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The holidays are winding down, but that does not mean the fun has to stop. January is a great month to reset and recharge and enjoy events without the extra holiday hustle and bustle. January 2026 in Arkansas is full of shopping as well as arts and entertainment events. But don’t forget the fan favorite of the Big Buck Classic event. Grab some friends and family and pick an event (or two or three) to attend.
Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show | Conway
Inside the Conway Expo Center, there will be over 200 booths brimming with antiques and vintage finds brought by exhibitors from at least 10 states. It would make for a perfect outing in January to see what treasures you could find.
Venue: Conway Expo Center & Fairgrounds
Date: Jan. 2-4
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Marine Expo | Little Rock
Head to the marine expo to check out the latest boats and best tackle and plan your warm weather fun. There is nothing better than on a cold, dreary January day to be able to head to a boat show and think of fun summer days ahead.
Venue: Statehouse Convention Center |Little Rock
Date: January 9-11
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Ozark Mountain Music Festival | Eureka Springs
Since 2014, The Ozark Mountain Music Festival has been an Ozark Mountain fusion of Bluegrass, Folk, Urban and American Roots Music held annually at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, over four days. The headliners have been announced! The Basin Park Hotel has invited festival goers to come “camp inside” on a chilly January weekend with some hot music and great memories.
Venue: Eureka Springs
Date: Jan. 15-18
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Winter Jam | Little Rock
Winter Jam is America’s largest annual Christian music tour, featuring major artists, bands, and speakers across various contemporary Christian genres in a highly produced, multi-hour event. Winter Jam will make its stop in Little Rock this January.
Venue: Simmons Bank Arena
Date: January 16
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Northwest Arkansas Comic Con | Rogers
NWA Comic Con will be at the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers, Arkansas in January 2026. There will be feature guests from movies, music, television, anime, comics, cosplay and more! Not only can you meet all these wonderful guests, but you can also participate in Q&As with each of them! Fans will be presenting panels and vendors and artists from across the country will travel to Rogers to sell everything from comics and toys to swords and shirts. Fan groups from across the region will be set up; there will also be tabletop and video gaming, professional photo ops, and so much more! Don’t miss out.
Venue: Rogers Convention Center
Date: Jan. 17-18
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Arkansas Crop Management Conference| Little Rock
The Arkansas Crop Management Conference brings people together to promote the discussion, dissemination and exchange of ideas related to crop protection products and their uses. It is also a place for people to work towards closer coordination and understanding between the crop protection industry, agricultural business, and governmental, educational and agricultural agencies throughout Arkansas.
Venue: Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, North Little Rock, AR
Date: January 20-21
Statistics show that December is the most common month for proposals in the United States, making January wedding shows perfect for the brides-to-be so they can get to work planning their special day. There will be two wedding shows in Arkansas this month that will feature vendors that can help brides, grooms, & event planners personalize their upcoming special event! Vendors not only display their product, but also book weddings on the spot, making it the perfect way to plan a wedding in one day, in one location. Seminars, prize giveaways and games all lead up to the show’s conclusion – the runway fashion show and the ultimate prize giveaway.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Show (Little Rock)
Venue: Statehouse Convention Center
Date: Jan. 18
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Kiss the Brides Expo (Springdale)
Venue: Holiday Inn 7 Northwest Arkansas Convention Center
Date: Jan. 25
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Arkansas Big Buck Classic | Little Rock
Arkansas Big Buck Classic is a three-day festival dedicated to those who love the outdoors, especially deer hunting! There are merchandise vendors on site all three days, selling outdoor and hunting products, outfitters, boats, tree stands, hunting blinds, all-terrain vehicles and much more! Attractions include rattlesnake wranglers, chainsaw carving, knife forgers, trout fishing pond, bow shoot and pellet shoot.
Venue: Arkansas State Fairgrounds
Date: Jan. 23-25
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Walton Arts Center | Fayetteville
Catching a show at the Walton Arts Center is always a treat. There are still tickets available for many of these events. It is a perfect way to spend a chilly night in January.
The Music Man: January 16-18
German Cornejo’s Tango After Dark: January 21
Richard Thoman in Mark Twain Tonight: January 23
The Choir of Man: January 27
Mandy Patinkin: January 29
Aida Rodriquez: January 31
Amanda Farris is homeschooling mom to four. She is a teacher/coach who hung up her coaching whistle after she got promoted to motherhood. She has a Masters degree in Nutrition. She loves running and homeschool, is a certified running coach and has a YouTube channel all about homeschooling and life. She loves long chats over coffee with her husband and fresh flowers on her table. Her friends would call her a "gatherer of people” and a “doer of projects” ! You can find her on You can find her on YouTube HERE.
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