Downtown Fort Smith Witches Ride

04/25/2025

11/15/2024

10/05/2024

10/05/2024

Please note the FNB parking lot is at the intersection of 6th and Garrison!!

10/05/2024

🧙‍♀️✨ LET'S RIDE WITCHES!!! ✨🧙‍♀️

The Downtown Fort Smith Witches Ride 2024 is happening THIS MORNING, and it’s not too late to join the spooky fun! You can STILL REGISTER online until 7:45am and then at check-in starting at 8:30 a.m.! 🎃🚴‍♀️

🗓️ When: TODAY, October 5th
⏰ Time: Check-in at 8:30 a.m. | We RIDE at 9:00 a.m. sharp!
📍 Where: Starting at 6th & Garrison and riding down to 9th Street!

🎉 Don’t miss the special pre-ride performance by the SHS Maverick Stars dancers to kick things off with a magical twist! 💃✨

Bring the kids! They’ll love collecting candy from the witches along the route! 🍬🎃

📢 And don’t forget — Junior League of Fort Smith’s Dignity for All table will be there collecting donations of period products to help end period poverty in our underserved community! Let’s make a difference! 💖

It’s going to be an enchanting day filled with fun and spooky excitement — all for a great cause!

🧹 Register NOW at check-in! Let’s RIDE! 💨

10/04/2024

🧙‍♀️🎃 TOMORROW'S THE DAY! 🎃🧙‍♀️

✨ The Downtown Fort Smith Witches Ride 2024 is HERE! ✨ We're soaring into spooky fun TOMORROW, and we can't wait to see YOU there! Grab your brooms, dust off your witch hats, and let's make some magical memories together! 💫

🚴‍♀️ When: Tomorrow, Saturday, October 5th
⏰ Time: Check-in at 8:30 a.m. | We RIDE at 9:00 a.m. sharp!
📍 Where: Starting at 6th & Garrison — we’re flying down to 9th Street and back!

🎉 Plus, don’t miss a special performance by the SHS Maverick Stars dancers before we take off! 🖤💃

All witches, wizards, and spooky spirits are welcome! Let’s make this Witches Ride the best one yet and support FOUR incredible local non-profits. 🖤✨

🎟️ REGISTER NOW: https://www.fortsmithmuseum.org/events/downtown-fort-smith-witches-ride-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawFSdEFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS49975SW8ZuIrfpH_sc08ZGQc2MsTjmLjBG0WIPjlBIgtTMGOLKBvPVPg_aem_7Ylj_lx-CxdjSMVVvyLelA — it’s not too late to join the fun!

Don’t forget to bring candy for the trick-or-treaters! 🍬🧙‍♀️

Let's FLY! 🧹💨

10/03/2024

Still time to register for the Downtown Fort Smith Witches Ride 2024!

10/03/2024

🧙‍♀️💃✨ EXCITING NEWS! ✨💃🧙‍♀️

We’re thrilled to announce that the talented dancers from the SHS Maverick Stars will be joining us for a special performance to kick off the Downtown Fort Smith Witches Ride 2024 this Saturday! 🎉🖤 These high-energy performers will bring the magic and get everyone ready to ride!

🗓️ When: This Saturday, October 5th
⏰ Time: Check-in at 8:30 a.m. | SHS Maverick Stars performance starts at 8:55 a.m.
📍 Where: Starting at 6th & Garrison

Whether you’re flying solo or bringing your whole coven, don’t miss this spellbinding event that supports FOUR amazing local nonprofits! 🖤

🎟️ Get Your Tickets NOW and join the fun!
https://www.fortsmithmuseum.org/events/downtown-fort-smith-witches-ride-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawFSdEFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS49975SW8ZuIrfpH_sc08ZGQc2MsTjmLjBG0WIPjlBIgtTMGOLKBvPVPg_aem_7Ylj_lx-CxdjSMVVvyLelA

🚴‍♀️ The Witches Ride kicks off at 9:00 a.m., but make sure to arrive early for this magical pre-ride show!

