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Fairfeld Bay Hosts Full Blown Open Disc Golf Weekend
Friday – Sunday April 5-7, 2017
Third Annual Event Promises Activities for Amateurs to Pros.
• 3 Courses, 3 Days
• Championship Play at Indian Hills
• Family and Friend Gatherings
• On-Site Amenities, Food & Recreation
Fairfield Bay is pleased to announce the third annual Full Blown Open Disc Golf Weekend May 5-7, 2017. Presented by Fairfield Bay Recreation Department and Dynamic Discs, this disc golf weekend appeals to a full range of skills and ages.
A sanctioned Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) event, the weekend tournament is designed for recreational players as well as professionals, kids 6 and under to senior legends aged 80 and above. The weekend starts with a game of glow golf on Fairfield Bay’s own professional course, then includes play on an 18 hole disc golf course set up for the weekend’s activities, and concludes with a game on the beautiful Indian Hills Golf Course.
“More and more people are coming to Fairfield Bay to enjoy our fun course,” according to Fairfield Bay Recreation Manager, Cassie Lopez. ”It’s easy to learn, affordable, and when it’s played on a course as beautiful as ours, you can’t help but have a great time. Whether you’re watching the pros or playing yourself, this weekend promises to be an event that can’t be missed.”
Disc Golf Flying High
Disc golf has been gaining popularity the last three to five years. The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) reported a 25% increase in 2015 of new members and an overall 21% increase in tournaments nationwide. Arkansas itself has 203 members in the PDGA with 48 registered courses in the state and 21 events last year alone. “This game is growing,” Matt Loyd, Tournament Director for Full Blown Open added, “almost 30 of those courses in Arkansas were added in the last few years. A great example of the growth of disc golf in the state.”
Third Year, Growing Exponentially
Following the successes of both the 2015 and 2016 tourneys, the Full Blown tournament of 2017 promises even more excitement than before. Saturday features two rounds played on the beautiful temporary course. Lots of prizes and awards to be won! After play, have a blast at the Player’s Party at the Fairfield Lanes Bowling Alley from 6-10 PM. For just $10, players will have shoe rental, free bowling and a pulled pork and hot dog dinner.
Glow Golf in the Park – Kick Off
The weekend event is kicked off on Friday night with a Glow Golf game at Woodland Mead Park Disc Golf Course. Open to amateurs and professionals, this fun event has 9 holes/baskets to complete. Players bring their own glow discs and flashlights. The course has tightly wooded holes with several large boulders and beautiful landscaping designed by the local master gardeners group.
Loyd added, “We are excited to build on the tradition of the Full Blown Open in Fairfield Bay. Thanks to Indian Hills Golf Resort, The Little Red Restaurant, Recreation Department, Wyndham Resorts, and the entire Fairfield Bay Community, players of all skill levels are sure to have a fantastic time.”
Sign Up!
Recreational, intermediate, advanced and master divisions of play are available in the Full Blown Open Disc Golf event. Winners in the professional division will be paid in cash and the amateurs will be paid in merchandise. There are a limited number of participant spots available.
Register online at www.discgolfscene.com/FullBlownOpen3.
Check in is Friday, May 5 at The Little Red Restaurant from 1-6PM.
For more information: call 501-884-4202.
About Dynamic Discs
Dynamic Discs was founded in March of 2005 and has emerged from a large field of competitors with hard work, creativity, and exceptional customer service. With a substantial and diverse product line, Dynamic Discs’ passion is making sure that whatever they put their hands to results in excellence.
Matt Loyd, Dynamic Discs Tournament Director, PDGA #40462
Loyd began playing disc golf nearly 10 years ago at Lake Dardanelle State Park, throwing his discs at trees marked with duct tape. Today, he has earned 9 current PDGA wins. For the last three years, Matt’s been running and promoting events in Arkansas and surrounding states.
