The 7 Best Fall Festivals in Arkansas for 2025 Will Put You in the Autumnal Spirit

It's harvest season in Arkansas, and one of my favorite times of year! It’s the magical season where our small towns come alive with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall festivals. Families, friends, and visitors gather to celebrate the warmth of the glorious season while eating seasonal treats and keeping long-standing traditions alive. The charm of the season is undeniable, and I am looking forward to welcoming fall in the best way possible this year. 

If you haven't made any plans yet, then we've got you covered for fall in Arkansas. We found the best fall festivals in Arkansas to make your autumn season…magic! 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 delightful fall festivals and all that they have to offer. These events are some of the best things to do in Arkansas in the fall to get you in the autumn spirit. 

1. Peebles Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

There's no better way to kick off the autumn season than at a pumpkin patch. So, mark your calendars for Sept. 25 - Nov. 1, 2025, 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 Peebles Pumpkin Patch in Augusta for lots of fun throughout the fall season. If you ask me, Peebles Pumpkin Patch is one of the most family-friendly fall festivals in Arkansas and has something for everyone to enjoy.

For the most current updates about this festival, visit the Peebles Pumpkin Patch website and the Peebles Pumpkin Patch Facebook page.

2. Motley's Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch

For the best fall festival in Little Rock, you'll want to head to Motley's Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch from Sept. 27 - Nov. 2, 2025. 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 in Arkansas that you'll attend this year. You and the little ones will for sure have a blast at this charming farm.

To see all the activities for this year, check out the Motley's Tree Farm website and the Motley's Tree Farm Facebook page.

3. Jackson Farm Fall Festival

Featuring a massive corn maze, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, games, a giant slide, tons of new activities, and gorgeous sunflower blooms, you'll love all the autumn festivities at Jackson Farm in Black Rock. Plus, there will be lots of opportunities to take pics on the farm, so bring your camera with you. The festivities kick off on Sept. 20 and continue through Nov. 2, 2025. In my opinion, it's one of the best fall events near Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Find the complete event schedule on the Jackson Farm website and the Jackson Farm Facebook page.

4. Arkansas Scottish Festival

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. Not to mention the fun homecoming activities, too. The 3-day festival takes place on Oct. 17-19, 2025, so be prepared for a day of celebrating the best of Scottish culture.

Get the full rundown of activities and events on the ScotsFest website and the ScotsFest Facebook page.

5. Downtown Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off in Russellville

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. 25, 2025, 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. Be sure to bring your appetite for this delicious food festival in Arkansas.

Choose your favorite activities on the Mainstreet Russellville website and the Mainstreet Russellville Facebook page.

6. Zombie Crawl 2025

For folks who love Halloween, the Zombie Crawl in Eureka Springs is one of the most creep-tastic events of the year. On Oct. 25, 2025, the streets will be crawling with zombies, ghouls, ghosts, witches, and some of the scariest characters you'll ever see. Each year, this fall event in Arkansas attracts thousands of visitors, so you'll want to get there early to kick off this spooktacular Halloween extravaganza. The best part? If you get there by noon, you can learn the Thriller dance and participate in a zombie scavenger hunt, too.

Get the full spooky schedule on the Zombie Crawl website and the Zombie Crawl Facebook page.

7. World's Championship Duck Calling Contest & Wings Over the Prairie Festival

To close the fall season and celebrate Thanksgiving in the best way, let's attend the Wings Over the Prairie Festival in Stuttgart from Nov. 28 - 29, 2025. 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.

Find out exactly when each event will occur on the Wings Over the Prairie Festival website and the Wings Over the Prairie Festival Facebook page.

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 on our nomination page. We'd love to hear from you!

If you're searching for more cool things to do this fall, head out on this wonderful hike in Arkansas to see the most spectacular fall foliage. And when you're feeling inspired, use our Only In Your State itinerary planner to personalize your epic adventures.