Let’s make this Witches Ride the best yet! We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

10/01/2024

🧙‍♀️✨ JUST DAYS AWAY! ✨🧙‍♀️

Calling all witches, wizards, and spooky spirits! 🧹 We’re flying into the Downtown Fort Smith Witches Ride 2024 THIS SATURDAY! 🎃🚴‍♀️

Get your broomsticks ready and join us for a magical morning full of fun, festivities, and philanthropy! Not only will we have a wickedly good time, but proceeds support four amazing local non-profits: The Fort Smith Museum of History, The Bonneville House, The Clayton House, and The Junior League of Fort Smith. 💫

🗓️ When: THIS Saturday, October 5th
⏰ Time: Sign-in at 8:30 a.m. | Ride at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Where: Starting at 6th & Garrison
👻 Route: From 6th Street to 9th Street and back!

🎟️ Tickets: There’s still time to grab yours! Register now to ride or walk: https://www.fortsmithmuseum.org/events/downtown-fort-smith-witches-ride-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawFSdEFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS49975SW8ZuIrfpH_sc08ZGQc2MsTjmLjBG0WIPjlBIgtTMGOLKBvPVPg_aem_7Ylj_lx-CxdjSMVVvyLelA

Don’t forget to bring some candy for the trick-or-treaters along the route! 🍬 Let’s make this year the most spellbinding one yet! 🧹💜

09/30/2024

🧙‍♀️✨ The Downtown Fort Smith Witches Ride is more than just a spooky celebration — it’s a way to give back to our incredible community! This year, proceeds benefit four local women-led non-profits that are making a difference in Fort Smith. Let’s meet them:

1. The Bonneville House
This stunning Victorian home, built in 1880, is a beacon of Fort Smith history and elegance. Originally the home of Judge Benjamin Bonneville, it’s now a venue for weddings, community events, and private gatherings. The Bonneville House Foundation works to preserve its legacy and beauty, ensuring it remains a cherished part of Fort Smith’s cultural fabric.

2. The Clayton House
Built in 1882, The Clayton House is a beautifully restored Victorian-era mansion that was once home to U.S. Attorney William Henry Harrison Clayton. Now a museum, it offers a glimpse into life in the 19th century while hosting educational tours, events, and history programs. The Clayton House preservation efforts keep the past alive, inspiring future generations.

3. The Fort Smith Museum of History
Established in 1910, this museum preserves and showcases the rich history of Fort Smith and the surrounding area. With exhibits ranging from Native American artifacts to stories of the Wild West, the museum educates visitors of all ages on the important role Fort Smith played in shaping the American frontier. Its mission is to ensure the past is never forgotten.

4. The Junior League of Fort Smith
Since 1936, The Junior League of Fort Smith has been empowering women through volunteerism and community leadership. Focused on improving lives through programs like Dignity for All and Done in a Day, the Junior League helps meet the needs of vulnerable families and individuals in the River Valley. Their members are passionate about making a meaningful impact.

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🎃 Join us on Saturday, October 5th for the 3rd annual Downtown Witches Ride and support these incredible organizations!

🧹 Sign-in starts at 8:30 a.m.
🚴‍♀️ Ride begins at 9:00 a.m.!
📍 Meet at the FNB parking lot, 6th & Garrison.

🎟️ Register to ride or walk: https://www.fortsmithmuseum.org/events/downtown-fort-smith-witches-ride-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawFSdEFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS49975SW8ZuIrfpH_sc08ZGQc2MsTjmLjBG0WIPjlBIgtTMGOLKBvPVPg_aem_7Ylj_lx-CxdjSMVVvyLelA

09/30/2024

📣📣Attention Witches!!

If you don't have a bike 🚲to participate in the Downtown Witches Ride need not worry; Ride 4 Smilies is offering free bike rentals to 5 participants. When signing up just attach a message stating you need a bike. Please specify E-bike or Pedal. Ride 4 Smilies will have their representative at the Convention Center 1 hour before the event to answer any questions and get you to the road. Deadline is 11:59p Wednesday Oct 2nd.📣📣