February 18 - Camden Job Fair, Camden - Camden Arkansas serves as host to one of South Arkansas' largest Job Fairs and training workshops.
(870 )836 -2210 (9027)
April 15 - 17 - Annual Arkansas Folk Festival, Mountain View - Annual Spring celebration featuring handmade crafts, frontier life demonstrations, parade, lots of "folk, mountain, and bluegrass" music, dancing on the Courthouse Square, and window decorating contest. A great fun family festival. Ozark Folk Center opens for the season. Free admission to Crafts Village during this weekend. Free shuttle from downtown to the Folk Center.
888-679-2859 (9102)
April 16 - Annual Harbor City Festival & Gumbo Cook-Off, Pine Bluff -
(870)536-0920 (9103)
April 16 - BLOOMS! Festival, Little Rock - A Festival Celebrating Springtime in Arkansas.
501-821-7275 Wildwood Park for the Arts (9104)
April 16 - Annual Spinach Festival, Alma - Come and join us for our 25th Anniversary. (479) 632-4127 Alma Performing Arts Center (9106)
April 22 - 23 - Annual Fourche River Days Festival, Perryville - 501-889-1571 (9107)
April 22 - 23 - Cabot's 9th Annual Strawberry Festival, Cabot - Come join us at Cabot's 9th Annual Strawberry Festival. Lots of fun for all ages, family oriented!
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April 29 - May 1 - Toad Suck Daze 2011, Conway - There is something for everyone at Toad Suck Daze! This three-day festival includes Toad Market, Toadal Kids Zone, national and local entertainment, Stuck on a Truck, 5K/10K race, and more. Don't miss out on the World Famous Toad Races led by our very own Toad Master. Proceeds from Toad Suck Daze fund scholarships to local colleges. 501-327-7788 Downtown on Toad Square (8159)
May 6 - 8 - SPRING War Eagle Mill Crafts and Culinary Arts Show, War Eagle Mill - Professional craft men and women offer original, handmade work such as country decorative items, folk art, watercolor and oil painting, pottery, stoneware, wreaths, potpourris, dried arrangements, quilts, miniatures, country clothing, wearable art, candles, homemade soaps, country furnishings, antique broken china jewelry, white oak baskets, bird houses and feeders, collectables and much more.
866-492-7324 (9109)
May 19 - 21 - Loose Caboose Festival XXII, Paragould - Food, Fun and Entertainment
888-841-7061 (9110)
May 20 - 21 - Annual Dermott Crawfish Festival, Dermott - One of Arkansas' most successful festivals, the award winning Dermott Crawfish Festival, a food and music festival, is sponsored by the Dermott Chamber of Commerce.
870) 538-5656 (9111)
May 20 - 22 - International Greek Food Festival, Little Rock - The International Greek Food Festival is the largest ethnic festival in Arkansas.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (9112)
May 21 - 28 - Old Fort Futurity and Derby, Fort Smith - 800-364-1080 Kay Rodgers Park (9113)
May 21 - An Evening with Michael W. Smith, El Dorado - Michael W. Smith,Show starts at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 6:30 pm.
(870) 862-4747 (9095)
May 27 - June 4 - The annual Dinosaur Festival, Nashville - The annual Dinosaur Festival features large softball and baseball tournaments, Dino Digs, Kid's Fishing Derby, bounce houses, and other activities for the kids.
870-845-7405 Nashville City Park (9436)
May 27 - 28 - 62nd Annual Fulton County Homecoming Festival, Salem - Street dance, fish fry, open street market, food, Apple Pie 5K run, Squirt Race, horseshoe pitching, parade, terrapin race, and music
870-895-5565 Courthouse Square (9437)
May 27 - 28 - 23rd Annual Mount Ida Good Ole Days, Mount Ida - Antique Car and Motorcycle Show, arts & crafts, music all day. Front Porch Music 2-9 p.m. Gospel, country and bluegrass. Food vendors and kids rides and entertainment.
870-867-2723 Courthouse Square (9438)
May 27 - 29 - 34th Annual Riverfest , Little Rock - Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Riverfest features six outdoor stages, children's entertainment, activities and more!
