City of Altus Calendar of Events

Book the WINE COUNTRY COTTAGE now for the following events by e-mailing us at arwinecountrycottage@gmail.com or by calling 479-209-2367.

 

March 12 ....... Spring Teacup Auction, 6 p.m. Lawrence Hall  atop St. Mary's Mountain.  Food - Fun - Prizes galore for all ages!! Sponsored by Altus Chamber of Commerce

 

March 17 ............................................. St. Patrick's Day.  Visit KELT'S on Main Street, in downtown Altus, for the ultimate Irish experience.....and stay at the Wine Country Cottage to make the evening complete.  479-209-2367

 

April 24 ....................................... Easter Egg Hunt 3 p.m. City Park, Downtown Altus.     Sponsored by Altus Chamber of Commerce, 479-468-4684

 

May 6-7 .......... 33rd Annual Springtime Gala,  Altus City Park. FREE ADMISSION, Family fun event.  479-468-4191

 

May 8 ......................  MOTHER'S DAY ..... treat MOM really special with a WINE COUNTRY GET-AWAY for the weekend.  Mom will enjoy a relaxing day touring and tasting wine at nearby Post Familie Winery, followed by an evening meal at KELT'S Restaurant.  Book the Wine Country Cottage now at 479-209-2367.  

  

May 30 ..............................MEMORIAL DAY ...... come and visit Altus, see the Veteran's Memorial and the Coal Miner's Monument.  Enjoy a meal at KELT'S Restaurant, a block away from the WINE COUNTRY COTTAGE.  Call now for reservations - 479-209-2367

 

June -TBA ......... Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet; St. Mary's Lawrence Hall; Dinner, Awards, Auction, Door Prizes, and Entertainment.  Guest Speaker TBA.  479-468-4684 for more information.

June 19 ................................. FATHER'S DAY ....... It's Dad's turn to be treated with a relaxing weekend in WINE COUNTRY!   After a day of wine-tasting and touring at Post Familie Winery, eat at KELT'S and taste a variety of special brews.  Then stay at Wine Country Cottage - just around the corner.  Book now at arwinecountrycottage@gmail.com or call 479-209-2367.

 

July 4 ............... 4th of July Celebration!!      Altus City Park   479-468-4191 for info.   FREE ADMISSION!!!

 

July 29-30 …...  27th Annual Altus Grape Festival, Altus City Park----Grape stomps & games, fresh grapes, food, music, crafts, Friday night street dance, tours & tastings from all area wineries, Bacchus look-alike contest, amateur wine making contest, lots more!!  5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. World-wide visitors!  FREE ADMISSION!!!  Stay around the corner at the Wine Country Cottage - to book now, call 479-209-2367.

 

Aug. 11-13 ….... 11th Annual "Bargains Galore on 64.”   160 miles of yard sales along Hwy. 64 from Fort Smith to Beebe. Free Spaces available in Altus City Park. Small electricity fee.  Call Altus Chamber of Commerce at 479-468-4684.

 

Oct. 8(?) ………. Wiederkehr Weinfest, Wiederkehr Village--Vineyard & cellar tours, wine tasting, grape stomps, Alpine folk dancing, music and food.  Five minutes away from the WINE COUNTRY COTTAGE - 479-209-2367.

 

Nov. 11 ……........................ Veteran's Day .......... a great time to visit the Altus Veteran's Memorial, downtown City Park.  Stay the weekend and have a fun evening at the Teacup Auction-see details below.  Book the Wine Country Cottage at  arwinecountrycottage@gmail.com or call 479-209-2367.

 

Nov. 12 …….... Autumn Teacup Auction, 6 p.m. Lawrence Hall -- Food- Fun – Prizes galore for all ages!! Sponsored by Altus Chamber of Commerce

 

Nov. 24 ……… Thanksgiving Day Celebration, Lawrence Hall-- Public dinner, quilt auction, 50-50 drawing, raffle, etc. 

Nov. 24 – Jan. 1 … Altus Festival of Lights-- Follow the glow to Altus-- it's AWESOME!!!

 

Dec. 10 ……… Altus Christmas Parade, 2 p.m.-  Free entry, cash prizes in all Categories, Treats from Santa!!!

 

For More Information Call

Altus Chamber of Commerce, (479) 468-4684

Write P.O. Box 404,  Altus, AR 72821

“ Wine Capital of Arkansas”

Home of “THE SIMPLE LIFE”

 

 

 

 

Local Wineries

                                  Post Familie Winery

1700 St. Mary's Mountain Road,

Altus, AR 72821

Retail Sales & Tasting  hours                                                   

Monday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday - Noon- 5:00 p.m

ORDERS: 800-275-8423

VOICE: (479)468-2741

FAX: (479) 486-2740

www.postfamilie.com

 

 

Mount Bethel Winery

5014 Mount Bethel Drive,

Altus, AR 72821

 

Tasting Room and Store Hours

Monday- Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday - Noon - 5:00 p.m.       

Business Office Hours   Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 (479) 468-2444 

www.mountbethel.com

 

 

Chateau aux Arc

8045 HWY 186,

Altus AR 72821

Tasting and Tours

Monday - Saturday  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday- Noon - 5:00 p.m.       

1-800-558-WINE

www.chateauauxarc.com

 

 

 

Wiederkehr Wine Cellars

3324 Swiss Family Drive

Wiederkehr Village, AR 72821

(479)-468-WINE     

www.wiederkehrwines.com              

 

Restaurants

KELT'S

119 West Main Street,  Altus, AR 72821

(479)468- 2413

Monday – Saturday

Lunch  10:00  a.m – 5:00 p.m.

Dinner  5:00  p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday Brunch Served  11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.


 

          


 


 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 
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