Arkansas Music Fairs & Festivals
10 music events across Arkansas for 2026.
4.9(121)Arkansas Labor Day Renaissance Festival
Travel back into time to the 16th century European village.
Arkansas Summer Renaissance Festival
Travel back into time to the 16th century European village.
Arkansas Weekend Renaissance Festival
Travel back into time to the 16th century European village.
4.9(121)Arkansas Fall Renaissance Festival
Travel back into time to the 16th century European village.
RecurringBikes Blues and BBQ
One of the largest motorcycle rallies in the United States and a family-friendly nonprofit event benefiting Northwest Arkansas charities.
RecurringKing Biscuit Blues Festival
One of the nation's foremost blues festivals, founded in 1986 on the banks of the Mississippi River in historic Helena.
3.8(32)Van Buren Fall Festival
A craft fair in Van Buren.
4.6(133)The Wishing Spring Art and Craft Festival
It will host an array of juried artisan vendors selling their high-quality wares.
RecurringArkansas Scottish Festival
ScotsFest at Lyon College is one of the premier Scottish festivals in the South, with Highland games, pipe band and dance competitions, clan gatherings, and Celtic music on the Batesville campus.
RecurringJohnny Cash Heritage Festival
An annual music and heritage festival in Johnny Cash's boyhood hometown of Dyess, presented in connection with Arkansas State University's restoration of the Cash boyhood home and the Delta heritage site.
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in Arkansas?
Our directory lists 13 music festivals across Arkansas for the 2026 season, including Arkansas Labor Day Renaissance Festival, Arkansas Fall Renaissance Festival and The Wishing Spring Art and Craft Festival.
When is the best time for music festivals in Arkansas?
Arkansas's music festivals cluster in September and October — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular music festivals in Arkansas?
By Google review score, Arkansas Labor Day Renaissance Festival in Mount Vernon ranks among the most popular, with a 4.9-star rating from 121 reviews.