Parties all the Time
There’s almost always something to celebrate in the Arkansas River Valley. The region’s rich history, agricultural abundance, and stunning scenic beauty give our residents reason to let loose with timely festivities in every season—from the Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival in March, Wildflower Weekend on Petit Jean Mountain in April, the Annual Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet at the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean, the Johnson County Peach Festival in July, Bargains Galore on 64 in August, the annual Hang Gliding Festival on Mount Nebo, Mount Magazine Frontier Days Celebration in October, the Petit Jean Mountain Rendezvous right after Thanksgiving, a glittering blanket of lights throughout the holiday season, and dozens more.
Multi-County
Bargains Galore on 64
Second weekend in August. 180 miles of flea markets and sidewalk sales on State Highway 64 from Altus to Morrilton.
http://bargainsgaloreon64.org
(501) 354-2393.
Big To Do on Hwy 22
April. Area wide yard sales on and off scenic hwy 22 from Dardanelle, AR to Barling, AR. This annual event is a big attraction from surrounding states as well as many visitors from all over the state of Arkansas. Don’t miss out on a great bargain.
www.parisarkansas.com
(479) 963-2244
Conway County
Wildflower Weekend
Early April. Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton. Wildflower walks, demonstrations, and green games.
www.ArkansasStateParks.com
(501) 727-5441
Annual Antique Auto Show & Swap Meet
Mid-June. Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Annual car show co-hosted by the Mid-America Old Time Automobile Association and the Museum of Automobiles.
http://www.museumofautos.com/fall
(501) 727-5427
Annual Ford Econoline Meet
Early September. Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton.
http://www.museumofautos.com/fall
(501) 727-5427
Annual Fall Antique Auto Swap Meet
Late September. Held at Museum of Automobiles atop Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton.
http://www.museumofautos.com/fall
(501) 727-5427
Motormaids on the Mountain – Ladies Harley-Davidson Meet
Late September. Held annually at the Museum of Automobiles atop Petit Jean Mountain.
http://www.museumofautos.com
(501) 727-5427
Petit Jean Mountain Rendezvous
Weekend after Thanksgiving. Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton. Visit the Mountain Man Camp and learn the skills of the mountain men and Native Americans.
Facebook page for the Petit Jean Mountain Rendezvous
(501) 727-5441.
Christmas in the Park
Tree lighting December 6. Morrilton. Dozens of lighted Christmas displays at the Depot Museum.
https://www.facebook.com/mainstreetmorrilton
(501) 354-2393.
Johnson County
Walmart / CMN Talent Show
Held in early spring. Contact Natasha Wilson.
(479) 754-4502
Annual Johnson County Peach Festival
Mid-July. Held at Clarksville, it’s the oldest ongoing festival in the state of Arkansas. The festival includes food and craft vendors, a 5k race, a peach pit spitting contest, water balloon toss, diaper derby, terrapin derby and more. The parade is held on the Saturday morning in downtown Clarksville.
https://sites.google.com/site/johnsoncountypeachfestival/
(479) 754-9152
Annual Johnson County Fair
Late August at the JC Fair Grounds.
http://www.clarksvillearchamber.com/
(479) 754-2340
Annual Season of Thanks
Late November. Clarksville merchants hold Open Houses before Thanksgiving, and then offer Early Bird Sales the Firday after Thanksgiving from 7-10am. Lighting Ceremony & Annual Christmas Parade is the 1st Saturday in December.
(479) 754-2340
Rodeos
Johnson County’s two rodeo arenas schedule several rodeo events throughout the year, playing host to local, state and National competitions—see the Chamber’s website for schedules: http://www.clarksvillearchamber.com/
Spadra Marina’s Boat “Parade of Lights”
See Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves travel in the lighted boat parade along Dardanelle Lake in Clarksville – best seen from the bluffs of Spadra Park(two miles off I-40 on Exit 58)–6 pm nightly the weekend before Christmas.
http://www.spadramarina.com/
(479) 754-5021
Logan County
Springtime in Paris
Paris, Mothers Day weekend, will host vendors, flowers, and food trucks for the enjoyment of all ages. Join us for a family friendly event that will have the best kid zone area, amazing food, and local flavor that is sure to please the whole family.
http://parisarkansas.com
(479) 963-2244
St. Joseph’s Labor Day Picnic & Bazaar
Labor Day weekend, September. Paris. Games, entertainment, food, and rummage sale.
http://www.stjosephparis.org/
(479) 963-2131
Mount Magazine Frontier Days Celebration
First Saturday in October. Join us in Paris for the longest running festival in the region. Enjoy local entertainment, kids activities, craft vendors, famous pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, pageant, and parade.
http://parisarkansas.com
(479) 963-2244
Peak to Peak Poker Run
Last weekend in May. Bikes Travel from Queen Wilhelmina to Mt. Magazine for a beautiful scenic ride. Stop in Paris for music, food, crafts, and fun.
