Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Arkansas shares a border with six states, with its eastern border largely defined by the Mississippi River. Its diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozarks and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River. The capital and most populous city is Little Rock, located in the central portion of the state.
The name Arkansas is a French pronunciation of a Quapaw word meaning "land of downriver people". The pronunciation "arkansaw" was made official by an act of the state legislature in 1881.
The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area had 829,032 people in the 2006 census estimates and is the largest in Arkansas.
Alma Popeye Spinach Festival
Spinach capital of the world! Championship lawnmower race and car show. Bonnie and Clyde re-enactment.
Alma
Downtown Merchants Association
PO Box 2329
Alma, AR 72921
Phone 479-632-6148
Fax: 479-632-4589
Atkins
Atkins Picklefest
Arts & crafts carnival celebrating the start of summer. Activities include basketball, tractor pull, pickle eating, beauty contest, horseshoes, live entertainment, wall climb, rides, parade, bingo, and food.
People
for a Better Atkins
PO Box 747
Atkins, AR 72823
Phone: 479-641-1147
Augusta Days
P. O. Box 442 This
year's rally features the return of Official Discovery Channel
Jesse James Monster Garage Vehicle - the Folsom Prison Lowrider
and live authentic Mariachi music with ‘M ariachi
Los Gavilanes' celebrating Mexico 's Independence.
Added attractions include the Monster Garage Vehicle plus The
‘Big Schwag' and ‘Body Drop', Mark Martin's #6 Full Size NASCAR
Race Car on display, from the ‘Dukes of Hazzard' The General
Lee car, and the Greater Ozark Poker Run. Team FMX and
PCP Extreme will perform shows. For more information,
visit www.loudrally.com. Batesville,
AR 72501 Forest
landowner education and forestry equipment exposition. Arts
and Crafts, Children's Activities, Mounted Wildlife and Deer
Antler Exhibit Free
Admission, free parking, variety of food on spacious grounds
with five circus-size tents and hundreds of individual tents
featuring tightly-juried, hand-crafted ONLY work by exhibitors
who must be present. Held
at 8pm at the Saline County Fairgrounds
Augusta, AR 72006
Phone: (870) 347-2343
Fax: (870) 347-2816
Batesville
Spring
Car & Bike Rally
Spring Car & Bike Rally
2130 Sylvia Street
Batesville, AR 72501
Phone 870-793-0051
Web Site: www.loudrally.com
Rockin' on the River VIII
Featuring 30 all local original bands at Riverside Park in Batesville. Event starts at 11:00 a.m. both days and
is $5 per person. There will be food and craft vendors.
Event Coordinator
Loud & Clear Productions
Phone 870-793-0051
North Arkansas Forestry
Conference
Ozark Woodland Owners Association,Inc.
112 Camp Tahkodah Road, Suite 1
Batesville, AR 72501
Phone 870-251-4204
Banks
Buck
Fever Festival
Buck Fever Festival
P. O. Box 92
Banks, AR 71631
Phone: 870-465-2217
870-465-2228
Bella Vista
Bella Vista
Arts & Crafts Festival
Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Center
PO Box 5009
Bella Vista, AR 72714
Phone: 479-855-2064
Fax: 479-855-0842
E-mail: bvfest@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.bellavistafestival.org
Benton
PBR
Bullriding
Benton Chamber of Commerce
607 N. Market Street
Benton, AR 72015
Phone 501-315-8272
Fax: 501-315-8290
Web Site: www.bentonchamber.com
Boonville
Second
Street Music Festival
South
Logan County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 5511
Boonville, AR 72927
Phone 479-675-2666
Fax: 479-675-5158
Bryant
Fall
Fest
Family
Oriented Festival - no admission/no parking. Entertainment,
crafts, booths, contest, kids land, food court, car show, parade
local talent, dancing, singing and fun!
Bryant Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 261
Bryant, AR 72089
Phone 501-847-4702
Fax: 501-847-7576
E-mail: bryantcofc@aristotle.net
Web Site: http://www.bryant-ar.com
Cabot
Cabotfest
Fun
family festival with great food, entertainment, rides, arts
& crafts, vendors and pageant. A great family event!
Cabot Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 631
Cabot, AR 72023
Phone 501-843-2136
Fax: 501-843-1861
Web site: www.cabotarkansas.us
Camden
Camden
Daffodil Festival
Acres
of daffodils, art displays, garden crafts, birdfeeders and other
yard art. Tour historic homes in downtown Camden and local antique
dealers as well as steak cook-off, turkey calling contest, food
vendors, entertainment and arts & craft items.
PO Box 693
Camden AR 71701
Phone: 870-836-0023
Fax: 870-836-0203
Web site: www.camdenfestival.com
BPW
Barn Salesm
South
Arkansas' largest Arts & Crafts Festival. Antique Car Show
BBQ Cook-off, Beauty Pageant Live Entertainment Something for
everyone to enjoy! Bring the Family!
