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SUMMARY:Tumbling Shoals VFW Post 3543 Plans 90th Birthday Celebration October 16-18
DESCRIPTION:A major milestone is approaching for VFW Post 3543 in Cleburne County as the organization prepares to celebrate its 90th birthday with 3 days of special events\, entertainment\, veterans recognition and family activities October 16-18\, 2026. \nThe VFW Post 3543 90th Birthday Bash marks 90 years since the post’s original muster date of October 17\, 1936. \nThe celebration will take place at VFW Post 3543\, located at 1989 Heber Springs Road North in Tumbling Shoals\, Arkansas. \nOrganizers are inviting veterans\, military families and community members throughout the region to join the celebration. \nThe weekend will feature appearances by U.S. Senator Tom Cotton and other special guests\, live musical performances by Nashville recording artist Stephen Stone and No Bed of Roses\, family activities\, vendors\, food\, a veterans appreciation dinner and a poker run. \nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 16 — SPECIAL GUESTS AND LIVE MUSIC \nThe celebration begins Friday\, October 16\, with a special program featuring guest speakers starting at 4 PM. \nScheduled speakers include: \nU.S. Senator Tom Cotton \nVFW National Council Member Marcus Davis \nArkansas VA Deputy Secretary Colonel Wayne Ruthven \nAdditional guests are also expected to participate in the program. \nDinner will be served beginning at 5 PM. \nFriday night’s entertainment begins at 8 PM when Nashville recording artist Stephen Stone takes the stage. \nThe evening will provide an opportunity for veterans\, families and community members to gather in recognition of the post’s anniversary and its decades of service. \nSATURDAY\, OCTOBER 17 — 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION \nSaturday marks the actual 90th anniversary of the post’s October 17\, 1936\, muster date. \nFamily activities will take place from 10 AM until 2 PM\, offering entertainment and activities for all ages. \nThe schedule includes bounce houses\, vendors\, booths\, lunch\, snacks and other attractions. \nAt 6 PM\, the celebration will feature special recognition of VFW members and a Veterans Appreciation Dinner. \nThe evening will honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and recognize the important role veterans continue to play in their communities. \nSaturday night’s live entertainment begins at 8 PM with a performance by No Bed of Roses. \nThe band will take the stage as the anniversary celebration continues into the evening. \nSUNDAY\, OCTOBER 18 — FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND POKER RUN \nThe celebration continues Sunday\, October 18\, with another day of activities at VFW Post 3543. \nFamily entertainment will again be offered from 10 AM until 2 PM. \nThe activities include bounce houses\, vendors\, booths\, food and snacks. \nAt 2 PM\, the weekend’s poker run is scheduled to begin. \nThe Sunday activities will conclude the 3-day birthday celebration. \n90 YEARS OF VETERANS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE \nFounded in 1936\, VFW Post 3543 is celebrating 9 decades since its original muster date. \nThe Veterans of Foreign Wars is a national veterans service organization dedicated to supporting eligible military veterans\, advocating for veterans’ benefits and encouraging community service. \nLocal VFW posts provide opportunities for veterans to connect\, participate in community activities and support one another. \nThe 90th Birthday Bash is designed to recognize the post’s history\, honor veterans and thank the surrounding community for its continued support. \nOrganizers are extending their appreciation to veterans and community members who have supported the post over the years. \nEVENT INFORMATION: \nWHAT:\nVFW Post 3543 90th Birthday Bash \nWHEN:\nFriday\, October 16\, 2026\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\nSunday\, October 18\, 2026 \nWHERE:\nVFW Post 3543\n1989 Heber Springs Road North\nTumbling Shoals\, Arkansas \nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 16: \n4 PM — Guest speakers\, including Senator Tom Cotton\, Marcus Davis and Colonel Wayne Ruthven \n5 PM — Dinner served \n8 PM — Nashville recording artist Stephen Stone performs \nSATURDAY\, OCTOBER 17: \n10 AM–2 PM — Family activities\, bounce houses\, vendors\, food and snacks \n6 PM — Special recognition of members and Veterans Appreciation Dinner \n8 PM — Live music by No Bed of Roses \nSUNDAY\, OCTOBER 18: \n10 AM–2 PM — Family activities\, bounce houses\, vendors\, food and snacks \n2 PM — Poker run begins \nThe public is encouraged to come out and help VFW Post 3543 celebrate 90 years of history\, service and dedication to America’s veterans. \nAdditional event information\, including any applicable admission charges\, should be confirmed with organizers. \nHAVE INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? \nHave information you would like to share with the ArkansasRadio.com radio stations? \nSubmit your event at: \nSubmit Event \n \n  \nTO REPORT A TYPO \nTo report a typo\, please email: \nnewsarkansasradio@gmail.com
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