Fort Smith Annual Events
Fort Smith annual events keep community members busy all year long. Fort Smith has a lot to offer visitors and residents. From festivals to charity events, there’s always something entertaining to attend.
The Unexpected: Festival of Murals
Curated by JUSTKIDS, this 10-day festival of murals features artwork painted by world-renowned artists on historic buildings of Fort Smith. It celebrates a mix of rich downtown history and modern artistic scenery.
Fort Smith Marathon
Tour beautiful Fort Smith while running a USATF-certified course in the annual Fort Smith Marathon.
Peacemaker Music and Arts Fest
Peacemaker brings artists from all over for a three day festival every summer. This diversity of musical talent is ideal for anyone in Fort Smith.
Steel Horse Rally
Fort Smith Annual Events include this charity motorcycle rally features bike shows, concerts, family fun, and so much more. The Steel Horse Rally helps the city by donating its proceeds to local charities including Heroes on the Water and The Buddy Smith Home for Veterans.
Riverfront Blues Fest
Celebrate Blues culture at this annual 2-day event. It’s a non-profit festival aimed at preserving and promoting the blues through performances by several artists.
Big Bass Bonanza
Arkansas's largest amateur fishing tournament that has five weigh-in sites including Fort Smith. The tournament offers $100,000 in guaranteed prize money with $50,000 to the biggest fish.
Fort Smith Pub Crawl
Pay $5.00 for an official pub crawl cup at certain locations and receive discounted beer at restaurants and bars in Downtown Fort Smith.
Christmas Honors
Thousands of community volunteers from all over the region come together to transform the Fort Smith National Cemetery during Christmas. A wreath is placed on each of the thousands of headstones to honor every man and woman’s service to our country.
UAFS Toy Toss Game
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith holds an annual basketball game where attendees bring soft toys to throw on the court once the first point is scored by the Lions. All the toys thrown will go to children of needy families in Fort Smith.
Old Fort Days Rodeo
This family fun event has cowboys from all around the world competing in bull riding along with rodeo clowns and mutton bustin’.
Christmas Parade
Take family and friends to see this festive holiday tradition that includes floats moving along Historic Downtown Fort Smith and even a visit from Santa Claus!
Fort Smith State Fair
Enjoy classic carnival rides and roller coasters along with agriculture, rodeos, and concerts at our annual Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair held at Kay Rodgers Park.
4th of July Mayor’s Fireworks Show
Celebrate Independence Day on the riverfront at one of the largest fireworks events in Arkansas with great music and concessions.
Bordertown Brew Fest ‘Ales for Trails’
Fort Smith Annual Events include this fundraising event that brings together live music, craft beer, and outdoor fun including a beer run.
True Grit Ride
True Grit Ride is an annual bike ride through Fort Smith, Arkansas. There is fun for everyone including live music, a cookout, and a 5K run/walk.
JLFS Day at the Derby
Each year, Junior League of Fort Smith raises money for projects of JLFS by having a Kentucky Derby watch party event. Enjoy Mint Juleps and hors d’oeuvre and have a chance to win Best Derby Hat and Best Bow Tie.
White Christmas Charity Ball
This formal event celebrates the holiday season with champagne, a four course meal, a live auction and a concert, so that proceeds may go to expanding health care for those in need in Fort Smith and the River Valley.
Wine and Roses
Enjoy gourmet food and specialty wines at this charity auction where all the proceeds go to cancer patients and their families in our community.
Teal Night in Tahiti
Find dinner, dancing, jewelry drawing, and a silent auction at this charity event where all proceeds go to educating the community about ovarian cancer and providing for current cancer patients and their families.
Hell on the Border
Located on historic Garrison Avenue, this spectator friendly course has long straightaways with fast, wide corners. Come race on one of the widest main streets in America