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Battle on the Bayou Softball Tournament
The Battle on the Bayou is a softball tournament for men and women. It is usually held in April of each year.
Children's Fishing Derby
The Children's Fishing Derby is a free event for all area children. The derby is held at Pleasant View Park the first weekend of June.
Community Fireworks Display
The community fireworks display is held on July 4th at 9:15 at Old Post Park. A nominal admission fee will be collected at the event to offset the cost of the firework display.
Hershey Track & Field - Russellville Local Meet
This event is a track meet for area children between the ages of 9 and 14 (as of December 31 of current year). No special equipment is necessary. First and second place winners in each age and event qualify for the Hershey State Meet.
Punt, Pass & Kick
The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department hosts a local competition for NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass, and Kick. The competition is open to boys and girls, ages 8 to 15. The competition is free. Click on the above title for more information on the Punt, Pass and Kick program.
KidsFest
This event is held at the Hughes Community Center on Halloween of each year. (In the event Halloween falls on Sunday, the event will be held on Saturday). This event is open to all area children as a safe alternative to Trick or Treating.
Russellville Christmas Parade
Join us as we bring in the holiday season each year with the largest lighted Christmas parade in Arkansas. The parade begins at S. Arkansas and W. 10th Street, continues to West Main and ends at South El Paso.
Trout Day
The Russellville Parks Department, the Caddis Fly Fishing Club and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission host this annual trout fishing event. The event is held at Pleasant View Park where the pond is stocked with trout. This event is for all ages. (A fishing license and trout stamp is required for persons 16 years of age or older.) A basic trout fishing clinic is held during the week prior to the event.
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