February 1 - 28 - Mardi Gras Ozark Style, Bull Shoals - A month long celebration of Mardi Gras! Kick off the festivities with a parade, a Cajun cook-off and so much more! (870) 445-4443 (1373)
February 15 - March 15 - 9th Annual Celebrate Art, Springdale - Celebrate Art esteems the talents of our area's young people in the lighthearted competition. Admission: Free (479) 751-5441 Arts Center of the Ozarks (1894)
March 6 - 8 - Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival, Mountain View - This annual event is hosted and sponsored by the Mountain View Bluegrass Association. (870) 269-3851 (1895)
March 7 - 8 - 15th Annual Camden Daffodil Festival, Camden - The Camden Daffodil Festival features
select daffodil gardens tours, historic home tours, arts & crafts, Quilt Show, Art Show & Sale, Cemetery Walk, Civil War reenactors, Bike Show, children's activities and live entertainment and the 8th Annual Championship Steak Cook-Off. (870) 836-0023 Clara Freeland (1896)
March 14 - 15 - 2nd Annual Spring Fling Extravanganza, Mountain Home - Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Great items for all to choose from. Crafts, vendors, face painting, and picture with Easter Bunny. Baked goods, plants, crafts, crochet/knitted, jewelry, quilted, beaded items, popcorn, NASCAR, and more. Fund raiser for foster children of Baxter County.
(870) 425-9261 Village Mall (1897)
March 15 - St. Paddy's Parade, Eureka Springs - Saturday at 2 p.m. St. Paddy's Parade in downtown
Eureka Springs with floats, and walking clubs led by Grand Marshal. Anyone wearing GREEN can join in the parade. Flower Canes a specialty.
(479) 239-4466 Downtown (1898)
March 15 - Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt, Fort Smith - Egg Hunting has Gone to the Dogs!
So grab your family, friends, or significant other and join PHAR (Pets Haven Animal Rescue) for an Easter Eggs-Travaganza for Dogs!
Dust off those bunny ears (both yours and your dog's!) and bring your
Easter basket to collect eggs filled with dog treats and prizes! (Yes, dogs will be the ones expected to find the eggs!) Easter Egg Hunt for Your Pooch, Costume Contest, White Elephant Auction, cold drinks and lots of fun for everyone all included! (479) 872-7002 Zero Street (1899)
March 15 - Easter Gator Egg Hunt, Texarkana - 10 a.m. Rain date: March 22. Free Admission (903) 798-3978 Spring Lake Park (1900)
March 22 - 37th Annual Pioneer Craft Festival, Rison - The Pioneer Craft festival has something for everyone from crafts, historic buildings, demonstrations, blacksmithing, good music, great food and fun rides for kids. Our Dutch Oven Cook-Off is a crowd pleaser! Join us for a day of fun! (870) 325-7289 Pioneer Village (1901)
April 4 - 6 - Arkansas Literary Festival, Little Rock - Join us this year for author sessions and book signings, children's activities, teen writing sessions, musical entertainment, food, exhibitors, and so much more! It's more fun than you'd think! (501) 663-4321 River Market District (1364)
May 16 - 17 - Crawdad Days Music Festival, Harrison - Festival with bands, children's area, craft booths, Crawdad eating contest, carnival, more. (870) 741-1789 Lake Harrison (63)
May 23 - 25 - Riverfest, Little Rock - Arkansas's largest premier family festival.
Three days of fun Memorial Day weekend with 5 stages, 100 acts, large childrens area, visual arts, food and many special attractions. (501) 255-3378 Little Rock Riverfront Park and North Shore Riverwalk (1902)
May 24 - Pioneer Days Parade, Van Buren - Parade of local riding clubs along Main Street.
$2 adult; $1 children Historic Main Street (1903)
June 1 - 14 - Hot Springs Music Festival, Hot Springs National Park - A one-of-a-kind music festival that brings hundreds of musicians from around the world. Heard throughout the country over the radio, these beautiful concerts are even more profound in person. This spectacular event is not for the faint-hearted, so all you music lovers, enjoy! (501) 623-4763 (1316)
June 1 - 14 - 13th Annual Hot Springs Music Festival, Hot Springs - For two weeks every June, the Spa City overflows
with music as 200 international mentor and apprentice musicians converge to create 20 live concerts and over 250 open rehearsals of symphony orchestra, chamber music and music theatre in Hot Springs' downtown historic district. The Hot Springs Music Festival: great concerts, open rehearsals, casual atmosphere, serious fun!