Camden Business Professional Women's Organization
P. O. Box 163
Camden AR 71711
Phone
870-574-4560
Fax: 870-574-4470
Web Site: www.bpwbarnsale.org
Clarendon
Big
Woods Birding Festival
Visions
for Clarendon
270 Madison Street
Clarendon, AR 72029
Phone 870-747-5299
Fax: 870-747-3903
Clinton
National
Championship Chuckwagon Race
Chuckwagon races, cooking, camping, trail rides, western trade show and musical entertainment.
2848 Shake Rag Road
Clinton, AR 72031
Phone: 501-745-8407
501-745-5250
E-mail: chuckwag@artelco.com
Web Site: www.chuckwagonraces.com
Annual Archey Fork Summer
Festival
Car show, kid's fishing derby, live music, great food, kids rides and actives. Arts and crafts.
Main
Street Clinton
Phone 501-745-7222
Web Site: www.mainstreetclinton.com
Lost
Cherokee Pow Wow
Ceremonial supper and art show on Friday evening. Pow-wow's with competition and song. Native American arts and crafts.
Clinton
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 52
Clinton, AR 72031
Phone 501-745-6500
E-mail: office@clintonchamber.com
Web Site: www.clintonchamber.com
Conway
Toad Suck Daze
Held the first weekend of May, this free festival has something for everyone. Local and national entertainment, carnival rides, arts & crafts, concessions, Stuck on a Truck, 5K/10K race, Toadal Kids Zone, Toad Suck SuperStar, and of course the World Famous Toad Races!
Toad
Suck Daze
900 Oak Street
Conway AR 72032
Phone 501-327-7788
Fax: 501-327-7790
Web Site: www.toadsuck.org
Dardanelle
Yell
Fest
Festival includes: entertainment, food concessions, large riverfront carnival, and a 5k race. Fun for the whole family.
Dardanelle
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 208
Dardanelle, AR 72834
Phone 479-229-3328
Fax: 479-229-5086
E-mail: dardchamber@hotmail.com
Mt.
Nebo Chicken Fry
Atop Mt. Nebo state park. Fun filled day of entertainment, pageants, games and a famous chicken dinner prepared form Tyson Foods. 10K run
Dardanelle
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 208
Dardanelle, AR 72834
Phone 479-229-3328
Fax: 479-229-5086
E-mail: dardchamber@hotmail.com
Decatur
Decatur BBQ
Annual event. Day of activities including fun fun, chicken dinners, games, & live entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs!
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 205
Decatur,
AR 72722
Phone 479-752-8460
Fax:
479-752-8154
Dermott
Dermott
Crawfish Festival
Annual Festival. Largest food and music festival in Southeast Arkansas.
Dermott
Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 147
Dermott AR 71638
Phone: 870-538-5656
Fax: 870-538-3943
E-mail: dermottcoc@sbcglobal.net
Website: dermottchamber.com
Des
Arc
Steam
Boat Days
Family fun including food concessions, music, carnival, back seat driving contest, beauty pageant and a chili cook-off. Fun for all!
PO Box 997
Des Arc, AR 72040
Phone
870-256-3660
Fax: 870-256-9930
Dumas
Ding
Dong Days of Dumas
A
full day of fun in the park. Volleyball, basketball, music,
games, 5k wlk/run, parade, food, entertainment, antique cars,
children activities.
Dumas Chamber Commerce
P. O. Box 431
Dumas, AR 71639
Phone 870-382-5447
Fax: 870-382-3031
E-mail:
dumaschamber@centurytel.net
Web site: dumasar.net
El Dorado
St. Patrick's
Day Celebration
Wear
green and join the fun in the beautiful Corinne Courtyard. Music,
dancing, refreshments and green beverages for everyone. Come
early and enjoy shopping and dining in downtown El Dorado. Celebration
begins at 5:30.
Main
St El Dorado
PO Box 1325
El Dorado AR 71731
Phone: 870-866-7879
E-mail: mainstreeteldorado@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.musicfesteldorado.com
Annual Crawfish Boil / Battle of the Bands
One
of the most popular events in the region. 16 bands on 2 stages
battle it out for prizes as well as for a unique, handmade BOTB
trophy signifying musical excellence. Try the region's best
crawfish and enjoy live music and activities including the Celebrity
Crawfish Eating Contest!
Main
St El Dorado
PO Box 1325
El Dorado AR 71731
Phone: 870-866-7879
E-mail: mainstreeteldorado@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.musicfesteldorado.com
Showdown
at Sunset
Every Saturday for 10 consecutive weeks. Local actors re-enact the historic Tucker-Parnell feud in Union County. Each evening includes live entertainment starting at 6 p.m. preceding the drama, which starts at 7 p.m. Authentic costumes and staged guns which sound and smell like the real thing. Once the smoke clears, enjoy dining in one of several restaurants on the square.
