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Summer is here, and the temperatures are rising! July is the perfect time to explore a variety of events across Arkansas. You can indulge in summer food festivals like the Cave City Watermelon Festival or the Johnson County Peach Festival. Don’t miss out on live music in Northwest Arkansas or performances at Magic Springs after a fun day by the water. Whether you’re catching a fireworks display at a baseball game or diving into other activities, Arkansas offers something for everyone this summer!
Pops on the River | Little Rock
Photo Credit: Will Newton
Pops on the River is the largest Fourth of July event in the state. This 4th of July celebration is packed with fun activities and entertainment, including multiple music performances, culminating in a concert by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and a vibrant fireworks display. Activities include free children’s activities, a shopping marketplace, food trucks and lots of entertainment.
Date: July 4
Location: First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock
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Freedom Fest on the Lake | Heber Springs
Freedom Fest on the Lake is one of the premier events to celebrate the 4th of July weekend in the state. There will be a 5k Saturday morning to kick off the weekend, starting at Sulphur Creek Trail. For the evening, head to Sandy Beach to view the breathtaking Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. The weekend will be filled with live music, shopping around the downtown square, visiting antique shops and specialty stores, and spending time at the lake.
Date: July 5
Location: Heber Springs
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America 250 Community Picnic | Bentonville
Celebrate America’s 250th and the grand opening of the Pavilion at Dave Peel Park on July 5! It is a great opportunity to support a downtown restaurant by grabbing a to-go meal or pack your own picnic and enjoy an evening of live music, community, and summer fun at the park. Bring a blanket and your friends!
Date: July 5
Location: Dave Peel Park in Bentonville
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The Johnson County Peach Festival | Clarksville
The Johnson County Peach Festival is the oldest festival in the state. This festival has peaches, homemade crafts, a terrapin race, a bicycle obstacle course, a peach pit spitting contest, a peach eating contest, a fishing derby, a greased pig chase, frog jump, a parade, a horseshoe pitching tournament and more. And we all know that fresh Arkansas peaches are the best! There is something for everyone in the family at this festival. Check out the schedule of events!
Date: July 16-18
Location: Clarksville
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Rock City Margarita Festival | Little Rock
The Rock City Margarita Festival and the Great Arkansas Beer Festival is coming back to Little Rock this summer. Tickets are required for this event and with your ticket, you will receive a souvenir tasting glass and the chance to sample the finest margaritas from over 35 local bars and restaurants, plus beers from over 100 top-notch breweries from Arkansas and across the country! But it is not just about the drinks; there will be games, a live DJ, food vendors, giveaways and endless good times!
Date: July 18
Venue: Old Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
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Cave City Watermelon Festival
Since 1980, people have gathered to celebrate the “World’s Sweetest Watermelons” and reconnect with family and friends in Cave City. Now in its 46th year, the watermelon festival is the largest festival in the region and has been voted as one of Arkansas’ best festivals. Be sure to check it out!
Date: July 23-25
Location: Cave City
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43rd Altus Grape Fest
This two-day festival celebrates one of Arkansas’s most fantastic resources, the beautiful grapes that grow in the lush River Valley. Wiederkehr Village and Post Familie Vineyards are in the center of it all. Tastings, crafts and vineyard walks are all part of the busy and fun festival schedule.
Date: July 24 and 25
Location: Altus
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Chaffee Crossing Food and Artisan Market | Fort Smith
The Chaffee Crossing Food & Artisan Market is a festival-style market that happens every third Saturday from May through October in the Chaffee Crossing Historic District. Check it out and shop local creativity with homegrown, handmade, and vintage goods from talented entrepreneurs. Enjoy food trucks, live music, a kid zone, and special programs while exploring a variety of vendor booths.
Date: July 18
Location: Chaffee Crossing Historic District
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Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show | Conway
Head to Conway and shop 200+ booths of antiques inside the Conway Expo Center!
There will be exhibitors from 10+ states that will fill hundreds of booths with old advertising, antique toys, linens, primitives, glassware, antique furniture, and much more! There will be food trucks available.
Date: July 10-12
Location: Conway Expo Center
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Big Grass Bluegrass Festival | Paragould
This year’s Big Grass Bluegrass festival brings some of the finest acts in bluegrass today to the Collins Theatre stage for two days of outstanding musicianship in air conditioned comfort! Check out the line-up HERE and grab a ticket!
Date: July 24-25
Location: Collins Theatre
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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 lineup with different genres. Which one of these would be your top pick to attend? There are still tickets available for some of these.
Bob Dylan- July 3
Fireworks Spectacular- July 4
The Australian Pink Floyd Show- July 17
Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band- July 21
Turnpike Troubadours- July 25
Darius Rucker- July 30
For Tickets: Click Here
Murphy Arts District | El Dorado
Arkansas does an excellent job of sprinkling great entertainers around the state for people to enjoy. El Dorado takes pride in its Murphy Arts District lineup. Check out the lineup for July.
Murphy USA Drone Show- July 2
Giovannie & the Hired Guns- July 10
Jason Williams- July 11
Z-Ro- July 18
Drew Baldridge- July 23
More Information: Click Here
Magic Springs Concert Series
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 a season pass! Check out the concert lineup for July!
Crowder -July 4
Daughtry -July 11
Clay Walker -July 18
For Tickets: Click Here
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. The Arkansas Naturals will have fireworks July 3-4, making it a perfect outing for the family!
Arkansas Travelers Baseball
Date: Date: Home Games will be July 17-19, July 21-26
Venue: Dickey-Stephens Park | North Little Rock
Tickets: Click Here
Arkansas Naturals Baseball
Date: Home Games will be July 1-5, July 17-19 and July 21-26
Venue: Arvest Ballpark | Springdale
Tickets: Click Here
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