We are a mom & daughter duo with a little dream to bring a Vintage event to the Northwest Arkansas area. Our love for collecting and photographing all things vintage, has led us to fall in love with Vintage Market Days. Vintage Market Days® began in 2012 as an indoor/outdoor Paris flea market style event. As of Fall 2016 there are events scheduled in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Tennessee, Alabama, Utah, Louisiana, Nebraska, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, & Mississippi. Each event is run by individual business owners. Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings & a little more. The Market is a two to three day event held several times a year...
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...
<p>The Downtown Jonesboro JoyFest is an annual event held in Downtown Jonesboro. The event includes a Christmas Tree lighting, live performances, activities, and more.</p>\n
Farmer's Markets will continue being on Third Thursdays! Wayland Holyfield Place at the corner of East Commerce Street and Moose Street, Morrilton, Arkansas. The Main Street Morrilton Farmers’ Market committee is seeking vendors who offer local produce, farm items, locally prepared food products, plants, fresh-cut flowers, and unique handmade arts and crafts. Applying for consideration for the market does not guarantee you a space. The market planning committee will contact you to confirm the status of your application and will invoice you for payment. The fee for the 2026 Market will be a flat $55 and must be paid in full before the first market of the season in order to hold your spot. A spot will be assigned to each vendor for the season and priority will be given to vendors selling produce, farm produced goods (honey, eggs, meat, flowers), and baked goods. LATE SEASON APPLICATIONS...
The Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair and Fall Festival runs daily from 9 am to 6 pm at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 2463 N McConnell Ave in Fayetteville. Admission is free, general parking is $5, and the event features 300 plus vendors of handmade crafts, antiques and food, with Family Fun Saturday adding a petting zoo, pony rides, camel rides and face painting.
Central Arkansas Pride -
2026 Arkansas PRIDEFest Miss/Mr/Mx Pageant at Trinti Night Club.
A celebration of the rich history of drag as art. Where drag artists compete for a crown, cash prizes, and an official title to serve as an ambassador for Arkansas ' LGBTQIA+ community. Open to Arkansas residents over 18.
Catergories are
Presentation/Pride Attire: Creative outfits reflecting personal style and community celebration.
Talent: High-energy lip-syncing, live singing, dancing, or comedic acts.
Formal Wear/ Evening Gown: High-glamour runway presentation.
On-Stage Q&A: Testing public speaking skills and advocacy awareness.
Showcase your artistry and community leadership to become Arkansas PRIDEfest's next inclusiveLGBTQIA+ royalty.
Miss Arkansas PRIDEFest: traditional woman entertainer
Mr. Arkansas PRIDEFest: traditional male entertainer
Mx. Arkansas PRIDEFest: a non-binary, gender-expansive title
$30 entry fee.
$300 toward each category winner. With performance rights at Arkansas PRIDEFest and Parade. Also throughout the year, representation at various event opportunities as our goodwill state ambassadors.
located in Northwest Arkansas, at the foot of the Ozark Mountains. Farm is located just north of Bentonville and south of Bella Vista on Walgreen's and Lowe's. Spanker Creek Farm Arts, Crafts, & for an Arts, Crafts, and More Fair atmosphere. Spanker Creek runs along the entire south side of the fair grounds and flows into Sugar Creek on the west side. The north side boasts a hillside of beautiful bluffs
Skip Navigation Links Events > Arkansas State Fair > Arkansas State Fair Home > Get Involved > Pageants & Talent Showdown > Miss Arkansas State Fair Merch Store Discover exclusive apparel celebrating the spirit of Miss Arkansas State Fair! Our Miss Arkansas State Fair Merch Store offers a unique selection of super soft, 100% cotton tees, each designed to showcase your fair pride and commemorate special memories. PLUS your purchase helps support our program. Thank you for your support of Miss Arkansas State Fair & Talent Showdown! Shirts are made on demand as they are ordered. Please expect 5-7 days upon arrival. Orders placed after September 30th will no longer be shipped, they must be picked up at the state fair in Barton or the Arkansas Building merch tables. Celebrate 85+ years of tradition with unique tee! This vibrant coral-pink shirt features a bold white graphic tee. 100% cotto...
The 14th annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest & Parade is scheduled for the weekend of October 17th!
Our 2026 theme is " United in Pride 2.0" continuing and highlighting the tremendous response and support from across the state.
