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š± Whatās planned for Old Town Van Burenās big fall festival weekend?
Van Buren, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Van Buren! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās planned for Old Town Van Burenās big fall festival weekend?
- Crawford County jury hands down 90-year sentence in Van Buren case
Also on today's calendar: Arts On Main ā Halloween Cookie Decorating and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Variably cloudy and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm or two; not as warm, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 8 Arkansas Fall Festivals Worth Planning An October Road Trip For In 2026 (takingthekids.com) ā Old Town Van Buren is gearing up for its Fall Festival on October 10 and 11, 2026, with Main Street shops, vendors, a pumpkin patch, Tradin Days, and a rib cookoff. The broader guide also highlights seven other October festivals around Arkansas, but Van Buren residents can especially enjoy local food trucks, historic storefronts, and scenic train excursions right in their own downtown. 
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ā¢ Jury sentences Samuel Buck to 90 years on 3 rape counts (5newsonline.com) ā A Crawford County jury in Van Buren has sentenced 20-year-old Samuel Buck of Kibler to a total of 90 years in state prison after convicting him on three counts of raping a child under 14. The one-day trial concluded Monday, with Circuit Judge Marc McCune ordering three 30-year terms plus an additional concurrent seven-year sentence, underscoring how seriously local courts are treating such offenses. Ā Ā Ā
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Arts On Main ā Graffiti & Gulp ā
Arts On Main, 415 Main St, Van Buren
6:00 pm
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Center for Nonprofits at The Chamber ā
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Volleyball Game @ NMS 7B/7A/8
Northridge Middle School Van Buren, AR 72956
4:30 pm -
VBHS Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony - Tickets are required for en
Van Buren High School, Pointer Trail, Van Buren
6:00 pm -
Marriage Retreat #3 ā
Van Buren Butterfield A/G, Van Buren
10:30 am -
Van Buren Classic ā
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Arts On Main ā Halloween Cookie Decorating ā
Arts On Main, 415 Main St, Van Buren
1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
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Happy Hour every Monday & Wednesday at Le Mesa ALL DAY
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, 1217 S Waldron Rd, Fort Smith
11:00 am -
Andy's Frozen Custard Kids Night
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, 6565 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith
4:00 pm -
Movie Night - The Blues Brothers ā
906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge, 906 GARRISON AVENUE, Fort Smith
6:00 pm -
810 Billiards & Bowling Trivia Night
810 Billiards & Bowling, 5609 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith
6:30 pm -
VB @ Northridge
Alma Middle School Alma, AR 72921
4:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pepper Source, Ltd. posted a job opening for Inventory/Technician/Forklift - 1st Shift in Van Buren. Apply here.
- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Fort Smith. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Van Buren here.
š Nearby News
Fort Smith
- AOG to install energy upgrades at United Way of Fort Smith Area (nwahomepage.com)
- Fort Smith schools announces 10-year partnership with Coca-Cola, including field naming rights (nwahomepage.com)
- Fort Smith Police host free National Night Out Oct. 6 (nwahomepage.com)
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