ARKANSAS: January, February, March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November & December Check previous year if event is not yet updated to current year 2023 ARKANSAS: SEPTEMBER 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(see also: 2022 - 2019 - 2017 - 2015)
August 26-September 2, 2023
Annual Johnson County Fair
Clarksville, Arkansas
August 26-Sept 3, 2023
National Championship Chuckwagon Race
Clinton, Arkansas
September -, 2023
Arkansas Apple Festival
Lincoln, Arkansas
Arkansas Apple Festival 2023 has been CANCELLED due to conflict at the festival site. Hope to resume in 2024. Guaranteed to provide a weekend of fun for the whole family, no matter how old you are. Join us as we celebrate our bounty of apples and three days of wholesome family entertainment at the Arkansas Apple Festival. The center piece of our apple festival is the unequaled variety of arts and crafts featuring works of some of the most talented artisans in the Ozarks. These three days are bursting full of activities with contests for kids, musical entertainment, gospel singing, and much more. Youngsters are welcome in our special Kid's World. And yes, there will be an abundance of apple cider and free apple slices. September 4-9, 2023 Annual Van Buren County Livestock Show & Fair
Clinton, Arkansas
Creative arts and livestock exhibits, carnival, music shows, "Farmer for a Day" for kids 10 and under, salute to Veterans, dog show and commercial exhibits. September 11-16, 2023 - White County Fair - Searcy, Arkansas
The White County Fair is one of the top ten county fairs in the Nation. Goat, Cattle, Horse, Poultry, Sheep and Swine Shows. Carnival, vendors, exhibits, live entertainment, etc. September 16, 2023 Annual Cane Hill Harvest Festival
Cane Hill, Arkansas
Enjoy live music, food, history, junk/arts & crafts, museum displays, quilt show, tractor show, children’s games, horseshoes, and a petting zoo. See how they make sorghum molasses, lye soap and hominy. Listen to stories about Cane Hill and watch as history unfolds before your eyes. Come watch, listen, relax and enjoy the lifestyle of yesterday. Cane Hill Harvest Festival is held on the grounds of the historic Cane Hill College. September 18-19, 2023 Arkansas Hospitality Association Vendor Showcase & Convention - Little Rock, Arkansas
Statehouse Convention Center.. Come find everything you need to run your business all year, learn at top-notch educational seminars and enjoy the hospitality games featuring the bartending competition.
September 18-23, 2023 86th Annual Columbia County Fair & Livestock Show - Magnolia, Arkansas
Columbia County Fairgrounds. September 22-October 3, 2023 Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Begun in 1936 as the Fort Smith Livestock Exposition, the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair has grown into one of the premier events in the region. Livestock and Creative Arts competition. Carnival, Live Concerts, over 2,500 exhibitors, vendors and over 135,000 visitors during this nine day celebration. Attendance: 135,000. September 23, 2023 World Championship Squirrel Cook Off
Springdale, Arkansas
Our event is the finest wild game cook off, anywhere. We focus on the ability of the team to create a meal out of the other brown meat squirrel (limb chicken/Tree Bacon). The teams are made up of 2 or 3 individuals who will combine squirrel (80% of the total meat) along with whatever other ingredients to create an entrée along with a side item. All of the squirrels are harvested using legal means and methods, teams shall provide their own meat, supplies and decoration. Special help can be given for meat supply if traveling across the country. Corporate sponsorship is available. September 26-30, 2023 79th Annual SW Arkansas District Livestock Show & Rodeo - Hope, Arkansas
Rodeo, livestock show, plant show, arts & crafts, food preservation, horticulture, commercial exhibits, food, large carnival, queen contest and talent show. September 26-30, 2023 119th Annual Benton County Fair
Bentonville, Arkansas
Exhibits of livestock (Goat, Sheep, Swine, Beef, Rabbit), agronomy and horticulture. Art exhibits, talent shows, carnival, commercial exhibitors. Livestock auctions, tractor pull, lawn mower pull, Live music. Benton County Fairgrounds & Expo Center.
2022 ARKANSAS: SEPTEMBER 2022
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new datesSeptember 24, 2022 30th Homesteaders Day - Hardy, Arkansas
Wagon rides, live music and dancing, period dress contest, children’s games, terrapin races, etc. Jelly Making; Spinning and Weaving; Corn Grinding; Mule Jumping; Cooking on a Wood Stove; Open Fire Cooking; Butter Churning; Soap Making; Working Forge; Shingle Splitting; Candle Dipping; Dutch Oven Cooking; Working Horses and Oxen; Traditional Music; Robbery and Shootout Reenactment; “Yarn” spinning.
2019 ARKANSAS: SEPTEMBER 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new datesSeptember 30-October 5, 2019 North Central Arkansas District Fair
Melbourne, Arkansas
Dairy Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Rabbit shows and competitions. Exhibits, Talent Contest, Beauty Pageants, Entertainment, Carnival, Rodeo, Truck Pull, etc.
2017 ARKANSAS: SEPTEMBER 2017
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new datesSeptember 30, 2017 3rd Annual Bryant's Buzzin' BBQ Bash
Bryant, Arkansas
This year, we are proud to introduce Bryant's Buzzin' BBQ Bash to our annual Fall Fest festivities! This is a Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event. There will be two competitions going on at this year's event: KCBS Competition and Backyard BBQ Competition. Cash prizes totaling a minimum of $7,500 are available.
2015 ARKANSAS: SEPTEMBER 2015
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new datesSeptember 15, 2015 Annual Arkansas Chefs Culinary Classic
Little Rock, Arkansas
Ready, Set, Cook and WIN. The Arkansas Hospitality Association hosts an annual culinary competition to showcase Arkansas' Chefs. Chefs may compete in four categories: Soup/Salad, Dessert, Entree, or Appetizer. Each chef must provide a presentation plate, three judging plates, and 250 tastings of each entry for the culinary dinner. Guests can purchase tickets to try the entries for $45 per person. Wine and beer tasting, along with the after party, are included in that price. September 19, 2015 - Little Rock Bacon Fest - Little Rock, Arkansas | 
