4th
Annual Chalk Walk
June 14, 2008
11 am to 1 pm
Click here to view pictures from Chalk Walk 2008
Main Street Rogers invites everyone to “Chalk the Walks” of the Rogers
Historic District on Saturday, June 14, 2008. Children in
Kindergarten-9th grades will compete for the best Work of Chalk Art. All
ages are welcome to participate in the fun. Check in near the Caboose,
check out your bucket of chalk, find your assigned frame on the sidewalk
in the Rogers Historic District, and create your own Work of Art. When
you’re finished, return the chalk to the registration table and receive
your certificate of participation. Judges will then judge the Sidewalk
Art (Categories: Kindergarten-3rd grade, 4th-6th grades & 7th-9th
grades) and winners will be announced. Winners will be invited back to
reproduce their winning Art Work in a semi permanent paint on the
sidewalk where it will remain for at least 1 year (or until the next
Chalk the Walk).
Admission: Free Click here to view the 2008 Winners
Main
Street Rogers 4th Annual Spring Golf Tournament
Friday, May 9, 2008
Lost Springs Golf Club
Click here to view pictures from the 2008 tournament.
Heartbeat of the Ozarks 5th Annual Charity Car Show
May 17, 2008
Environmental Day at Frisco Park
Saturday, April 19, 2008
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Click here to see pictures
Water quality, stream management and environmentally-friendly
alternatives will be among the fun and interesting issues to be
highlighted at this year's Main Street Rogers Environmental Day, which
will be held in April in conjunction with Earth Day celebrations.
"Go green" with Main Street Rogers!
Spring Plant Sale
April 19, 2008
9 am to 1 pm
A part of Environmental Day
Dog Days Downtown
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 9am-1pm
Bring your dog to Downtown Rogers for a special Saturday morning event
designed for the furry one in your family! Local businesses will have a
variety of activity stations set up throughout the Park for your pet’s
sheer pooch pleasure. Children and dog-lovers of all ages will enjoy the
demonstrations and helpful speaker sessions on Frisco Stage. And if your
family is looking for a new addition, the Animal Shelter and Humane
Society will also have pets available for adoption. Click here to see pictures
5th
Annual Santa in Centennial Park
December 7-8, 14-15, & 21-22, 2007. Friday 5-7pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
Rogers Historic District just off First Street
Santa and Mrs. Claus stop in Rogers Historic District weekends in
December following the Community Christmas parade to visit and take
photos with children. Main Street Rogers hosts Santa at a specially
designed Santa House, located in Centennial Park just off S. First
Street in the Historic District. The park will be lighted for the
season. Children may also deliver their letter to Santa to a specially
marked mail box in the Park at any time. All letters will be forwarded
to Santa and copies will be displayed in downtown businesses throughout
the month. Go see Santa Here!
See Pictures here!
Floats, marching bands, decorated cars, scout troops, choirs & Santa
parading through Historic Downtown Rogers. This year’s theme will
be A Jingle Bell Christmas. Pre-parade entertainment – local school & church group
choirs, dance studios, etc. - at many intersections beginning as early
as 6:15 pm. A Main Street Rogers event. See Pictures from this years parade 2007 Christmas Parade Winners Announced!
23rd Annual Goblin Parade
October 31, 2007 3:30-5:00pm Rogers Historic District - beginning in
Frisco Park
Main Street Rogers, in conjunction with downtown businesses, present the
annual Goblin Parade for the children of Rogers. Children in costume
follow a planned route through downtown Rogers and "trick-or-treat"
Historic District Businesses along the way. Parents are encouraged to bring their small
children for a fun way to celebrate Halloween. Safe. Free. A Main Street
Rogers event. Click here for Pictures! Get all of the
Scary Details Here!
Bring your instrument and join in with live
gospel, country and bluegrass music or just bring your lawn chair, sit a
spell, and enjoy a memorable Ozarks evening. Acoustic instruments only.
No alcoholic beverages please.
Every Saturday evening thru October. A
Main Street Rogers event.
Admission: Free
Click Here for More!
Rogers Farmers Market May 5-October 27,2007
Frisco Park
Sara Adams
479-464-8355
Featuring NW Arkansas's finest in fresh, locally grown vegetables and
fruits, herbs, bedding plants, perennials, cut flowers and handicrafts.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, May thru October 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mondays
from June 4 through August 27, 4-7 p.m. A Main Street Rogers event.