(501) 623-4763 Historic Downtown District (1904)
June 5 - 7 - 23rd Annual Steamboat Days Festival, Des Arc - Free entertainment, pageants, cook-off starts & crafts, sporting events, children's games and much more. Rehearsals free; concerts $5-25 (870) 256-5289 Court House square (1905)
June 7 - Pinnacle of Music Festival, Little Rock - Prepare for a musical and cultural odyssey during this day filled with treasures! From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., hear soul-stirring renditions of Christian and gospel music performed by musicians from across the city and state. From 2-8 p.m., enjoy the best of the blues, with emotionally charged and power packed performances from local,
national, and international artists. There will also be food vendors,children's activities, and a 3-on-3 basketball contest. Contact the park for details.
(501) 868-5806 Pinnacle Mountain State Park (1906)
June 7 - Fulton County Fair Summer Demolition Derby, Salem - $6 Teens & Adults, $3 age 6-12 (870) 895-2491 Fulton County Fairgrounds (1907)
June 18 - 21 - 31st Annual Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival, Waldron - Come and camp with us or visit for the day. You are sure to enjoy one of the best bluegrass parks in the country. Admission: Camping $10; Tickets: Wed $8, Thurs, Fri, Sat $15 each or a 4-day pass $50. (479) 637-3717 Turkey Track Bluegrass Park (1908)
June 20 - 25th Annual Fun Day, Greenbrier - Bring your family and friends for a day of old-fashioned games and contests. Sack races, paddleboat races, watermelon seed spitting contests, and a water balloon toss are just a few of the wonderful and fun games and contests of the day. Free swimming and paddle boating today. Contact the park for a detailed schedule. (501) 679-2098 Woolly Hollow State Park, Lake Bennett Beach (1909)
June 27 - 28 - Annual Red, White, Blue Festival, Mountain Home - It's the annual Red, White, Blue Festival,
across the Mountain Home community. Parade, rodeo, festival on the ASU Campus,
concerts and live music, food and a huge fireworks display Saturday night! (870) 425-5111 ASU Mountain Home Campus (1910)
June 27 - 28 - 11th Annual Buffalo River Elk Festival, Jasper - This major event celebrates Newton County's
title of "Elk Capital of Arkansas." You will find quality artists, crafters, other vendors showcasing their wares as well as nature seminars, wildlife displays, fishing derby, lots of kids' activities, great entertainment, brilliant fireworks display and the infamous Elk Permit Drawings. Fun for all ages!
(870) 446-2455 Courthouse Square (1911)
June 27 - 28 - $5,000 Ride 4 Cash, Harrison - The event is a two day poker run through the Ozark Mountains where you have a chance to win $5,000! (870) 741-1789 (1956)
June 28 - Cookin' on the Creek BBQ Championship, Harrison - The BBQ Championship takes place on Lake Harrison in conjunction with the Ride 4 Cash. Lots of BBQ! (870) 741-1789 (1957)
June 30 - July 4 - Independence Day Five Days Of Fun, Dardanelle - This week features recreational games, kids' crafts, and nature programs. Bring your family out, take a dip in the pool, and join us for some fun! Contact the park for a detailed schedule. (479) 229-3655 Mount Nebo State Park (1912)
July 4 - Freedom Fest, Gentry - All-day Fourth of July Freedom Festival, pageants,
games for kids, lots of food, car show, antique tractor show, bands and entertainment, arts and craft booths. Great fireworks display at dusk!
Free admission
(479) 736-2358 City Park on Main Street (1913)
July 4 - 28th Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration, El Dorado - Fun, family event featuring entertainment and
the largest display of fireworks in south Arkansas.
(870) 863-6113 (1914)
July 4 - 9th Annual Sherwood's 4th of July Family Celebration, Sherwood - Family event from 6-9 p.m., featuring free food, Pepsi, patriotic tribute, entertainment, and children's activities. Firewood display at 9 p.m.
Free shuttle service from Sylvan Hills High School parking lot. (501) 835-8909 Sherwood Forest (1915)
July 24 - 27 - 29th Annual Ding Dong Days Festival, Dumas - Chamber Volunteer Appreciation BBQ, crowning of Ding Dong Days Daddy and Mamma; July 25: Bands, booths, food & fun for everyone; July 26: 5K Run, pancake breakfast, vendors, booths, food, bands, car show and Ding Dong Eating Contest for children and adults. Ding Dong Days Bass Tournament. Admission $8.00 (870) 382-5447 Downtown (1916)
August 1 - 2 - 36th Annual Pine Tree Festival, Dierks - Festival depicting timber industry with lumberjack competitions, kids' rides, games, archery, antique cars, heavy equipment, art, craft vendors, IBCA BBQ cook-off, ending with
country music concert Saturday night.
