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Downtown Paris |
Mt. Magazine Visitor Center Mt. Magazine Lodge |
Mt. Magazine Pavilion |
Walks/Hikes or Self-Paced Activities on Mt. Magazine |
| 7:00 a.m. to Noon |
Craft and Food Vendor Set-up Downtown on the Square.Art Show, Quilt Show, Photo Contest Set-up -FNB Community Center Building |
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Logan County Master Gardeners Plant Sales Near the pavilion, opens 8 am - 5 pm Each Day. Join the Logan County Master Gardners & some members of the Mount Magazine Action Group for the "power of flowers" garden tours. Get nectar plants, host plants, vegetables, herbs, and your questions answered. All proceees are used for projects in Logan County. |
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Nature Hike: Explore a world of plants and animals on a historic farmstead. Join a park interpreter for an easy walk in search of wildlife. Meet at the Benefield Picnic Area. (1 mile, 1 hour) |
| 10:00 a.m. |
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What's in a Name? How did the red admiral, Diana, monarch, and other butterflies get their names? What butterflies could you see at the park this weekend? Join Lori Spencer, author of Arkansas Butterflies and Moths, to learn how some of the park's most common butterflies and moths got their names and learn where to look for them. Meet in the visitor center classroom. (45 min) |
Bug Bonanza in the Pavilion: 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Mount Magazine Action Group and operated by professional park interpreters and entomologists featuring live insects, spiders, scorpions. Families may enjoy a variety of make-and-take crafts including: A special stencil station, paint-your-own peat pots, butterfly banners, mourning cloak beaded key chain (6th in the series), and a unique pair of "binoculars" for your own "insectigation". |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
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"Power of Flowers" Garden Tours: Our future flies on the wings of pollinators! Join Master Gardeners for a 30-minute tour of the visitor center garden. "Bee" prepared for coneflowers, hyssop, black-eyed Susan, and more. The final tour begins at 11:30. Meet at the garden in front of the visitor center. (30 min)
Flora Buttercup: Attention Butterfly Explorers! Pollination (flower power) affects all of us! Meet "Flora Buttercup," a costumed character developed by entomologist Lori Spencer, in the visitor center classroom to discover how pollination works, and help her decide which of the park's pollinators is perfect for a few special flowers. (30 min) |
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| 11:30 a.m. |
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Pollinator Bingo: Our future flies on the wings of pollinators! Play this bingo game and learn about the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more that improve our quality of life with a park interpreter in the tent beside the pavilion. If your game pieces form a "P", "O", or "T", you win a special prize in addition to your first BINGO. (30 min) |
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Art Show, Quilt Show, Photo Contest Open FNB Community Center 23 West Main Street Arts & Crafts and Food Vendors booths open KID ZONE opens on FNB parking lot 25 East Main Street. Sponsored by First National Bank at Paris. |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
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Raising Butterflies: Watching a caterpillar transform into a butterfly is a simple way to enjoy the wonders of nature. This presentation is designed for beginners who wish to raise a few common caterpillars (and their host plants) without a lot of equipment, expense, and fuss. Meet author Lori Spencer in the visitor center classroom to get started on a life-long journey of discovery. (30 min)
"Power of Flowers" Garden Tours Our future flies on the wings of pollinators! Join Master Gardeners for a 30-minute tour of the visitor center garden. "Bee" prepared for coneflowers, hyssop, black-eyed Susan, and more. The final tour begins at 11:30. Meet at the garden in front of the visitor center. (30 min) |
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| 1:30 p.m. |
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Creatures' Features: Have you ever considered that all animals have jobs to do requiring special features, known as adaptations? Join a park interpreter in the tent beside the pavilion to explore these amazing features. Be prepared to help model some of these amazing features during this fun, family-friendly program. (1 hour) |
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| 2:00 p.m. |
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Bear and Butterfly Connections: When talking about nature we hear that everything is connected. But how are bears and butterflies connected? This program reveals a web of life that includes these interesting animals. Meet in the lodge banquet hall. (30 minutes) |
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Jennifer Ford Vocal Performer |
