Experience Hope AR

05/29/2026

TODAY! Early bird tickets are officially on sale and we’re here for the party! 👏🏻

🚨🎟️ REMINDER: EARLY BIRD TICKET SALE IS TOMORROW! 🎟️🚨

The countdown is on for the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival, and tomorrow is your chance to grab Early Bird tickets for the Gretchen Wilson LIVE concert featuring special guest Mae Estes!

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 In person at the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce
201 S. Main Street, Hope, AR
💻 Online all day at hopemelonfest.com

🎟️ EARLY BIRD PRICING:
• Adult General Admission — $20
• Children Ages 4–10 — $10
• Reserved Seating — $45

After tomorrow, general admission prices increase to $25 in advance and $30 the day of the concert—don’t miss your chance to save!

🎶 Concert: Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 Fair Park on the CMC Stage

Grab your tickets early and be part of this milestone 50th celebration of the Hope Watermelon Festival!

05/05/2026

We are proud to be home to the Klipsch Audio Museum! 🤘

05/03/2026

Train Day 2026 came to an end yesterday. Thank you to all who came out and enjoyed the beautiful day in downtown Hope! The BBQ smelled fantastic, the music was 🔥, the kids zone stayed packed and there were smiles all around! Huge thank you to city staff for keeping the event cleaned up and rolling. See you all next May! ✌🏻

05/01/2026

Train Day is TOMORROW!

04/30/2026

⚠️ Weekend Street Closures ⚠️
👉Friday starting at 4 pm the intersection in front of the Train Depot will be closed for stage set up for the Train Day event this weekend.
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
👉Intersections at Second Street and Elm Street, South Main and Third Street, Second Street and Walnut, Division Street and Walnut, Division and Elm Street.

04/25/2026

Twisted Pistons will have their first car show of the year Downtown Hope tonight! Be sure to catch them at Train Day also!

04/25/2026

Thank you SWARK.Today for the coverage!

11/14/2025

Our seasonal synthetic ice rink will open next week! We are still looking for a couple of people to work the rink on weekends.

11/09/2025

Reminder to attend upcoming Veterans Day events honoring all our Veterans this week!

11/06/2025

Join us to celebrate our local Veterans!