Main
St El Dorado
PO Box 1325
El Dorado AR 71731
Phone:
870-866-7879
E-mail: mainstreeteldorado@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.musicfesteldorado.com
Fantastic
Fourth
Largest fireworks display in South Arkansas. Live music, arts and crafts, pet show, car show, stereo sound off, food and children's activities.
El
Dorado Chamber of Commerce
201 North Jackson
El Dorado, AR 71730
Phone 870-863-6113
Fax: 870-863-6115
Web Site: www.GoElDorado.com
Musicfest
More than 30 bands on four stages, arts & crafts, Kids' World, talent show, Miss MusicFest, chicken grill-off, Turpentine Creek Tigers, and food & beverages! Friday & Saturday Headliners!
Main
St El Dorado
PO Box 1325
El Dorado AR 71731
Phone:
870-866-7879
E-mail: mainstreeteldorado@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.musicfesteldorado.com
Christmas
Parade
Largest Christmas parade in the state with more than 150 entries.
El
Dorado Chamber of Commerce Extremely
unique, humor-filled festival that pays homage to a local favorite
backyard garden vegetable. Also features the World Championship
Rotary Tiller Race, which hosts the world's fastest garden tillers.
Arts& crafts, entertainment, World Cup Purple Hull
Pea Shelling competition, sport competitions, Pea-Stompin' dance
and much more! Purple
Hull Pea Festival International,
national, and regional blues greats are present for a truly unique
festival. Headlining talent in The Auditorium, with acts in
clubs and on the streets all around town. The
Auditorium
36 So. Main Street Celebrates
music from around the world! The
Auditorium
36 So. Main Street National,
regional, and local folk artists gather for weekend festival. The
Auditorium
36 So. Main Street Annual
lake and river shoreline clean up. Picnic and live entertainment. Greers
Ferry Lake/Little Red River Association Fax:
501-745-7255 Independence
Day celebration complete with fireworks,crafts, bands, and food. Celebrate
Farmington Association Motorcycle
enthusiasts can enjoy Ozark scenery, great food, interesting
vendors, a beer garden, blues band, Poker Run, bike games and
"blessing of the bikes". Fayetteville
Chamber of Commerce
201 North Jackson
El Dorado, AR 71730
Phone 870-863-6113
Fax: 870-863-6115
Web Site: www.GoElDorado.com
Emerson
Purple Hull
Pea Festival & World's Champion Rotary Tiller Race
PO Box 1
Emerson AR 71740
Phone 870-547-2707
Fax: 501-315-7373
E-mail: purplehull@juno.com
Website: www.purplehull.com
Eureka Springs
Eureka
Springs Blues Festival
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Phone 479-253-7788
Fax: 479-363-9570
Web Site: www.theaud.org
Jazz
& World Music Fest
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Phone 479-253-7788
Fax: 479-363-9570
Web Site: www.theaud.org
E-mail:
Ozark
Folk Festival
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Phone 479-253-7788
Fax: 479-363-9570
Web Site: www.theaud.org
Fairfield
Bay
Lake & River
Cleanings
PO Box 1170
Fairfield Bay AR 72088
Phone: 501-745-6101 or 888-490-4357
E-mail: welcome@greerferrylake.org
Web Site: www.greersferrylake.org
Farmington
Celebration
Daze
PO Box 1124
Farmington, AR 72730
Phone 479-267-3859
Fax: 479-267-3859
Fayetteville
Bikes,
Blues and BBQ
P.O. BOX 711
Fayetteville,AR. 72702
Phone 479-957-8947
Fax: 479-521-1791
Web Site: www.bikesbluesandbbq.org
Lights
of the Ozarks
A fairyland of lights decorates the downtown square. Jingle Bell Jog, lighted parade and decorating contest.
Fayetteville
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 4216
Fayetteville AR 72702
Phone 501-521-1710
Fax: 501-521-1791
E-mail: vneuroth@fayettvillear.com
Web Site: www.fayettevillear.com
Fordyce
Cotton
Belt Festival
Arts & crafts, parade, rodeo, live entertainment, antique cars, pageants, model trains displays and food vendors.
Fordyce
on the Cotton Belt
PO Box 588
Fordyce AR 71742
Phone 870-352-6110
Fort Smith
Frontier
Fest
Civil War re-enactments, time line, Centennial Club, children's activities, arts/crafts food vendors.
Fort
Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau
2 N B St
Fort Smith AR 72901
Phone 501-783-8888
Fax: 501-784-2421
E-mail: tourism@fortsmith.org
Web Site: www.fortsmith.org
Fort
Smith Riverfront Blues Festival
Great music, great fun and food in the outstanding atmosphere of Kelly Park in downtown Fort Smith.
P. O. Box 8307
Fort Smith, AR 72902-8307
Phone
479-783-3781
Ex 2260
Fax: 479-782-1881
Website:
www.riverfrontbluesfest.org
Gravette
Gravette
Days
Daylong, citywide ,birthday celebration starting with a pancake breakfast and ending with a beauty contest. Fun for everyone!
