Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Jan 7 – Feb 3, 2026
Mardi Gras Month
Bull Shoals
Restaurant specials and discounts, parade (date TBA), Mardi Gras Ball. A full month of activities…
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Festivals in Ozark Mountains
19 events found
Not every place needs a reason.
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
Jan 10 – Jan 31, 2026
Annual Mardi Gras Ozarks Style
Bull Shoals
February is declared Mardi Gras month in the communities of Bull Shoals and Lakeview by…
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Feb 21 – Feb 21, 2026
Annual Bluegrass Music Show
Clinton
Bluegrass and gospel music; 5-6 bands. Van Buren Co. Special School benefit. Trailer parking available,…
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Apr 3 – Apr 4, 2026
Annual Carving In The Ozarks Festival
Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs is the site of the Carving In The Ozarks chainsaw carving festival. Wood…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Apr 3 – Apr 4, 2026
Annual Arkansas Folk Festival
Mountain View
Annual Spring celebration featuring handmade crafts, frontier life demonstrations, parade, lots of "folk, mountain, and…
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Apr 10 – Apr 12, 2026
Springfest
Heber Springs
Quality Art & Handmade Crafts, Food & Entertainment - Art, Jewelry, Pottery, Wood Art, Wrought…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Apr 10 – Apr 12, 2026
Annual Dogwood Festival
Siloam Springs
Since 1974 the Dogwood Festival has brought around 30,000 people to Siloam Springs and its…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Apr 19 – May 19, 2026
May Festival of the Arts
Eureka Springs
A month-long celebration of the arts in Eureka Springs. Visual and performing events, activities and…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
May 2 – May 2, 2026
Annual Dogwood Days Festival
Horseshoe Bend
Food, crafts, games, music, art show, and more.
Worth the stop.
Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.
May 8 – May 9, 2026
Annual Portfest “Rollin’ on the River” Festival
Newport
Held on the banks of the White River at beautiful Jacksonport State Park, Portfest offers…
More road, less rush.
There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.
May 15 – May 17, 2026
Crawdad Days Festival
Harrison
Food, crafts, music and fun, kids games, cardboard boat race, 5K run, 3-on-3 basketball, volleyball,…
Take the detour.
The extra miles are often where the story begins.
May 15 – May 16, 2026
27th Annual Portfest “Rollin’ on the River” Festival
Newport
Held on the banks of the White River, Portfest features the Arkansas State Catfish Cooking…
Stop when something catches your eye.
Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.
Jun 12 – Jun 13, 2026
Mudtown Days
Lowell
Good Old-Fashioned Fun! Car Show, Games, Carnival Rides, Food, Contests, Activities, Pageants, Bingo, Live Music,…
More road, less rush.
There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.
Jun 13 – Jun 13, 2026
Siloam Springs Heritage Festival
Siloam Springs
An all-day, family friendly celebration of community, history and Ozark Culture featuring a variety of…
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Jun 30 – Jul 4, 2026
Annual T Tauri Film Festival
Batesville
The T Tauri Film Festival is a digital movie event for kids and teens. The…
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2026
Annual National Championship Chuckwagon Race
Clinton
The National Championship Chuckwagon Races are held Friday through Sunday every Labor Day Weekend at…
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Aug 15 – Aug 15, 2026
Annual White River Water Carnival
Batesville
Arkansas's oldest annual water event, which includes numerous features such as arts and crafts, foods,…
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Sep 25 – Sep 26, 2026
Herb Harvest Festival
Mountain View
Herb enthusiasts will want to participate in our workshops, presented by experts on herbs and…
Worth the stop.
Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.
Sep 29 – Oct 10, 2026
Harvest Festival
Mountain View
Join us in the Ozark Folk Center craft village as we celebrate the harvest of…