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==Arts and culture== {{See also|Culture of Arkansas}} ===Annual cultural events=== The Pike County Fairgrounds is the site for the Pike County Fair each September. The fair kicks off with a parade. Youngsters from around the county compete in beauty pageants, talent shows, and animal exhibits. The fair has a carnival and rodeo. The annual Caddo River Festival is sponsored by the Glenwood Regional Chamber of Commerce the last weekend in April in the downtown area. The festival incorporates a parade, local talent, various vendors and food trucks, antique car and tractor shows, 5K race, and the premier attraction: canoe races (Canoes are on wheels and pushed up the main street). ===Tourism=== Glenwood is the site of Billy's House of Guitars and Musical Museum, which includes instruments and memorabilia from notable guitarists such as [[Johnny Cash]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[George Harrison]], [[Elvis Presley]] and [[Pete Seeger]]. The museum is located on Broadway Street ([[U.S. Route 70B (Glenwood, Arkansas)|U.S. Route 70B]]) in downtown Glenwood.<ref>{{cite web |title= Billy's House of Guitars & Musical Museum |url= https://www.arkansas.com/attractions/detail.aspx?id=92902 |publisher= [[Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism]] |access-date= February 16, 2014 |archive-date= February 21, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140221231913/https://www.arkansas.com/attractions/detail.aspx?id=92902 |url-status= live }}</ref> The Glenwood Country Club is located on [[U.S. Route 70 in Arkansas|US 70]] east of town.<ref>{{cite web |title= Glenwood Country Club & Lodge |url= http://www.arkansas.com/places-to-stay/detail.aspx?id=92529 |publisher= Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism |access-date= February 16, 2014 |archive-date= December 4, 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131204202421/http://www.arkansas.com/places-to-stay/detail.aspx?id=92529 |url-status= live }}</ref> An 18-hole public course with lodging and restaurant, the facility is listed on the Natural State Golf Trail, a collection of twelve elite courses in unique locations across the state.<ref>{{cite web |title= The Natural State Golf Trail |url= http://www.naturalstategolftrail.com/ |access-date= February 16, 2014 |archive-date= February 5, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140205111215/http://naturalstategolftrail.com/ |url-status= live }}</ref> The city also sees significant tourism associated with the region's natural attractions. Canoeing and fishing are available on the [[Caddo River]], which flows through the city before widening into [[DeGray Lake]]. The [[Little Missouri Falls]] area is a day-use area featuring picnic areas with grills, a hiking trail, and scenic overlook.<ref>{{cite web |title= Little Missouri Falls |url= http://www.arkansas.com/kids/stuff-to-do/attractions/detail.aspx?id=18819&r=Ouachitas&city=Glenwood |publisher= Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism |access-date= February 16, 2014 |archive-date= February 21, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140221231916/http://www.arkansas.com/kids/stuff-to-do/attractions/detail.aspx?id=18819&r=Ouachitas&city=Glenwood |url-status= live }}</ref> [[Crater of Diamonds State Park]], [[DeGray Lake Resort State Park]], [[Lake Greeson]] and [[Lake Ouachita]] are also nearby, offering further recreational opportunities to residents and visitors.
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