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Explore Harrison! Take a Hike, Float your Boat, or Ride the Ozarks! What is a CVB? What is a Convention & Visitors Bureau and what is its role? What is a tourist?

Convention and Visitors Bureaus are also called Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO's). They act as the community, county or local authority leader in tourism marketing and tourism project development. The CVB acts as your one stop shop for all things related to tourism. A bureau's primary mission is frequently to market cities, towns, counties and/or regions to potential visitors. Furthermor

e, they provide local visitor/event planning services, and act as a catalyst and/or builder in ensuring the development of appropriate attractions, facilities, services, and infrastructure needed to provide destination experiences. The CVB is:

An umbrella organization that solicits and services all types of travelers. Essentially an information clearinghouse, convention management consultant and promotional body for the community. Also a coordinating entity that brings together the interests of local government, trade and civic associations, and individual travel suppliers to build outside visitor traffic to an area. The foremost activity and goal for a CVB is to be the tourism economic development agent that assists in increasing an area's income and employment and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The definition of a tourist is a temporary visitor staying at least twenty-four hours in the community visited for a purpose classified as either holiday (recreation, leisure, sport and visit to family, friends or relatives), business, official mission, convention, or health reasons. A further definition of a tourist is someone who stays in your community and spends dollars to economically impact the community. Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVB's) are the most important link between local businesses and visitors to an area. Every time you see tourists shopping and sightseeing, a motorcoach parked at an area attraction, a competitive sporting event taking place or a convention group staying at a local hotel, chances are the CVB has been behind the scenes helping to make it happen and working to make their visit a memorable experience. The Harrison CVB would like to extend a warm welcome to you on your visit to our area. Please contact us for information and assistance in planning your trip to the Ozark Mountains and the Buffalo National River region. The CVB is here to serve you!

08/21/2024

🚗 Rev Up for the 1st Annual Heart of the Ozarks Corvette Show! 🚗

Calling all Corvette enthusiasts! Join us in Harrison, Arkansas, on September 21, 2024, for an unforgettable weekend of classic cars, community, and competition. We are exactly 1 month away from corvettes in Harrison!!!!

📅 Event Details:

Saturday: Show Day at the Downtown Harrison Square!
Registration: 7:30 - 9:30 AM
Judging Begins: 10:30 AM

Awards Ceremony: Celebrate with us in the Historic Lyric Theater!

Don't miss your chance to see some of the most beautiful Corvettes in the region, connect with fellow car lovers, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Harrison. We will have corvettes here as early as Thursday, Sept 19th, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

Hosted by the Heart of Oklahoma Corvette Club and Explore Harrison!

For more details and to register, scan the QR code on our flyer or visithttps://hocc2024.eventbrite.com/

🔥 Mark your calendar—this is a Corvette event you don't want to miss!

08/16/2024

🎉🎉 FREE COMMUNITY TONIGHT!!!🎉🎉

🎶 Music on the Square!!! 🎶

🗓️ Friday, August 16th, from 5:30-9pm! Music to start at 7pm!

We could not wait to announce the last 2024 Music on the Square band!!! 🎤 The Hips!!! 🎼 You don't want to miss this exciting performance! Check out 🍔 Pappy's Burgers, 🍧Ark-Tic Freeze, LLC, 🥪🍻Neno's Place , and 🍺 The Lyric Theater - Ozark Arts Council!

08/16/2024

If you are not downtown tomorrow night at 7pm to see this group for FREE you better have some wild crazy excuse! This one is going to be worth every second!

A little variety pack of tunes featuring The Hips.

08/15/2024

🎉🎉 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!!!🎉🎉

🎶 Music on the Square!!! 🎶

🗓️ Friday, August 16th, from 5:30-9pm! Music to start at 7pm!

The last Music on the Square band of the year is The Hips!!! This is gonna be our biggest yet! We've got:

🍔 Pappy's Burgers
🍧 Ark-Tic Freeze
🥪🍻 Neno's Place
🍺The Lyric Theater - Ozark Arts Council!

AND EVEN A BOUNCE HOUSE! Come on down tomorrow night for "Music on the Square"!

08/05/2024

🎶 Music on the Square - A Night to Remember! 🎶

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, delicious food, and family fun at Music on the Square Presented by Rotary

📅 Date: Aug 16th!
🕒 Time: 7-9pm, Food Trucks up and running by 6pm!
📍 Location: Harrison Town Square

Featuring Live Music by:
🎸 The Hips - Get ready to rock the night away with their electrifying performance!

