People traveling to a place for vacation often search for things to do in that place. For example, if you want to spend a few days in Arkansas then you are likely to search for things to do in Arkansas. However, if you don’t want to miss the real fun then you should search for fairs, festivals and other events in Arkansas. You don’t get to talk to locals when you visit a popular tourist destination. If you want to learn about the local culture then you should try to become a part of their community. The best way to do this is to attend weekend events in Arkansas. This place is not only popular for its tourist attractions but for history and culture as well. So, there is a lot to explore. All you have to do is to attend the following events in Arkansas:
Washington County Fall Harvest Festival
This festival is the eighth annual-fastest growing with 250+ booths featuring antiques, crafts, demo vendors: blacksmith and more. There is free admission and free parking. Full RV hookups/shower house will be available at reasonable rates. If you are a music lover then there will be live music for you.
Details
Address: 2537 N. Mcconnell Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72704
Date and time: October 14 – 16, 2021; All Days 9am‑6pm
Admission: none
Entertainment: 1 stage – Local, Regional. Music
Other Activities: pumpkin patch
Attendance: 12,000
# of Exhibitors: 200+
# Food Booths: tba
Prize Money: na
Juried: yes
Deadlines: Art & Craft: until full
Food: until full
Music: until full
Show Dir.: Bill Lloyd
Promoter: Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival
Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival
This event features original, handmade works and a wide range of other goods. There will be trams from the parking area. Vendors will get reserved parking space.
Details
Address: 1991 Forest Hills Boulevard, Bella Vista, AR 72715
Date and time: October 14 – 16, 2021; All Days 8am‑5pm
Attendance: 50,000
Admission: none
# of Exhibitors: 200
# Food Booths: 11
Prize Money: na
Juried: Yes
Deadlines: Art & Craft: 08/15/2021
Food: until full
Music: na
Show Dir.: Dee Dinino
Promoter: Village Art Club of Bella Vista
Gc Master Gardeners Plant Sale & Garden Show
This 5th annual event is a family-friendly event that features Janet Carson, Keynote Speaker, Education Exhibitors, Landscape Displays, “make and take” Kids Corner, plants from master gardeners and many other vendors to address your patio and garden needs.
Details
Address: 4831 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Days/Hours Open: APRIL 22 – 24, 2022; Fri 12:30pm‑5pm, Sat 9am‑5pm, Sun 12:30pm‑5pm
Attendance: 2,000
Admission: none
Activities: Keynote speakers, 30 educational exhibitors with gardening demos and kids activity corner
# of Exhibitors: 60
# Food Booths: 4
Prize Money: na
Juried: no
Deadlines: Art & Craft: until full
Food: until full
Music: na
Show Dir.: Claudette Cooper
Promoter: Garland Co. Master Gardeners
Here are some other upcoming weekend events in Arkansas.
- Bentonville Farmers Market On The Square (April 10 – October 30, 2021)
- Art Market (April 10 – October 30, 2021)
- Third Friday Downtown Farmers Market (April 16 – August 20, 2021)
