A list of festivals in Arkansas in March!
March weather can be fickle (and we won’t even talk about tornados.) However spring begins early in Arkansas and this is the month that the weather starts to warm and the rain brings everything back to life.
There are many wonderful festivals in Arkansas in March! These range from celebrations of music and food and flowers, to art exhibits, parades, and much more!
These festival are a perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring in the natural state!
Here is a list of some of the best festivals in March in Arkansas!.
Festivals in Arkansas in March
Although the weather can be a bit rainy in March, it is typically beginning to warm up. The jonquils are the first sign of spring and are blooming by the first days of the month.
Here are some of the Arkansas Festivals that are held in March.
Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival (Wye Mountain)
This is a small spring festival in Arkansas that happens to be one of my personal favorites.
Daffodils spill down a hillside near a stone church in the community of Wye Mountain. The festival is small, simple, and sweet. The daffodils are a perfect place to take Easter photos.
- Dates: March 1 – 9
- More Information: Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival
Little Rock Marathon (Little Rock)
Maybe some wouldn’t consider a marathon a festival, but we decided to include it because it is such an important spring event in Arkansas. There are several different races including a Kids Marathon. The Little Rock Marathon is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.
- Dates: March 1-2
- More Information: Little Rock Marathon
Here are some more fun things to do in Little Rock!
Fayetteville Mardi-Gras (Fayetteville)
From a Fat Saturday parade of fools to a pub and grub crawl on Tuesday this festival is all about fun and floats and food!
- Dates: March 1 – 4
- More Information: Fayetteville Mardi-Gras
SoMardi Gras (South Main Little Rock)
A parade and street festival in the fun area of SoMa in downtown Little Rock. SoMa is a great part of town filled with yummy restaurants, Rocktown distillery, and some cool shopping.
- Dates: March 1
- More Information: SoMardi Gras
Mountain View Bluegrass Festival (Mountain View)
The charming town of Mountain View, Arkansas is known as the Folk Music Capital of the World!
Go to their website linked below to check out the list of musicians who will be performing at this years festival. It will be held rain or shine at the Ozark Folk Center Auditorium & Grounds.
- Dates: March 6,7,8
- More Information: Mountain View Spring Bluegrass Festival
Annual Jonquil Festival at Historic Washington State Park (Washington)
This year marks the 56th annual Jonquil Festival at Historic Washinton State Park. This two-day festival heralds the arrival of spring in Southwest Arkansas! Thousands of jonquils welcome visitors to the historic town of Washington. There will be food vendors and craftspeople. Tours of the historic buildings in the park are also available.
- Dates: March 14-15
- More Information: Jonquil Festival at Washington State Park
You might be interested in learning more about other great things to do in spring in Arkansas!
Jasper Jeep Jam and Overlanding Rally (Jasper)
This is the first ever of these events and I think it is going to be a fun one! Enjoy the wonderful Ozark Mountains with other jeep and overland vehicle owners in the city of Jasper, Arkansas. There will be vendors, classes, and entertainment.
- Date: March 14-16
- More Information: Jasper Jeep Jam
Shamrockin’ the Square (Mount Ida)
Fun for the whole family in downtown Mount Ida with craft vendors, pulled pork plates, a scavenger hunt, Jeep run, a kid zone and more!
- Date: March 15
- More Information: Shamrockin’ the Square
St. Patty’s on the Square (Pocahontas)
Downtown Pocahontas goes green and celebrates like the Irish with a full day of music, food, shopping, and festive fun for the whole community.
- Date: March 15
- More Information: St. Patty’s on the Square
World’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Hot Springs)
This parade may only be 98 feet long, but I can assure you that this is one of the most fun-filled and quirkiest of the spring festivals in Arkansas!
Come for all the silliness and Irish spirit! It is located on Bridge Street in the wonderful town of Hot Springs.
- Date: March 17
- More Information: Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
If you would like to learn more about Hot Springs check out:
Valley of the Vapors Music Festival
This international underground music festival is known for bringing in unique musical offerings from around the world. They have hosted approximately 3,500 musicians and artists from faraway places.
The festival is also known for the fun twists it puts on the festival format with secret shows, surprise locations and intimate workshops.
- Dates: March 14 – 16
- More Information: Valley of the Vapors
3rd Street Fair (Fort Smith)
This is a fun and full day of LIVE entertainment, vendors, food trucks, and so much more in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas!
- Date: March 25
- More Information: 3rd Street Fair in Ft. Smith
Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival (North Little Rock)
The Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival will be held in Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock. The festival will feature 150 craft beers and brats from Edward’s Food Giant on PK Grills. This festival benefits the Argenta Arts District.
- Date: March 28
- More Information: Craft Beer Festival
Learn more about the Craft Breweries in Little Rock and North Little Rock.
We hope that you enjoy this list of great festivals in Arkansas in March, be sure and let us know if there are any March festivals in Arkansas that we have missed and we will add them to the list.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