3rd Annual Build-a-Scarecrow Sponsored by DesignWorks Join us for this family-oriented event! We will
provide the materials for building your very own scarecrow – you’ll put
it together and take it home with you! You are welcome (and encouraged)
to bring any accessories you want for your scarecrow, i.e. hats, shoes,
etc. This is a FREE event, but is limited to the first 200 families!
We will have baked goods, coffee, hot chocolate, and hot cider for sale,
with proceeds donated to Main Street Rogers. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Hay Ride Sponsored by Ballet Westside
Climb aboard the hay bale loaded trailer and enjoy a leisurely ride
around Historic Downtown.
2nd Annual Fall Plant Sale Sponsored by Main Street Rogers Business Committee
Mums & Pansies available for your fall gardens. Support the Rogers
Historic District.
The Frisco Festival, located in Rogers Historic District, is a family
festival honoring our Railroad Heritage. Area businesses sponsor the
biggest party in town including free rides and amusements. Signature
events include The Great Frisco Cardboard Train Races, the
Chilisalsapeno Competition, Kid's Connection, Frisco Chicken BBQ, and
non-stop main stage entertainment starting and ending with the Friday &
Saturday Night Street Dances.
Admission: Free
Frisco Film Night July 24, 31, Aug 7, 14, 21, 2007
Frisco Stage
Free movies Tuesday evenings at Frisco Stage starting at 8pm. Bring the
whole family and enjoy a Picture Show in Historic Downtown Rogers. Don’t
forget chairs &/or blankets. First 25 attendees will receive a free gift
from Blockbuster & Schlotsky’s (1 per family). If you would
like to receive email updates about Frisco Film Night, click
here.
July 24 Looney Tunes
Christmas Story
July 31 Looney Tunes
Grease
August 7
Looney Tunes
An American Tale
August 14 Looney Tunes
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
August 21
Looney Tunes
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Environmental Day at Frisco Park
Saturday, July 14, 2007 9:00am-1:00pm
Rogers Historic District
Water-saving plumbing fixtures, LED lights, air filters, and more—all
are designed to help you reduce your home energy costs and practice a
healthier lifestyle. View displays of environmentally-friendly products
like these at the Park. Then pause to hear a professional speak about
water quality issues and how they affect you. Discover the joys of
organic gardening, find out which common consumer products should not be
thrown away, and see a BBQ grill fueled by recycled sawdust. “Go green”
with Main Street Rogers! A Main Street Rogers event!
3rd
Annual Chalk Walk June 9, 2007, time 11 am-1 pm
Rogers Historic Downtown Sidewalks
See the Winners Here! Main Street Rogers invites everyone to “Chalk the Walks” of the
Rogers Historic District on Saturday, June 9, 2007. Children in
Kindergarten-9th grades will compete for the best Work of Chalk Art. All
ages are welcome to participate in the fun. Check in near the Caboose,
check out your bucket of chalk, find your assigned frame on the sidewalk
in the Rogers Historic District, and create your own Work of Art. When
you’re finished, return the chalk to the registration table and receive
your certificate of participation. Judges will then judge the Sidewalk
Art (Categories: Kindergarten-3rd grade, 4th-6th grades & 7th-9th
grades) and winners will be announced. Winners will be invited back to
reproduce their winning Art Work in a semi permanent paint on the
sidewalk where it will remain for at least 1 year (or until the next
Chalk the Walk).
Admission: Free See pictures from this years event!
Local Alternative Health Options
Saturday, June 2, 2007 9:00am-1:00pm
Rogers Historic District
Both physical and mental stresses can take their toll on your health. In
this program, local health experts assemble on Frisco Stage to present a
variety of ideas for natural treatments and healthy living. Take a free
introductory class in Tai Chi Chuan at 9:00am or yoga/Pilates at
10:00am. Beginning at 11:00am, other informational speaker sessions will
cover herbal remedies, therapy pool classes, and chiropractic treatment
for families. Combining age-old practices with the latest research and
technology, these health care options offer you natural alternatives to
the more standard medical procedures. Feel better in the Rogers Historic
District!