Dynamic Discs tournaments are continually rated as some of the best around. Let the best customer service in disc golf get you the best discs in the game. www.dynamicdiscs.com.
Or call 501-884-4202.
Once again, Mother Nature is awakening from a long winter nap, and the trees and flowers are bursting with spring colors to make her feel welcome. On Saturday, May 12, (Mother’s Day weekend) join the community of Fairfield Bay, the Van Buren County Master Gardeners, BBQ cookers, carshow enthusiasts and a host of local artisans, as we celebrate the start of spring with a BIG all-day family festival. Spring comes into full bloom at beautiful Ed Leamon Park in Fairfield Bay.
Free and open to the public. Bloomin’ in the Bay is a celebration of spring featuring the popular 15th annual Van Buren County Master Gardeners Plant Sale, local artisans and vendors, food booths, a kids play zone, and new for this year, learn which plants to put out to create your very own butterfly garden. As Fairfield Bay has been named as the first Monarch City in Arkansas – a real feather in our cap – we will feature plants guaranteed to attract these beautiful creatures. 2018 marks the third consecutive year that Bloomin’ in the Bay will be held in conjunction with an afternoon taste and music experience: Blues & BBQ, will be from 11 to 4 p.m. once again bringing the ultimate backyard BBQ experience to beautiful Ed Leamon Park, featuring some talented backyard BBQ Maestros competing for a $1,000 prize. Cruisin in the Bay will have upwards of 100 of beautiful cars, both classic and late model, that are sure to inspire stories of youthful adventures.
“These three festivals are a perfect way for use to kick off spring and show what all Fairfield Bay has to offer,” says Mayor Paul Wellenberger. “Our city is thriving, and we just love hosting these events, making new friends, and sharing in the bounties that we’ve been given.”
Blooms, Bulbs, and Bushes: 15th Annual VBC Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale (9am-4pm)
Browse the booths filled with a wide variety of plants, including herbs, perennials, annuals, shrubs, native plants, hostas and trees, all locally grown and selected specifically to thrive in this area. Take a stroll through the park and enjoy the rose garden and fairy houses. Keep your eyes open – you just might see a real fairy! Sprinkled throughout the morning, along with games for kids, are self-guided nature hikes and more than 30 vendors offering unique wares and sage outdoor advice.
Fairfield Bay Named Arkansas’ First Monarch City
Fairfield Bay is honored to be named a Monarch City – the first in the state of Arkansas! To help us celebrate, special guest Ruth Andre will be sharing tips, advise for plant choices, and other information so you, too, can attract monarchs, as well as other species of these beauties to your own butterfly garden. Wings up!
The smell of BBQ is Intoxicating…
As you make your way through all the beautiful plants, you’ll notice the smell of BBQ smoke getting stronger. The third annual Blues and BBQ pairs award-winning flavors with music that will be sure to have your toes tapping and your heart thumping. “We are thrilled to watch how this festival has grown,” says Dan Feuer. “Each year we see new entries, and get to sample some of the best barbeque in Arkansas.” Music starts at 10 and continues throughout the afternoon, so be sure to bring some chairs, grab your friends, and just hang out in our great big backyard BBQ.
And, OH, the Cars! Crusin’ the Bay – a hundred classic cars
After enjoying the blooms in the park and the amazing BBQ from Blues & BBQ, be sure to check out Cruisin’ in the Bay car show, hosted by the Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce – over in the Fairfield Bay Mall area, within walking distance of the blooms and BBQ. “Just walking through these cars will turn any grownup back into a kid again,” says Heather Dunn, Chamber Director. “Some of these cars bring back memories of cruising down back road with friends back in the day. What fun!”
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
The Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League Presents its
2nd Annual
CASINO NIGHT
at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center
on August 6, 2018 from 6 pm to 9 pm
For more information, please contact Linda Ritchie (501) 884-3396 or Cheryl Lowe (501) 884-3992
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.
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.