Gravette
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 112
Gravette, AR 72736
Phone 479-787-6940
Website:
www.gravette.biz
Greers
Ferry
Greers
Ferry Lake / Little Red River
Association
Join us during this time as we pick up the shoreline of the
lake and river. Afterwards, volunteers are treated to a picnic
lunch and entertainment.
Greers Ferry Lake / Little Red River Association
P.O. Box 1170
Fairfield Bay, Arkansas 72088
Phone 501-745-6101
Phone 888-490-4357
Fax 501-745-7255
Web Site: www.greersferrylake.org
E-mail: welcome@greersferrylake.org
Hamburg
World
Famous Armadillo Festival
e World Famous Armadillo Festival kicks of the with pre-festival events including our Talent Show and Armadillo Pageant. Over the course of the weekend festival goers can enjoy shopping for arts and crafts, enjoying live musical entertainment, and eating great food. Located downtown Hamburg on the newly renovated square.
Hamburg
Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 460
Hamburg AR 71646
Phone: 870-853-8345
Fax: 870-853-8134
E-mail: info@hamburgareachamber.org
Website: www.armadillofestival.com
Hampton
Hogskin
Holidays
Festival & Pork Cook-Off
Family oriented fun celebrating heritage of Calhoun County. Pork cook-off, racing pigs, arts and crafts, entertainment, quilt show, carnival and rodeo.
Hogskin
Holidays
PO Box 99
Hampton AR 71744
Phone 870-798-2100
Fax: 870-798-2289
Harrisburg
Festival
on the Ridge
Concerned
Citizens
202 N. East Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Phone 870-578-5466
Fax: 870-578-4123
Harrison
Crawdad
Days Music Festival
Come to the historic downtown square of Harrison for arts and crafts, food, great music and much more! For more info contact the Main Street Harrison office.
Main
Street Harrison
PO Box 2049
Harrison, AR 72602
Phone 870-741-4889
Fax: 870-743-4760
E-Mail: mshsn@alltel.net
Web Site: www.mainstreetharrison.org
Harvest
Homecoming
Three days of arts & crafts, music,and entertainment. Featuring a ghost walk, mustang car show,decorating contest, farmers market and other events on the beautiful downtown square!
Main
Street Harrison
PO Box 2049
Harrison, AR 72602
Phone 870-741-4889
Fax: 870-743-4760
E-Mail: mshsn@alltel.net
Web Site: www.mainstreetharrison.com
Hazen
Grand
Prairie Rice Festival
Antique farm equipment show & parade; mini tractor pull; evening outdoor concert
P.O. Box 440
Hazen, AR 72064
Phone 870-255-3042
Fax: 870-255-3514
Helena
Arkansas
Blues & Heritage Festival
Formerly known as the King Biscuit Blues Festival, this is one of the largest music festivals in the state.
Sonny
Boy Blues Society
PO Box 117
Helena, AR 72342
Phone 870-338-8327
Fax: 870-338-8882
Website:
www.bluesandheritage.com
Hindsville
Hillbilly
Corner Arts, Crafts & Antiques
Fair
Quality arts and crafts, some antiques, collectables, live country entertainment and children's activities. 200-300 booths. Buses welcome, handicap access. One of the oldest fairs in the area - something for everyone.
Hillbilly
Corner Craft Fairs
22530 Deer Run Rd
Hindsville AR 72738
Laura: 501-789-5726
Hope
Balloons of Hope
Hot Air Balloon Races and Riding Lawn Mower Races. Sponsored by Sentimental Journey to Southwestern Proving Ground nonprofit organization, and Hope Parks. Some other attractions are arts & crafts vendors, live music, food concessions, kids fishing derby, antique autos and amusement rides. RV parking available.
Phone: (870) 777-7500
Hope Watermelon Festival
4 day festival celebrating the record setting giant melons grown around Hope. Features food, music, arts & crafts, games and melon by the slice.
Hope/Hempstead
County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 250
Hope, AR 71802
Phone 870-777-3640
Fax: 870-722-6154
E-Mail: hopetourism@cablelynx.com
Web Site: www.hopemelonfest.com
Hot
Springs
Arkansas
Oktoberfest
Hot
Springs Chamber of Commerce
659 Ouachita Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71902
Phone 501-321-1700
Fax: 501-321-3551
Hot Springs Arts & Crafts
Fair
121 Ellis Court
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone 501-767-0254
Fax: 501-623-5756
Jacksonville
Wing
Ding Festival
Fun filled day of family oriented activties. Cook-off contest, glider wars competition, children's inflatables and games. Two entertainment stages, car and bike shows. Dupree Park
Jacksonville
Chamber of Commerce
200 Dupree Drive
Jacksonville AR 72076
Phone 501-982-1511
Fax: 501-982-1464
E-mail: events@jacksonville-arkansas.com
Website: www.jacksonville-music.com
Jonesboro
4th
in the Forest
Family fun sponsored by Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department.
