October 2026 Fairs & Festivals in Arkansas
17 events happening across Arkansas in October 2026.
Recurring4.9(121)Arkansas Renaissance Festival
Arkansas's largest Renaissance festival at the permanent Dragonstone Springs village, with jousting, fire performers, artisan markets, themed feasts, and eight stages of entertainment on weekends from Labor Day through early October.
Recurring4.2(548)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.
RecurringBikes Blues and BBQ
One of the largest motorcycle rallies in the United States and a family-friendly nonprofit event benefiting Northwest Arkansas charities.
5(5)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.
4.7(23)Daisy Days Outdoor Vendor Market
There will be a diverse group of vendors, unique finds, delicious food, music, and fun activities.
4.3(6)Little Rock Home Show
Meet some of top home experts and exhibitors in your area who will be offering their latest products and services to build or remodel your home.
Bella Vista Fall Sunday Farmers and Makers Market
This market will feature local fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, local honey, meats, farm products, handmade baked goods and specialty foods, handcrafted gifts, seasonal flowers and plants, and much more.
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.
RecurringArkansas 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.
3.8(32)Van Buren Fall Festival
A craft fair in Van Buren.
RecurringWar Eagle Fair
A nationally known fall craft fair along War Eagle Creek in the Ozarks, begun in 1954 with nearly 300 booths of handcrafted goods displayed by their makers amid peak autumn foliage.
4.2(457)Bentonville Fall Yall Craft Fair
There will be an assortment of artisans and vendors selling their handmade crafts and unique items.
4.6(133)The Wishing Spring Art and Craft Festival
It will host an array of juried artisan vendors selling their high-quality wares.
Recurring4.2(2015)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.
RecurringOzark Regional Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
A major fall juried arts and crafts show at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, bringing artisans from across the country to Springdale for two days of handmade goods, food concessions, and live music.
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.
4.2(17)The Bean Fest Artisans Market
The juried artists and guild members will showcase and sell their original and handmade arts and crafts.