Great Southern Stone Skipping Championships
Fairfield Bay Endless Summer Bash!
Saturday, September 1st Noon to 9 pm at the Cool Pool Café
Featuring country music sensation, Heath Sanders!
“The Cool Pool – Where Sunglasses are optional, but smiles are unavoidable!”
Fairfield Bay is where the fun of summer never ends. And to prove it, we’re hosting the first Endless Summer Bash. Plenty of ‘fun’ left in the sun! Join us Saturday, September 1st starting at 12:00 PM for games, food, pickleball, and an evening concert by country singing sensation, Heath Sanders!
“The summer fun never ends at Fairfield Bay,” exclaims Cassie Lopez, Recreation Manager. “We’ve been fortunate with beautiful weather all season, so we decided to soak up more sun with another all-day family picnic party. Lots of olde-fashion pool and lawn games. We’re SUPER excited about having Heath Sanders perform for us as well. What a talent!”
Anyone up for a little friendly game of… EVERYTHING! There will be fun and games for everyone! Lawn games start at 1:00PM, and will include lawn pong, cornhole, horseshoes, volleyball, and shuffleboard. Grab some friends and see who can earn epic bragging rights. Water games will start at 3:00PM, with a water balloon toss for the kids.
Pickleball? Yes, please! David Redding will be directing our pickleball tournament. Games start at 9 AM with lunch included. Think you can win a trophy? Come show us your skills! Registration forms are available at the Fairfield Bay Recreation office. Entree fee is $20
What’s a party without food? We’ll be grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs – what else would you imagine at a pool party? Come grab a burger or dog, chips and drink for only $5.
Enjoy the music of Arkansas’ newest singing sensation Heath Sanders! Heath is a former Oil Field worker from Arkansas turned full time musician. His cover of Chris Stapleton’s “Either Way” went viral and caught the attention of Bobby Bones in February. He’s been selling out shows since then and has been in the studio recording his first song “Bloodline” that will be released in the next few weeks. We’re super excited that he’s chosen to perform for our party! Don’t miss out – this rising star is definitely one to see! Tickets are ONLY $10!
So, summer’s almost over, and yes, school will be starting soon, but we’re going to hang on to summer for just a little bit longer! We look forward to seeing you at the biggest pool party of the season!
Stay tuned for the latest updates!
Look at last year’s fliers to see what you are in store for!
4th Annual
“BayFest in the Park”
PetFest, KidsFest and music, music, music!
Saturday, September 15th, Woodland Mead Park
The 2018 outdoor festivals in Fairfield Bay continue with the fourth annual BayFest in the Park, a pet-friendly, family friendly all day festival with something for everyone to enjoy!
“Our BayFest just keeps growing from year to year,” says Dan Feuer, festival chairman. “It’s awesome to see people who are here every year remark at how much better this festival gets. In addition, word is spreading that this festival is the best around, and we get to see new faces from all over Arkansas come see what we’re all about.”
10am – A full day of fun starts off at 10:00 with food, mini golf, craft vendors, baggo and more! Wander through shady Woodland Mead park, and see what all the vendors offer – from clothes to handmade crafts, they’ll definitely have something you’ve gotta have! And the food choices are aplenty – fresh fruit lemonades, kettle corn, Asian cuisine, and Chow Hall BBQ will be offering delicious treats sure to satisfy any appetite. The Baggo Tournament starts at 12:30PM, and grab your awesome foursome for a mini golf tournament, starting at 2:30 PM!
Bring the Pets!
BayFest is not just fun for people, it’s a blast for the dogs, too! Dress up Fido and Fluffy is their snazziest outfits, and join our pet parade, starting at 11:30 AM. Cheer on your favorite and watch the tails start to wag! Too much fun!
Music, Music, Music!
BayFest is not just great food and one of a kind crafts. Our all day festival will feature 5 outstanding live acts, sure to get toes tapping and dance fever started! Music starts at 11:00AM with Damascus Road playing in the Lions Theater Amphitheater, followed by Imagine That Band at noon, Bree Ogden at 1:00PM, and the Luke Williams Band at 2:00PM. Big Shane Thornton will round out the day’s music, beginning at 3:30 PM.. So much music all day – no reason not to grab a dance partner and cut a rug!
And a Dunk Tank!
Want to show off your dunk tank skills? Have we got a deal for you! For just $5 you’ll get three tries to dunk your favorite local leaders. So step up to the line and let ’em fly! All in great fun, it’s going to be going on all day, and all proceeds will go to a local charity.
A Big THANK YOU!
Our festival could not be what it is without our AWESOME sponsors. We’d like to thank F.L. Davis ACE Home and Building Centers, Mountain Ranch / Tannenbaum Golf, Community Water, Bath Fitter, and Craven Foods, as well as the Cowboy Auto Group, for their support of our festival.
