The Most Popular Fairs & Festivals in Arkansas

By the number of Google reviews — a real measure of how many people show up and weigh in — the most popular fairs and festivals in Arkansas are led by Fort Smith Black Friday Shopping Extravaganza in Fort Smith (2,340 reviews, 4★), Arkansas State Fair, and Little Rock Fine Arts Art Market. Here are the 12 most-reviewed events across the state.

The most popular fairs & festivals in Arkansas

1. Fort Smith Black Friday Shopping Extravaganza — Fort Smith · Nov 27–29 · 4★ (2,340 reviews)
2. Arkansas State Fair — Little Rock · Oct 16–25 · 4.2★ (2,015 reviews)
3. Little Rock Fine Arts Art Market — Little Rock · Sep 11–13 · 4.7★ (1,093 reviews)
4. Bella Vista Summer Sunday Farmers and Makers Market — Bella Vista · Jun 28 · 4.7★ (845 reviews)
5. Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair — Fort Smith · 4.2★ (548 reviews)
6. Bentonville Fall Yall Craft Fair — Bentonville · Oct 15 · 4.2★ (457 reviews)
7. Four States Fair — Texarkana · 4.2★ (370 reviews)
8. Mountain Home Holiday Craft Fest — Mountain Home · Nov 20–21 · 4.3★ (329 reviews)
9. The Wishing Spring Art and Craft Festival — Bella Vista-Bentonville · Oct 15–17 · 4.6★ (133 reviews)
10. Arkansas Renaissance Festival — Mount Vernon · Aug 29–30 · 4.9★ (121 reviews)
11. Arkansas Labor Day Renaissance Festival — Mount Vernon · Sep 5–7 · 4.9★ (121 reviews)
12. Bella Vista Second Sunday Farmers and Makers Market — Bella Vista · Aug 9 · 4.5★ (77 reviews)

How we rank popularity

We rank by Google review count rather than guesswork. Review volume is the closest public proxy for real attendance and word-of-mouth — the events locals and visitors actually turn out for. Star ratings (shown alongside) measure how much people enjoyed them; the two together give an honest picture most directories can't.