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October 2018
Mount Ida Trunk or Treat
Date change due to weather!!! Now scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th, at 5:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend the Mount Ida Trunk or Treat now scheduled be held Tuesday, October 30th, on the Montgomery County Courthouse Square. Kids can start collecting candy at 5:30 p.m. and the event will continue until the candy runs out. Any and all local businesses, churches, organizations and individuals are welcome to participate.
Find out more »November 2018
Blue Bell Cafe & Country Store Open House
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, Blue Bell Cafe will have an Open House for their new gift shop. The owner, Lori Carley, is creating a unique type of gift shop which features antiques and creations by local artists and craftsmen. Come in and meet some of the artists, enjoy holiday refreshments, and do some of your Christmas Shopping! there will be a drawing for a gift basket at 4:00pm. You may register anytime on November 3rd. You do not have…
Find out more »Small Business Saturday – Shop Small. Shop Local.
Shopping local makes so much sense... There is the Economic Stimulus, your Tax Dollars stay local, jobs are created, local businesses invest in the community, and you get know your local shop owners and craftsmen, and these are just a few reasons to shop local on Small Business Saturday. Support your community and get out and shop!
Find out more »Fine Arts Shopping Fair – Shop Local
Mount Ida is Celebrating Small Business Saturday...As part of the National Shop Small Shop Local campaign, on Saturday, November 24th, the MCCPA will be hosting the Fine Arts Shopping Fair at the Roosevelt Auditorium. Come out and support your local artists, artisans, crafters, and moonlight vendors. Times are from 8am to 4pm
Find out more »December 2018
LoVit Trail Marathon
LoVit Trail Marathon (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail) Saturday, December 1st, 2018 - 8:00am Miscellaneous Information: Distance: 26.2 miles (approximate) Location: Shangri La Drive on Lake Ouachita, near Mount Ida Race #7 of the 2018-2019 AURA Ultra Trail Series Directions: Google Maps Driving Directions to race start. Shangri La is located 25 miles west of Hot Springs and 12 miles east of Mount Ida off of Hwy 270. You will turn onto Shangri-La Drive and make the first left which is…
Find out more »Christmas Open House at the Chamber – POSTPONED UNTIL LATER DATE
Due to the forecasted, inclement weather, the rescheduling of community events, and the potential conflict with other community events, the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce has regretfully decided to postpone our Open House until a later date. We are looking forward to hosting an Open House & will notify you as soon as a new date is scheduled. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas!
Find out more »MCCPA Performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
The Montgomery County Council for the Performing Arts is excited about some new local talent that has joined their cast. They will be performing one of the most loved Christmas stories ever Written, Charles Dickens', "A Christmas Carol". Performances will be Sunday, December 2nd and 9th at 2:00 pm; Saturday, December 8th at 2:00 pm; and Monday, December 3rd, at 7:00 pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12 and seniors over the age of 65. …
Find out more »Selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Ouachita Artists Gallery
Due to forecasted, inclement weather, the Selfies with Santa and Christmas Parade events have been postponed until, Saturday, December 15th. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures at the Ouachita Artists Gallery on Saturday, December 15th, before the parade. All people need to do is bring their cameras or phones and take their own photos for free. Additionally, the artists will be painting faces for a small fee. Times are from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm.
Find out more »Christmas Parade
Due to forecasted, inclement weather, the Christmas Parade, originally scheduled for December 8th, has been postponed until, Saturday, December 15th. Join the good people of Montgomery County for the annual Christmas Parade (begins at dark) on Saturday, December 8th. Parade is located on the Square in downtown Mount Ida. Parade participants should line up in the annex parking lot before dark. Entry fee is non-perishable food (for the food bank). Light up and decorate floats, boats, cars, trucks, ATVs. For…
Find out more »2nd Annual, Christmas in the Gap
On the evening of December 15th, join the Gap Mercantile and Caddo Gap Baptist for the 2nd Annual, Christmas in the Gap. The neighbors of Caddo Gap decorate their small community with beautiful luminaries, the Gap Mercantile stays open late to welcome folks, and Caddo Gap Baptist opens it's doors for a fun and moving evening of Christmas music including a special concert by the Sisters Strings ensemble.
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