Jonesboro
Parks and Rec. Department
1212 S. Church St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone
870-933-4604
Fax: 870-933-4641
Kingston
Kingston's "Fair on the Square"
Kingston Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: 870-720-3731
E-mail:
Arkansas
Literary Festival
A Celebration of Literacy, Language, and the Written Word. The event includes free readings and discussions with approximately 50 authors from around the state and nation, book sales and signings, outdoor exhibits, children's craft and writing activities, teen poetry workshops, and ticketed special events. Proceeds benefit Arkansas Literacy Councils, Inc.
Admission: Author sessions, the outdoor bookfair, and children's
activities are FREE. Special event fundraisers are ticketed
(ticket prices TBA).
Arkansas
Literacy Councils, Inc.
4942 West Markham, Ste. 1
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-663-4321
Fax: 501-663-3041
E-mail:
festival@arkansasliteracy.org
Web Site:
www.arkansasliteraryfestival.org
Riverfest
Arkansas' largest family festival featuring arts, musical entertainment on 5 stages and an awesome children's area.
Riverfest
,Inc.
500 President Clinton Ave, Ste 217
Little Rock AR 72201
Phone 501-255-3378
Fax: 501-255-3379
E-mail: info@riverfestarkansas.com
Web Site: www.riverfestarkansas.com
Pinnacle
Mountain Rendezvous
Living history festival based on early 1800's gatherings and trading by Native American s and Mountain men. Crafts, entertainment, food, canoe rides, pony rides, children's activities & more.
Partners
for Pinnacle, Inc
11901 Pinnacle Valley Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone 501-868-5806
Website: www.partnersforpinnacle.org
Racial
and Cultural Diversity Event
A 2-day multi-cultural event celebrating our community's diversity. Features live entertainment, great food, fun and games for everyone.
Racial
and Cultural Diversity Commission
500 W. Markham 220W
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone 501-244-5482
Fax: 501-244-5467
Lowell
Lowell
Fall Festival
City
of Lowell
P. O. Box 699
Lowell, AR 72745
Phone: 479-659-7100
Fax: 479-659-7101
Malvern
Brickfest
Celebrating the brick capital of the world; brick toss, brick car derby, dressed brick, 5k, car show, arts and crafts, moto-cross race, children's activities and much more.
Malvern
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 266
Malvern AR 72104
Phone: 501-332-2721
Fax: 501-332-8558
Marianna
Autumn on the Square
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The family oriented festival is held on the square in Historic Downtown Marianna. A Barbeque Cooking Contest will be held (see our website for more information and entry forms). Delicious food, exhibits and crafts will be available.
Marianna-Lee County Chamber of Commerce
Marianna, AR 72360
Phone: 870-295-2469
Fax:
870-295-6207
E-Mail: chamcom@cablelynx.com
Website: www.mariannaarkansas.org
Maumelle
4thFest
An Independence Day celebration that will include family fun, food vendors, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display.
City
of Maumelle
Maumelle, AR 72113
Phone: 501-851-6990
Mayflower
Mayflower
Spring Fever
A fun family festival! Come enjoy arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment and much more!
Mayflower
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 284
Mayflower, AR 72106
Phone 501-470-1337
Phone 501-470-0044
Fax: 501-470-0543
Website: www.mayflowerchamber.com
McGehee
Centennial
Celebration
McGehee
Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 521
McGehee, AR 71654
Phone: 870-222-4451
Fax: 870-222-5729
Melbourne
Rockin'
on 69 II
Izard County Fairgrounds
Festival
will be held in Melbourne Arkansas at the Izard County Fairgrounds.
807 East Lansing
Horseshoe Bend , AR 72512
Phone 870-368-4999
Mena
Lumb & Abner
Festival
Mena A&P
520 Mena Street
Mena, AR 71953
Phone: 479-394-4784
Website: www.gomenaarkansas.com
Monticello
Rough
& Ready Days Festival
Live entertainment, food, craft booths, youth fishing derby, antique car show,silent auction, chick cookoff, games. A family fun festival.
Monticello
Drew County Chamber of Commerce
335 E Gaines
Monticello AR 71655
Phone 870-367-6741
Fax: 870-367-0050
E-mail: monticellochamber@sbcglobal.net
WebSite:
www.montdrewchamber.com
Fireworks on the Lake
Free! An afternoon and evening of great family fun at Lake Monticello. Model airplane exhibition, barge tours of the lake, food, live music and tribute to our military troops and giant fireworks show. 2 PM - 10 PM
Monticello
Drew County Chamber of Commerce
335 E Gaines
Monticello AR 71655
Phone 870-367-6741
Fax: 870-367-0050
E-mail: chamber@seark.net
WebSite:
www.montdrewchamber.com
Carols of Christmas Holiday
Parade
Free!
