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Arkansas Agricultural Fairs & Festivals

7 agricultural events across Arkansas for 2026.

Lonoke County Fair — Lonoke4.4(65)
AgriculturalFood FestivalSeasonal

Lonoke County Fair

It will feature livestock shows and sale, music and entertainment, rides and games, children’s activities, commercial vendors, 4-H exhibits, food and refreshments, and much more.

Sep 23–26Lonoke
Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair — Fort SmithRecurring4.2(548)
AgriculturalFamilySeasonal

Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair

A nine-day regional fair on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border celebrating more than 80 years of tradition with carnival rides, live music, livestock shows, rodeos, and agricultural exhibits for families from both states.

Sep 25 – Oct 3Fort Smith
Bentonville Art Fair — Bentonville5(5)
AgriculturalCraftFood Festival

Bentonville Art Fair

There will be over 100 talented artists from across the nation, who will showcase and sell their original works spanning different mediums.

Sat–Sun, Oct 3–4Bentonville
Arkansas Rice Festival — WeinerRecurring
AgriculturalFood FestivalCultural

Arkansas Rice Festival

An annual harvest celebration of Arkansas rice farming in the Delta town of Weiner, held the second Saturday in October during National Rice Promotion Month with food, entertainment, and community events honoring the state's rice heritage.

Sat, Oct 10Weiner
Bentonville Fall Yall Craft Fair — Bentonville4.2(457)
AgriculturalCraftFood Festival

Bentonville Fall Yall Craft Fair

There will be an assortment of artisans and vendors selling their handmade crafts and unique items.

Thu, Oct 15Bentonville
Arkansas State Fair — Little RockRecurring4.2(2015)
AgriculturalFamilySeasonal

Arkansas State Fair

Arkansas's premier ten-day state fair at the Little Rock fairgrounds, drawing more than 400,000 visitors for livestock shows, bull riding, carnival rides, commercial exhibits, concerts, and classic fair food each October.

Oct 16–25Little Rock
Four States Fair — TexarkanaRecurring4.2(370)
AgriculturalFamilySeasonal

Four States Fair

A ten-day fair and rodeo serving the Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma border region with carnival rides, livestock shows, bull riding, motorsports, and family entertainment at the Texarkana fairgrounds.

TBATexarkana

Frequently asked questions

How many agricultural fairs are there in Arkansas?

Our directory lists 7 agricultural fairs across Arkansas for the 2026 season, including Lonoke County Fair, Bentonville Art Fair and Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair.

When is the best time for agricultural fairs in Arkansas?

Arkansas's agricultural fairs cluster in October and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.

What are the most popular agricultural fairs in Arkansas?

By Google review score, Lonoke County Fair in Lonoke ranks among the most popular, with a 4.4-star rating from 65 reviews.