Fall arts and crafts festivals in Northwest Arkansas

For more than 50 years, the Ozark Mountains in Northwest Arkansas have called to arts and crafts lovers. Some of the finest, juried shows take place here annually. Thousands of shoppers will flock to the area in mid-October for fall color and goods and wares.

Most of the fairs are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit their websites for details so you can make a plan of which venues to visit which day. Here are some of the fairs and festivals you don’t want to miss:

Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Fair – Van Buren

Autumn is welcomed in old-fashioned style as Van Buren opens historic Main Street for the Fall Festival. Over 200 exhibitors display artwork, handcrafted items, antiques, collectibles, food, carnival, and entertainment. 

Spanker Creek Farm Arts & Crafts – Bentonville

The farm setting has a great Ozark atmosphere with its surrounding beauty. Spanker Creek runs along the entire south side of the fair grounds and flows into Sugar Creek on the west side.  The north side boasts a hillside of beautiful bluffs and trees. 

Arts & Crafts Fair – Springdale

Held at Parsons Stadium, this three-day event offers indoor and outdoor vendors with a wide array of products, handmade items, holiday gifts, edible treats, and so much more. 

War Eagle Craft Fair – Hindsville

The War Eagle Fair is the “granddaddy” of them all, located along the banks of the War Eagle River and alongside the Historic War Eagle Mill. 

Sharp’s Show of War Eagle – Hindsville

Sharp’s Show of War Eagle rounds out the craft fairs in the War Eagle Community, is held adjacent to the War Eagle Fair. The fair has over 250 booths offering visitors a wide array of hand-made crafts from skilled artisans located throughout the country. 

Pine Mountain Arts & Craft Fair – Eureka Springs

Held at Pine Mountain Village, this fair is full of beautiful, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces you can treasure for years to come.

Bella Vista Arts and Crafts Festival – Bella Vista

The Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival brings together hundreds of artists displaying hand-crafted, high-quality fine arts and crafts each year in October. 

Pine Mountain Arts & Craft Fair – Eureka Springs

Held at Pine Mountain Village, this fair is full of beautiful, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces you can treasure for years to come.

The HeART Of Downtown Rogers Craft Fair – Rogers

This craft fair in the heart of downtown Rogers is surrounded by beautiful historic buildings and scenery along with other shops and restaurants.