Y’all know what time of year it is? It’s almost festival season!!! It’s my favorite season where I can trade my ice cream cones for hot cocoa and warm cider. Plus, who doesn’t love sweater weather? And with the change in weather comes the annual festivities in Arkansas. If you’re like me and love small-town festivals, then you’re in for a treat. This year let’s head to Paris for the 44th annual Frontier Day Festival to celebrate the upcoming season. Bring the entire family to this small-town harvest festival in Arkansas, it’s one you don’t want to miss!
On October 7, save the date for the upcoming Frontier Day Festival held in the town square of Paris Arkansas.
For over 40 years, this small-town festival has attracted thousands of folks and has been a tradition for families in Arkansas.
Featuring pageants, carriage rides, food, vendors, games, and lots of festival fun, this is one event you don't want to miss.
This one-day celebration kicks off at 9 a.m. with a parade and the opening ceremony.
As a celebration of yesteryear, you can expect to find live historic reenactments throughout the day. It's one of the most entertaining parts of the festival, so you don't want to miss it.
And of course, you'll want to take some cool pics with the actors to post on your social media.
Other highlights of the day include a pageant that features different competitions for the itty-bitty contestants to the miss teen contest.
Not to mention, there is live entertainment, games as well as fun competitions for the little ones. Be sure to have your camera to capture the adorable moments.
Take your family on a charming carriage ride that explores the delightful town. It's the perfect activity for a cool fall day in Arkansas.
Other events include a car show, turtle race, a chili cook-off, live dinosaurs, and everything in between. This family-friendly event is packed with lots of activities.
No fall festival is complete without seasonal festivities. There will be arts and craft vendors as well as pumpkin patch displays that are great for photo ops.
Do yourself a favor and start planning your trip to Paris to celebrate the best small-town harvest festival in Arkansas.
So, are you ready to celebrate the Fall season in Paris Arkansas? If so, visit the Frontier Day Festival Facebook page for a full schedule of events. And if you would like to extend your stay and explore the area, here are a few things to do in Paris that we recommend.
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