Weaving together culture, community, and connection across the Natural State

Welcome to the Arkansas Folklife Festival

a Celebration of Arkansas Culture

The Arkansas Folklife Festival is a vibrant, three-day gathering that honors the diverse traditions, talents, and stories of communities across Arkansas. The festival brings together artists, tradition-bearers, foodways experts, musicians, dancers, and outdoor enthusiasts from across the state’s six distinct culturesheds.

Through music, craft, food, and storytelling, the Arkansas Folklife Festival is a place where heritage comes to life—and where all Arkansans can see themselves reflected in the cultural landscape of their home.

Join us in Summer 2026 as we showcase living traditions and emerging voices, build new bridges across communities, and create space for joy, learning, and shared experience.

Come for the culture. Stay for the community. Leave with a deeper connection to Arkansas.

Music & Dance

Artisans & Makers

Foodways from Every Region

Outdoor Recreation & Nature-Based Traditions

Family-Friendly Activities & Interactive Experiences

Conversations that Matter

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This is your festival. Let’s build it together.