Little Rock Festivals & Shows
Get in on the excitement of a fair or festival in Little Rock. Whether you have a passion for gardening, music, international and local foods, film, or just fun in general, the city has an event lined up that you will enjoy. Check out the event dates and mark your calendars - you won't want to miss these celebrations.
Make plans to attend this year's
Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival. The four-day event takes place in June and features live music, camping, disc golf, yoga, hiking, swimming and more. Since its start in 2004, the festival has attracted nearly 20,000 attendees and has hosted performances by The Flaming Lips, Wilco, Ben Folds, The Black Keys, Slightly Stoopid, and Mumford & Sons. Get your tickets early, Wakarusa quickly sells out.
Address: 23978 AR-23, Ozark, AR 72949 - MAP
Web: www.wakarusa.com
Join in the fun at the Natural State's largest ethnic festival, the
International Greek Food Festival. For over 25 years, the festival has celebrated the love for Greek food by serving it to the community. At the festival, you'll dine on Greek cuisine like baklava, gyros, hummus dip, falafels, souvlaki, pastitsio, and more. Is your mouth watering yet?
Address: 1100 Napa Valley Dr., Little Rock, AR 72211 - MAP
Phone: (501) 221-5300
Web: www.greekfoodfest.com
Spend Memorial Day weekend at the Natural State's largest event,
Riverfest. The festival is a celebration of the visual and performing arts, and the event is jam-packed with things to do. Thousands of people head to Riverfest annually to see traveling art exhibits, stunt bike shows, and performances by artists like ZZ Top, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams, Jr., Styx, The Doobie Brothers, Miranda Lambert, Hootie & the Blowfish, B.B. King, Heart, and many others. Be ready to experience one of the biggest parties in the state.
Address: 500 President Clinton Ave., #217, Little Rock, AR 72201 - MAP
Phone: (501) 255-3378
Web: www.riverfestarkansas.com
Lights, camera, action! Aspiring filmmakers and fans of cinema, get your tickets to the
Little Rock Film Festival to see screenings of the latest local and Southern films. The LRFF is also known for featuring some of the best narrative, documentary, and short films from around the globe. MovieMaker Magazine ranked the film festival on its list of "The Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" - and you won't have to pinch pennies to afford a pass, a Festival Bronze Pass is only $40.
Web: www.littlerockfilmfestival.org
Bring your appetite, and experience the
Taste of the Town. The event features food from over 30 restaurants, serving up a variety of cuisines. A few names you may recognize on the vendor list are Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Hooters, Golden Corral, McAlister's Deli, and Blue Bell Creameries. You definitely won't leave this event hungry.
Address: 400 W Broadway St., N. Little Rock, AR 72114 - MAP
Phone: (501) 372-5959
Web: www.tasteofthetown.com
Head to a state-wide party and have some fun at the
Arkansas State Fair. The fair has it all - food, drinks, music, carnival rides, a livestock show, professional bull riding, a beauty pageant, dozens of contests, shopping, shows and more. Plan to spend a couple of days visiting the fair, because you just can't experience it all in one day.
Address: 2600 Howard Street, Little Rock, AR 72206 - MAP
Phone: (501) 372-8341
Web: www.arkansasstatefair.com
Develop your green thumb with skills learned from the professionals you'll meet at the
Arkansas Flower & Garden Show. Over 100 landscaping and gardening vendors participate in the event, offering "how to" advice, tips for gardening, plants and yard décor to beautify your backyard, and more. You'll leave the show a more knowledgeable horticulturist, with some loot to make your garden look good.
Address: 1 Verizon Arena Way, N. Little Rock, AR 72114 - MAP
Phone: (501) 821-4000
Web: www.arflowerandgardenshow.org
