Arkansas Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
2 upcoming Arkansas events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 45 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
December 2026
- Arkansas Pecan Festival
Pecan festival on Main Street in Keo, scheduled for December 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Main Street, Keo, AR 72083 Official event details
October 2027
- Arkansas Rice Festival
Rice-themed festival in downtown Weiner, scheduled for October 9, 2027.
Weiner, AR Official event details
Expected Arkansas Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
December 2026 (estimated)
- Arkansas Farm Bureau Annual Convention
Held each year; the most recent dates were December 3-5, 2025 (91st convention). Includes a public trade show with 180+ vendors, a farmers market, workshops and elections of state leaders.
February 2027 (estimated)
- Four States Agricultural Expo
Annual research and best-practices expo for area growers, held at the Four States Fair and Rodeo grounds in Texarkana; the most recent date was February 12, 2026.
March 2027 (estimated)
- Defeat the Beast Rodeo
Fourth annual two-night rodeo at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock hosted by local Arkansans; the most recent dates were March 27-28, 2026, with shows at 7 p.m.
2600 Howard St., Little Rock, AR Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Arkansas 4-H State Horse Judging Contest
Annual state horse judging contest for 4-H members at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center Arena in Fayetteville; the most recent date was April 2, 2026.
- Organic Field Crop Production and Marketing Meeting
Organic grain field day at the Vegetable Research Station near Kibler, run by the Arkansas Organic Agriculture project; the most recent date was April 7, 2026.
Kibler, AR | Organizer: University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Official event details - Arkansas FFA State Convention and Expo
The 99th Arkansas FFA State Convention and Expo, held each year at the Hot Springs Convention Center; the most recent dates were April 20-22, 2026, with a talent contest, general sessions and delegate process.
Hot Springs, AR | Organizer: Arkansas FFA Association Official event details - Arkansas 4-H WHEP State Contest
State Wildlife Habitat Education Program contest for 4-H teams on the UAM campus in Monticello; the most recent date was April 24, 2026.
May 2027 (estimated)
- Arkansas Youth Stockmanship Contest
Statewide youth stockmanship contest hosted at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Hope; the most recent date was May 14, 2026.
- Pulaski County Fair
Held each year at Riverfront Park in North Little Rock; the most recent run was May 15-25, 2026, with two closed days in the middle of the run.
120 Riverfront Park Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72114 | Organizer: Pulaski County Fair Board Official event details - Southwest 4-H Qualifying Horse Show
Qualifying horse show held in Sheridan for 4-H riders heading toward the state show; the most recent date was May 28, 2026, at WA Arena.
Sheridan, AR | Organizer: Arkansas 4-H Official event details - Northwest 4-H Qualifying Horse Show
Northwest Arkansas qualifying horse show for 4-H members, run at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center Arena; the most recent date was May 30, 2026.
Fayetteville, AR | Organizer: Arkansas 4-H Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Central 4-H Qualifying Horse Show
Central region qualifying horse show for Arkansas 4-H riders at the White County Fairgrounds in Searcy; the most recent date was June 5, 2026.
Searcy, AR | Organizer: Arkansas 4-H Official event details - Ouachita District 4-H O-Rama
District qualifying round of 4-H O-Rama for the Ouachita District, held at Malvern High School; the most recent date was June 9, 2026. Entry was $20 per competing member.
Malvern, AR | Organizer: Arkansas 4-H Official event details - Ozark District 4-H O-Rama
District qualifying round of 4-H O-Rama for the Ozark District on the University of the Ozarks campus in Clarksville; the most recent date was June 10, 2026.
Clarksville, AR | Organizer: Arkansas 4-H Official event details - Delta District 4-H O-Rama
Delta District 4-H O-Rama qualifier at Eastern Arkansas Community College in Forrest City; held each year, with the most recent date being June 11, 2026.
- Arkansas 4-H State Horse Show
Held each year at the White County Fairgrounds in Searcy; the most recent dates were June 29 to July 1, 2026, testing 4-H members on riding, racing skills and horse knowledge.
- Rodeo of the Ozarks
The 82nd annual Rodeo of the Ozarks in Springdale, preceded by a rodeo parade at Parsons Stadium; held each year, with the most recent dates being June 24-27, 2026.
July 2027 (estimated)
- Sharp County Fair
Held each year at the Sharp County Fairgrounds in Ash Flat; the most recent run was July 6-11, 2026.
Fairgrounds Rd, Ash Flat, AR 72513 | Organizer: Sharp County Fair Association Official event details - Fulton County Fair
Nine-day county fair in Salem; held each year, with the most recent dates being July 10-18, 2026, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds on Arena Lane.
124 Arena Lane, Salem, AR 72576 | Organizer: Fulton County Fair Association Official event details - Arkansas 4-H State O-Rama
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 20-23, 2026. About 40 competitive events run at county, district and state level, with state-only contests such as archery, tractor driving and welding.
- Native and Hybrid Grape Field Day
Afternoon grape field day (1-6 p.m.) at Rusty Tractor Vineyards in Little Rock, hosted with the Division of Agriculture; the most recent date was July 28, 2026.
10 Rusty Tractor Lane, Little Rock, AR | Organizer: Arkansas Association of Grape Growers Official event details
August 2027 (estimated)
- Tontitown Grape Festival
Tontitown Grape Festival, a long-running fair and festival honoring the town's grape-growing heritage, with a 5K, food and crafts. Held each year in early August; the most recent dates were August 4-8, 2026.
