I love November in Arkansas! The weather has finally gotten cooler, the turning leaves are hitting their peak color, and best of all, there are some excellent festivals in Arkansas in November!
Here is a list of some of the best November festivals in the Natural State!
Festivals in Arkansas in November
We are not going to include the Christmas markets or the Christmas light displays in this list even though they usually begin late in November.
- However we DO have a list of Christmas light displays that you might want to check out!
- And here is our list of Christmas markets!
Ozark Moonshine and Music Festival (Clinton)
This festival is all about pickin’, sippin’, and dance hall skippin’!
- Dates: November 1
- More Information: Ozark Moonshine and Music Festival
Greenwood Fall Festival (Greenwood)
This annual event held in Bell Park features Arts and Crafts Vendors, lots of food, entertainment, inflatables, hay rides, carnival games, and face painting & more!
- Dates: November 1
- More Information: Greenwood Fall Festival
Hot Springs Renaissance Faire (Hot Springs)
The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire is held at the Garland County fairgrounds. This is a faire where merriment lives on!
- Dates: November 1 – 2
- More Information: Â The Hot Springs Renaissance FaireÂ
Pioneer Village Fall Open House (Searcy)
A celebration of White County History! There will be culture festivities, farm animals, model trains, roasted peanuts, tractors and implements, and so much more. You can even enjoy pioneer gospel singing on Sunday at noon.
- Dates: November 1 – 2
- More Information: Pioneer Village Fall Open HouseÂ
GloWild Lantern Festival (Little Rock)
I know I said that I wasn’t going to include Christmas events but this one is a little different because it is at the zoo. It features not only Christmas displays but also various animal light displays.
- Dates: Various dates through November and December
- More Information: Â GloWild Lantern Festival
Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival (Mountain View)
This festival was founded in 2002 for the purpose of supporting the community and mentoring youth who desire to play folk and bluegrass music. Experience so many great bluegrass groups!
- Dates: November 6 – 8
- More Information: Â Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival
Gudron: Northwoods MTB Festival (Hot Springs)
Arkansas is a HUGE mountain biking state and this festival is held on the Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs. You can compete or participate in the “just ride” event.
- Dates: November 8
- More Information:  Güdrun: Northwoods MTB FestivalÂ
Brewing Hope Coffee Festival (Jonesboro)
Get ready to sip and sample various coffee from local coffee shops throughout NEA and discover new flavors that will awaken your taste buds. You will have the chance to vote for your favorite brew in the People’s Choice event!
But it’s not just about the coffee: Brewing Hope will feature other vendors including bakeries and other food options, chocolate shops, retailers, and kid-friendly entertainment.
- Dates: November 8
- More Information: Brewing HOPE Coffee Festival
Arkansas Cornbread Festival
NOTE: The Arkansas Cornbread Festival has been CANCELLED for 2025
Chili Fights in the Heights (Little Rock)
Chili Fights in the Heights brings together chili lovers, local chefs, and the community for a day of friendly competition and delicious fun!
- Dates: November 8
- More Information: Chili Fights in the HeightsÂ
World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest & Wings Over the Prairie Festival (Stuttgart)
This is one of the best and most unique festivals in Arkansas in November! It began on Main Street in Stuttgart on November 24, 1936! It now attracts attracts thousands of sportsmen annually from all over the United States.
The Wings over the Prairie festival has so much to offer including shopping, food, children’s activities, a carnival and midway, beer garden, and my favorite, a duck gumbo cookout!
This is one you should not miss.
- Dates: November 28 – 29
- More Information: Wings over the Prairie Festival
Hope you enjoy these fun festivals in Arkansas in November! Let us know if there are any that we might have missed!
Thanks for stopping by!
