Friday, April 24, 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026
5th Annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Parking (per vehicle):
$5
Experience the festival that celebrates James Black, the bladesmith who forged the first Bowie Knife for Jim Bowie in Washington. Various Arkansas heritage crafts and trades and bladesmiths from around the country will be showcased.
*This event is presented in partnership with Arkansas State Parks, the City of Washington, and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation.
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