501-255-3378 Arkansas River, Little Rock & North Little Rock (9439)
May 27 - 29 - Annual Riverfest, Little Rock - Make plans now to join us for Arkansas' largest music and arts festival.
501-255-3378 (9114)
May 28 - Pioneer Days Parade, Van Buren - Main Street Historic District. Parade of local riding clubs. 1p.m. beginning at the Crawford County Courthouse. Call for more information.
479-806-1718 (9440)
May 28 - Fishing Rodeo, Piggott - Open to children 15 and under and seniors 60+. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Prizes will be awarded throughout the event from 10-12 noon.
870-598-5884 Heritage Park (9441)
May 28 - Spring Music in the Park, Star City - Cane Creek State Park invites you to an evening of gospel music in the park. Bring your lawn chair to enjoy an evening of live music! Contact the park for more information.
870-628-4714 Cane Creek State Park (9442)
May 28 - Pioneer Days Parade, Van Buren - Parade of local riding clubs down Main Street. 1:00 p.m. beginning at the Crawford County Courthouse.
479-806-1718 Historic Main Street (9115)
June 1 - 4 - 26th Annual Steamboat Days, Des Arc - Carnival, entertainment, bass tournament, 5K run, children activities, cook-off, crawfish eating contest, Elvis, duck drop, food vendors, arts & crafts, car show, mini tractor pull, gospel singing, and beauty pageant.
870-256-5289 White River at Main St. (9443)
June 1 - 5 - Little Rock Film Festival, Little Rock - The Little Rock Film Festival is an annual event held each Spring in Downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
877-484-5733 (9116)
June 2 - 5 - Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, Eureka Springs -
800-638-7352 (9117)
June 3 - 4 - 30th Annual Portfest Rollin on the River Festival , Newport - Start your summer with a bang at Portfest with the excitement of concerts and fireworks. Friday night features a rock concert. During the day, Saturday's entertainment is carnival rides, children's activities.
870-523-2143 Jacksonport State Park (9444)
June 3 - 4 - Ancestor Fair Marshall, Marshall - This is the North Arkansas ancestor research event. Hundreds of people from across the country attend each year, so mark your calendar now.
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June 5 - 8 - Hot Springs Music Festival, Hot Springs - 200 international musicians come together to produce 21 concerts and over 250 open rehearsals of symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, opera, choral works, chamber music, and masterclasses. 501-623-4763 (8160)
June 10 - 7th Annual Arts Fest, Bentonville - A festival of the arts in all its forms. This event brings together the visual arts, theater, live music,culinary arts, and film into a great weekend of talent from around the region.
479-254-0254 Downtown Bentonville Square (9445)
June 10 - 11 - Lions Club Rodeo and Parade, Calico Rock - Annual Rodeo started on Friday night. Parade on Saturday at 4:pm.Second day of Rodeo on Saturday night. Rodeo provided by Rand Rodeo. All of the Rodeo events - Bull riding - Barrel race - Great Family event.
870-297-4129 Earl King Park - Tip Wiseman Rodeo Areana (9446)
June 10 - 11 - Magazine Homecoming & Rodeo, Magazine -
(479) 675-2666 Valley Arena (9119)
June 16 - 37th Annual Kid's Day , Fayetteville - Special activities for children at the Fayetteville Farmers Market. Face painting, fire engines, balloons, community organizations around the beautiful downtown square. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. 479-236-2910 1 W Center St. (9447)
June 16 - 19 - 70th Annual Johnson County Peach Festival , Clarksville - Terrapin derby, frog jump, peach pit spitting contest, parade, bicycle obstacle course, egg toss, barbershop quartet , gospel gospel sing, craft booths, concessions, banana split contest, street dance, greased pig chase, peach cobbler & jelly bake-off, 4-mile run, water balloon toss, bass tournament, Miss Ark.
479-754-9152 (9448)
June 17 - 18 - South Logan County Riders Rodeo, Booneville - 8 p.m. nightly. Grand entry, barrel racing, bronc riding, bull riding, team calf roping and more.
