Events under 'Festivals & Celebrations'
Fayetteville Falltoberfest
10/05/2025 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for Downtown Fayetteville’s 3rd annual Falltoberfest!
Get ready to break out your lederhosen and spice your pumpkins.
THE event of the Fall is back … join Downtown Fayetteville Coalition (DFC) as we celebrate all things Fall in Fayetteville!
We’ve gathered up our local Arkansas breweries, lined up a day of live music, wrapped everything up in a pumpkin and placed it on a hay bale.
We made a call out to the mocktail makers and beer lovers, kids young and old, to join us to celebrate the fall season on Dickson Street!
Free and fun for all ages.
Attendees will find:
• Multiple stages with regional and national talent
• Fall activities and games for all ages
• Art installations from local artists
• Oktoberfest Beer Garden
• ‘Spirit Free Sipping’ – Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Showcase
• Dogtoberfest Dog Show
• Mr. Oktoberfest Pageant
• Plenty of local food, snacks, and treats
• Activities and promotions inside the Dickson Street businesses
& even more to be announced!
2nd Annual Fayetteville Tequila Fest
10/11/2025 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on Saturday, October 11th , 2025, for the 2nd Annual Fayetteville Tequila Fest at Mount Sequoyah from 3-7 pm in the Bailey Room.
Make sure you take part in our People's Choice Margarita Contest. That's right, you will pick the best Margarita in NWA!!
VIP TICKET HOLDERS ( ONLY 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
An exclusive VIP social where guests will:
• Learn agave history, production, and trends
• Discover our featured 100% de Agave spirits store and product
• Savor and taste our featured 100% de Agave spirits through an in-depth flight tasting session and maybe even fresh cocktails
• Delicious food pairing served to perfection
• Entry to Agave Trail
• Limited tickets
GENERAL ADMISSION AGAVE TRAIL TASTING (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
• Savor and taste many 100% de agave tequilas, mezcals and other agave spirits to taste and challenge your palate
• Move to the sounds of Latin music and witness cultural dances
• Dance and enjoy live music
Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Photo I.D. is required. Please drink responsibly! Tickets are non-refundable.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!
Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair & Fall Festival
10/16/2025 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
With over 300 booths, both indoor and outdoor, food trucks, live music, petting zoo and family fun zone, there's something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
Join us during the Weekend of War Eagle for a celebration of local crafts, delicious food, and unforgettable family fun!
Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair & Fall Festival
10/17/2025 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
With over 300 booths, both indoor and outdoor, food trucks, live music, petting zoo and family fun zone, there's something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
Join us during the Weekend of War Eagle for a celebration of local crafts, delicious food, and unforgettable family fun!
Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair & Fall Festival
10/18/2025 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
With over 300 booths, both indoor and outdoor, food trucks, live music, petting zoo and family fun zone, there's something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
Join us during the Weekend of War Eagle for a celebration of local crafts, delicious food, and unforgettable family fun!
2nd Annual Fayetteville Whiskey Fest
11/15/2025 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Save the date! More info to come!
Lights of the Ozarks Light Night 2025
11/21/2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lights of the Ozarks kicks off on the Friday before Thanksgiving, November 21, an event known as Light Night, with an energetic countdown and ceremonial flip of the giant switch at 6:00 p.m. followed by live music and merriment.
Lights of the Ozarks will continue to illuminate the Historic Square each evening from 5:00pm to 1:00am through January 1.
Along with the dazzling display of twinkle lights, you'll find a festive selection of seasonal activities, holiday music, winter treats, hot cocoa, and vendors on the Downtown Square each night during Lights of the Ozarks.
Lights of the Ozarks Parade
12/04/2025 6:30 pm
The Lights of the Ozarks Parade will wind through downtown Fayetteville on Thursday, December 4 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Around 50 floats and groups will progress along East Avenue, clockwise around the Square, and northward on Block Avenue.
After the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to greet visitors at Santa’s Workshop near the corner of Center Street and East Avenue.
Lights of the Ozarks, the longstanding holiday light display presented by Experience Fayetteville and the City of Fayetteville’s Department of Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs will continue through January 1, 2025, with lights shining each night on the Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Along with the dazzling display of twinkle lights, you'll find a festive selection of seasonal activities, holiday music, winter treats, hot cocoa, and vendors on the Downtown Square each night during Lights of the Ozarks.
Fayetteville Festivus
12/12/2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fellow Friends & Family,
Join us for a fabulous addition to Lights of the Ozarks—the second annual Fayetteville Festivus! This frosty festival invites you to frolic in the heart of downtown Fayetteville as the square sparkles with plenty of winter magic, but this will NOT be your traditional holiday celebration!
Fayetteville Festivus is four events in one that will fill the streets with films, feasts, favours, and all the festive felicity your heart desires.
Also, visit with Santa at his workshop on the square and get a picture of Christmas magic in action.
Many more details to come!
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