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Pollinator Bingo: Our future flies on the wings of pollinators! Play this bingo game and learn about the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more that improve our quality of life with a park interpreter in the tent beside the pavilion. If your game pieces form a "P", "O", or "T", you win a special prize in addition to your first BINGO. (30 min) |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
5K Run/Walk Shirts & #'s available for pick up at Chamber Booth 3-5 p.m. |
Native Bees of Arkansas: Bees are the perfect pollinators! Discover just how many are native to Arkansas and how you can attract them to your yard. Meet Jon Zawislak of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service in the lodge banquet hall. (45 minutes) |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Anna Sullivan Vocal Performer |
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Courtney Barnhill Vocal Performer |
Introduction to Moths: From a source of graceful beauty to pollination to wildlife food, moths affect us in many positive ways. Discover just a small sample of Arkansas's moths this afternoon with Lori Spencer, author of Arkansas Butterflies and Moths. This program is a "must-see" for those planning to attend the moth mayhem program Saturday morning. Meet in the lodge banquet hall. (30 min) |
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Barnhill Studios Dance |
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| 5:15 p.m. |
Emily & Anna Claire Richie Vocal performers |
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| 5:30 p.m. |
Brodie Lovelace Vocal performer |
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| 6:00 p.m. |
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Band set up Sound check |
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| 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Don Martin & "Garrison" Band & Street Dance |
Winged Connections: LIVE Raptors: How are raptors and insects related? What connections can be made? Discover the answers tonight with wildlife rehabilitator Lynn Sciumbato and enjoy seeing some LIVE raptors up-close. Ms. Sciumbato is a great speaker and passionate about wildlife conservation. Dont miss this special family-friendly program! Meet in the lodge banquet hall. (1 hour) |
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| Saturday |
| 6:00 a.m. |
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Moth Mayhem We don't keep the same hours as most moths, but perhaps we can catch a glimpse of some before they disappear for the day. Many are beautiful and it's a shame to miss them. Join entomologist Lori Spencer at the garden in front of the visitor center for this search. (30-45 min) |
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| 7:00 a.m. |
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Morning Hike Enjoy spectacular scenery, wildflowers, and bird song with a park interpreter. Meet at the Benefield Picnic Area to greet the morning. Moderate, 1 mile, 1 1/2 hours) |
| 7:30 a.m. |
1st Annual Butterfly 5K Race High School, 2000 East Wood Street |
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| 8:00 a.m. |
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Logan County Master Gardeners Plant Sales Near the pavilion, opens 8 am - 5 pm - Each Day. Join the Logan County Master Gardeners & some members of the Mount Magazine Action Group for the "power of flowers" garden tours. Get nectar plants, host plants, vegetables, herbs, and your questions answered. All proceeds are used for projects in Logan County. |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Parade Begins from Cloyes Gear Parking lot, travels down Highway 22 East to 5th streetArt Show, Quilt Show, Photo Contest Open - FNB Community Center 23 West Main StreetArts & Crafts and Food Vendors Booths open KIDZ ZONE opens on FNB parking lot 25 East Main Street.
Sponsored by First National Bank at Paris |
Native Bees of Arkansas: Bees are the perfect pollinators! Discover just how many are native to Arkansas and how you can attract them to your yard. Meet Jon Zawislak of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service in the lodge banquet hall. 45 min |
Bug Bonanza 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bug Bonanza Opens in pavilion. Sponsored by the Mount Magazine Action Group and operated by professional park interpreters and entomologists featuring live insects, spiders, scorpions. Families may enjoy a variety of make-and-take crafts, including: A special stencil station, paint-your-own peat pots, butterfly banners, mourning cloak beaded key chain (6th in the series), and a unique pair of "binoculars" for your own "insectigation". |
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| 9:45 a.m. |
Opening Ceremonies on the Square Stage
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| 10:00 a.m. |
National Anthem Marsha EdwardsPresentation of the Colors BSA Troop 41 |
Garden Tours: Petal-pushing Master Gardeners again lead garden tours at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 am. Meet at the garden in front of the visitor center."Who Wants to Be a Bugologist?": Insects affect nearly every aspect of our lives. This buggy version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" challenges your insect knowledge. Questions are projected onto a large screen, so everyone can play along. Yes, you do get "lifelines!" Prizes are available! Meet entomologist Lori Spencer in the visitor center classroom for this popular game. 30 min |