A dump truck on the greens? Is that even LEGAL? Well, it is when you play in the 21st Annual Superintendent’s Revenge Golf Tournament, held on Saturday, September 15th at the Indian Hills Golf Course! Already known for its challenges, this golf course will have even more obstacles for you to golf around. Enjoy the round as you compete with other teams to see who has “the right stuff’!
“The Superintendent’s Challenge is like no other tournament we hold,” says Rebecca Jenkins, Indian Hills Golf Course Manager. “We have golfers come from all over the country – some even planning vacations around it – to participate and see what new and exciting curves we’ll throw at them. All of it is in good fun, and proceeds earned will go toward making course improvements.”
This tournament has been held annually for the past 21 years, and is expanding this year to accommodate even more teams. The rumor is that some players even try to sneak a peek the evening before to see what they may encounter along the way – but the tricky ground crews have threatened to work under cover of darkness to ensure that everyone will be surprised.
The shotgun start will be at 9:00 AM, and the cost is $50 per person (cost includes green fees, cart, lunch and prizes. Cash or check only). Gather your best team of 4 to tee off on this super fun and exciting course!
Second Annual FFB Poker Rally
Our first Poker Run was an amazing success and since that time, we’ve updated and improved our course, added a few more trails and a 20-acre “fun park”. Hundreds have come out to enjoy our 90 miles of trails. So as fall approaches, we’re even more excited to kick off our second annual ATV/UTV Poker Rally on Saturday, September 29th. Everyone will meet at Woodland Mead Park, and explore 14,000 acres with 8 stops. Sponsored by c2PowerSports in Conway, the fun Rally cost is just $20 to enter and benefits the Fairfield Bay Volunteer Fire Department! For more information, VisitFairfieldBay.com/UTV or call 501-884-4202.
Win a Vacation to Fairfield Bay.
You could win a 2 night/3 day vacation for 2 when you complete all the 8 stops! Plus, some amazing prizes.
After your ride, Fairfield Bay offers golf, foot golf & mini golf, lake fun, tennis, hiking trails and more. Our Vacation Planning Guides give you an insider’s look at the “must do’s” while you’re in The Bay!
And if you have a ‘best friend’ you hate to leave at home, enter to win a free 2 nights, 3 day vacation in our ‘Hot Diggity Dog’ vacation getaway.
2018 Feed the Hungry Golf Tournament
at the Indian Hills Golf Resort
on September 29, 2018
Time: 9 am Shotgun
Registration: 8 am
Description: 18 hole Scramble
Format: 4 Person
Oktoberfest takes place at Fairfield Bay Conference Center,
located at 110 Lost Creek Parkway.
Welcome Fall to the Ozarks with the Fifth Annual
OktoberFest at the Bay
October 6, 2018
Time to stretch the old dancing muscles and join us in “rolling out the barrel” at our fifth annual OktoberFest at the Bay, October 6th beginning at 3:00PM at the Fairfield Bay Conference and Visitor Center.
“It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this for 5 years,” said Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger. “Everyone just LOVES how we welcome fall in the Ozarks, and we’re excited to have the opportunity to host this family friendly festival again this year. And you get to see our New Cobblestone Hotel in it’s final stage of completition!”
Something for Everyone!
Free and open to the public, OktoberFest begins at 3:00p.m. on Saturday, October 6th with authentic German treats and drinks, traditional oom pah pah music, and lots of activities for kids and adults alike. Brats, German potato salad, and other treats will be available for purchase from 3:00 – 7:30 PM. A traditional Volksmarch kicks off at 4pm, followed by “a traditional Roll out the Barrel and Grand March at 6pm. And grab a dance partner and cut a rug to some traditional dance music from 6-9pm. What fun!
The Heart of the Festival
At the center of a traditional OktoberFest is mouth-watering German fare, such as brats, German potato salad, and more. Open from 3:00 – 7:30PM, the authentic German event boasts plenty of seating and room to dance. Bring a good appetite, some dancing shoes, and lots of friends to spend a fun-filled evening with! Prosit!
For More Information
OktoberFest is held at the Fairfield Bay Conference and Visitor Center, located at 110 Lost Creek Parkway in Fairfield Bay. For a complete list of events and times, as well as other information, call (501) 884-4202 or visit www.VisitFairfieldBay.com/Oktoberfest or www.FairfieldBayConferenceCenter.com.
2018 IHGA Glo-Ball Golf Event
at the Indian Hills Golf Resort
on October 21, 2018
Time: 7 pm Shotgun
Registration: 6:30 pm
Description: 9 hole Scramble
Format: 4 Person
(44 Players Max)