Admission: Free except concert and rides. (870) 286-3163 (1917)
August 1 - 31 - 65th Annual White River Water Carnival, Batesville - Arkansas's oldest annual water event,
which includes numerous features such as arts and crafts, foods, entertainment, sporting events, a car show, bike show, and Grand Parade.
Also includes the White River Beauty Pageant. (870) 793-2378 Riverside Park (1918)
August 10 - 16 - 80th Annual Montgomery County Fair, Mount Ida - Carnival, pageants, talent show, exhibits, livestock show, rodeo, parade,
rodeo royalty competitions, playday, pee wee livestock show. Admission: $2 gate per person, Rodeo $7 adults, $5 children. (870) 867-5084 Fairgrounds (1919)
August 14 - 16 - 37th Annual Northwest Arkansas Bluegrass Festival, Harrison - (870) 426-3477 Beacon Park (1920)
August 15 - 23 - North Franklin County Fair, Ozark - North Franklin County Fair - Carnival, pageants, parade, talent contest and exhibits.
(479) 667-2525 Fairgrounds (1921)
August 15 - 31 - Madison County Fair, Huntsville - The Fair Parade starts the festivities.
Livestock, produce, fine arts & craft exhibits on display beginning on Monday. The carnival begins on Wednesday and runs through Saturday.
Admission: $2 adults; $1 children (479) 789-2384 Fairgrounds (1922)
August 16 - 24 - 76th Annual Clay County Fair, Piggott - Carnival, rides, exhibit beauty pageants,
rodeo demolition derby, fireman's rodeo. (870) 598-2320 Clay County Fairgrounds (1923)
August 22 - 30 - 2008 Newton County Fair and Rodeo, Jasper - Carnival, kids' day, senior day (age 60+), truck pull, garden tractor pull, ATV Rodeo, Queen's contest, parade, horse show, and livestock show. (870) 446-2270 Fairgrounds (1924)
August 22 - 23 - 24rd Annual Frisco Festival, Rogers - Spend 2 days doing more fun things than you could ever do in a year! Featuring a karaoke contest, the annual spikequest, great food, rides, and a whole lot of fun!There's something for the whole family! (479) 936-5487 Main Street Rogers (1340)
August 27 - 30 - Polk County Fair & Livestock Show, Mena - Experience the lights, thrill, and excitement of
the County Fair! Livestock Show, 4-H exhibits, commercial building, school arts and crafts, Home Extension displays, midway,and carnival rides. Of course, there is cotton candy and much more!
Admission: $2 (479) 394-1238 Polk County Fairgrounds (1925)
August 29 - September 1 - Labor Day Weekend, Russellville - Lake Dardanelle State Park invites campers and local community members to spend this long, relaxing weekend at the park! Enjoy kayaking, boat touring, creating arts and crafts, nature activities, and more. Stop by the visitor center for a few minutes or spend all day watching the fish and exploring interactive exhibits. Please call for a schedule of activities close to the holiday weekend.
Admission: Free (479) 967-5516 Lake Dardanelle State Park (1926)
August 30 - September 1 - Crawford County Festival, Van Buren - A three day arts and crafts festival held at Lake
Lou Emma Park located just north of Interstate 40 on 59 Highway. Over 50 vendors from a three state area plus a carnival for the kids.
Admission: Free (479) 474-8322 (1927)
September 1 - 7 - Hot Spring County Fair and Rodeo, Malvern - (501) 332-2721 Fairgrounds (1928)
September 1 - 15 - Carroll County Fair, Berryville - From the fair parade on Monday, through the pageant, the midway, and exhibits--the Carroll County Fair brings together the best
of the county! (870) 423-3704 Carroll County Fairgrounds (1929)
September 2 - 6 - 117th Annual Cleburne County Fair, Heber Springs - Booths, exhibits, livestock, horticulture, kids events include terrific
food and amusements. (501) 206-6691 Cleburne County Fairgrounds (1930)
September 5 - 7 - Dogpatch Biker Bash, Harrison - Featuring guided rides, vendors, concerts, and bike games. (870) 741-1789 (59)
September 11 - 13 - Bradley County Fair, Warren - Largest midway in the southeast, funland carnival, fair queen pageants, fair exhibits, music, food and door prizes.