Food Trucks:
🍔 Pappy's - Mouth-watering smash burgers you won't want to miss!
🍧 Ark-Tic Freeze - Cool down with refreshing snow cones!

Fun for All Ages:
🎈 Bounce House - Kids can jump and play while you enjoy the festivities!

Entertainment District will be live! So grab a beverage at any of our entertainment district partners like Neno's Place, or the Lyric Theatre!

Bring your friends and family for a night full of music, food, and fun! Don't forget your lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable. See you there!

Spread the word and invite everyone you know for Rotary's largest Music on the Square YET!

07/29/2024

🎨🏃‍♂️ Join us for Grandma's House 8th Annual Color Run! 🌈🏃‍♀️

📅 Date: August 3
🕒 Time: 9 AM
📍 Location: Anstaff Soccer Complex

Get ready to splash through a burst of colors and have a blast! 🎉 All runners will receive goody bags! You don't wanna miss out on this fun-filled family event!

Register now at RunSignUp.com
Cost: $30 per runner - stroller kiddos join for free!

Let's make this year's run the most colorful yet!

07/15/2024

Join us this Friday 7/19 for Rotary Music on the Square. Free music, great food, and beverages will be available.

07/12/2024

🌟 Exciting News from Matt Bell and Kyle Strain! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce that we've just hung up our very own Arkansas Quilt Block on the Boone County Quilt Trail! Itwas a fantastic experience being part of this community project celebrating our heritage and creativity.

Check out our block and explore more about the Boone County Quilt Trail at https://arkansasquilttrails.com/boonecounty/ Let us know what you think!

07/10/2024

If you own and operate a small business in Harrison or Mountain Home, Arkansas, we encourage you to take the opportunity to enroll and participate in the NO-COST Omni-Channel Retail Strategies Course!
This is an on-demand virtual training for local small businesses who are focused on improving their online presence. With practical insights and expert guidance, this training course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in omni-channel retail, fostering a holistic and integrated approach to meet the evolving demands of today's diverse consumer base.

07/05/2024

Thank you to all that came out tonight for the 2024 Fire in the Sky! Weather forced us to move it up about 35 minutes but it was a heck of a show. I just got home and it’s dumping buckets with lightning. The early shoot saved me big time! See you all in 2025!!

07/05/2024

Due to incoming weather we will move our display tonight to 8:45pm. Thank you for understanding!

07/03/2024

The Fire in the Sky event for tomorrow is ON AS SCHEDULED! Hope to see you there! Bring chairs and umbrellas. 😎👍💥💥💥

07/01/2024

🎆 Join us for an unforgettable 4th of July celebration at Arkansas Baptist Ranch! 🎆

📅 Date: July 6th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: 5742 Boys Ranch Dr, Harrison, AR 72601

Get ready for an evening packed with fun and excitement! Enjoy delicious food and drinks, slide down our epic waterslide, and cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks show at dusk! 🎇🌭💦

Bring your family and friends, and let's make this 4th of July a night to remember! 🇺🇸✨

06/26/2024

Legacy Hospice of Harrison is hosting a Community Food Drive to help the members of Boone County.

We need your support to collect nonperishable items such as dry cereal, rice, beans, canned food (meat, veggies, fruit), peanut butter, granola bars, soup, canned fruit or apple sauce, oatmeal, flour, and cooking oil!

Date: June 24th - June 28th
Drop-off Location: Legacy Hospice, 702 North Main, Suite A, Harrison, AR.

Help Us Make a Difference!

For more information: If you have any questions, you can contact Nicole or Victoria at 870-743-6996 or email [email protected]

06/25/2024

🌟✨ Get Ready for an Amazing Saturday! ✨🌟

This Saturday, June 29th, join us at the Signature Tower from 9 AM to 3 PM for a day filled with fun, excitement, and everything a girl could want! 💃🎉

Expect fabulous vendors, mouth-watering food, and so much more! 🛍️🍔

Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Tickets are only $5 at the door. See you there! 💖✨

06/14/2024

Tonight at the Lyric Theater! An event you don’t want to miss! Tickets can be purchased online at www.thelyric.org or at the box office!

06/11/2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement! Enjoy a FREE screening of the action-packed adventure "JUMANJI" outdoors!