925-336-6026 South Logan County Rodeo Grounds-Hwy 23 South (9449)
June 24-25 - 15th Annual Mt. Magazine International Butterfly Festival, Paris - Lured by the many species of enchanting butterflies found on Mt Magazine, enthusiasts gather from around the world to participate in the annual Mt. Magazine International Butterfly Festival. (479) 963-2244 (8161)
June 24 - 26 - BROstock 2011 Pro Wakeboarding Competition, Bull Shoals - Brostock 2011 will be held at Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas.
870-445-4443 (8775)
June 25, July 30, August 27 - Showdown at Sunset, El Dorado - Sunset" in Downtown El Dorado Ar. entertainment starts at 6:00pm
(870)862-4747 (9776)
June 29 - July 2 - Rodeo of the Ozarks, Springdale - Everyone needs to make plans now to attend the 67th Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks.
877-927-6336 (9120)
July 2 -3 - 2nd Annual All American Weekend, Eureka Springs - Chili cook-off, parade, street dance, poker run, fun bike ride, small kids' carnival. A full weekend of family fun!
479-239-4562 2010 at 4028 E. Van Buren (9450)
July 2 - 3 - 35th Annual 4th of July, Fairfield Bay - Patriotic Parade on the 2nd and fireworks on the 3rd.
501-884-3324 Village Mall (9451)
July 2 - 67th Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks Parade, Springdale - Come to downtown Springdale early to pick your best view along historic Emma Avenue! Floats, marching bands, clowns, queens and hundreds of horses will take part in this annual event.
479-756-0464 (9452)
July 11 - 22 - Summer Arts Rave, Little Rock - Enrich your child's summer schedule with an exciting learning adventure led by creative licensed teachers. Through arts experiences, each participant will have the opportunity to grow academically and socially while expressing themselves in fun and creative ways. For Middle School children rising 6th- 8th grade.
501-821-7275 Wildwood Park for the Arts (9453)
July 16 - 5th Annual Firefly Fling, THE Summer Festival for Families, Fayetteville - This outdoor event focuses on families with children and features active, nature-related stations, art, music,
gardens, science, puppets, storytelling, and drama for a full evening of entertainment and exhibits. The Festival runs from 6 to 10p.m. with rain date July 17.
479-750-2620 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (9454)
July 22 - Arkansas Jazz Experience, Hot Springs - An intimate evening of jazz music co-hosted by the Hot Springs Jazz Society and Quapaw Baths & Spa. The fourth Friday of each month March thru August. Light snacks are served and a cash bar is available. A special guest each month.
501-767-0211 Quapaw Baths & Spa (9455)
July 22 - 24 - Ultimate Barrel Race, Texarkana -
870-773-2941 Entertainment Center & Equine Center (9456)
July 28 - 30 - 2nd Annual Bluegrass Weekend , Clarksville - Bluegrass shows each evening, featuring Larry Sparks Thursday at 8 p.m..; Spitin' Image Friday and Saturday; and Flint Hill Bluegrass Saturday. Friday starts at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 6 p.m. Indoor show with theater seats & air conditioning.
479-754-4604 Country Heritage Music Barn (9457)
August 1 - 6 - South Logan County Fair & Livestock Show, Booneville - Hay show, livestock show, arts & crafts exhibits, baked & canned goods judging plus educational booths. Rodeo on Wednesday night.
479-675-2787 South Logan County Fairgrounds (9458)
August 4 - Johnny Cash Music Festival , Jonesboro - Artists John Carter Cash, Roseanne Cash, George Jones, Gary Morris, Kris Kristofferson, and Dailey & Vincent perform in this Johnny Cash tribute. Additional performers to be announced.
Proceeds benefit the restoration of the historic Dyess Colony where Cash was raised.
870-972-2803 Arkansas State University Convocation Center (9459)
August 5 - 6 - 68th Annual White River Water Carnival , Batesville - Located on the banks of the White River, the Water Carnival with entertainment for all to enjoy!
Visit our website for a schedule of events.