Beautiful lighted floats depict favorite Christmas carols as
they move through Monticello's historic downtown. Visits with
Santa at the Drew Co Historic Museum then fireworks display
at McCloy City Park. Begins at 6 PM.
Monticello Drew County Chamber of Commerce
335 E Gaines
Monticello AR 71655
Phone 870-367-6741
Fax: 870-367-0050
E-mail: chamber@seark.net
WebSite:
www.montdrewchamber.com
Morrilton
Depot
Days & Monsters on Mainstreet
Mainstreet
Morrilton
PO Box 89
Morrilton, AR 71655
Phone 501-977-1661
Phone 501-354-3413
Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro
Diamond & Music Festival
Arts and crafts, food vendors, games, pageants, live entertainment, 5K run, motorcycle poker run.
Murfreesboro
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 166
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Phone: 870-285-3131
Fax: 870-285-3131
Autumn at the Square
Live entertainment, chili cook-off contests for young and older, and hayrides.
Murfreesboro
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 166
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Phone: 870-285-3131
Fax: 870-285-3131
Nashville
Dinosaur
Festival
A family festival featuring music, talent show, softball & baseball tournaments, kids' crafts, amusement rides, a 5K run/walk, and much more!
Nashville
Parks and Recreation
1301 W Johnson St.
Nashville, AR 71852
Phone 870-845-7405
Fax: 870-845-5371
E-mail: nashpark@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.nashvillearkansas.com
Stand
Up for America
An Independence Day celebration featuring a patriotic tribute, headline music entertainer, and a spectacular fireworks show!
Nashville
Parks and Recreation
1301 W Johnson St.
Nashville, AR 71852
Phone 870-845-7405
Fax: 870-845-5371
E-mail: nashpark@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: nashvillearkansas.com
Golden
Gathering
A festival designed for senior adults 55 years and older. Music, fishing derby, games, informational booths and chicken dinner.
Nashville
Parks and Recreation
1301 W Johnson St.
Nashville, AR 71852
Phone 870-845-7405
Fax: 870-845-5371
E-mail: nashpark@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: nashvillearkansas.com
Newport
Portfest
"Rollin' on the River" Festival
State catfish Cooking Contest. Headline entertainers, carnival, volleyball tournament, Colgate Country Showdown, children's area, Buddy Bass fishing tournament, arts and crafts.
Newport
Area Chamber of Commerce
201 Hazel St.
Newport AR 72112
Phone 870-523-3618
Fax: 870-523-2528
E-mail: newportarchamber@cox-internet.com
Web Site: www.newportarchamber.org
Depot
Days
This free festival celebrates our local music heritage with live entertainment on Front Street , Newport. Backyard BBQ contest, carshow, arts and crafts.
Newport
Area Chamber of Commerce
210 Elm St
Newport AR 72112
Phone 870-523-3618
Fax: 870-523-2528
E-mail: newportcofc@newportar.net
Web Site: www.newportchamber.net
Ozark
Old
Fashion Square Gathering
Arts & crafts, food, games, prizes, rides, live music, chili cook-off; Baby Photo Contest. Held at the Ozark Courthouse Square.
Main
St Ozark
PO Box 253
Ozark AR 72949
Phone 501-667-5337
Fax: 501-667-2713
E-mail: mainstre@ipa.net
Web Site: www.mainstreetozark.com
Rods
& Ribs on Main Street
BBQ cook off and car show. Prizes, trophies, food and fun.
Main
St Ozark
PO Box 253
Ozark AR 72949
Phone 501-667-5337
Fax: 501-667-2713
E-mail: mainstre@ipa.net
Web
Site: www.mainstreetozark.com
Paris
Mt.
Magazine International Butterfly
Festival
The festival includes a Butterfly Conservatory, Butterfly & Horticulture seminars, nature walks with interpreters, crafts, food vendors, quilt show,parade,pageant,musical entertainment and children's activities.
Paris
Area Chamber of Commerce
301 W Walnut
Paris AR 72855
Phone 501-963-2244
Fax: 501-963-8321
E-mail: paris@cswnet.com
Web Site: www.butterflyfestival.com
Frontier
Days
Activities include a parade, pageants, auction, crafts, food vendors, special entertainment log sawing, nail driving and a pumpkin caving competition.
Paris
Area Chamber of Commerce
301 W Walnut
Paris AR 72855
Phone: 501-963-2244 Fax: 501-963-8321
E-mail: paris@cswnet.com
Web Site: www.parisaronline.com
Perryville
Fourche
River Days
Perry
County Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 359
Perryville, AR 72126
Phone: 501-889-1571 Fax: 501-889-1571
Web
Site: perrycountyareachamber.org
Pine
Bluff
Fourth of July Celebration
Pine
Bluff Festival Association
1 Convention Center Plaza
Pine Bluff AR 71601
Phone: 870-536-7600 ext: 2144
Web Site: www.pineblufffestival.org
Smoke
on the Water Festival
Championship BBQ cook-off, live music, arts & crafts, carnival, ABATE District 20 motorcycle show, variety of food vendors
621
East 8th
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Phone: 870-536-8175
Fax: 870-536-8910
Web Site: www.smokeonthewaterbbq.com
Enchanted
Land of Lights & Legends
The state's largest drive-through Christmas lighting festival with over 120 displays, many of which are animated.Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park (Hwy. 65B) 6-9PM nightly.
