The Most Luminous Festival In Arkansas Is Downright Spellbinding. Don’t Miss It.
The Arkansas Chinese Lantern Festival in Little Rock features over 30 massive lantern displays and traditional Chinese performances from Dec. 8th to Jan. 14th, 2018.
It's not all Santa and snowmen for the holidays in Arkansas. This year will be the first time the Chinese Lantern Festival has visited the state. Get ready for a spectacular sight as we illuminate what to expect at this year's festivities.
The Arkansas Chinese Lantern Festival will be in Little Rock from Dec. 8th - Jan. 14th, 2018.
The artist team is from Zigong, Sichuan, China's lantern-making capital. The art of creating these lanterns is passed down through generations of Zigong families.
The lanterns are crafted from metal, fabric, and thousands of LED lights. The Chinese Lantern Festival travels worldwide to help illuminate Chinese culture and traditions.
The six-week long festival will have more than lanterns.
Artists will be demonstrating different traditional handicrafts each night of the festival. You can look forward to Chinese calligraphy and aluminum wire weaving.
All the artists have traveled from China to showcase different talents. Performances will be a range from jaw-dropping acrobatics to traditional face-changing and jar balancing.
You should definitely make plans to see this unique festival over winter break.
The festival will be open every night (yes that includes Christmas, Christmas Eve, and New Years!) from 5:30-10 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 3-17 years old.
Where do you plan to take your family this year during the holidays? Share your traditions with us in the comments below!
If you're needing more inspiration for where to take the family, try this list of winter attractions.
Are you excited...can you feel autumn in the air? Fall is tapping on your doorsteps and soon it will be time to plan your autumn adventures in Arkansas. Over the years, we have told you about the many fall events happening in and around town. I hope by now you’ve added a few of those festivals to your list. Today, we are featuring another charming harvest festival in Arkansas. With a pie auction, country breakfast, craft demonstrations, historic tours, and more, we can’t wait to attend the Cane Hill Harvest Festival in Washington County. Come with us on September 21 for a day of fun, family-friendly activities, we bet that this will become a new fall tradition for you.
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As one of the oldest settlements in Arkansas, you should visit Cane Hill at least once to see the historical buildings and learn about the town. But if that’s not enough reason for you, then how about planning a trip to experience the 37th Annual Cane Hill Harvest Festival this year.
The one-day event kicks off on September 21 at 7 a.m. with a hearty country breakfast. After indulging in the buffet-style breakfast, it’s time to explore all the activities the festival has to offer.
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Whether you’re a history buff, a music lover, an art and crafts enthusiast, or a foodie, there is something here for you to love. History buffs, take a tour of the historic Cane Hill College and the Presbyterian Church, and learn more about the early settlers and the historic significance of the community.
If you’re a music lover, get ready to dance to Ozark tunes from local artists. Be sure to check the Cane Hill Harvest website for this year's lineup.
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Of course, no harvest festival is complete without having something for the art and crafts lover in you. You’ll be delighted to know that there will be craft demonstrations, a quilt show, plus lots of vendors selling handmade crafts for you to take home.
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If that weren’t enough, food vendors will be there too, selling some of our favorite festival treats. For more goodies, don’t skip the Arts and Eats market or the live pie auction. Moreover, you’ll want to bring the little ones along for this event as there will be a Kids Zone offering free face painting and more.
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The fun doesn’t stop there folks! Look out for the sorghum pressing demonstrations, local art exhibits, and you’ll want to go to the Cane Hill Museum and art gallery, too. As one of the longest running and most beloved festivals in NWA, the Cane Hill Harvest Festival belongs on your list this year.
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Have you ever been to this charming harvest festival in Arkansas? What is your favorite fall festival or family tradition that you enjoy? Tell us below.
Also, don’t forget to check out our previous article about Cane Hill that provides additional information about this historic Arkansas town.
It's festival season again, and if y’all haven't made any plans yet, then we've got you covered for fall in Arkansas. We found the best fall festivals in Arkansas that will get you in the mood for the autumn season. As you prepare your pumpkin treats and your spiced apple ciders, you’ll want to add these events to your autumn festivities this year. So, come with us to celebrate these cozy Arkansas fall festivals and all that they have to offer. They're some of the best things to do in Arkansas in the fall.
There's no better way to kick off the autumn season than at a pumpkin patch. So, mark your calendars for Sept. 21 - Oct. 31, 2024, to celebrate autumn in the most epic way. Featuring a massive corn maze, sunflower fields, a 60-acre pumpkin patch, barnyard friends, games, rides, and live entertainment, this is one event that you don't want to miss. Grab the entire family and head to Pebble Pumpkin Patch in Augusta for lots of fun throughout the fall season.
For the best fall festival in Little Rock, you'll want to head to Motley's Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch from Sept. 21 - Oct. 27, 2024. Families can enjoy pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, pig races, jumping pads, corn maze, games, and everything in between. This adorable farm will be one of the most memorable fall events that you'll attend this year.
Featuring a massive corn maze, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, games, tons of activities, and gorgeous sunflower blooms, you'll love all the autumn festivities at Jackson Farm in Black Rock. The festivities kick off on Sept. 1 and continue through Nov. 3, 2024. In my opinion, it's one of the best fall events near Jonesboro Arkansas.
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Find the complete event schedule on the Jackson Farm website and the Jackson Farm Facebook page.
If you love international festivals, then you must attend the Arkansas Scottish Festival (ScotsFest) held on the campus of Lyon College in Batesville. It's by far one of the best fall festivals in Arkansas. Wear your kilts to celebrate Celtic heritage in the most remarkable way. There will be clans and marching bands, historical reenactments, a car show, Gaelic music, and so much more. The 3-day festival takes place on Oct. 18-20, 2024, so be prepared for a day of celebrating the best of Scottish culture.
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Get the full rundown of activities and events on the ScotsFest website and the ScotsFest Facebook page.
For folks who love Halloween, the Zombie Crawl in Eureka Springs is one of the best events of the year. On Oct. 26, 2024, the streets will be crawling with zombies, ghouls, ghosts, witches, and everything in between. Each year, this fall event attracts thousands of visitors, so you'll want to get there early to kick off this spooktacular Halloween extravaganza.
Do you love a good chili cook-off? If so, then save the date to attend the Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off in Russellville. On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, this one-day event will kick off with a 5-K race and will feature food vendors, pumpkin decorating, costume contests, doggie competitions, live music, games, and so much more. And of course, you'll want to sample the warm delicious chili while you're there.
To close the season and celebrate Thanksgiving in the best way, let's attend the Wings Over the Prairie Festival in Stuttgart from Nov. 29 - 30, 2024. Home of the largest duck gumbo cook-off in the South as well as an epic duck-calling competition, this is one festival that you don't want to miss. Plus, there will be carnival rides, live entertainment, and perhaps one of the biggest street parties in Arkansas. It's a great festival to conclude a wonderful autumn season.
So, are you ready to kick off the autumn season at one of these fall festivals in Arkansas? Did we miss any of your favorite festivals? If so, tell us your picks for the best Arkansas fall festivals in the comments. We'd love to hear from you! If you're searching for more cool things to do in the fall in Arkansas, head out on this wonderful hike to see some lovely fall foliage:
