Fall Arkansas Festivals

Lavish Herbal Feast and Garden Reception - Mountain View, AR - May 2 to May 4, 2024
Formerly a fall event, will see if it returns…Kicks off with the Lavish Herbal Feast. Learn about herbs and plants, including information both old and new. Held at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.

National Championship Chuckwagon Races - Clinton, AR - Aug 24 to Sep 1, 2024
Over 20,000 attend this annual event with its chuckwagon and Snowy River races with over 150 race teams. Also live band performances, lots of vendors, western collectibles, crafts, art, saddles, trade show and of course plenty of food.

FestiVille - Jacksonville, AR - Aug 31, 2024
A two-day city festival by Jacksonville Parks and Recreation

Rector Labor Day - Rector, AR - Aug 31 to Sep 2, 2024
Pageants, parade, 5k and more

Ozark Folk Festival - Eureka Springs, AR - Sep 5 to Sep 7, 2024
Plenty to do with free music in Basin Spring Park, Folk Festival Parade, Barefoot Ball, art fair, various singing and songwriting contests, great dance and folk music plus the big Concert in the Aud.

Garland County Fair - Hot Springs, AR - Sep 6 to Sep 15, 2024
All the fair fun including a demolition derby, carnival rides, exhibit hall, car show, livestock, rodeo, pageant and more!

Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival - Eureka Springs, AR - Sep 6 to Sep 7, 2024
Longest running carshow in the region, with a sunset cruise, professional judges awarding 25+ awards, music, food, parade of show cars and more.

White County Fair - Searcy, AR - Sep 9 to Sep 14, 2024
Held at the White County Fairgrounds. Come out with family and friends to enjoy the fair along with the various events that come along with it. Some of the events include pony shows, pageants, concerts, auctions, and more!

Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship - Harrison, AR - Sep 13 to Sep 14, 2024
A balloon race competition with tethered rides, kids fest and more family friendly fun. Check the schedule for all venues but most of the action takes place at Boone County Regional Airport.

TinkerFest - Pine Bluff, AR - Sep 14, 2024
Learning powered by exploration, creativity and discovery through tinkering

Bikes Blues & BBQ Festival - Fayetteville, AR - Sep 18 to Sep 21, 2024
A motorcycle rally with bikes, blues and barbeque, dedicated to fundraising for local charities.

Spa-Con Comic & Pop Culture Convention - Hot Springs, AR - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
Spa-con is a multi-genre entertainment and comic convention currently held annually. It includes not only comic books and science fiction/fantasy related film, television, and similar popular arts, but also a larger range of pop culture and entertainment elements across virtually all genres, including horror, animation, anime, manga, toys, collectible card games, video games, web-comics, and fantasy novels.

Cane Hill Harvest Festival - Cane Hill, AR - Sep 21, 2024
Enjoy live music, museum displays, quilt show, parade, food, arts and craft vendors, children’s games, petting zoo, country store, horseshoes, and lots more country fun.

Beatles at the Ridge Festival - Walnut Ridge, AR - Sep 21, 2024
Noted Beatles experts and speakers form around the US and England come to Walnut Ridge. Over 100 vendors, kids activities, car show, hot wings cook-off, two stages of music, ending in a Liverpool Legends concert (bring lawn chairs!).

Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair - Fort Smith, AR - Sep 22 to Sep 30, 2024
An annual event held at the Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith. Carnival rides, midway acts, live entertainment, games, competitions and more

Get Down Downtown Festival - Searcy, AR - Sep 27 to Sep 28, 2024
Free admission to this two day festival featuring live music, vendors, concessions, games, classic cars, and fun for the whole family!

The Big Steam Blues & Roots Festival - Hot Springs, AR - Sep 27 to Sep 28, 2024
A weekend of blues and R&B in Hill Wheatley Plaza – free event with VIP tickets available for purchase

Little Rocktoberfest - North Little Rock, AR - Sep 28, 2024
Sample hundreds of commercial beers from across the world and enjoy a bratwurst dinner included in the ticket price. Come support local breweries and try some great beer made right in Arkansas. Check out the homebrew exhibition to give you a taste of what’s brewing in Arkansas. Proceeds from the event will go to STOP Inc. – Students That Officially Patrol. Tickets are $45 or $65 for VIP (early admission and souvenirs). Location: Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 West Broadway, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114

Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival - Eureka Springs, AR - Oct 2 to Oct 6, 2024
4 nights of live music and camping. This will be held at “The Farm” located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The venue boasts beautiful 360 degree panoramic views. It is sits on 160 acres and backs up to Mark Twain national forest. Beaver Lake, Table Rock Lake, and the White River are all within 5 miles of the venue.

Musicfest El Dorado - El Dorado, AR - Oct 4 to Oct 5, 2024
Music festival plus vendors, shopping, food, 5k, arts & crafts, live entertainment and more!

Timberfest - Sheridan, AR - Oct 4 to Oct 5, 2024
Annual event held for more than 30 years. First weekend of October in downtown Sheridan, Arkansas. You’ll find Lumberjack Competitions, games and fun for children of all ages, arts and crafts, 5K run, a parade and much more. The event is held on the Grant County Courthouse Square.

Hot Springs Oktoberfest - Hot Springs, AR - Oct 5, 2024

King Biscuit Blues Festival - West Helena, AR - Oct 9 to Oct 12, 2024
An annual, multi-day blues festival, held in Helena, Arkansas. Festival was started in 1986. Lots of big name entertainers play this show.

Turkey Track Bluegrass Park - Waldron, AR - Oct 9 to Oct 12, 2024
Bluegrass festival with hog roast and potluck supper, held in Waldron AR

Arkansas State Fair - Little Rock, AR - Oct 11 to Oct 20, 2024
Everything you would expect from a great state fair with plenty of entertainment, rides, events, activities, animals, kids fun, food, and so much more.

Rogers Oktobeerfest - Rogers, AR - Oct 12, 2024
A whole day of food, music and fun for the family. Enjoy the sounds of the Oom-pah-pah bands and Hammerschlagen, the scents of bratwurst and pretzels!

Hillcrest Harvestfest - Little Rock, AR - Oct 12, 2024
30th annual. With a wide range of crafts and goods from over 100 vendors, plenty of your most popular food trucks, live music, local beer, kids’ activities, dog show and so much more, Hillcrest Harvestfest is the good time for the entire family!

Arkansas Rice Festival - Weiner, AR - Oct 12, 2024
An annual event with lots of carnival rides, live music on stage, vendors, pageant, and more.

Scots Fest - Batesville, AR - Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2024
Established in 1979 as the Highland Games, the festival is emblematic of the College, its Scottish heritage, and its Presbyterian connection. Over the years, the festival has grown from a small Scottish fair to one of the top venues in the South Central United States for pipers, bands, dancers, and athletes. A weekend full of piping competitions, delicious food, and unique handmade crafts. Gates open early Saturday morning and opening ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. with a parade of massed bands and clans.

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival - Hot Springs, AR - Oct 18 to Oct 26, 2024
A 9-day all-documentary festival, makes its home in the Historic Spa City of Hot Springs, with all screenings and parties held within easy walking distance. Known for its eccentric charm and unbeatable hospitality, the city of Hot Springs is an ideal place to mix and mingle with industry professionals, filmmakers, and celebrity guests far from the intensity of the Hollywood scene. Each October, film-lovers and filmmakers gather to immerse themselves in more than 100 of the best international features and shorts the documentary world has to offer, and to attend unforgettable events and parties.

Fallin’ Blackbird Festival - Beebe, AR - Oct 19, 2024
Fun for the whole family, with a 5k, vendors, concert and live entertainment, and more

Spa City Rocktober Music Festival - Hot Springs, AR - Oct 19, 2024
An artbeat entertainment showcase for all ages happening at the Hot Springs Farmer’s Market. Live bands all day long, food & adult beverages, merch booth/vendors, bouncy house & baggo, face paint, and funnel cakes!

Arkansas Paranormal Expo - Little Rock, AR - Oct 26 to Oct 27, 2024
Lots of workshops, vendors and information on UFO’s, Bigfoot, The Supernatural, Ghost Hunting and so much more paranormal. Held at the McArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.

Corning Harvest Festival - Corning, AR - Oct 26, 2024

Mountain View Bluegrass Festival - Mountain View, AR - Nov 7 to Nov 9, 2024
Three days of bluegrass music from some of the country’s best bands. The event will be hosted rain or shine at the Ozark Folk Center Auditorium & Grounds in Mountain View, Arkansas.

Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival - Hot Springs, AR - Nov 9 to Nov 10, 2024
Independent film festival with a variety of films in the horror, sci fi, and thriller genres, with premieres, networking and exhibition opportunities.

Bentonville Lighting of the Square - Bentonville, AR - Nov 23, 2024
7pm. Held at Bentonville Square

World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over the Prairie Festival - Stuttgart, AR - Nov 29 to Nov 30, 2024
Hard to beat a fun carnival and midway, lots of contests, arts and crafts, sport collectibles show, 5k run, festival foods plus duck calling too.

Autumn on the Square - Marianna, AR - Sep 30, 2023
Arts & crafts, live entertainment, games, contests, and more

Sherwood Fest - Sherwood, AR - Sep 30, 2023
Crafts and other activities for the whole family

ACANSA Arts Festival - Little Rock, AR - Sep 7 to Sep 23, 2023
Enjoy an artist exhibition in Central Arkansas featuring music, theater, visual and performing arts.

JazzFest - Hot Springs, AR - Sep 2, 2023
Sponsored by the Hot Springs Jazz Society, JazzFest takes place in venues throughout Hot Springs. Some events are free, and tickets range up to $50. Don’t miss the traditional free outdoor concert in Hot Springs’ Entertainment District.

Downtown Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff - Russellville, AR - Oct 29, 2022
Lots of fun in downtown with the annual chili, pie, and cake contests plus the bike ride, a 5k race, car and truck show, arts and crafts, games, rides and live entertainment. Since 1992.

Arkansas Pagan Pride - Hot Springs, AR - Oct 22, 2022
There will be entertainment, workshops, and lots of cool vendors to come shop from, highlighting the various Pagan traditions across Arkansas.

Oktoberfest at the Bay - Fairfield Bay, AR - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2022
Enjoy music, dancing, a Bier Garten, German food, and of course an Oompah-pah band. All the fun, food, and beer available. Admission is free.

Hot Water Hills Music and Arts Festival - Hot Springs, AR - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2022
A quirky mix of music, art, food, drink, contests and kids activities. Handmade Art Fair with artisans selling one of a kind paintings, pottery, and jewelry. Hot Water Hills opens Friday, and continues on Saturday. Bring a lawn chair and join the fun!

White River Water Carnival - Batesville, AR - Aug 5 to Aug 6, 2022
A free, family event that features entertainment, food vendors, craft and commercial vendors. Fire truck pull, food truck festival, parade, live music, BBQ championship and kid zone.

Konsplosion! - Fort Smith, AR - Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2020
A convention combining comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, and pop culture at the Fort Smith Convention Center.

Arkansas Cornbread Festival - Little Rock, AR - Nov 7, 2020
Canceled for 2021, look for their return in 2022. Normally: This annual event brings plenty of activities to South Main Street including lots of vendors, local flavor, and live music, plus plenty of delicious cornbread!

Eureka Springs Oktoberfest - Eureka Springs, AR - Oct 17, 2020
Sample the finest local Micro-Brews, craft and seasonal beers in this quaint little European-like village nestled in the Ozark Mountains. The party will be right in the middle of downtown on Center Street.

Wiederkehr Village Weinfest - Wiederkehr Village, AR - Oct 5, 2019
Wiederhehr Village & Wine Cellars plays host to this event, with tours of the cellars, wine tastins, open tram or horse drawn carriage rides through the vineyards, horseback riding arts & crafts plus grape stopm and other events!