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June arrives in Arkansas with the unmistakable energy of summer. Small towns burst to life, music drifts through the warm evening air and quirky traditions take center stage. Where else can you cheer on bathtub races one weekend and celebrate the mighty pink tomato the next? From the legendary Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival to the unforgettable World Championship Running of the Tubs, Arkansas proves that its festivals are every bit as colorful as its people.
June is packed with can’t-miss events, from live music and classic car shows to hometown baseball games and rich celebrations of local culture and history. Whether you’re planning a quick day trip or a full weekend adventure, there’s no better time to get out and experience the fun, flavor and charm of Arkansas in summertime.
World Championship Running of the Tubs | Hot Springs
The World Championship Running of the Tubs in Hot Springs is sure to provide entertainment as you watch costumed teams push customized bathtubs on wheels down Historic Bathhouse Row in hopes of winning a prize. This event is FREE, family-friendly and the cleanest fun in town! The bathtub must be full of water at the start of the race and have at least 10 gallons of water left in the tub at the finish line. If that isn’t hard enough, each bath attendant must carry one of 4 items (bar of soap, bathmat, loofah mitt and bath towel) throughout the entire race and present all items at the end of the race. Make plans to attend this zany event!
Location: Hot Springs
Date: June 5-6
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Pig Trail Mud Run | Springdale
June 6th is the annual Pig Trail Mud Run. If you think getting wet and dirty sounds fun, and you love to be mentally and physically challenged, then this is the race for you! You can pig out on food and cold drinks and enjoy some great entertainment at the recovery picnic. Even if you don’t like the idea of running the race yourself, come out and join the picnic anyway. The course features extreme hills, underbrush and lots of trees, a stream bed and ponds. Bring your piglets and let them wallow and play in the mud while you run. Kids ages 4 through 10 are invited to play in the mud, squirt each other with water, and do several other fun, muddy activities.
Venue: Ecclesia College
Date: June 6
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Lum & Abner Festival | Mena
The LUM & ABNER Festival is Mena’s signature event and takes place the first weekend in June. Live entertainment is an emphasis of this festival as well as arts and crafts, great food, an impressive Lum & Abner car, truck, and motorcycle show, a playground for the kids with bounce houses, a 5K Run/Walk and more! If you haven’t ever explored Mena, this festival weekend would be a perfect time!
Location: Janssen Park
Date: June 5-6
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Lawerence County Takes Flight | Walnut Ridge
Head to Walnut Ridge Regional Airport for the Lawerence County Takes Flight event. There will be food trucks, vendors, airplanes, music, games and free fun for the entire family!
Venue: Walnut Ridge Regional Airport
Date: June 6
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Arkansas Highland Games | Mt. Vernon
Come test your might and marvel at feats of strength at the Arkansas Highland Games. Pulling from Scottish tradition, Highland Games will include caber toss, stone throw, hammer throw, and much more with various classes for all competition levels. Head to this event and enjoy the Calling of the Clans, wonderful food and vendors, and amazing performances and spectacles of strength this June!
Location: Mt. Vernon, AR
Date: June 6-7
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Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival | Waldron
Located in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains near Waldron, Arkansas, Turkey Track Bluegrass Park is one of the largest bluegrass festivals west of the Mississippi. Bring the whole family and enjoy wholesome family entertainment!
Location: Waldron
Date: June 11-13
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Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival | Warren
Farmers in Bradley County have been raising tomatoes for sale since the 1920s. They chose a variety of tomato that would ship well if picked when the tops of the fruit just barely turned pink. In 1956, a group of Warren merchants decided to host an event to celebrate the tomato industry and to help promote business in the area. From this, the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival was born! The Pink Tomato Festival attracts 35,000 people each year from all over the country and has received recognition from state, national, and international levels. Fun facts: Every Arkansas governor serving since 1956 has attended the festival. The Bradley County Pink Tomato was designated the state’s official fruit and vegetable by the Arkansas Legislature in 1987.
Location: Warren, AR
Date: June 12-13
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Amplify Festival | Benton
The Amplify Festival is the largest free Christian music festival in the U.S., held annually in Benton, Arkansas. It combines live musical performances from popular Christian artists with evangelistic outreach. Join thousands for two days of live music, including country, hip-hop, powerful worship, and more! Between sets, explore the kids & family zone, sample from an incredible lineup of food vendors, and soak in everything the festival has to offer. Evangelist Nick Hall will deliver a powerful Gospel message, and through evangelism training breakouts. Make plans to attend!