Admission: $1; age 5 and under free (870) 226-5225 Bradley County Fairgrounds (1931)
October 3 - 4 - MusicFest El Dorado, El Dorado - Two days filled with great music and great performances! This music fest has it all! Not only is there music, there's other fun activities and entertainment for everyone! 1-888-921-2666 (1346)
October 3 - 5 - Hot Springs Arts and Crafts Fair, Hot Springs - 2nd largest juried craft show in Ark. 40 yrs. old. Artisons & vendors from all around the US. (501)623-9592 (2592)
October 3 - 4 - 21st Annual MusicFest El Dorado, El Dorado - MusicFest El Dorado features a weekend full
of music, fun and food! The event features over 30 musical acts of all genres on 6 stages with superstar acts headlining each night. Past headliners have included Tracy Lawrence, Dixie Chicks, Joan Jett, Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith and more!Admission: $10 per day; $15 for weekend pass. (870) 862-4747 Downtown El Dorado (1932)
October 10 - 11 - 23rd Annual Oktoberfest, Fort Smith - Oktoberfest is a 2-day event sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus and a fundraiser for the Gregory Kistler Center. German food, German music, live entertainment, raffle and more. Admission: Donations accepted at the gate for the Kistler Center. (479) 785-4677 Columbus Acres/Knights of Columbus (1933)
October 11 - 12 - Fall Fest, Van Buren - Autumn is welcomed in old-fashioned style as
Van Buren opens historic Main Street for the Fall Festival.More than 200 exhibitors from more than seven states. A variety of food and entertainment plus a children's carnival. Event held rain or shine. Admission: Free (479) 474-5155 Historic Main Street (1934)
October 16 - 18 - Bella Visita Arts & Crafts Festival, Bella Vista - Carefully juryed handmade arts and crafts festival, free parking and admission. (479) 855-2064 (1980)
December 21 - 24 - Christmas on the Mountain, Mena - Join us for a family fun Christmas
on the mountain. We'll have wagon rides, tree decorating,crafts, caroling, concerts and more. Contact the park for more details.
Admission: Free (479) 394-2863 Queen Wilhelmina State Park (1935)
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February 21 - Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Parade, Eureka Springs - Parade Theme: Art Whirl. Floats, decorated vehicles, bands, costumed groups, horses, goats, pigs, dogs. Krewe of Krazo, Krewe of Barkus, Krewe of Wobniar and others. Kostume Kontests after the parade. (479) 981-9551 Downtown on Spring and Main streets (3657)
March 14 - St Paddy Parade, Eureka Springs - 2 pm - 5 pm
Paddy Parade. Paintin' the town green -- floats, decorated vehicles, bands, bag pipes, Irish dancers, walking groups -- anyone in green can join the parade. 479-981-9551 Downtown on Spring and Main Streets (3658)
March 17 - First Ever 6th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, Hot Springs - Come see the World's Shortest First Ever 6th
Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Bridge Street (3659)
April 8 - 11 - 32nd Annual Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival, Waldron - Come and camp with us or visit for the day. You are sure to enjoy one of the best bluegrass parks
in the country. Turkey Track Bluegrass Park. (479) 637-3717 Turkey Track Bluegrass Park (3030)
April 16 -19 - Arkansas Literary Festival, Little Rock - Join us this year for author sessions and book signings, children's activities, teen writing sessions,musical entertainment, food, exhibitors, and so much more! It's more fun than you'd think! (3027)
April 25 - Party in the Park, Russellville - Fun for the entire family! Music, food, fun, games, art and more.
(479)968-2452 Russellville City Park (3660)
May 15 - 16 - Crawdad Days Music Festival, Harrison - Festival with bands, children's area, craft booths, Crawdad eating contest, carnival, more. (870) 741-1789 Lake Harrison (1951)
May 22 - 24 - Riverfest, Little Rock - Arkansas's largest premier family festival.
Three days of fun Memorial Day weekend with 5 stages, 100 acts, large childrens area, visual arts, food and many special attractions. Little Rock Riverfront Park and North Shore Riverwalk.
501-255-3378 (3028)
May 23 - Pioneer Days Parade, Van Buren - Parade of local riding clubs. Begins at the Crawford County Courthouse at 1 p.m.
