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Arkansas offers art and craft enthusiasts a diverse selection of craft fair venues for holiday gift shopping, quality art, and homemade crafts. The best craft fairs in Arkansas showcase the most talented artisans and crafters in the region selling original, high-quality products of all types. Some of these top craft fairs and festivals are multi-day events that have been local traditions for many decades!


Springdale Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival, Springdale, AR

The Springdale Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival is a free admission, three-day event boasting over 450 indoor and outdoor booths featuring a unique and diverse assortment of home-spun crafts, quality artworks, and vintage works created by talented artisans throughout the country. Hosted at the Washington County Fairgrounds, this family-friendly event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and offers live music festivities and onsite food concessions.

Hot Springs Arts and Crafts Fair, Hot Springs, AR

Every first weekend of October the Hot Springs Arts and Crafts Fair provides the ultimate shopping experience featuring hundreds of vendors selling unique handcrafted items and seasonal decor. This special crafts fair also offers a petting zoo, food concessions, pony rides, and other family-friendly activities. It’s one of the oldest and largest craft fairs in the state!

War Eagle Fair, Hindsville, AR

The War Eagle Fair has been displaying the works of crafters from across the Ozarks for over 60 years! Featuring over 250 booths, this long standing tradition takes place along the War Eagle Creek in a beautiful fall ambiance. This large craft fair offers hundreds of bargains on all types of handcrafted products.

Craft Fest, Mountain Home, AR

Craft Fest is a longstanding craft show held bi-annualy at the Baxter County Fairgrounds and is free to attend. This two-day show has been held in Mountain Home since 1963 and features over 100 booths of local crafters selling handmade items. Food is also available for attendees and vendors at the kitchen facilities.

Arkansas Craft Guild's Annual Christmas Showcase, Little Rock, AR

Hosted at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, the Arkansas Craft Guild’s Annual Christmas Showcase is a premiere annual holiday event featuring fine arts and crafts including wood carvings, stained glass, sculptures, leather work, photography, jewelry, home decor, and other unique handcrafted items. A cash bar and food service is available at this popular holiday shopping destination.

Anne's Northwest Arkansas Mall Craft Fair, Fayetteville, AR

Boasting an abundance of holiday-themed gifts, Anne’s Northwest Arkansas Mall Craft Fair showcases locally made seasonal decorations and boutique style crafts each October. This indoor event features new vendors each year selling a wide variety of handmade items including candles, baskets, jewelry, clothing, paintings, wreaths, and many other arts and crafts.

It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair, Bentonville, AR

Hosted at the Benton County Fairgrounds, It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair includes four days of browsing local artisan-made products in a family-friendly atmosphere. Thousands of attendees gather to shop and support local crafters selling handmade decor, jewelry, candy, teas, and much more.

The Little Craft Show, Springdale, AR

The Little Craft Show features juried indie artists selling amazing handmade gifts in an inviting, small town atmosphere. This popular craft show takes place several times a year and offers high-quality, original handmade products with an emphasis on innovative and imaginative goods and wares.

Key Insights at a Glance

  • Arkansas offers a diverse selection of craft fair venues for holiday gift shopping, quality art, and homemade crafts.
  • The best craft fairs in Arkansas showcase talented artisans and crafters selling original, high-quality products of all types.
  • Some top craft fairs and festivals in Arkansas have been local traditions for many decades.
  • The Springdale Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival is a free admission, three-day event with over 450 booths featuring home-spun crafts and quality artworks.
  • The Hot Springs Arts and Crafts Fair provides a unique shopping experience with hundreds of vendors selling handcrafted items and seasonal decor.
  • The War Eagle Fair has been displaying crafters' works from across the Ozarks for over 60 years with over 250 booths.
  • Craft Fest in Mountain Home features over 100 booths of local crafters selling handmade items bi-annually since 1963.
  • The Arkansas Craft Guild's Annual Christmas Showcase in Little Rock features fine arts and crafts including wood carvings, stained glass, sculptures, and more.
  • Anne's Northwest Arkansas Mall Craft Fair in Fayetteville showcases locally made seasonal decorations and boutique style crafts each October.
  • It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair in Bentonville includes four days of browsing local artisan-made products in a family-friendly atmosphere.
  • The Little Craft Show in Springdale features juried indie artists selling handmade gifts in an inviting, small town atmosphere.

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