🎶Music starts: 7:00pm
*Lineup subject to change

  9a.m. – Wetland Safari Walk – Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitat is hometo a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center totake a stroll through the park and spot some of the vital players in this LakeDardanelle ecosystem. 

4p.m. – Cherokee Games – Have you ever wondered about the daily livesof the Cherokee who inhabited this area before removal, long before this areawas a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitorcenter to learn some of the games they played to pass the time developingtheir hunting skills. All ages Welcome! 

6p.m. – Beginning Fishing – Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides youwith great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter in the grassyarea across from the visitor center to learn the basics of fishing and how youcan try your luck catching a fish, even if you don’t have the gear.

  8:30a.m. – Morning Bird Walk – Join a park interpreter at the visitor centerto take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’venever birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way! 

10a.m. – Stories on the Lawn – Join a park interpreter in grassy areaacross from the visitor center for this fun story time and craft designed forchildren under 5 to learn about and explore nature and the many creaturesthat call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. 

11:30a.m. – What’s for Lunch? We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitorcenter as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for lunch?

2:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop - Join us fora hands-on Dutch oven cooking workshop at Lake Dardanelle State Park!Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking while preparing a classic mealtogether. Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate attire. Ifyou have any food allergies, let park staff know when registering. Theworkshop is $25 per person, and space is limited—register by October 17thby calling the Visitor Center at 479-967-5516. Fee is due at registration. Wewill meet at the Russellville pavilion. 

3p.m. – Letterboxing – Letterboxing is an activity that has been around forcenturies. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Come to thevisitor center Orientation Room to learn about letterboxing.

  10a.m. – Shoreline Stroll – Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center for aguided shoreline stroll along Lake Dardanelle to explore where land and watermeet. Participants will take an easy walk, observe seasonal changes, anddiscover how the Arkansas River shapes life along its edge. 

2p.m. – Geocaching 101 – Curious about geocaching but not sure where tostart? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to learnthe basics of this real-world treasure hunt using GPS. Discover how to findcaches, log your finds, and practice responsible geocaching, and get readyto start your adventure! Then we will go on a short hike to one of ourgeocaches 

3p.m. – Dardanelle Adventures! – Join park staff for a fun filled fishingexcursion on Lake Dardanelle! On this exciting hour and a half adventure, youwill be able to fish, learn a bit more about the area, and hopefully discoversome of the native residents of the lake. Be sure to pack a hat, sunglasses,sunscreen, and of course any snacks or drinks you want for the trip! Pleasenote, anyone 16 years of age or older is required by Arkansas law to have avalid fishing license. There is no fee. but space is limited, poles and baitprovided, please reserve a spot at the Visitor Center or call 479-967-5516.We will meet at the Weigh-in Pavilion.   

4p.m. – Corn Husk Figurines – Exploration, opportunity, and progressforged the culture you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the picnicarea near the fishing pier. You’ll learn about a toy made by early children andmake one of your own.

  2p.m. – Little Explorers: Bats – Bats are bug-eating superheroes! Bringyour 3–5 year olds to Lake Dardanelle State Park for a fun story time. Meet apark interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center. We will readStellaluna and learn all about our amazing local insect-eating bats. Pleasebring a blanket or something to sit on.

  4p.m. – Adventure Hour: Basic Knot Tying – By learning basic knot tyingskills, you can learn to set up your campsite quickly and efficiently. Meet apark interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn to tiea few basic knots that will come in handy on any outdoor adventure. Thisprogram is designed for ages 6-14.

  Lake Cruise –Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat. Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valleythroughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour, but space is limited. You must call the visitor center at 479-967-5516 to reserve your seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before thetour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp. (Weather permitting)

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2202743077232579/ 

Chili Cook Off - https://www.mainstreetrussellville.com/chili-cook-off/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUU1stwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWNObVEwSElmcGthYWdUSTZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEegNn_UZULGUDRvWcJ-ZPZoq-iIxMSUAYzgORtnF4wX1wevff-Z4s1V2aJJZM_aem_6cEQ7W5d6KE9EWCo7FVF3A

Kids Fest - All Aboard the Russellville Harvest Express, 1:00-3:00 PM, Downtown Russellville

  9a.m. – Fishing for the Sun – Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy anddiverse, offering you the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join apark interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn whysunfish make the best beginning fishing target for all ages. 

11a.m. – Animal Tracks Look & Learn Table – How can you tell an animalhas been in the area without having seen it yourself? You can often find hintsleft behind. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitorcenter to learn about a few of the animals tracks you may see when you visitLake Dardanelle State Park. 

11:30a.m. – What’s for Lunch?  –We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitorcenter as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for lunch?   

12p.m. – Slithering Snakes – Join a park interpreter in the visitor centerOrientation Room as we discover some fun facts about the snakes that callLake Dardanelle State Park home. Discover how to tell the differencebetween a venomous and non-venomous snake. Then, don’t miss out on thechance to meet one of our snake residents here at Lake Dardanelle StatePark. 

3p.m. – Spider Hider – What has eight legs and eats bugs? Discover someof the fascinating things spiders do: How they make their homes, find food,and even which ones are dangerous to us. Join a park interpreter in thegrassy area across from the visitor center to learn about these amazingcreatures then we will walk around the area and try to find some ourselves. 

6p.m. – Masters of the Night – Bat populations are in decline due tomisinformation and fear. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater todiscover the bat myths that have given them a bad reputation and learn aboutwhich bats you can find here at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Please bring aflashlight and wear sturdy shoes as we will go on a short hike in search of ourresident bats.