Annual Festivals & Events

From the Little Rock Marathon to Riverfest, Little Rock, Arkansas events are the best around. Learn about fun annual festivals in Arkansas.

2nd Friday Art Night

The second Friday of each month, local galleries, museums and businesses in downtown Little Rock are open after hours from 5-8 PM and highlight many of the cultural opportunities available in our…

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The Little Rock Marathon

Nationally recognized and touted as the race with the “World’s Largest Finishers Medal.” The race takes place in early March with a full marathon, half marathon, relay marathon, 10K, 5K, and the…

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Jazz in the Park

Each Wednesday in April and September, Jazz in the Park offers free, family-friendly entertainment in downtown Little Rock’s Riverfront Park. In partnership with Art Porter Music Education, Inc., the event features jazz…

The Arkansas Literary Festival

An annual celebration of literacy, language, and the written word. Sponsored by the Central Arkansas Library system, the festival takes place the third weekend of April with activities for readers and writers…

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Little Rock Farmers’ Market

Each Saturday May through September, the River Market Pavilions become an oasis for farm-fresh produce, flowers and local arts and crafts. The market is open from early morning until mid-afternoon. For information…

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Movies in the Park

Each Wednesday night in June and July, visitors to the Riverfront Park's First Security Amphitheater can relax with friends and family and take in a free movie on the big screen. The…

Pops on the River

An annual event at the First Security Amphitheater each Fourth of July. It is a free event, with a wonderful fireworks display accompanied by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

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The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Little Rock is one of the largest Komen races in the country, with over 40,000 registered each year.

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World Cheese Dip Championship

Recognized both locally and nationally as one of the best food festivals for its family-friendly atmosphere and the delicious cheese dips that are entered into the competition. People enjoy samples of exciting…

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