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| 10:15 a.m. |
Ladies of 1st Baptist Church vocals |
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| 10:30 a.m. |
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Garden Tours: Petal-pushing Master Gardeners again lead garden tours at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 am. Meet at the garden in front of the visitor center. |
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"Insectigation": Hey Butterfly Explorers! Go on an "insectigation" to search for insects with a park interpreter. Meet at the Greenfield trailhead near the Greenfield Picnic Area. 30 - 45 min |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Cole, Casey & Natalie Rice (vocals) |
Garden Tours: Petal-pushing Master Gardeners again lead garden tours at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 am. Meet at the garden in front of the visitor center.Flora Buttercup: Attention Butterfly Explorers! Pollination (flower power) affects all of us! Meet "Flora Buttercup," a costumed character developed by entomologist Lori Spencer, in the visitor center classroom to discover how pollination works, and help her decide which of the park's pollinators is perfect for a few special flowers. (30 min) |
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| 11:30 a.m. |
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Garden Tours: Petal-pushing Master Gardeners again lead garden tours at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 am. Meet at the garden in front of the visitor center. |
Brushfoot Bingo: What is a brushfoot, and how many are there? Discover the park's brushfoot butterflies as you play this new bingo game. Diana, monarch, mourning cloak, red admiral, painted lady, BINGO! Join a park interpreter in the tent beside the pavilion for a chance to win prizes and work on your "Butterfly Explorer" booklet. (30 min) |
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| 12:00 Noon |
Jennifer Ford (vocals) |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Katlyn Staggs & Katlyn Collier (vocals) |
Doing Right by Diana: Named for a goddess, elevated to state symbol, honored on a license plate, to gracing your backyard, the Diana fritillary is one of our most fascinating butterflies. More people are looking for the Diana now, as evidenced by it being recorded in over 25 counties in Arkansas. Learn more about the biology and needs of the Diana fritillary, its relatives, dive into its gene pool with Arkansas Butterflies and Moths author Lori Spencer and Clemson graduate student Carrie Wells. Meet in the lodge banquet hall. (30 min) |
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Megan & Cydney Lowder (vocals) |
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"Insectigation": Hey Butterfly Explorers! Go on an "insectigation" to search for insects with a park interpreter. Meet at the Greenfield trailhead near the Greenfield Picnic Area. 30 - 45 min |
| 1:45 p.m. |
Gary Rhineheart (vocals) |
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| 2:00 p.m. |
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Bear and Butterfly Connections: When talking about nature we hear that everything is connected. But how are bears and butterflies connected? This program reveals a web of life that includes these interesting animals. Meet in the lodge banquet hall. (30 min) |
Brushfoot Bingo: What is a brushfoot, and how many are there? Discover the park's brushfoot butterflies as you play this new bingo game. Diana, monarch, mourning cloak, red admiral, painted lady, BINGO! Join a park interpreter in the tent beside the pavilion for a chance to win prizes and work on your "Butterfly Explorer" booklet. (30 min) |
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Steven Shelton (vocals) |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Ashley Walker (vocals) |
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| 3:15 p.m. |
Colton Hudson & Johnny Sutliff (vocals) |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Morgan Highfield (vocals) |
LIVE Concert: An Ozark Journey for Kids! The bug bonanza ends with a special kids' concert in the lodge banquet hall. Enjoy a new show featuring Still on the Hill's unique instruments and special songs written about people all over the Ozarks. Kids and parents alike will love this show's high energy, fun music, and opportunity to create special state park memories. Meet in the lodge banquet hall. (1 hour) |
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Damon Beachamp (vocals)Awards given for Art Show, Quilt Show, Photo Contest FNB Community Center Shows are Over. |
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Downtown Festival Closes |
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| 6:00 p.m. |
Miss Butterfly Pageant Middle School Auditorium 602 N. 10th $1 Donation receives a chance to win a 2 person 2 night stay at Mt. Magazine Lodge |
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LIVE Folk Concert Featuring "Still on the Hill": A closing concert is a Butterfly Festival tradition. Join these longtime friends of the park for a live celebration of Arkansas in song, including a special song written about Chalmers Ferguson, a real Mt. Magazine settler. Don't miss this energetic, toe-tappin' concert. Meet in the lodge banquet hall. (1 1/2 hours) |
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