Here is a list of festivals in Arkansas in April so that you can get out and enjoy the fun and food and company and absolutely glorious weather.

April is a popular month for festivals so the list is long!

Arkansas Festivals in April

River Valley Crawfish Festival (Greenwood)

Back and Bigger than ever. This festival includes a carnival, 5 and 10K runs, vendors, food trucks, and of course, crawfish!

Bentonville Whiskey Festival (Bentonville)

This is an upscale tasting event happening in Downtown Bentonville, featuring a wide assortment of whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, and other fine spirits from around the world. Tickets do sell out so get yours early.

Arkansas Roots Music Festival (Dyess)

Johnny Cash is one of the most famous musicians from Arkansas and this music festival is held on the grounds of his boyhood home in Dyess, Arkansas. A tour of the home is even included in the ticket price.

The boyhood home of Johnny Cash. A small white home located on farm land in the town of Dyess, Arkansas. Dyess is located in the upper delta region of Arkansas. The Arkansas Roots Music Festival is one of the spring festivals in Arkansas and it is held on the grounds of the boyhood home of Johnny Cash. Pin

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Crawfish Festival (Wilson)

One of our favorite spring festivals in Arkansas happens to be in one of our favorite small towns!

The folks in Wilson, Arkansas know how to throw a party.

You won’t want to miss this festival which will include music, vendors, a crawfish cooking competition, and kid-friendly activities. The Wilson Crawfish Festival is complimentary with a donation to the local fire department.

The town of Wilson is host to one of our favorite festivals in Arkansas in the month of April. The crawfish festival!Pin

Hogskin Holidays Festival (Hampton)

A festival celebrating the history and heritage of Calhoun County which includes music, food, and all kinds of fun festivities throughout the week.

Lanterns Festival at Wildwood Park (Little Rock)

At this festival you will celebrate the food, music, crafts, and performing arts of various world cultures and one US city. You can explore the beautiful outdoor lights along the woodland trails of the park and even light your own lantern and float it onto their lake!

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival (Hot Springs)

This festival is a celebration of Japanese culture and includes various demonstrations, exhibits, and musical performances. You can even see Sumo wrestling!

American Craft Sake Festival (Hot Springs)

At this festival you can sample sake from all corners of the continent including Hot Springs’ own Origami Sake!

Byrdfest Music Festival (Ozark)

Byrdfest is a weekend campout concert experience by Byrd’s Adventure Center along the Mulberry River near the town of Ozark, Arkansas.

Festival on the Rails (McNeill)

An event to celebrate the town’s rich railroad heritage with a day of fun and festivities. These include live music performances, a pork chop cook-off, craft vendors, and kids activities.

Mountain View Folk Festival (Mountain View)

The Arkansas Folk Festival is one of our favorite spring festivals in Arkansas. There will be crafters and artisans, vendors, food, a parade, and best of all live music all around the town! You can even bring your own instrument and join in the fun.

The photo is a close up of a fiddle being played with a bow. The background is blurry so you just see the fiddle. The town of Mountain View Arkansas is home to one of the best festivals in Arkansas in April. The Mountain View Folk Festival!Pin

Blazin’ BBQ Festival (Manila, Arkansas)

This event is a celebration of all things BBQ, from mouth-watering ribs to juicy brisket and everything in between. Experience a day filled with delicious food, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Fordyce on the Cotton Belt (Fordyce, Arkansas)

This festival includes live music, a parade, a pageant, food vendors, arts and crafts, and much more. It is everything a small town spring festival in Arkansas should be.

Spring Fling Bike Rally (Eureka Springs)

The winding roads of the Ozarks have long been a favorite of motorbikers. The Spring Fling Bike Rally in Eureka Springs is the place to be for fun events and rides with friends through the mountains.

Arkansas Times Spring Margarita Festival

Local bartenders do the mixing and locals sip and vote for their favorites!

Join the Arkansas Times in Argentina for a fun April festival in Arkansas. Margarita fest!Pin

James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival (Washington)

This Arkansas spring festival is a celebration of James Black, the blade-smith who created the first Bowie Knife for Jim Bowie in the Arkansas town of Washington.

At this festival you can also experience a wide range of Arkansas heritage crafts and trades.

Fouke Monster Festival (Fouke)

A fun festival celebrating the Fouke Monster! This monster, featured in the film, The Legend of Boggy Creek, is arguably the most famous Arkansas monster legend.

Dogwood Festival (Siloam Springs)

Siloam Springs is a beautiful little town, especially in the spring when the dogwoods bloom. This is one of the best festivals in Arkansas in April!

It draws over 50,000 people to enjoy more than 200 booths with arts and crafts, handmade items, gifts, vintage finds, and more! Of course, there is also a wide variety of food and a great line-up of live music and entertainment.

Close up of beautiful dogwood tree blossoms. They are white with just a tinge of pink around the edges. Pin

Arkansas Pie Festival (Cherokee Village)

Arkansas has a rich pie making tradition.

This festival is a competition between commercial pie makers, home chefs, and students. Attendees will be able to sample pies of all varieties before crowning a people’s choice. In addition there is a 5K, a pie eating contest, a pie throwing contest, and more.

Oasis Arts and Eats Festival (Jonesboro)

This festival showcases local and regional visual art, live music, and food.

Art Springs: Arts and the Park (Hot Springs)

The mission of this Arkansas festival is to celebrate the arts and culture of the Hot Springs area. The offerings will include art exhibitions around the town, live performances, workshops, children’s events, and so much more. 

World Famous Armadillo Festival (Hamburg)

The armadillo festival will have musical performances, art displays, carnival games, food vendors, and activities centered around, well, armadillos!

I hope that you enjoy this list of great Arkansas festivals in April. This is our favorite month for getting out and enjoying spring in the Natural State!

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