Pine
Bluff Festival Association
1 Convention Center Plaza
Pine Bluff AR 71601
Phone: 870-536-7600 ext: 2144
Web Site: www.pineblufffestival.org
Prescott
The
Chicken & Egg Festival
Amusement rides, musical entertainment, sports, tournaments, races, arts and crafts, tennis, basketball and 5K run. Beauty pageant and lots of fun!
Prescott-Nevada
County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 307
Prescott AR 71857
Phone 870-887-2101
Fax: 870-887-5317
Redfield
Jamboree
Day
Redfield
Senior Citizens "The Silver Streaks"
2504 Byrd St
Redfield, AR 72132
Phone 501-682-0984
Rogers
Frisco
Festival
Located in Rogers Historic District, a family festival honoring our Railroad Heritage. Area businesses sponsor the biggest party in town including free rides, amusements and non-stop main stage entertainment starting and ending with the Friday & Saturday Night Street Dances. Signature events include: The Great Frisco Cardboard Train Races, the Chilisalsapeno Competition, Kid's Connection, Whitey's Frisco Chicken. A Main Street Rogers event. Admission: Free
Main
Street Rogers
301 W. Chestnut
Rogers, AR 72756
Phone: 479-936-5487
Fax: 479-631-2767
E-mail: info@friscofestival.com
Web Site: www.friscofestival.com
Russellville
Taste
of the Valley
Tasting party featuring the river valley's finest food and drink. Includes live entertainment and door prizes.
Previous ALFie award winner for Best New Festival
Main
Street Russellville
Russellville, AR 72811
Phone 479-967-1437
Fax: 479-967-8115
Web Site: www.downtownrussellville.com
Valley Fest
Live, nationally known music with a midway and BBQ contest. Benefits the Local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Boys & Girls Club
Phone: 479-968-7819
Web Site: www.valley-fest.org
Annual
Downtown Fall Festival and Chili CookOff
Started in 1992 this fun filled street festival is held on the last Saturday in October & Harkens back to the good old days when carnivals set upon the streets of downtown Russellville. .
Main
Street Russellville
Russellville, AR 72811
Phone 479-967-1437
Fax: 479-967-8115
Web Site: www.downtownrussellville.com
Annual festival located at the Scott Football field Elementary school. Featuring music, food, fireworks, and more.
Scott
Community Action Committee ,Inc
14408 Old River Road
Scott, AR 72142
Phone 501-961-1336
Fax: 501-490-0770
501-251-5691
Smackover
Oil Town Festival
Crafts, great food, free rock climbing wall, 17 events including the annual Rib Cook-off, five tournaments including horseshoe pitching, basketball and softball. Four free nightly concerts with top entertainment!
Smackover Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 275
Smackover, AR 71762
Phone: 870-725-3521
Springdale
Featherfest
FeatherFest
is a celebration of Springdale's families, arts, diversity,
and history. Free, open to the public, annual event includes
carnival rides, food, and headlining entertainers.
Held in downtown Springdale, Featherfest offers something
for everyone- 5K run, arts and crafts, carnival, motorcycle
show and National Headliner Entertainment.
Springdale Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 166
Springdale, AR 72765
Phone 479-872-222
Fax: 479-751-4699
Web Site: www.springdale.com
Rodeo
of the Ozarks
The Rodeo of the Ozarks' offers audiences the opportunity to experience part of the nation's #1 spectator sport and take a glimpse into our western heritage.
Rodeo
of the Ozarks
PO Box 1909
Springdale AR 72765
Phone: 479-756-0464
Fax: 479-756-6582
Web Site: www.parsonstadium.com
E-mail: janet@rodeooftheozarks.org
Star
City
Star
Daze Festival
Arts
& crafts -carnival-food vendors-continuous stage entertainment-special
attractions-motorcycle run-beauty pageant- Free admission!
220 West Bradley
Star City, AR 71667
Phone: 870-628-3100
Fax 870-628-9943
Email akallen@centurytel.net
Stuttgart
Mack's
Fall Festival
Fun-filled weekend with children's outdoor activities, Regional Duck Calling Contest, archery & skeet shooting, a storewide sale on hunting apparel, commercial exhibitors, and delicious concessions.
Mack's
Prairie Wings
2335 Hwy 63 North
Stuttgart, AR 72160
Phone: 870-673-6960 x1315
Fax: 870-672-9078
Web Site: www.mackspw.com
E-mail:
deena@mackspw.com
World's Championship Duck Calling Contest &
Wings Over the Prairie Festival
have duck calling contests, arts and crafts fair, commercial exhibits, carnival and midway, sporting collectibles show, duck gumbo cook-off, Sportsman's Party, and the Great 10k Duck Race.
