Fun Festivals in Arkansas in July (2025)

From Independence Day celebrations to festivities that recognize the delicious peaches and watermelons of The Natural State…here are some of the fantastic fun festivals in Arkansas in July!

Festivals in Arkansas in July

Don’t forget that July in Arkansas can be very hot. Be sure and be prepared with plenty of water and bug spray!

Liberty Fest at the Little Rock Air Force Base (Jacksonville)

They will have a DJ, inflatables for the kids, bourbon tasting, games, prizes, and more.

• Dates: July 2
• More Information: Liberty Fest at the Little Rock AFB

Barling’s July 3 Blowout (Barling)

This even which is always held on July 3rd event in Barling, Arkansas will include watermelon, food trucks, water slides for the kids, a DJ, face painting, and, of course, fireworks!

• Dates: July 3
• More Information: Barlings July 3 blowout

Red, White, and Boom (Benton)

Food, fun, and fireworks in Benton, Arkansas.

• Dates: July 3
• More Information: Red, White, and Boom

Lights Over the Lake (Conway)

Conway knows how to throw a party and Lights Over the Lake is no exception. There will be amazing vendors, family-friendly activities, great music, and a spectacular fireworks show!

The festival is held at Beaverfork Lake Park.

• Dates: July 3
• More Information: Lights Over the Lake

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Independence Day Celebration (Sherwood)

 This is a family event filled with fun activities and entertainment, including bounce houses, face paintings, music, food trucks, and fireworks!

• Date: July 3
• More Information: Independence Day Celebration

Pops on the River (Little Rock)

Pops on the River, located in downtown Little Rock and presented by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette features fireworks, music and fun!

This happens to be the largest fireworks display in Arkansas and you will listen to music by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra while watching the skies light up over the Arkansas River. .

Tickets are available for reserved seating.

• Dates: July 4
• More Information: Pops on the River

Here is a list of more great things to do in the capital city of Little Rock!

Mayor’s 4th of July Celebration (Fort Smith)

The Mayor’s 4th of July Celebration will be held at Harry E. Kelley River Park with food trucks, free public transportation, children’s activities, LIVE entertainment, and a dazzling fireworks display over the Arkansas River.

• Dates: July 4
• More Information: Fort Smith 4th of July

Celebrate America (Batesville)

In 2025 Celebrate America will be held at a new location, the Batesville Municipal Golf Course. This is an evening packed with patriotic fun, community spirit, and of course, a fireworks finale to remember.

• Dates: July 4
• More Information: Celebrate America

Freedom Fest (Gentry)

This is the annual Gentry 4th of July event. It includes a car show, raffles, bands, a splash pad, food and event vendors, kids activities and fireworks at the Gentry City Park!

• Dates: July 4
• More Information: Gentry Freedom Fest

Here are some more fun things that you might want to do in Arkansas in the summer!

Cabot’s Fourth of July Celebration (Cabot)

Have an unforgettable evening at the Cabot Sportsplex! There will be live music, balloon animals, face painting, a foam party, inflatables, food trucks and fireworks.

• Dates: July 4
• More Information: Cabot’s Fourth of July Celebration

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Evening at Orchard’s Park (Bentonville)

Live music, food trucks and fireworks at Orchard’s Park in Bentonville. Parking is located throughout Memorial Park and shuttles will be available to transport those who need assistance to Orchard’s Park.

• Dates: July 4
• More Information: Orchards Park-Bentonville’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

Freedom Fest on the Lake (Heber Springs)

A 5K run, live music, and fireworks on Sandy Beach in Heber Springs.

• Date: July 5
• More Information: Freedom Fest on the Lake

Lost Bridge Village Independence Day Celebration (Garfield)

An old fashioned independence celebration with a patriotic spirit parade, a cook-out with hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream, live music and fireworks!

• Dates: July 5
• More Information: Lost Bridge Village Independence Day Celebration

Johnson County Peach Festival (Clarksville)

Did you know that the Johnson County Peach Festival is the longest running festival in the state of Arkansas?
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This wonderful festival is located in beautiful downtown Clarksville on the Courthouse Square. It features live music, a talent show, craft booths, concessions, a parade, a peach pit spitting contest, a peach pie eating contest…and all things peaches!

• Dates: July 17-19
• More Information: Johnson County Peach Festival

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You might be interested in learning about some of the best peach orchards in Arkansas!

Beer and Margarita Festival (Little Rock)

The Rock City Margarita Festival has teamed up with the Great Arkansas Beer Festival to bring you double the fun at the Statehouse Convention Center.

In addition to sampling beers, seltzers, and margaritas there will be food concessions, dancing, music, games, and giveaways.

• Dates: July 19
• More Information: The Rock City Margarita Festival

Cave City Watermelon Festival (Cave City)

There is nothing better than an Arkansas watermelon and some of the best in the state are grown in the soil around Cave City! They are known as having the “world’s sweetest watermelons!”

This festival offers fun and entertainment for the entire family!

There will be live music featuring nationally acclaimed musicians and regional favorites.

Activities will also include a children’s fishing derby, food truck war, 5K run, car show, a parade, speed eating contest, seed spitting contest, free watermelon feast, prize melon auction, incredible food, and all things watermelon!

• Dates: July 24-26
• More Information: Cave City Watermelon Festival 

Here are some other great Arkansas foods that you might want to try!

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Altus Grape Fest (Altus)

This annual Altus Grape Fest and will be held at Altus City Park.

Altus happens to be the wine capital of Arkansas so you know this festival will feature all things grapes and wine as well as various vendors and activities.

• Dates: July 25-26
• More Information: Altus Grape Fest

Cabot July Jubilee and Car Show

This event is to help support families affected by the costs of cancer treatment. There will be a car show, food vendors and so much more.

• Dates: July 26
• More Information: Cabot July Jubilee and Car Show

I hope that you have enjoyed this list of great Arkansas festivals in July and that it helps you plan your month!

Let us know if we have missed any July festivals and we will add them to the list.

Thanks for stopping by!