Nearby Events | Ouachita Campground at Edendell (Tent, RV, & Guest House)

Ouachita Challenge

The Ouachita Challenge in 2025 will be on March 29-30. Now in its second decade, this unique event provides a sixty plus mile loop and two days of mountain bike touring and racing on two of our best trails. The Ouachita Trail is known for its challenging climbs, vast technical sections, and scenic views of the Ouachita River. The Womble Trail (an IMBA Epic) is known for its fast trails and scenic views of the Ouachita Mountains and valleys.

Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run

The Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run in 2025 will be on August 22-23. Join in on the fun as 200 street rods and hot rods descend on the small, quaint town of Mena, Arkansas in the Ouachita Mountains. You won't want to miss out on this 2-Day event. The winding mountain road leading up to Queen Wilhelmina Lodge, our "Castle in the Sky", will put your car and your driving through its paces. We offer three chances to Show-N-Shine, and numerous prizes and trophies. 50 years running, and we aren't slowing down yet!

Mount Ida Gem, Mineral, & Craft Show

The Mount Ida Gem, Mineral, & Craft Show in 2025 will be on May 9-11. Three days of crystals, crafts, and fun for all in the Quartz capitol of the world!

CMA International Changing of the Colors Rally

The Changing of the Colors Rally in 2025 will be on October 15-19 in Mena, Arkansas. The Changing of the Colors Rally is like the world’s largest family reunion where thousands of CMA members and guests gather together with one heart and one purpose to surrender to God’s will, changing the world one heart at a time! The CMA also has other events in the area like their National/International Leadership Conference on 10/12/2025 - 10/15/2025.

Pa Mac's Caddo Gap Heritage Festival

Pa Mac's Caddo Gap Heritage Festival ,in Caddo Gap, Arkansas, is one of southwest Arkansas’ most unique festivals. Dedicated to preserving the old ways of life in and around the Ouachita Mountains and foothills region, this festival is a day of family-friendly fun for all ages, free to the public each year on the first Saturday of October at the historic Gap Mercantile, 35 Vaught Street in Caddo Gap, Arkansas.

World Championship Running of the Tubs

The World Championship Running of the Tubs in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Watch as costumed teams pushed customized bathtubs on wheels down Historic Bathhouse Row in hopes to win the coveted prize - The Stueart Pennington Cup! FREE and family-friendly. Judging of the Tubs: June 6, 2025 | 6 PM Running of the Tubs: June 7, 2025 | 9 AM

Shamrockin' the Square

Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce presents Shamrockin' the Square: Craft & Sales vendors, pulled pork plates ($10 with chips & a drink), scavenger hunt (new & improved), a Jeep run, a kid zone (with tons of fun), and a costume contest! Enjoy a day of fun with the whole family! This is set to take place on the square, in downtown Mount Ida!