Discover 42 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Arkansas. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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TheCraftMap tracks 207 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Arkansas, with 42 coming up and 4 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $5 to $700, averaging roughly $174 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Arkansas right now are Little Rock (14), Bentonville (4), Mountain View (3), Conway (3), North Little Rock (2), Ft Smith (2). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Arkansas is busiest in October, August, July based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Jul 1, 2026 for Grape Festival 127th.
Whether you are a seasoned vendor or applying to your first show, use the booth ROI calculator to estimate profit per fair and the calendar view to avoid date conflicts. New to selling in Arkansas? Read the Arkansas permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 42 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Arkansas, out of 207 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Arkansas typically start around $5 and average about $174, with larger juried shows charging up to $700. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Little Rock (14 upcoming), Bentonville (4 upcoming), Mountain View (3 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Arkansas.
4 Arkansas fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Jul 1, 2026 for Grape Festival 127th in Tontitown. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.