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…
Ozark Mountains
19 events found
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Jan 7 – Feb 3, 2026
Bull Shoals
Restaurant specials and discounts, parade (date TBA), Mardi Gras Ball. A full month of activities…
Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.
Jan 10 – Jan 31, 2026
Bull Shoals
February is declared Mardi Gras month in the communities of Bull Shoals and Lakeview by…
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Feb 21 – Feb 21, 2026
Clinton
Bluegrass and gospel music; 5-6 bands. Van Buren Co. Special School benefit. Trailer parking available,…
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Apr 3 – Apr 4, 2026
Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs is the site of the Carving In The Ozarks chainsaw carving festival. Wood…
The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.
Apr 3 – Apr 4, 2026
Mountain View
Annual Spring celebration featuring handmade crafts, frontier life demonstrations, parade, lots of "folk, mountain, and…
Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.
Apr 10 – Apr 12, 2026
Heber Springs
Quality Art & Handmade Crafts, Food & Entertainment - Art, Jewelry, Pottery, Wood Art, Wrought…
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Apr 10 – Apr 12, 2026
Siloam Springs
Since 1974 the Dogwood Festival has brought around 30,000 people to Siloam Springs and its…
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Apr 19 – May 19, 2026
Eureka Springs
A month-long celebration of the arts in Eureka Springs. Visual and performing events, activities and…
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
May 2 – May 2, 2026
Horseshoe Bend
Food, crafts, games, music, art show, and more.
The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.
May 8 – May 9, 2026
Newport
Held on the banks of the White River at beautiful Jacksonport State Park, Portfest offers…
The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.
May 15 – May 17, 2026
Harrison
Food, crafts, music and fun, kids games, cardboard boat race, 5K run, 3-on-3 basketball, volleyball,…
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
May 15 – May 16, 2026
Newport
Held on the banks of the White River, Portfest features the Arkansas State Catfish Cooking…
There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.
Jun 12 – Jun 13, 2026
Lowell
Good Old-Fashioned Fun! Car Show, Games, Carnival Rides, Food, Contests, Activities, Pageants, Bingo, Live Music,…
The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.
Jun 13 – Jun 13, 2026
Siloam Springs
An all-day, family friendly celebration of community, history and Ozark Culture featuring a variety of…
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Jun 30 – Jul 4, 2026
Batesville
The T Tauri Film Festival is a digital movie event for kids and teens. The…
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2026
Clinton
The National Championship Chuckwagon Races are held Friday through Sunday every Labor Day Weekend at…
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Aug 15 – Aug 15, 2026
Batesville
Arkansas's oldest annual water event, which includes numerous features such as arts and crafts, foods,…
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Sep 25 – Sep 26, 2026
Mountain View
Herb enthusiasts will want to participate in our workshops, presented by experts on herbs and…
The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.
Sep 29 – Oct 10, 2026
Mountain View
Join us in the Ozark Folk Center craft village as we celebrate the harvest of…