Friday, April 24, 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026 / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Heart Healthy Heart Healthy Event

5th Annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival

Meeting Place: Visitor Center
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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.

Historic Washington State Park
103 Franklin Street
Washington, AR 71862
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