Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
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
Stop when something catches your eye.
Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.
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…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
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,…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
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…
Go a little further.
The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.
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…
Keep moving.
Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.
Apr 10 – Apr 12, 2026
Springfest
Heber Springs
Quality Art & Handmade Crafts, Food & Entertainment - Art, Jewelry, Pottery, Wood Art, Wrought…
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
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…
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
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…
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
May 2 – May 2, 2026
Annual Dogwood Days Festival
Horseshoe Bend
Food, crafts, games, music, art show, and more.
Take the long way.
The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.
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…
Keep it easy.
The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.
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,…
Not every place needs a reason.
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
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…
More road, less rush.
There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.
Jun 12 – Jun 13, 2026
Mudtown Days
Lowell
Good Old-Fashioned Fun! Car Show, Games, Carnival Rides, Food, Contests, Activities, Pageants, Bingo, Live Music,…
Keep it easy.
The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.
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…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
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…
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
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…
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
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,…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
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…
Take the long way.
The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.
Sep 29 – Oct 10, 2026
Harvest Festival
Mountain View
Join us in the Ozark Folk Center craft village as we celebrate the harvest of…