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Enjoy Arkansas’s magic as the holiday season sets in. As the air turns crisp and the leaves paint the landscape in shades of orange and gold, Arkansas comes alive with a vibrant array of events and festivals that celebrate the essence of autumn and launch us into the holiday season. Many of these annual events have become some of our fondest traditions and most exciting winter delights. Where will you make new memories this November in the Natural State?
Festivals
Cornbread Festival | Little Rock
Since its inception in 2011, the Arkansas Cornbread Festival has exploded in popularity. It began to bring people together for good food, music and conversation over cornbread. Expectations were exceeded when thousands of people from all over the city and state came to check out the southern staple in festival style. Cornbread doesn’t even need to be your thing. You can still walk around, listen to live music, and visit local breweries and food trucks, along with vendors selling crafts, art, merchandise, and Arkansas-made products. Neighborhood stores will also be open. You can enjoy the Arkansas Cornbread Festival for free, but to taste and vote, you need to grab tickets! Don’t miss out! The festival will be on November 7th on South Main Street in Little Rock. Click Here for all the details and information.
Arkansas has many other notable festivals to attend in November:
GloWild Lantern Festival | October 29- January 3 | Little Rock
The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire | October 31-November 1 | Hot Springs
Hot Springs Poetry Festival | November 1- 8 | Hot Springs
Red Autumn Art Festival | November 6- 7 | Fort Smith
Birdeye Gravel Festival | November 6-8 | Cherry Valley
Pioneer Village Fall Open House |November 7-8 | Searcy
Porsche Palooza | November 11- 15 | Eureka Springs
Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival | November 12-14 | Mountain View
Brewing HOPE Coffee Festival | November 14 | Jonesboro
Wings Over the Prairie Festival | November 27-28 | Stuttgart
Shopping
Christmas at the Warehouse | Des Arc
Get ready for the annual Christmas at the Warehouse Sale, which is the largest Christmas Warehouse Sale in the South! It spans over 60,000 square feet and is decorated to feel like a winter wonderland. The Christmas displays are sure to inspire any decorator. Renowned designer Paul Guess and his team create a stunning collection of unique seasonal decor that adds an extra touch of elegance to your holiday festivities. Grab a friend and don’t miss this event, which promises to make your Christmas shopping experience truly unforgettable. Christmas at the Warehouse is located on Main Street in Des Arc and is open October 17-December 13th, Wednesdays through Sundays, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Click here for more information and all the details. Enjoy!
November is a great time for shopping events in Arkansas. Several events will help people get a head start on Christmas shopping while supporting Arkansas businesses.
Glitz and Garland | November 5- 7 | Benton
Pumpkins and Peppermints | November 7 | Searcy
Arkansas River Holiday Market | November 7 | Fort Smith
Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market | November 20-22 | Conway
Holiday Lights
Holiday of Lights | Searcy
Searcy’s lighting ceremony will be at Berryhill Park on Nov. 17. There will be surprises that you don’t want to miss! Besides the amazing light ceremony at Berryhill Park , Searcy will also be hosting their holiday open house on November 8; Harding University will have their lighting ceremony on November 16; Searcy-Ville will have their lighting ceremony at Spring Park on November 19th (The Grinch will be there)! We also want to mention the Peppermints and Pumpkins shopping event on November 7 and the Pioneer Village Fall Open House on November 7 and 8. Make plans to enjoy all Searcy has to off this November! Click here for details on Searcy’s Holiday events.
November is when Arkansas turns on the lights for all to enjoy. Several light displays go up in November. Make plans to attend a lighting ceremony:
Lights of the Ozarks Opening Night | November 20 | Fayetteville
The Light Show | November 20-January 2 Northwest Arkansas
Holiday Lights at Garvan Gardens | November 21- December 31 | Hot Springs
Bentonville’s Lighting of the Square | November 21 |Bentonville
Coulter Celebration of Lights | Mountain Home
Lights of the Delta | November 23- December 27 | Blytheville
White River Wonderland | November 25- January 23 | Batesville
Drive-Thru Lights at The Great Passion Play | November 26- January 2 | Eureka Springs
Sherwood’s Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights | November 27- December 30 | Sherwood
Chick-Fil-A Illuminate | November 28 | Conway
Corning Christmas in the Park | Corning
Events
Piccoloe Zoppé Winter Circus | Multiple Locations
This isn’t just any circus coming to town. The Zoppé family has enchanted audiences worldwide since traveling Italy’s cobblestone roads in 1842. One hundred and 80 years later, their passion for performing their art and sharing their hearts with audiences remains true. Arkansas residents for over 35 years, the Zoppés are excited to bring their talent to the families of their home state. Piccolo Zoppé is an intimate, European-style circus, classic in its beauty. No audience member is more than 18 feet away from the ring. When you arrive, you will be greeted by some of the performers in the foyer, where you’ll be entertained and invited to immerse yourself in the surroundings, stepping back in time and indulging in European-style street food and, of course, all the circus favorites: popcorn, cotton candy and other delectable delights. So come early and bring your appetite. As you enter the main tent, you will soon realize this circus is completely different. Petite and unique. You will see galloping horses, performing dogs, aerialist feats, jugglers, acrobats, and everything you would expect from a classic European circus. Join them for a most unforgettable experience where you will laugh, cry, and become part of their family. You can find them in November at Harrison, Hot Springs, and North Little Rock. For more information and Tickets, Click Here.
Another notable event in Arkansas this November to explore: Annual Taste of the Holidays at Mid-America Science Museum | November 19th | Hot Springs
Live Music and Concerts
Robinson Center |Little Rock
The Robinson Center is a world-class concert and performing arts venue that has been renovated and is a state-of-the-art meeting facility and an anchor of Little Rock’s downtown vibe. Any event at the Robinson Center makes for a great night out. In November, you can choose from several performances.
Venue: Robinson Center
Beetle Juice (November 1)
Beethoven and Blue Jeans (November 14-15)
Beatles vs. Stones: A musical showdown (November 18)
Desi Banks (November 21)
A Celtic Christmas by a taste of Ireland (November 22)
Tickets: Click Here
Other venues with great live music and concerts in Arkansas for the month of November:
Murphy Arts District |El Dorado
Walton Arts Center | Bentonville
Wildwood Park for the Arts | Hot Springs
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