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!
Tontitown Art Festival
April 27 - 28, 2024
arkansasartshows.com
(479) 215-7978
Harry Sbanotto Park - Tontitown, AR
The Tontitown Art Festival will feature artists selling their artwork in all mediums of fine art and fine craft. Artwork will include 2 and 3-dimensional mixed media, ceramic, fiber, furniture, jewelry, paintings in acrylic, oils, and watercolors, photography, and sculpture in bronze, clay, glass, paper, metal, stone, and wood. The festival will offer free parking and free admission. The hours of the event are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be a prior-day setup and overnight security. Overnight parking is acceptable for participants. For more information contact Ronda Mills
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.
September 26 - 28, 2024
Twenty-Seventh Petit Jean Fall Swap Meet
Museum of Automobiles, Morrilton, AR
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
September 27 - 28, 2024
Arkansas Village Quilt Show
Benton Event Center, Benton, AR
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
September 28, 2024
Bryant Fall Fest
Bishop Park, Bryant, AR
Status: Updated 2/19/2024
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Bentonville Farmers Market On the Square - September
Bentonville Square, Bentonville, AR
Status: Updated 2/10/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Benton County Fair
Benton County Fairgrounds, Bentonville, AR
Status: Updated 8/3/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Ozark Memories Day
Dover Middle School, Dover, AR
Status: Updated 7/8/2023
September - October 2024 (dates not updated)
Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair
Kay Rodgers Park, Fort Smith, AR
Status: Updated 4/26/2023
April 5 - October 4, 2024
Bentonville First Friday
Bentonville Square, Bentonville, AR
Status: Updated 3/3/2024
October 4, 2024
First Friday Market - October
Downtown, Camden, AR
Status: Updated 3/4/2024
October 3 - 5, 2024
The Junk Ranch - Fall
The Junk Ranch, Prairie Grove, AR
Status: Updated 3/11/2024
October 4 - 5, 2024
Timberfest
Grant County Courthouse Square, Sheridan, AR
Web: grantcountychamber.com/timberfest
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
October 5, 2024
Arkansas Goat Festival
Perryville Park, Perryville, AR
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Drew County Fair
Fairgrounds, Monticello, AR
Status: Updated 8/14/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Musicfest El Dorado
Union Square, El Dorado, AR
Status: Updated 9/22/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Herb Harvest Fall Festival
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain View, AR
Status: Updated 9/25/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Harvest Homecoming Festival
Historic Downtown Harrison Square, Harrison, AR
Status: Updated 8/7/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Rison in the Fall Festival
Downtown, Rison, AR
Status: Updated 8/29/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Mount Magazine Frontier Day Festival
Town Square, Paris, AR
Status: Updated 6/16/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
High Cotton on Bayou Festival
Scott Plantation Settlement, Scott, AR
Status: Updated 9/21/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Caddo Gap Heritage Festival
Downtown, Caddo Gap, AR
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Hurrah! Festival
Sevier County Museum, Herman Dierks Park, De Queen, AR
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
October 4 - 8, 2024
Hillberry Music Festival
The Farm Campground and Events, Eureka Springs, AR
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair
Garland County Fairgrounds, Hot Springs, AR
Status: Updated 2/15/2023
October 9 - 12, 2024
King Biscuit Blues Festival
6 City Blocks Downtown, Helena-West Helena, AR
Status: Updated 2/19/2024