Stuttgart
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1500
Stuttgart AR 72160
Phone 870-673-1602
Fax: 870-673-1604
E-mail: chamber@futura.net
Web Site: www.stuttgartarkansas.com
Texarkana
Jump,
Jive & Jam Festival
Celebrating and showcasing the very best in the arts and entertainment.
Three stages of non-stop music feature national and international
stars along with numerous local and regional groups. Chalk On
The Walk, the Burger Cook-off, Artists' Bazaar, children's and
family programming and more!
TRAHC
321 West 4th Street
Texarkana, USA 75501
Phone: 903-792-8681
Fax: 903-793-8510
Web Site: www.TRAHC.org
Web Site: www.JumpJiveJamFest.org
E-mail: artsinfo@trahc.org
Quadrangle
Festival
Music and art street festival in downtown Texarkana. Crafters, artist, 3 stages with entertainment. Artists, food competitions, cheerleading, and kids activities. 2 states of fun (TX and AR) on State Line Avenue.
Texarkana
Museum Systems
PO Box 2343
Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone 903-793-4831
Fax: 903-793-7108
E-mail: texarkanamuseums@cableone.net
Web site: www.texarkanamuseums.org
Trumann
Trumann Wild
Duck Festival
PO Box 215
Trumann, AR 72472
Phone 870-483-5424
Fax: 870-483-6660
Tuckerman
Tuckerman
Hometown Days
Tuckerman
Volunteer Ambulance Service
PO Box 779
Tuckerman, AR 72073
Phone 870-349-5212
Fax: 870-349-3067
Van
Buren
Old
Timer's Day
Over 200 vendors, arts and crafts, food, gifts, free entertainment/concerts, carnival, and more!
Old
Town Merchants Association
713 Main Street
Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone 479-474-4392
Fall Festival
Saturday and Sunday: Over 200 vendors: Arts and crafts, food, gifts, and more.
Friday and Sunday: Free entertainment, full carnival and, more activities.
Old
Town Merchants Association
713 Main Street
Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone 479-474-4392
Warren
Bradley County
Pink Tomato Festival
Celebrating the annual tomato harvest, featuring a parade, beauty pageants, talent competition, street dance, arts and crafts, 5K run/walk, tomato eating contest, Kidsland, free entertainment on the square, the All Tomato Luncheon Car show, activities for young and old and music for all ears! Warren is the County Seat and home of the Arkansas Tomato Market.
Bradley
County Chamber of Commerce
104 N. Myrtle
Warren, AR 71671
Phone 870-226-5225
Fax: 870-226-6285
E-mail: info@bradleychamber.com
Web Site: bradleypinktomato.bradleychamber.com
Washington
Annual
Jonquil Festival
This
three day festival heralds the coming of spring to southwest
Arkansas. Thousands of jonquils welcome craftspeople,
entertainers, and visitors to historic Washington. Unique
crafts and delicious foods are available from 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.
Old Washington Historic State Park
P. O. Box 98
Washington, AR 71862
Phone: 870-983-2625
Fax: 870-983-2736
Website: oldwashingtonstatepark.com
E-mail: oldwashington@arkansas.com
West
Memphis
Main
St Fall Festival & Chili
Cookoff
A family oriented festival & CASI sanctioned Chili Cook-off with arts & crafts, children's events and live entertainment.
Main
Street West Memphis
218 East Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone 870-735-8814
Fax: 870-735-6283
E-mail: mainstreet@citywm.com
Web Site: www.mainstreetwm.org
Hogs,
Dogs & BBQ
A bike and hotrod truck show with vendors, concessions, live entertainment, poker runs, field games and much more!
Main
Street West Memphis
218 East Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone 870-735-8814
E-mail: mainstreet@citywm.com
Web Site: www.mainstreetwm.org
Taste of the Town
A food and wine tasting event complete with live jazz entertainment.
Main
Street West Memphis
218 East Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone 870-735-8814
Fax: 870-735-6283
E-mail: mainstreet@citywm.com
Web Site: www.mainstreetwm.org
Freedom
Fest
Family festival featuring patriotic parade on the lake, live music; Children's activities & Veterans honored. End's with a 45 piece orchestra and a big fireworks display.
West
Memphis Department of Tourism
PO Box 1728
West Memphis AR 72303
Phone 870-732-7598
Fax: 870-732-7640
Web Site: www.westmemphis.org
West
Memphis Dickens of a Christmas
A new twist each year to celebrate Dickens themed events. Includes lighting of a 40ft. Christmas tree set off by an outstanding display of fireworks.
West
Memphis Department of Tourism
PO Box 1728
West Memphis AR 72303
Phone 870-732-7598
Fax: 870-732-7640
Web Site: www.westmemphis.org
White
Hall
Founder's
Day