479-474-0990 Historic Main Street (3661)
May 31 - June 13 - Hot Springs Music Festival, Hot Springs - Hot Springs Music Festival, Hot Springs National Park - A one-of-a-kind music festival that brings hundreds of musicians from around the world. Heard throughout the country over the radio, these beautiful concerts are even more profound in person. This spectacular event is not for the faint-hearted,so all you music lovers enjoy. (501) 623-4763 Hot Springs National Park (3029)
June 12 - 13 - 52nd Annual Lions Club Rodeo and Parade, Calico Rock - All rodeo events, both junior and senior, start at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m. Concessions available. Parade starts Saturday at 4 p.m. at Tip Wiseman Rodeo arena, travels down Hwy 56 west, and continues down Main Street. Floats, fire trucks, beauty pageant winners, horse back riders, and local dignitaries.
Admission: $6 870-297-8837 Tip Wiseman Rodeo Arena (3662)
July 28 - August 1 - 78th Annual Sharp County Fair, Ash Flat - Exhibits, commercial exhibits, livestock poultry, entertainment, talent and beauty contest, and rodeo. Admission: $3 adults, $2 children, 6 and under free 870-994-7325 Fair Grounds (3663)
August 1 - August 31 - 81st Annual Montgomery County Fair, Sims - Exact dates TBA. Carnival, pageants, talent show, exhibits, livestock show, rodeo, parade, rodeo royalty competitions, playday, pee wee livestock show.
Admission: $2 gate per person; rodeo $7 adults, $5 children 870-867-5084 Fairgrounds (3664)
August 4 - 8 - Fulton County Fair, Salem - Featuring exhibits, carnival, beauty pageants, talent contest, team roping, Christian Rock concert, USLMRA lawn mower racing, truck and tractor pull, and demolition derby. 870-895-5565 Fulton County Fairgrounds (3665)
August 21 - 29 - North Franklin County Fair, Ozark - Carnival and exhibits, fair parade, pageants, youth talent contest, gospel awards show, bingo and pageant, senior citizen lunch, animal show and sale, antique tractor show, live music and market show. 479-667-2525 Fairgrounds (3666)
August 22 - White Hall Founder's Day 26th Parade, White Hall - Line up starts at 9 a.m. The parade starts at 10 a.m. The Parade route is Chipmunk Drive to Anderson and concludes at White Hall City Park. The only entry fee is a canned good per person on float. 870-718-4943 White Hall City Park (3667)
August 25 - 29 - 85th Annual Randolph County Fair & Livestock Show, Pocahontas - Rodeo, Carnival, exhibits, cattle and livestock judging. Parade August 25th. 870-892-3202 Fair Grounds (3668)
August 28 - 29 - 25rd Annual Frisco Festival, Rogers - Spend 2 days doing more fun things than you could ever do in a year! Featuring a karaoke contest, the annual spikequest, great food, rides, and a whole lot of fun!There's something for the whole family! (479) 936-5487 Main Street (2895)
September 1 - 5 - South Logan County Livestock Show & Fair, Booneville - Livestock show, rodeo, Kiwanis Kids' Day, arts
& crafts, carnival, and more! 479-675-2666 South Logan County Fairgrounds (3670)
September 1 - 5 - 111th Annual Johnson County Fair, Clarksville - Carnival, beauty pageants, livestock exhibits, talent contest, food, and a whole lot more.
479-754-2340 (3671)
September 4 - 6 - Dogpatch Biker Bash, Harrison - Festival with bands, children's area, craft booths, Crawdad eating contest, carnival, more. (870) 741-1789 (1952)
September 8 - 12 - 118th Annual Cleburne County Fair, Heber Springs - Booths, exhibits, livestock, horticulture, kids events include terrific food and amusements.
501-206-6691 Cleburne County Fairgrounds (3526)
September 27 - October 3 - 65th Annual Southwest Arkansas District Livestock Show & Rodeo, Hope - Livestock show, commercial booths, flower show, food preservation (canning), arts & crafts, horticulture, carnival, and rodeo. 870-777-5111 Fair Park (3672)
October 9- 18 - The Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock - Includes a 10-acre Midway filled with carnival rides, games and amusements, and of course food! The Arkans State Fair also boasts concerts on our outside entertainment stages, childrens shows, motor sports in the coliseum, and four performances of the PRCA Rodeo.
(501) 372-8341 Arkansas State Fairgrounds (3656)
December 8 - Christmas Parade, Dumas - Theme of this year's parade is "The Magical World of Christmas." 870-382-5447 (3673)
December 12 - Hardy Christmas Parade, Hardy - 870-856-3811 (3674)
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The Fair is the state's largest single event. The Fair includes time-honored events like the Livestock Show and 4H Livestock Auction. It also includes a 10-acre Midway filled with carnival rides, games and amusements, and food.