Tontitown, AR Official event details - Peanut Field Day in Newport
Peanut field day hosted at the Jackson County Extension Center in Newport; the most recent date was August 5, 2026, organized through the Division of Agriculture.
- Rice Field Day at the Rice Research and Extension Center
Annual rice field day co-sponsored with the USDA Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center; the most recent date was August 6, 2026, on Highway 130 East in Stuttgart.
- Hope Watermelon Festival
Hope Watermelon Festival in Hempstead County celebrating the local watermelon crop, with a car show, 5K and children's area. Held each year in August; the most recent dates were August 6-8, 2026.
Hope, AR Official event details - Howard County Fair
Held each year at the fairgrounds on US-371 in Nashville; the most recent run was August 24-29, 2026. Organizers take enquiries by phone.
1565 US-371, Nashville, AR 71852 | 870-845-7393 | Organizer: Howard County Fair Association Official event details - National Championship Chuckwagon Races
Rodeo-style chuckwagon racing championship held at Clinton in Van Buren County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 29 to Sept. 6, 2026.
- Washington County Fair
Washington County Fair in Fayetteville with livestock, horticulture and home economics exhibits. Held each year in late August; the most recent dates were August 25-29, 2026.
Fayetteville, AR Official event details
September 2027 (estimated)
- Greene County Fair
Held each year at the Greene County Fairgrounds on Highway 49B in Paragould; the most recent run was September 7-12, 2026.
1108 Hwy 49B, Paragould, AR 72450 | Organizer: Greene County Fair Board Official event details - Sevier County Fair
Seven-day county fair at the Sevier County Fairgrounds in De Queen, organized by the junior fair board; the most recent run was September 1-7, 2026.
De Queen, AR | Organizer: Sevier County Junior Fair Board Official event details - Garland County Fair
Ten-day county fair on Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs; held each year, with the most recent dates being September 10-19, 2026.
4831 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 | Organizer: Garland County Fair Association Official event details - Antique Tractor and Engine Show
Annual antique tractor and engine show at Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park in Scott, now in its 34th year. Held each year; the most recent date was Sept. 12, 2026.
Scott, AR Official event details - White County Fair
Held each year at the White County Fairgrounds on Davis Drive in Searcy; the most recent run was September 14-19, 2026.
802 Davis Drive, Searcy, AR | Organizer: White County Fair Board Official event details - Clark County Fair
Clark County Fair themed Stars, Stripes & Carnival Lights ran Sept. 14-19, 2026, with rabbit, goat and lamb, swine, and beef and dairy shows, a poultry chain sale and the George Sharp Jr. Premium Livestock Sale. Held each year.
Arkadelphia, AR Official event details - Cane Hill Harvest Festival
Cane Hill Harvest Festival, a rural fall celebration of the harvest season in the Cane Hill community. Held each year in September; the most recent date was September 19, 2026.
Cane Hill, AR Official event details - Baxter County Fair
Five-day county fair at the Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home; held each year, with the most recent dates being September 15-19, 2026.
1507 Fairgrounds Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653 | Organizer: Baxter County Fair Association Official event details - Pope County Fair
Russellville fair with a livestock show, junior competition, rabbit and dairy goat show, commercial exhibits and evening concerts. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 15-19, 2026.
517 S. Knoxville Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801 | Organizer: Pope County Fair Association Official event details - Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair
Nine-day regional fair at Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith serving the Arkansas-Oklahoma district. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 2026.
Fort Smith, AR Official event details - Cotton Fest
Cotton Fest in Wilson celebrates cotton, the crop at the center of the town's history. Held each year in late September; the most recent date was September 26, 2026.
Wilson, AR Official event details - Faulkner County Fair
Faulkner County Fair opened Sept. 22, 2026 with a parade, hog show and livestock barn exhibits, a Parade of Champions with 50 awards and a Saturday Junior Premium Auction. Held each year at the Conway Expo and Fairgrounds.
Conway, AR Official event details - Northeast Arkansas District Fair
The Northeast Arkansas District Fair in Jonesboro runs ten days at the NEA District Fairgrounds, 7001 E. Johnson Ave. The most recent dates were September 24 to October 3, 2026.
October 2027 (estimated)
- UAM Weevil Stampede Collegiate Rodeo
Three-night collegiate rodeo hosted by the UAM rodeo team off Highway 425 South in Monticello, with 7 p.m. performances; the most recent dates were October 1-3, 2026.
- Arkansas Youth Expo
Statewide youth livestock exhibition held at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana; the most recent dates were October 8-11, 2026, and vendor applications closed August 1, 2026.
Texarkana, AR Official event details - Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show
Held each year in October; the most recent run was October 16-25, 2026, with livestock shows and competitions across the ten days, plus rides and attractions at the Little Rock fairgrounds.
2600 Howard Street, Little Rock, AR 72206 | Organizer: Arkansas Livestock Show Association Official event details - St. Francis County Fair
Held each year at the Wyley T Jones Fairgrounds in Forrest City; the most recent run was October 17-24, 2026.
3212 Highway 1 South, Forrest City, AR | Organizer: St. Francis County Fair Association Official event details