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November 4, 2023
Arkansas Cornbread Festival
Little Rock, Arkansas
The Arkansas Cornbread Festival is one of the state's yummiest festivals of the year celebrating Southern culture and heritage through food, artisan crafts and music, while simultaneously benefiting local non-profit organizations: Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, Our House and studioMAIN.  Everyone attending the Arkansas Cornbread Festival, as well as a panel of celebrity judges, will have the opportunity to sample cornbread recipes as well as side dishes, and then vote for their favorite entries. The contest is from noon-3:00 p.m., with two levels of competition: professionals and amateurs.

November 7, 2023  30th Annual Taste of Texarkana
Texarkana, Arkansas
Enjoy a 'World Showcase of Flavor'. Two stages with cooking demonstrations, ice carving, wine and food pairing lessons, wineries and tasting, over 40 restaurants and much more! Proceeds benefit the programs of Harvest Texarkana Regional Food Bank.

November 23, 2023 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Nationwide
There are so many events today, they are to numerous to list.

November 24-25, 2023  88th Annual World's Championship Duck Calling Contest & Wings Over the Prairie Festival - Stuttgart, Arkansas
World's Championship Duck Calling Contest; Wings Over the Prairie Festival; Duck Gumbo Cook-Off;

November 29-Dec 1, 2023  Arkansas Farm Bureau 89th Annual Convention and Trade Show - Little Rock, Arkansas
Empower Your Grassroots" will be the theme as farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders from across the state come together for Arkansas Farm Bureau’s annual convention in Hot Springs. The convention will also feature a trade show and winners in several different competitions among Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer & Rancher members will be highlighted.

December 2, 2023  Keo Pecan Festival - Keo, Arkansas
Pecan Pie Championship and Pecan Cooking Contest; The Pie Ride; Live Music; Locan Vendors; Gouncy Houses; and much more
 

2022 ARKANSAS: NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2022
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November 12-15, 2022  Eureka Springs Food & Wine Weekend
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Wine tastings, cooking demos, winery tours and tastings and the finest food and wine pairings from Eureka Springs Arkansas' most elegant restaurants.
 

2019 ARKANSAS: NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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December 31, 2019 - Last Night Fayetteville - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Last Night Fayetteville is an exciting performing arts festival taking place on the Fayetteville Square on New Year’s Eve. Join Fayetteville as we celebrate the Last Night of the year with a variety of performances hosted in multiple venues around the downtown square highlighting the area’s finest musicians, actors, performers & artists. We invite you to be a part of our unique traditions: carry a puppet in the Giant Puppet Parade, catch a show in the Sheet Fort Theater, and don’t miss your chance to countdown with the world famous Hog Drop & Fireworks Finale!
 

2016 ARKANSAS: NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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November 5, 2016 - Mushroom Mania - Little Rock, Arkansas
Join field mycologist, Jay Justice and other members of the Arkansas Mycological Society for a day of immersion into macrofungi, the largest members of the fifth kingdom. The events include interpretive hikes to observe mushrooms and fungi, opportunities to consume wild mushroom soup, and lectures on edible and poisonous mushrooms!

December 3, 2016 - Courthouse Christmas Tree Lighting & Festivities!
Mountain View, Arkansas
A part of the Arkansas Parks & Tourism Christmas Trail of Lights. Experience an Ozark Mountain Christmas! Historic Courthouse, town square and along Main Street come aglow with lights, music and spirit. Tree Lighting and courthouse lighting are scheduled.