Art Shows in Downtown Rogers! Click here for
more information
Heartbeat of the Ozarks 5th Annual Charity
Car Show May 19, 2007, Downtown Rogers
For more information on this event, please go to
http://members.cox.net/36/tudor/
Dogs Day Downtown
Saturday, May 12, 2007 9:00am-1:00pm
Rogers Historic Downtown
Bring your dog to Downtown Rogers for a special Saturday morning event
designed for the furry one in your family! Local businesses will have a
variety of activity stations set up throughout the Park for your pet’s
sheer pooch pleasure. Children and dog-lovers of all ages will enjoy the
demonstrations and helpful speaker sessions on Frisco Stage. And if your
family is looking for a new addition, the Animal Shelter and Humane
Society will also have pets available for adoption.
Click here to see pictures from
this year's event!
3rdAnnual
Art Walk
Thursday, May 10, 2007 4-8 P.M.
Rogers Historic Downtown
Stroll the brick streets of Rogers Historic District and enjoy the Arts
as Main Street Rogers Merchants invite artists to show in their shops on
Thursday, May 10, from 4-8pm. Artists (and refreshments) will be inside
each business colorfully marked. “Sidewalk Musicians” will be performing
for your enjoyment. Vote for your favorite artist in the People’s Choice
Award. Become a part of the Community Art Project at First & Elm, or
place a silent bid on the piece as it is being created (bidding ends at
7pm). Enjoy the Arts in Rogers Historic District.
Admission: Free
Click here to see pictures!
Golfers will have an opportunity to
play on one of Northwest Arkansas’ premier golf courses and support
Main Street Rogers on May 7 as the organization hosts the 3rd
Annual Spring Golf Tournament. Limited to 2 flights, 20 teams each, the
40 teams who participate will have the opportunity to win a wide range
of prizes. Please call 936-5487 for sponsorship information.
See pictures from 2007 here! See pictures
from 2006 here!
Martial Arts in the Park
Saturday, May 5, 2007 9:00am-2:00pm
Rogers Historic Downtown
Some of the best local martial artists offer free public classes and
performances on Frisco Stage at this Saturday event. Release your
work-week stress with a tai chi chuan lesson from 9-10am and a
yoga/Pilates class from 10-11am. Beginning at 11am, a number of
taekwondo, karate, jujitsu, and aikido schools give an entertaining
series of demonstrations. Whether you come to kick or just to watch,
Martial Arts in the Park gives you yet another fun reason to stop by the
Rogers Historic District. A Main Street Rogers event!
Spring Plant Sale April 28, 2007 7am-Noon
8th & Walnut - in front of Locke Supply
Hostas, Ferns, etc. Buy spring plants to fill your garden and support
the Rogers Historic District.
A Main Street Rogers Event.
Santa and Mrs. Claus stop in Rogers Historic District weekends in
December following the Community Christmas parade to visit and take
photos with children. Main Street Rogers hosts Santa at a specially
designed Santa House, located on S. First Street in the Historic
District. The park will be lighted for the season. Children may also
deliver their letter to Santa to a specially marked mail box in the Park
at any time. All letters will be forwarded to Santa and copies will be
displayed in downtown businesses throughout the month. Go see Santa Here!
See Pictures here!
Floats, marching bands, decorated cars, scout troops, choirs & Santa
parading through Historic Downtown Rogers. This year’s theme to be
announced. Pre-parade entertainment – local school & church group
choirs, dance studios, etc. - at many intersections beginning as early
as 6:15 pm. A Main Street Rogers event. More to Read Here! 2006 Christmas Parade Winners Announced! See Pictures here!
22nd Annual Goblin Parade October 31, 2006 3:30-5:30pm Rogers Historic District - beginning in Frisco Park
Main Street Rogers, in conjunction with downtown businesses, present the
annual Goblin Parade for the children of Rogers. Children in costume
follow a planned route through downtown Rogers and "trick-or-treat"
Historic District Businesses along the way. Parents are encouraged to bring their small
children for a fun way to celebrate Halloween. Safe. Free. A Main Street
Rogers event. Get all of the
Scary Details Here!
4th
Annual Chalk Walk 
Main
Street Rogers 4th Annual Spring Golf Tournament
5th
Annual Santa in Centennial Park
May 5-October 27,2007
th care options offer you natural alternatives to
the more standard medical procedures. Feel better in the Rogers Historic
District!
