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Lederhosen, laughter and lagers: Arktoberfest delivers another successful celebration

"Ein Prosit!" rang out across downtown Mountain Home as hundreds gathered Oct. 4 for the fourth annual Arktoberfest, where runners chugged beers between quarter-mile sprints, competitors tested their stein-holding stamina, and the community rallied to support local children in need. The festival, hosted by Rapp's Barren Brewing Company on the downtown square, transformed Mountain Home's…
October 14, 20250Comments

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Prost! ARktoberfest returns to Mountain Home Saturday

"Ein Prosit der GemĂĽtlichkeit!" Downtown Mountain Home will transform into a Bavarian-style celebration this Saturday as Rapp's Barren Brewery hosts its fourth annual ARktoberfest, combining German tradition with Arkansas craft beer culture while supporting local children in need. The festival raises funds for the First United Methodist Church's Backpack Food 4 Kids program, which…
October 3, 20250Comments

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O’zapft is! Rapp’s Barren’s third annual ARtoberfest brings cheer and beer to Mountain Home

Ein Prosit der Gemutlichkeit! Or as we say in English, “a toast to cheer and good times!” Saturday marked a big day for Rapp’s Barren Brewery as they hosted their third annual ARktoberfest in downtown Mountain Home. The lederhosen was donned, and the kegs were tapped as residents and visitors from all over Baxter County…
October 10, 20240Comments

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Arktoberfest raises over $15,000 for Backpack Food for Kids program

Mountain Home’s second annual Arktoberfest was another successful event in the newly formed downtown Baker District.  Registration was up from 2022 drawing crowds from 43 different cities across 10 different states.   The festival effectively raised $15,790 (a 22% increase from last year) for the Backpack Food for Kids program which will cover roughly 1/3…
October 6, 20230Comments

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Those arms better be strong! ARktoberfest returns to Mountain Home in two weeks

Mountain Home residents, it’s time to break out your favorite pair of lederhosen! Rapp’s Barren Brewery’s ARktoberfest is returning to Mountain Home Saturday, Sept. 30 for the second year in a row. The festival will be held on the square downtown Mountain Home and will feature games and events for both adults and children. Last…
September 19, 20230Comments

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Rapp’s Barren’s ARktoberfest raises largest recorded donation for Backpack Food 4 Kids

The numbers are in! Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company’s managed to raise $13,016 for Backpack Food 4 Kids during its first ever ARktoberfest in downtown Mountain Home on Sept. 17. The donation marks the single largest donation ever given to Backpack Food 4 Kids, and accounts for roughly 20% of the organization's annual budget. The money…
October 7, 20220Comments

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