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.
June 26 - 29, 2024
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Parsons Stadium, Springdale, AR
Status: Updated 4/8/2024
June 28 - 29, 2024
Buffalo River Elk Festival
Jasper Square, Jasper, AR
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
World Championship Cardboard Boat Races
Sandy Beach on Greers Ferry Lake, Heber Springs, AR
Status: Updated 4/7/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Fairfield Bay July Fourth Celebration
Downtown, Fairfield Bay, AR
Status: Updated 6/23/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Lake City Community Fest
Wayne Biscuit Short Memorial Park, Lake City, AR
Status: Updated 12/13/2022
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Alma Liberty Festival
Downtown Alma, Alma, AR
Status: Updated 6/23/2023
July 3, 2024
Independence Day Family Celebration
The Greens at North Hills, Sherwood, AR
Status: Updated 4/12/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Salem Fireworks In The Park
City Park, Salem, AR
Status: Updated 4/3/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Maumelle Fourth Fest
Lake Willastein Park, Maumelle, AR
Status: Updated 4/3/2023
July 4, 2024
Pops on the River
River Market, Little Rock, AR
Status: Updated 2/14/2024
July 5, 2024
First Friday Market - July
Downtown, Camden, AR
Status: Updated 3/4/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Mount Ida Farmers Market - July
Right off of HWY 270, Mount Ida, AR
Status: Updated 4/27/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Fulton County Fair
Fulton County Fairgrounds, Salem, AR
Status: Updated 1/4/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Johnson County Peach Festival
Courthouse Square, Clarksville, AR
Status: Updated 5/8/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Them Dirty Roses @ Brookstock!
Brookstock Events, Dover, AR
Status: Updated 7/13/2023
June 18 - July 23, 2024
South Arkansas Arts Center Juried Competition
South Arkansas Arts Center, El Dorado, AR
Status: Updated 4/16/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Bentonville Farmers Market On the Square - July
Bentonville Square, Bentonville, AR
Status: Updated 2/10/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
River Valley Rock Festival
Brookstock Events, Dover, AR
Status: Updated 5/10/2023
August 2, 2024
First Friday Market - August
Downtown, Camden, AR
Status: Updated 3/4/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Fine Arts Camp
First Christian Church, Little Rock, AR
Status: Updated 6/14/2023
August 4, 2024
ADG Fall Wedding Show
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, AR
Status: Updated 11/14/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Arkansas Fiddle and Banjo Championships and Concerts
Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View, AR
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
August 6 - 10, 2024
Tontitown Grape Festival
Henri De Tonti Boulevard, Springdale, AR
Status: Updated 2/6/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Bargains Galore on 64
160 miles along Hwy. 64 from Fort Smith to Beebe, Ozark, AR
Status: Updated 5/30/2023