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.
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Ouachita Quilt Show
Polk County Fairgrounds, Mena, AR
Status: Updated 7/11/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
PACA Christmas Gala Arts and Crafts Show
Hughes Center, Russellville, AR
Status: Updated 10/12/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Foothills Celebration
school, community center, downtown, Black Rock, AR
Status: Updated 10/26/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Arkansas River Holiday Market
Kay Rodgers Park, Fort Smith, AR
Status: Updated 6/28/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Fall Craft Show
Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, AR
Status: Updated 9/7/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Lit'L Bita Christmas
ASU Convocation Center, Jonesboro, AR
Status: Updated 9/17/2023
November 8 - 9, 2024
NWA Holiday Market
NWA Convention Center, Springdale, AR
Status: Updated 5/1/2024
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Fall Bluegrass Festival
Ozark Folk Center Auditorium, Mountain View, AR
Status: Updated 9/11/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Original Ozark Folk Festival
The Auditorium, Eureka Springs, AR
Status: Updated 9/8/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Buck Fever Festival
Downtown, Banks, AR
Status: Updated 11/1/2023
November 15 - 16, 2024
Craft Fest - November
Baxter County Fairgounds, Mountain Home, AR
Status: Updated 4/4/2024
November 2024 (dates not updated)
NWA Boutique Show
Rogers Convention Center, Rogers, AR
Status: Updated 2/16/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Jacksonville Holiday Craft Sale
Jacksonville Community Center, Jacksonville, AR
Status: Updated 9/19/2023
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Wings Over the Prairie Festival
Downtown, Stuttgart, AR
Status: Updated 8/17/2023
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