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.
October 9 - 12, 2024
King Biscuit Blues Festival
6 City Blocks Downtown, Helena-West Helena, AR
Status: Updated 2/19/2024
October 10 - 12, 2024
Cabotfest
Downtown, Cabot, AR
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
October 11 - 12, 2024
Junkin at the Lake
100 Lone Pine Road S., Greers Ferry, AR
Status: Updated 2/1/2024
October 12 - 13, 2024
Fall Festival
Historic Main Street, Van Buren, AR
Status: Updated 2/20/2024
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Ozarktober
Downtown, Springdale, AR
Status: Updated 9/26/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Arkansas Rice Festival
Downtown, Weiner, AR
Status: Updated 8/17/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Square Gathering
Town Square, Ozark, AR
Status: Updated 9/26/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Wiggins Cabin Arts and Crafts Festival
Wiggins Cabin, Crossett, AR
Status: Updated 9/29/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Pea Ridge Mule Jump
975 Weston Street, Pea Ridge, AR
Status: Updated 8/15/2023
October 17 - 19, 2024
Wishing Spring's Fall Tent Event
Wishing Spring Gallery, Bella Vista, AR
Status: Updated 2/14/2024
October 17 - 19, 2024
Northwest Arkansas Festival
80 Acre Site, Bella Vista Highlands Area, Bella Vista, AR
Status: Updated 4/18/2024
October 17 - 19, 2024
Washington County Fall Harvest Festival
Washington County Fairgrounds, Fayetteville, AR
Status: Updated 5/1/2024
October 18 - 19, 2024
Fall Craft Fair - Springdale
NW Arkansas Convention Center, Springdale, AR
Status: Updated 5/1/2024
October 11 - 20, 2024
Arkansas State Fair
Arkasnass State Fair Complex, Little Rock, AR
Status: Updated 2/1/2024
October 17 - 20, 2024
War Eagle Mill Arts and Craft Fair
War Eagle Mill, Rogers, AR
Status: Updated 5/8/2024
October 17 - 20, 2024
War Eagle Fair
War Eagle Mills Farm, Hindsville, AR
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
October 18 - 20, 2024
ScotsFest (Arkansas Scottish Festival and Homecoming)
Lyon College, Batesville, AR
Status: Updated 1/11/2024
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Pumpkin Patch Craft Festival
United Lutheran Church, Bella Vista, AR
Status: Updated 9/6/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
White Hall Founder's Day Fall Festival
White Hall City Park, White Hall, AR
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Brookstock Slasher Halloween Party
Brookstock Events, Dover, AR
Status: Updated 10/10/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Homestead Festival
Parker Pioneer Homestead, Harrisburg, AR
Status: Updated 9/27/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
It's Fall Y'All Craft Fair
Benton County Fairgrounds, Bentonville, AR
Status: Updated 8/28/2023
April 13 - October 26, 2024
Art Market
Field off the Bentonville Square, Bentonville, AR
Status: Updated 3/28/2024
October 25 - 26, 2024
Bean Festival & Great AR Championship Outhouse Races
Chamber of Commerce, Mountain View, AR
Status: Updated 1/8/2024