Hot Springs Farmers' Market is a year-round Saturday market of local produce, baked goods, handmade goods, and art. Its vendor rules require items to be homegrown, homemade, or handcrafted, and many vendors accept SNAP benefits.
Hot Springs Farmers' Market meets every Saturday, rain or shine, at 121 Orange Street for fresh local produce, handmade goods and community activities. The market only allows vendors selling items that are 100 percent homegrown, homemade or handcrafted, with no wholesale or resale products. Many vendors accept SNAP, and the market also welcomes local youth sellers and offers free community information tables for nonprofits.
35th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival – October 9th – 17th, 2026 “HSDFF is delighted to share Wild Inside as the Opening Night film of our 35th Annual Festival,” says Ken Jacobson, Executive Director of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute. “Penny Lane’s remarkable film about Flaco the owl is the year’s soaring documentary achievement: a deeply moving, gorgeous, and thought-provoking story that makes us rethink the […] On Sunday evening July 19th, I was enjoying the last couple of hours of the weekend when I heard the news that Sylvia Bugg had passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. Sylvia was the head of programming at PBS. Her actual title was Chief Programming Executive and General Manager for General Audience Programming – and […] The longest running, all-documentary film festival in North America! // OCT 9-17, 2026 // #HSDFF35 Volunteers are the heart and sou...
Valley of the Vapors is an international underground music festival held each March in Hot Springs, running since 2005 and known for surprise show locations such as a Waffle House and the Hot Springs Mountain Tower, plus secret shows and intimate workshops. Its 22nd annual edition ran March 13 to 15, 2026.
134 Convention Blvd ♦ Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 71901 ♦ 501-321-2027 The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival returns to the Hot Springs Convention Center (134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR) on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a full day of performances, exhibits, and cultural experiences for all ages. Held in Halls A & B and the Grand Lobby, the festival invites guests to explore Japanese culture through live entertainment, interactive activities, children’s games, cultural displays, and special exhibits throughout the day. Admission is free, making it a wonderful way for families and visitors to experience something unique together. The day will begin with an opening address from Consul General Shinji Watanabe of the Japanese Consulate in Nashville, followed by performances from Dallas Kiyari Daiko and Yoshi Amao’s Samurai Sword Soul. Guests can also enjoy the...
The theme is POP. Unexpected. Larger than life. An evening of glamour, interactive art, and over-the-top creativity at The Arlington Hotel. November 7, 2026. Limited tickets and sponsorships available. Downtown Hot Springs is rich with artwork. Enjoy and shop for fine art, jewelry, pottery, and more, most within walking distance, showcasing local, regional, and national artists year-round. Start exploring today. American Art Gallery 724 Central Ave. 501-624-0550 americanartgalleryandgifts.com Exhibiting art by local, regional, and national artists. Two floors, over 4,000 sq. ft. of fine Read More ... Listing of Artists, Galleries & Arts Organizations in the Greater Hot Springs Area Are you an artist, arts organization, creative business, performer, educator, or cultural group? We invite you to be included in the Hot Springs Arts Directory. The directory is designed to connect our comm...