Events under 'Festivals & Celebrations'
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!
Weekend Starts Series
10/17/2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
An art-infused series of Friday evening “compact creativity festivals” that will take place in the Ramble. Kick off the weekend with a burst of creativity and fun! The WEST series is being held in conjunction with the University of Arkansas Department of Music.
Music performers will celebrate the musical diversity found at the university. Concerts will feature jazz trios, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music, Ozark ballads, classical ensembles, rock songs, medieval music and more!
Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere where they can unwind after a busy work week, enjoy strolling through the beautiful natural area and engage with their local arts community.
Weekend Starts is free and open to the public; all ages are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs. Arriving via the Razorback Greenway is encouraged. Parking for Upper Ramble events is available at the West Avenue Parking Deck and on-street parking along Dickson Street; parking for Lower Ramble events is available in the Fayetteville Public Library’s south surface lot and on-street parking along S. West Avenue.
The Ramble is within Fayetteville’s Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA), allowing attendees to enjoy beverages from participating establishments within the designated zone, provided ORA guidelines are followed.
In the event of inclement weather, updates regarding cancellations or rescheduling will be provided on the City’s website. Attendees are encouraged to check for updates before heading to the event.
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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