This theme emphasizes unity across Arkansas's 2SLGBTQIA+ spectrum and allies while acknowledging our shared history and collective strength.
This theme instills hope, joy, inclusiveness, and resilience.
Get involved. Sponsors should email sponsor@arpride.org for our 2026 sponsor deck.
We need your help in building and highlighting a more inclusive, progressive state, while retaining talent and encouraging businesses to recruit from the state's talented pool of LGBTQIA+ artists, students, professionals, and allies. Building a better state economically and socially.
COME OUT and celebrate Arkansas' 2SLGBTQIA+ community in October, our history and coming-out month, and support our 365 programming.
Check our website www.arpride.org for announcements. PRIDE IS A JOYFUL DEFIANCE!
Here's where you'll find the links to all the applications you need to be a part of this year's festival.
Applications are OPEN!
We invite you to join us on Capitol Avenue for the parade: as a vendor, show off your talent as an entertainer, or participate as a volunteer.
ALL are welcome to be part of the movement for equality that began at the Stonewall Inn in 1969.
Hillcrest HarvestFest returns October 17, 2026 to the Historic Hillcrest District along Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas. Organized by the Hillcrest Merchants Association, this neighborhood festival includes vendors, live music, a dog show, a beer garden, and children’s activities. The organizer’s SimpleTix page invites vendor participation. Contact harvestfesthillcrest@gmail.com or 501-551-2430 for vendor registration details and current availability. No clear vendor closing deadline is published.
Central Arkansas Pride Fest and Parade takes place October 17, 2026, from 11 AM–6 PM in Little Rock’s West Capitol District, at 1110 West Capitol Avenue. The festival includes artists, performers, local businesses, crafts, food trucks, and a parade. The organizer’s Eventeny page provides separate applications for for-profit businesses; nonprofits, small businesses, crafts and spiritual organizations; and food trucks. Those vendor applications list an October 2, 2026 deadline. Standard vendor spaces are 10×10. Contact info@arpride.org.
Step back in time at RetroFest Arkansas, happening October 17th–18th, 2026, in Conway, Arkansas. Whether you grew up in the ’80s, ’90s, or early 2000s, this is the place to relive your favorite memories. Spend the weekend exploring thousands of retro video games, vintage clothing, toys, collectibles, and other nostalgic treasures. You’ll also have the chance to meet iconic TV and movie guests, play classic games, and experience a weekend packed with everything that made growing up unforgettable. RetroFest Arkansas is a haven for gamers, with a massive showcase of classic arcade machines and vintage consoles that span the golden ages of gaming. Engage in spirited competitions, marvel at the evolution of video games, and maybe even discover a rare gem to add to your collection. But the festival is more than just video games. Explore an extensive array of vintage clothing stalls, where f...
O’zapft is! The Annual Oktoberfest Beer Festival is back in Eureka Springs! Come join the Eureka Springs Rotary Club from 11am – 3pm at this annual event little European-like village nestled in the Ozark Mountains. The Beer Festival will be in downtown Eureka Springs. Cost is $28 includes tasting mug and arm band for unlimited tasting. Mr Cabbagehead & the Screaming Radishes 3pm to 5pm in Basin Spring Park.
Plainview Arkansas Community Events is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to uniting residents through family-friendly events that support local businesses, celebrate talents, and enrich our community’s spirit and economy. Discover upcoming gatherings and family-friendly fundraisers designed to connect neighbors and uplift our local community. Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, delicious food, live music, and family-friendly activities. The Cottontails will be back seven days before Easter. What kind of mischief will he get into this year? Milo will be back 12 days before Christmas. What kind of mischief will he get into this year? Join us in celebrating community spirit by attending upcoming events, supporting local artisans, or making a donation to help us grow Plainview’s vibrant culture.
White Hall's Founders Day Fall Festival marks its 62nd year on October 16, 2026, at White Hall City Park in Arkansas. A parade opens the day, followed by a showcase of local dance troupes, gymnastics teams, bands and choirs, plus a pancake breakfast, festival food and games.
ScotsFest, the Arkansas Scottish Festival & Homecoming, runs October 23 through 25, 2026, at Lyon College in Batesville. Established in 1979 as the Highland Games, the festival features piping and Highland dancing competitions, athletic events, Scottish clans, and a parade of massed bands opening Saturday at noon after gates open at 8 a.m.