Peak to Peak Poker Run
(479) 963-2244
Annual Firework show
July 3rd. Watch the beautiful firework display from the Wood Street Park. The city of Paris welcomes you to bring your lawn chair and enjoy the show.
North Logan County Fair
Mid August. Held at North Logan County Fair grounds in Paris. A week of family fun with carnival rides, animal show and pageant.
Christmas Open House
Sunday after Thanksgiving- November. Join the local Paris businesses for an open house from 1 pm to 5 pm as they offer specials, sales and kick off the holiday season. Stop by to see Santa and he will give you a keepsake ornament.
Trail of Holiday Lights
Saturday following Thanksgiving to December 31st. Plan a day in Paris for our favorite time of year. Visit the most festive courthouse full of lights from top to bottom and see over 50 decorated Christmas trees on the North side lawn of the court house. The Eiffel Tower is a great place to take a selfie or have your picture made with Santa Claus at his hut open 7 days a week in December.
Annual Christmas parade
Saturday after Thanksgiving – November. Starting at the Cloyes gear parking lot and continuing down HWY 22, around the court house and finishing on the corner of 5th st and Hwy 22. Prize money will be awarded in the float category. Santa will see children of all ages directly after the parade.
Perry County
Annual Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival
Second weekend in March. Bigelow. Features seven acres of daffodils in 30 varieties, arts and crafts, and barbecue.
Facebook page for Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival
(501) 330-2403
Jammers Reunion
Early April. Adona. Cypress Creek Park at Adona is the setting for a weekend of camping, cooking, and old-time bluegrass music.
http://www.cypresscreekpark.com/dates.htm
(501) 327-4214.
Biggest Little Motorcycle Rally in Arkansas
Mid May. Perry County Fair Grounds.
http://www.cityofclintonar.com/
(501) 889-2292
Fourche River Days
Held late April on the courthouse square in Perryville. Car & truck show, horseshoe tournament, bunco tournament and lots of entertainment. Admission is Free. For more information call the Perry County Area Chamber of Commerce at (501) 889-1571
http://fourcheriverdays.com/
Annual Bluegrass Festival
Second weekend in July. Hundreds of folks gather at Adona to play or listen to bluegrass music over a three-day period.
http://www.cypresscreekpark.com/dates.htm
(501) 327-4214
Adona Fest
Late September. Entertainment, food, games, ATV/tractor pulls, pageants, and live music.
(501) 662-4508
Global Village Day
Mid October. Heifer International celebrates its Annual Global Village Day with international entertainment and education at Heifer Ranch, near Perryville, Arkansas.
http://www.heifer.org/
Pope County
Russvegas Half Marathon
Early April. Russellville. Participants start and finish the 13.1-mile course through the streets of Historic Downtown. Friday night events include a kid’s mile, 5K Glow Run, car show, bands, food, and an expo. The event supports the River Valley Circle of Friends and Children’s Hospital.
russvegashalf.com
Balloons Over Russvegas
Early May.Russellville. The Festival includes 20 hot-air balloons, a team of sky divers, powered parachutes, music concerts, a dog walk, and food vendors.
balloonsoverrussvegas.com
Taste of the Valley
Late April. Russellville. Award-winning tasting party features the River Valley’s finest food.
http://www.mainstreetrussellville.com/special-events/taste-of-the-valley.html
(479) 967-1437
Mercy Old Post Challenge
Late May. Russellville Old Post Park.
http://www.russellvillearkansas.org/294/Local-Trails-State-Parks
(479) 967-3449 or 331-4660
Annual Ozark Memories Day Festival
Late September. Dover. Craft booths, food, parade, artisan exhibits, and music.
http://doverchamber.net/
(479) 331-2094.
Downtown Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff
Last Saturday in October. Historic downtown Russellville.
http://www.mainstreetrussellville.com/special-events/fall-fest.html
(479) 967-1437.
Tri-Peaks Annual Motorcycle Show
Mid August
(479)-890-3007.
Yell County
Affair At Boggs Mill Civil War Re-enactment
Early April. Dardanelle. Re-enactment of the skirmish at Boggs Mill, January 1865.
(479) 967-1328
Annual Old Time Day
Early June. Ola. A fun-filled day of arts and crafts, games, and good food.
Annual Hang Gliding Festival
Late August. Mount Nebo. Hang gliders from across the country demonstrate this exciting sport.
www.ArkansasStateParks.com
(479) 229-3650
Annual Civil War Days
Late August. Mount Nebo State Park, Dardanelle. Civil War encampment, drills, marches, living history demonstrations.
www.ArkansasStateParks.com
(479) 229-3650
Mount Nebo Chicken Fry
Late September. Children’s activities, events, great food, and politicians.
(479) 229-3328
Yell Fest
Mother’s Day weekend, May.
(479) 229-3328