870-793-2378 (9460)
August 8 - 13 - 92nd Annual Fulton County Fair, Salem - The Fulton County Fair features exhibits, carnival, rodeo, truck pull, demolition derby, pageants,
and talent contest.
870-895-5565 Fulton County Fairgrounds (9461)
August 9 - 13 - Izard County Fair and Livestock Show, Melbourne - We're having a carnival, please plan to attend!
Admission: Amphitheater gate fees: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, adults: $3; under age 12 $1;
under age 5 free with a paid adult. Demolition Derby and Rodeo separate fee of $5 and $2
870-368-7146 Izard County Fairgrounds (9462)
August 11 -13 - Hope Watermelon Festival, Hope - The perfect event for fruit lovers with a competitive streak: There are watermelon eating and seed spitting contests, as well as a Watermelon Olympics featuring a melon toss and melon bowling.
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August 11 - 13 - 32nd Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival, Cave City - Concessions, craft vendors and of course, watermelon! Thursday from 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday 6 p.m.-10 p.m.,Saturday all-day event, parade begins at 10 am. Entertainment in park from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free watermelon at 4 p.m.!
870-283-5959 (9463)
August 13 - Civil War Reenactment & Encampment, Mammoth Spring - Union and Confederate troops will have an encampment and demonstrate drills and firing weapons. A skirmish between troops will start at 2 p.m. Bring a lawn chair for added comfort.
Contact the park for further details.
870-625-7364 Mammoth Spring State Park Near the Depot Museum (9464)
August 23 - 27 - Johnson County Fair, Clarksville - Everything a small fair should be. Come and enjoy the fun!
Johnson Co. Fairgrounds, Oakland Street (8885)
September 10 - Terra Studios Fall Music Festival, Fayetteville - This free event features multiple acoustic song circles throughout the art park with headliners performing on the main stage.
Terra Studios (9918)
September 16 - 18 - Family Weekend, Fayetteville - Family Day is on Sept. 17 during the football game against Troy as part of the University of Arkansas' Family Weekend on campus. Family Weekend packages include a ticket to the game as well as admission to other campus activities.
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium (9917)
September 25 - Run for Every Chris - 10K, Fayetteville - This 10K course is both a trail and paved path. Participants can walk, run, or have a two person team. Proceeds to benefit the Arkansas Crisis Center.
Veterans Memorial Park (9919)
September 25 - Open Barrel Race, Texarkana -
870-773-2941 Four States Fairgrounds (9921)
September 28 - October 1 - Bikes, Blues, and BBQ, Fayetteville - Bikes, Blues, and BBQ is one of the largest Biker Rallies in the nation and hundreds of thousands of people make their way to Northwest Arkansas every year to enjoy the best riding, music, and BBQ. At Bikes, Blues & BBQ we promise to conduct a safe, fun and family-friendly motorcycle rally and are dedicated to providing funding to local charities.
479-527-9993 (9920)
October 6 - 9 - 21st Annual Corvette Weekend, Eureka Springs - Corvette owners get to show off, share info, ride the roads and thrill 'Vette lovers with a show and parade through town.
417-862-7232 Various locations around city (9922)
October 7 - 8 - Musicfest XXIV, El Dorado - Featuring Boys II Men, Easton Corbin, James Otto, Tone Loc, Sunny Sweeny and over 30 more!
(870)862-4747 (9941)
October 8 - Elm Springs YesterDaze Festival, Springdale - Family festival pancake breakfast, open car show, arts and crafts,live music, over 20 free activities.
(479)248-7323 (9953)
October 14-23 - 2011 Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock - You don't want to miss this annual event. (501) 372-8341 (8162)
November 11 - 12 - PAT GREEN IN CONCERT @ Rally On The Ravine, Arkadelphia - For more information about the and Events log onto facebook.com/rallyontheravine
(870)246-1007 (10190)
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The Fair is the state's largest single event. The Fair includes time-honored events like the Livestock Show and 4H Livestock Auction. It also includes a 10-acre Midway filled with carnival rides, games and amusements, and food.