Festivals & Events

Experience South Arkansas’ vibrant traditions, hometown spirit, and year-round festivities

From legendary small-town parades to music-filled weekends and heritage celebrations, South Arkansas comes alive with events that bring families, neighbors, and visitors together. Discover unforgettable moments, local flavor, and the joy of community at festivals happening across our seven counties.


May 1 – 2, 2026

Ashley County Armadillo Festival

Downtown Hamburg

Hamburg

June 11 – 14, 2026

BRADLEY COUNTY PINK TOMATO FESTIVAL

Bradley County Fairgrounds

Warrren

August 28 – 29, 2026

CAMDEN BALLOON FESTIVAL

Camden Municipal Airport

Camden

March 13 – 14, 2026

Camden Daffodil Festival

Downtown Camden

Camden

August 4 – 4, 2026

CAMDEN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Carnes Park

Camden

June 13 – 13, 2026

EL DORADO JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

MAD Amphitheater

El Dorado

April 17 – 18, 2026

FORDYCE ON THE COTTON BELT FESTIVAL

Downtown Fordyce

Fordyce

April 4 – 11, 2026

HOGSKIN HOLIDAYS

Calhoun County Fairgrounds

Hampton

May 15 – 16, 2026

MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Downtown Magnolia

Magnolia

October 3, 2026

MAGNOLIA FALL FESTIVAL & CHILI COOK‑OFF

Downtown Magnolia

Magnolia

April 25, 2026

MCNEIL FESTIVAL ON THE RAILS

Downtown McNeil

McNeil

September 12 – 12, 2026

SOUTHARK OUTDOOR EXPO

El Dorado Conference Center

El Dorado

March 10, 2026

UNION COUNTY DIRT FRIENDS FESTIVAL

College Ave Church

El Dorado

May 2, 2026

UNION COUNTY MAYHAW FESTIVAL

Newton House Museum

El Dorado

October 10 – 10, 2026

WIGGINS CABIN ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Wiggins Cabin Grounds

Crossett