6th Annual “Boati Gras” Celebration on Greers Ferry Lake
Join the Mardi Gras fais do-do on Greers Ferry Lake – Saturday April 28th
Take one part Zydeco, a pinch of Creole, and a whole mess of fun and laughter, and you’ll end up with the best party on the lake! Laissez les bon temps rouler – “let the good times roll!” Come join Fairfield Bay Marina, Lacey’s Marina, and the Krewe of Jesters as we celebrate Boati Gras, an explosion of color and good times on the water.
Throw me somethin’ Mister!
The water celebration begins at 2pm, with the colorful and exciting boat parade kicking off at 3:00. All sorts of boats from around Greers Ferry Lake will be arriving, decorated in their finest green, gold, and purple. The parade will be led around the marina by the FFB tugboat, tossing beads and trinkets to those along the route. The public is welcome to bring their own Krewe, decorate their own boats and participate!
Boati Gras will have authentic Cajun food of beans and rice, music, dancing, awards, and a party on the dock that’s sure to go until the sun goes down. Beads will fly, ducks will bob around, laughter will be heard, and a general fun atmosphere – led by the Krewe of Jesters.
“Kicking off the summer lake activities with Boati Gras is a no-brainer,” says John Conry, Fairfield Bay Marina Manager. “We’re all one big Krewe here, and this year we’re partnering with Lacey’s Marina to make this festival the best one yet.”
For more information, or to gather your own Krewe and boat, contact the Fairfield Bay Marina at 501-884-6030. It’s all good clean fun on the lake, and it’s free to participate. Start your own Krewe and be a king (or Queen) yourself. It’s good to be King!
Schedule of Events (“fun times”)
1:30-2pm – Gathering at the dock (Fairfield Bay Marina)
2pm – Fun, Fol-de-Rol & Fleet regalia with the Town Crier and the 2017 King of Krewe Jesters and his loyal subjects
~ Second-line band escorts the Royal Personage & entertains the loyal subjects
~ Introduction of His Royal Highness and Court
~ A few words of Wit & Wisdom from His Royal Jesterness
~ His Most High Jesterness leads the crowd in a line-dance
~ The Town Crier tells us all what’s really going on (because only he really knows)
~ The Blessing of the Fleet
~ The Cleansing of the Fleet
~ Kleenex and kazoos are other merrymakers are given out the King parades his subjects to The Boats!
3pm – On with the Parade!
~ The Boati Gras Boat Parade begins where beads, rubber ducks and candy come ashore. Merriment ensues!
~ Jambalya and Mardi Gras Fare – not to be missed –by the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Men’s club.
Following the Parade –
Awards of all types – fit for any King (or Queen). 3 categories: best spirit, most creative & best overall. The traveling Boati Gras trophy goes to the marina with the boat winning best overall
~ 5pm – Festival Boati Gras music to dance the night away
#letthegoodtimesroll, #FFBBoatiGras
FFB Rotary Scholarship Fund Golf
Tournament
at the Indian Hills Golf Resort
on May 5, 2018
Time: 9 am Shotgun
Description: 18 hole Scramble
Format: 4 Person
Don’t miss the last concert of the year on the water August 31st 6PM-8PM
Fairfield Bay Marina!
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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.
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.