Join us as we honor the first responder's of Hope and Hempstead county. A drive-thru lunch at the HUB sponsored by SignatureCare Emergency Center, Cornerstone Caregiving and Big Jake's BBQ! Open to all first responders and totally free. Drive thru, pick up your delicious lunch and enjoy!

High Tunnel Tomato & Pepper ProductionSW Research & Extension Center362 HWY 174 N. Hope, ARHannah’s Berries8074 HWY 67 E. Emmet, AR.May 8 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.Register NowTopics will include:Trellising methods, fertilization, climate management and more.Pre-registration is required as spots are limited.Transportation between locations will not be provided.

Family Bingo NightHope Methodist Church 2300 S. Main St., HopeMay 9, 2025 - doors open at 6:30pm$10 for first card, $5 for each additional cardPrizes will be awarded for each gamesnacks and drinks wil be available to purchaseChildren must be accompanied by an adultYouth fundraiser to benefit Hurricane relief mission trip to Perry, FL

Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle that you create. The candle shop is one of the favorite tour sites within the park, for children and adults alike. Must be 12 years and older. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Admission is $25 per person.

Treat your mom to a delightful tea party and fashion show! Enjoy refreshments based on a traditional Victorian style afternoon tea while being regaled by fashion trends of the 19th century. Register by calling the park at 870-983-2684. Period dress encouraged. Admission is $30 per person.

Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Workshop fee is $200 per person. Participants must have previously attended an Introduction to Forging Workshop or have some basic blacksmithing skills.

FISH FRY & BAKE SALE - Benefiting Charitable Christian Clinic of HopeNew Location: Hempstead HallThursday, May 22, 2025, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m3 PCS. FISH OR CHICKEN, FRIES, SLAW, HUSHPUPPIES $14.00

Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community history. Learn how to properly care and clean tombstones with the park curator. The workshop will cover the basics of tombstone care and demonstrate cleaning techniques on stones in the Pioneer Cemetery. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Workshop fee is $25 person.

This course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class is for you! Registration is required. Minimum age for participation is sixteen years old, those under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Workshop is $65 per person.

This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the world of cooking in Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare a simple stew and bread and learn how to use and care for Dutch ovens. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Workshop fee is $15 per person.

Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Workshop fee is $100 per person.

Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture, and the way of life and death are illuminated and explained. Each site visited will feature houses that have stood since the antebellum years. Reservations are required. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Admission is $15 per person.

Hear the Declaration of Independence read, as was commonly done in the 19th century, at the 1874 Courthouse. Afterwards, sign your own "John Hancock" to a copy of the Declaration that you may take home. The readings will take place at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture, and the way of life and death are illuminated and explained. Each site visited will feature houses that have stood since the antebellum years. Reservations are required. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684. Admission is $15 per person.

EDC Annual Luncheon. Free of cost. Anna Powell or Brandi Tuttle

Taste of Hope Goes Main Street“Oh the Places We Will Go”With a Dr Seuss theme, attendees will be able to enjoy “all things Seuss.” This night provides an opportunity to showcase our local restaurants & eateries! The evening will be filled with games, activities, music, fund-a-project, LIVE auction, and much, much more! Join us as we celebrate downtown revitalization & historic preservation!