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Experience Independence Your guide to exploring, eating, shopping, and adventuring in Batesville and Independence County.

Dinner theatre is BACK at Batesville Community Theatre! 🎭🍽️Make plans for dinner and plenty of laughs as Noises Off take...
09/01/2026

Dinner theatre is BACK at Batesville Community Theatre! 🎭🍽️

Make plans for dinner and plenty of laughs as Noises Off takes the stage September 10–13. Friday and Saturday offer dinner and a show with reserved seating—perfect for a date night or an outing with friends!

🎭 Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. — Pay-What-You-Can Night
🍽️ Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. — Dinner Theatre
🍽️ Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. — Dinner Theatre
🎭 Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. — General Admission

Thursday and Sunday performances do not include dinner or reserved seating.

Get your tickets at bctarkansas.com!

Some of the best craft breweries in Arkansas are gathering in Downtown Batesville! The Taste of Arkansas Beer and Food F...
08/28/2026

Some of the best craft breweries in Arkansas are gathering in Downtown Batesville!

The Taste of Arkansas Beer and Food Festival will feature:
🍺 Polk & Paddle
🍺 Ozark Beer Company
🍺 Stone's Throw Brewing
🍺 Native Brew Works
🍺 Rapp's Barren Brewing Company
🍺 Lebowski's Brewing Co.
🍺 Lost Forty Brewing
🍺 New Province Brewing Company

Come to Polk & Paddle Pocket Park on Saturday, September 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. Each 8-ounce craft beer is only $4!

Who are you bringing to enjoy the downtown lights? Tag your Dueling Pianos crew! 🎹✨Planning a girls’ night, celebrating ...
08/28/2026

Who are you bringing to enjoy the downtown lights? Tag your Dueling Pianos crew! 🎹✨
Planning a girls’ night, celebrating something special, bringing your favorite couples, or just want a reason to get everyone together? September 18 is your night out on Main Street Batesville!

🎟️ General Admission | $60
✨ VIP Table for 8 | $750

Get ready to request your favorite songs, sing your heart out, dance under the lights, and make some great memories! 💃🥂

Fall is coming (hopefully)… but we’re not done yet.Get outside. Try something new.📲 https://qrco.de/bfSzMc
08/27/2026

Fall is coming (hopefully)… but we’re not done yet.
Get outside. Try something new.
📲 https://qrco.de/bfSzMc

King of the Crag is more than a climbing competition. It’s a reunion, a fundraiser, and a celebration of one of Independ...
08/25/2026

King of the Crag is more than a climbing competition. It’s a reunion, a fundraiser, and a celebration of one of Independence County’s most incredible outdoor spaces. 🌄

Whether you’re climbing, camping, cheering on friends, or simply enjoying a fall day at The Crag, there’s a place for you.

Best of all, proceeds benefit the Jamestown Crag Foundation and help keep this special place free, accessible, and cared for.

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Jamestown Crag
🔗 Learn more: https://batesvillearea.com/visit/king-of-the-crag/

🚨 UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Independence County Friends of the Library Foundation’s “A Taste of Bates...
08/24/2026

🚨 UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Independence County Friends of the Library Foundation’s “A Taste of Batesville” fundraiser scheduled for September 19 has been canceled.

Ticket holders may contact the Independence County Library at (870) 793-8814 to request a refund. Those who choose not to request a refund may donate the cost of their ticket to continue supporting library programs and services.

Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to support the Independence County Library.
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Three chefs, delicious samples, and one great reason to visit Batesville! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

The event titled “A Taste of Batesville” will allow guests to enjoy some recipe demonstrations, try a variety of flavorful samples, and take part in a silent auction—all of which will be ways of supporting the Independence County Library Friends Foundation.

🍻 Taste of Arkansas: Beer and Food Festival is coming to Downtown Batesville!Breweries from all over Arkansas are coming...
08/21/2026

🍻 Taste of Arkansas: Beer and Food Festival is coming to Downtown Batesville!

Breweries from all over Arkansas are coming together on Saturday, September 19. Come enjoy craft beer, live music, tasty food, and good company at Polk & Paddle's Pocket Park.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 1–5 p.m.
📍 323 East Main Street
🍺 $4 per 8-ounce craft beer

Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and get ready to enjoy the taste of Arkansas in Downtown Batesville!

🎹 Dueling Pianos is back, and this time the party is moving outside! ✨Come out to Main Street Batesville on September 18...
08/21/2026

🎹 Dueling Pianos is back, and this time the party is moving outside! ✨

Come out to Main Street Batesville on September 18 for nonstop music, funny song requests, sing-along favorites, drinks, dancing, and lots of fun under the downtown lights!

🎟️ General Admission | $60
✨ VIP Table for 8 | $750

Last time was a full house, so this year we’re making it bigger with more space, more tickets, more friends, and even more fun! Get your tickets and start planning your night out! 💃🎹🥂

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409 Vine Street
Batesville, AR
72501

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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