Venue: 15523 Interstate 30
Date: June 12-13
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40th Annual Berryville Ice Cream Social
This beloved summer festival, brought to you by the Berryville Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the City of Berryville, is one of Northwest Arkansas’ most iconic community celebrations, drawing families, tourists, vendors, and visitors from all over the Ozarks. Celebrate four decades of fun with hand-scooped ice cream, live music, and a bustling marketplace of arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, and local makers. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the game zone, bouncy houses, and the return of classic small-town activities.
Venue: Downtown Berryville Square
Date: June 12-13
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Jacksonville Fishing Derby | Jacksonville
Lots of hungry fish will be biting at the annual youth fishing derby at the Jacksonville Shooting Sports Complex Lake. Fishing enthusiasts, ages 15 and under, are invited to join in the morning of fun and fishing. Prizes will be given!
Location: Jacksonville
Date: June 13
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68th Annual Petit Jean Swap Meet and Show | Petit Jean Mountain
In its 68th year, this Father’s Day weekend show features cars from the turn of the 19th century to the 1980s, with hundreds of collectible automobiles for sale and over 1,000 vendors selling car parts, related items and food! If you love checking out antique cars as well as hot rods, then you need to make plans to head to Petit Jean Mountain in June. There will be a Swap Meet, Car Corral and two car shows. In addition to the cars, there will be a host of vendors to check out. Spending a day on Petit Jean Mountain is always a fun day.
Location: Petit Jean Mountain
Date: June 17-19
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Iron in the Ozarks 2026 Bike Show | Rogers
Get ready for a bike show with contests to find out who has the cleanest builds, most wild bike, best custom bike and more. There will be prizes!
Venue: 2409 W Hudson Rd., Rogers
Date: June 20
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Buffalo River Elk Festival | Jasper
The Buffalo River Elk Festival celebrates the Buffalo National River, the conservation efforts of the area and the great outdoors. The festival is complete with drawings for elk permits, an elk calling contest, food and craft vendors, live music, a fishing derby, and a Dutch oven cook-off. After the festivities of the day, nothing is better than settling in your lawn chair listening to talented musicians with a refreshing lemonade in one hand and your favorite festival food in the other. Kick back and relax Saturday evening with a grand finale of fireworks over the stage!
Location: Jasper
Date: June 26-27
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River Valley Crawfish Festival | Greenwood
Head to Greenwood for the Crawfish festival and have some fun. There will be a carvnival, live music, vendors, food trucks, 5k run, and a crawfish eating contest. Don’t miss out!
Venue: Downtown Greenwood
Date: June 18-20
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Rose Bud Summerfest
Rose Bud knows how to put on a summer celebration with a 3-day outdoor event with plenty to offer. There will be vendors, food trucks, carnival rides, autocross racing, truck show, concerts, and more!
Venue: Downtown Rose Bud
Dates: June 18-20
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Magic Springs Concert Series | Hot Springs
Summertime means Magic Springs is open and ready to be a destination point as a water and theme park along with the summer concert series. All the concerts are free with one-day admission or season pass! Check out the concert lineup for June!
June 6- Justin Moore
June 13- Filter and Finger Eleven
June 20- Jeremy Camp
June 27- Halestorm
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Walmart Music Pavilion Cox Concert Series | Rogers
Summertime is upon us in Arkansas and that means a lot of outdoor music events for the Cox Concert Series. The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion has a full line up with different genres. Which one of these would be your top pick to attend? There are still tickets available for some of these.
June 4- Hardy
June 9- Mumford & Sons
June 12- Dierks Bently
June 22- Claypool Gold
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Minor League Baseball in Arkansas
Arkansas is fortunate to be home to two minor league baseball clubs. The Arkansas Travelers, affiliated with the Seattle Mariners, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are based out of Springdale and are an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Attending the games of these ball clubs is always fun because they have activities for the crowds, themed nights and of course, ballpark food. Take time this month to head to a game with friends or family.
Arkansas Travelers Baseball
Date: Date: Home Games will be June 9-14, 23-28
Venue: Dickey-Stephens Park (North Little Rock)
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Arkansas Naturals Baseball
Date: Home Games will be June 2-7, 16-21, June 30
Venue: Arvest Ballpark (Springdale)
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Arkansas Summers have a full line of events. Check out these other events happening around the state this summer!
Lavaca Berry Festival | June 6 | Lavaca
Delta Arts Festival | June 5-6 | Newport
Arkansas Lavendar Festival | June 13-14 | Hot Springs
Surf The Bay | June 20th | Shirley
Freedom Festival | June 20th | Springdale
Juneteenth | June 19th | Russellville
Juneteenth | June 20th | Little Rock
Juneteenth | June 20th | Fayetteville
Arkansas Folklife Festival | June 26-28 | North Little Rock
Red, White, and Blue Festival | June 26-27 | Mountain Home
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