JUL0412:00 PM
Community Featured
Greenwood Freedom Fest & Fireworks
July 4th community celebration with parade at noon, kids carnival, BBQ cookoff, and the River Valley's biggest fireworks show.
Bell Park, GreenwoodFree
Sat, Jul 4Get details
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Fort Smith & River Valley Events
The local calendar for Sebastian, Crawford, and Le Flore counties. Festivals, farmers markets, craft fairs, music, and community happenings — updated weekly.
6 events
JUL117:00 AM
Farmers Market Featured
Riverfront Farmers Market — July Saturday
Weekly open-air market with 60+ vendors: local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, handmade crafts, and live music.
Riverfront Park PavilionFree entry
Sat, Jul 11Get details
SEP1210:00 AM
Festival
Van Buren Old-Time Fest
Historic Main Street block party with bluegrass on three stages, vintage cars, and a 5K through downtown Van Buren.
Historic Main Street Van BurenFree
Sat, Sep 12Get details
SEP197:30 AM
Community
Mercy Fitness Festival 5K
Family-friendly 5K, 1-mile fun run, and health expo benefiting Mercy Fort Smith pediatrics.
Ben Geren Regional Park$25 race / Free expo
Sat, Sep 19Get details
OCT042:00 PM
Music
Riverfront Blues Jam — Fall Edition
Free riverside blues showcase featuring six Arkansas and Oklahoma blues acts plus regional BBQ vendors.
Riverfront Park AmphitheaterFree
Sun, Oct 4Get details
NOV219:00 AM
Craft Fair
NWA Holiday Craft Bazaar
200+ vendor holiday market across two halls — handmade ornaments, gifts, baked goods, and Santa photos.
Fort Smith Convention Center$3 entry
Sat, Nov 21Get details