From rugged mountains and rolling rapids to historic small towns, caves and mines, Arkansas’ landscape is as varied as it is, well, musical. The Natural State is one of the birthplaces of blues, jazz and folk. Did you know that in 1985, Arkansas made the fiddle its official state instrument? Fine fiddling is featured at many of Arkansas’ 200 annual events including the three biggest: Arkansas State Fair, Bikes, Blues, and BBQ and The Steel Horse Rally. We’ve got the fine-tuned details for all of Arkansas’ Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows!
Bentonville Fine Art Festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
arkansasartshows.com
(479) 215-7978
Orchards Park - Bentonville, AR
The Bentonville Fine Art Festival will feature artists displaying their original artwork in all mediums of fine art and fine craft including 2 and 3-dimensional mixed media, ceramic, digital, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, paintings in acrylic, oils, and watercolors, photography and sculpture in bronze, clay, glass, paper, metal stone and wood. The event offers free admission and free parking. The hours are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Rentopia Renaissance Faire of Northwest Arkansas
June 15 - 16, 2024
rentopianwa.com
(479) 957-4541
Within the Faire grounds - Bentonville, AR
Nestled in Beautiful Northwest Arkansas, RENTOPIA Renaissance Faire is held at the Bentonville County Fairgrounds where we have a spacious 8 acre grassy midway along with a large pavilion and Concert Stage. The venue allows a capacity to host as many as 12k attendees per day. We will feature Saint Louis Legion Of Honor armored knight fighters and other entertainment on both days of the event. Knight Fights, Costume and Beard & Braid contests, Kids Quest for Knighthood are all included with General Admission Ticket. We are currently accepting Vendor registration and General Admission tickets on our website.
Timberfest
October 4 - 5, 2024
grantcountychamber.com/timberfest
(870) 942-3021
Grant County Courthouse Square - Sheridan, AR
Annual festival held the first weekend in October of every year. The 41st Annual Timberfest Festival will be on October, Friday 4th & Saturday 5th. Join us for the Lumberjack competition, food, rides and Live Entertainment. Make sure you visit the Go Hog Wild BBQ Cookoff for a taste of some of the best BBQ around. Don't forget to sign up for one of our fun events, Baggo tournament, Car Show, Bow Shoot, 5K, Pinewood Derby, Pageant and more.
Northwest Arkansas Festival
October 17 - 19, 2024
(503) 509-9806
80 Acre Site, Bella Vista Highlands Area - Bella Vista, AR
Large Arts & Crafts Festival following in the footsteps and traditions of the Bella Vista A&C Festival which drew an estimated 30,000 shoppers and was held for 53 years prior to Covid-19. IBCA sanctioned and managed professional BBQ competition, Large entertainment tent with live music, a country music concert featuring a nationally known recording artist, a "Heritage Music Celebration" featuring a Silver Dollar City Bluegrass recording group, Blues and Celtic music, an Irish Dance Troupe, a Professional Scottish Highland Bagpiper, Beer and wine Garden, and more.
Pumpkin Patch Craft Festival
October 17 - 19, 2024
unitedlutheranbv.org
(479) 855-1325
United Lutheran Church - Bella Vista, AR
The Pumpkin Patch Craft Festival is held at United Lutheran Church in Bella Vista, AR from 17-19 October. We offer vendors a 10x10 space for the 3 day event for $125. We do all advertising, and work with the local Chamber of Commerce to get our event on the map of local craft shows held in NW Arkansas that weekend. People flock here to go experience the local festivals. Last year we had 2700 attendees, many from as far away as Minnesota.
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Winter Market on the Square
Railyard Park - Downtown Rogers, Rogers, AR
Status: Updated 8/28/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Christmas on the Creek
Shiloh Square & Emma Avenue, Springdale, AR
Status: Updated 10/6/2023
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Christmas Parade of Lights
Historic Eureka Springs, Eureka Springs, AR
Status: Updated 11/14/2023
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Holiday at the Capitol
Capitol Grounds, Little Rock, AR
Status: Updated 11/30/2023
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Sugar Plum Market
Marion First Baptist Church, Marion, AR
Status: Updated 10/31/2023
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase
Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, Little Rock, AR
Status: Updated 10/25/2023
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Shopping With Santa
Gunn Mule Barn, Quitman, AR
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
November - December 2024 (dates not updated)
Christmas Gift Show
Mena Art Gallery, Mena, AR
Status: Updated 9/5/2023
December 2024 (dates not updated)
Christmas Market
5 Lois Lane, Greenbrier, AR
Status: Updated 11/20/2023
January 2025 (dates not updated)
Hot Springs Coin Show
Double Tree by Hilton, Hot Springs, AR
Status: Updated 12/21/2023
January 2025 (dates not updated)
ADG Wedding Show
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, AR
Status: Updated 10/11/2023
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Eureka Gras Mardi Gras
Various Locations, Eureka Springs, AR
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Forty-Sixth Wye Daffodil Festival
United Methodist Church, Bigelow, AR
Status: Updated 12/5/2023
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Jonquil Festival
Historic Washington State Park, Washington, AR
Status: Updated 1/31/2024
February - March 2025 (dates not updated)
Mena Art Gallery
Mena Art Gallery, Mena, AR
Status: Updated 1/14/2024
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Arkansas Fiddlers Convention
North Arkansas College South Campus, Harrison, AR
Status: Updated 2/19/2024
April 2025 (dates not updated)
First Friday Market - April
Downtown, Camden, AR
Status: Updated 2/29/2024
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Art Jam - Blackout Over Brier
Matthews Park, Greenbrier, AR
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Solar Eclipse Festival
The Blue Zipline & Farm, Mena, AR
Status: Updated 1/28/2024
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Russellville Soccer Complex, Russellville, AR
Status: Updated 2/16/2024
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Eclipse at Stardust Ranch
Stardust Ranch, Marcella, AR
Status: Updated 2/17/2024
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Hogskin Holidays
Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Hampton, AR
Status: Updated 1/2/2024
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Four States Fair & Rodeo
Four States Fairgrounds, Texarkana, AR
Status: Updated 7/11/2023
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Ozark UFO Conference
Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs, AR
Status: Updated 1/8/2024