But that's not all! The night will be filled with activities and treats for all ages:
🎈 Water Slides
🎁 Door Prizes
🍔 Food Trucks
🎨 Kids Arts & Crafts
🐾 Petting Zoo..and so much more!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 22nd
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: North Arkansas College

Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Bring your friends and family, and make some magical memories with us. See you there! 😊

06/07/2024

Hearts & Homes, and Realtors Relief Foundation have worked together on a financial assistance grant of up to $2000 per household affected by the recent tornados during Memorial Weekend.

If you, or someone you know, has been impacted by those tornados, reach out to any of the real estate offices listed below to pick up an application OR apply in person @ Bellefonte Church of Christ, next Wednesday and Thursday, June 12th & 13th between 9am-4pm!

The Harrison District Board of Realtors is doing everything they can to ensure those affected, get some much needed relief during this! So please, take advantage of this grant, and apply ASAP! Requirements are in the photo below!

06/01/2024

Welcome Heart of Oklahoma Corvette Car Club! For those of you who don’t know, HOCC is in town visiting and mapping out what will be the 1st Annual HOCC corvette car show here Sept 20th & 21st!

Registration can be found on HOCC.club OR if you visit our office you can pick up a pre registration for the event!

Show them some love and be on the look out for these beautiful ‘vets on the roads folks! Snap your pic as you see them and comment the photos below!

05/30/2024

Are you ready for some family rodeo fun this weekend! Come on out to the Harrison RoundUp Club Arena this Friday and Saturday starting at 7:30pm for some good ole fun!

There will be events for ALL ages! Mutton Bustin', Goat Untying, Pony Barrels, jr barrels, AND MORE!

05/25/2024

Zip line ride anyone? Check out this awesome event!!!

05/24/2024

Great things happening in Downtown Harrison! Come see our new digital sign and let us know what you think!!!

05/20/2024

In search of another Men's Softball Team for this season in Harrison. We play on Monday and Thursday nights. League fee $350. We have 7 teams and having an 8th would be awesome! Some play for fun and some play for the opportunity at the ship. Regardless, we always have an awesome time. If you want to sign up as an individual let me know and I'll start a list of names. If you can get a team together let me know and I'll get you signed up! More info here:

Program details and list of activities for online registration.

05/20/2024

Cannon’s Cove Splash Pad is now open in downtown Harrison! Come enjoy the warm weather and splash for free with your kiddos! Thank you Rotary Club of Harrison, City of Harrison, Arkansas – Government, and Harrison Parks and Recreation for providing this FREE recreational opportunity for our community and our visitors!

05/15/2024

Golf enthusiasts and just “wingin’ it drivers” be sure to go check out the Long Ball Driving Range in Harrison! Thanks Insane Labz for bringing this to Harrison!

🚀 Exciting News for All Golf Enthusiasts! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand new, self-service driving range! Perfect your swing anytime without the wait.

🌟 Highlights:
Fully automated ball dispenser 🤖
Spacious hitting 🏌️
Great Location 🌟
Come and experience the future of golf training.

📍 2760 Dairy Court Harrison, AR 72601
📅 Open Now!

Swing by and be among the first to try out our game-changing facility. Let's make every shot count!

05/13/2024

The EWMA Arkansas District Rally is here again this year! This week the Eagle Wings Motorcycle Association will be in town for their Annual Arkansas District Rally! May 16-18th Arkansas College south campus!

They're going to have vendors, first aid training, games, door prizes, guided rides, bike show, poker run and more! Come on out for some fun and if you want more info, go to www.diamondstateriders.org

May is motorcycle awareness month, and the EWMA are all about "Friends for Fun, Safety, & Riding" so make sure to "Look twice and Save a life!"

05/09/2024

Music on the Square!!!

Friday, TOMORROW May 10th, from 5:30-9pm! Music to start at 7pm!

They will have the 🎤 7 South Band, 🍔 Pappy's Burgers, and🍧Ark-Tic Freeze, LLC!

Come out to this awesome event and listen to great music and fun! See you all there!

Address

200 W Stephenson Avenue
Harrison, AR
72601

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18707411789

Website

http://www.ExploreHarrison.com/

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Congratulations to Norma Sims for her award of the 2022 Arkansas Tourism Person of the Year! Harrison is proud of you! After 27 years of service to the state and 10 years with Explore Harrison she has been a true beacon for tourism in the state of Arkansas. Your team at Explore Harrison is so proud of you and your accomplishment!

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Did you know? Our Buffalo National River is celebrating 50 years this year! We hope that you will be able to join us on May 21st at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Harrison for the premier of "Undammed!"