Newton County Celebrates Elk Fest

KUAF

Published June 29, 2015 at 1:28 PM CDT

Last weekend, hundreds gathered around the square in Japser to celebrate the 18th annual Buffalo River Elk Festival, site of the Arkansas State Championship Elk Calling Contest.

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