Access for all
Everyone belongs at Arkansas Folklife Festival. We’re committed to creating an inclusive experience for all visitors.
Mobility and accessibility services
We want everyone to feel welcome, comfortable, and able to fully experience the Arkansas Folklife Festival. The festival grounds feature mostly flat terrain with a combination of grass and paved pathways, making it easy to move throughout the site. Every stage, vendor area, and festival facility is accessible.
Our Accessibility Tent, marked on the festival map, serves as a central hub for mobility support and resources. Visitors can access designated golf cart transportation, and a limited number of manual wheelchairs and walkers are available to borrow in both adult and child sizes. Mobility transportation will also be available for participants joining the Harmonizing Together: Movement Music Parade, and an accessible viewing area with reserved seating will be available on the North Little Rock side of the bridge.
Reserved seating for disabled visitors is also available at the front of the Main Stage, and the Cultural Crossroads Stage features an ADA-compliant dance floor so everyone can join in the celebration.
Accessible parking is available in the East Lot near the Arkansas Heritage bus area and is clearly marked on the festival map.
If you have questions or need assistance during your visit, stop by the Accessibility Tent—we’re here to help make your festival experience enjoyable, welcoming, and accessible for all.
ASL interpretation at the festival
The Arkansas Folklife Festival is committed to making programming as accessible as possible. Events marked with an asterisk (*) on the festival schedule feature American Sign Language interpretation. ASL interpretation is also available for the Harmonizing Together: Movement Music Parade at the beginning of the parade at the Clinton Center and at the accessibility viewing area on the North Little Rock side of the bridge.
Calm areas away from stages
Quiet spaces are available in designated areas away from stages and crowds, marked on the festival grounds map. Visit the Accessibility Tent for directions to the nearest quiet area and for any other accommodations you may need.
Service Animals Welcome
Service animals are welcome at the Arkansas Folklife Festival. We ask that all animals remain under control and that handlers carry proper documentation.
Services for blind and visually impaired visitors
The Arkansas Folklife Festival is partnering with Creative Descriptions, led by Sandee Pinkstaff, to provide accessibility services for blind and visually impaired visitors. All materials and services are available at the Accessibility Tent.
Embossed braille schedules of events with locations. Tactile graphic maps of the festival grounds. Braille copies of the Movement Music Parade song lyrics. Live audio description during the Saturday Harmonizing Together: Movement Music Parade crossing of the Clinton Presidential Center bridge. Audio description at the Sunday closing party at White Water Tavern. Sighted guide assistance available at the Accessibility Tent throughout festival hours.
Let us know how we can help.
Reach out to us at the accessibility tent to discuss any assistance you may need.
We’re happy to help however we can.
Visit us at the Festival
Stop by the Accessibility Tent, marked on the festival map, for mobility transport, wheelchair and walker lending, reserved seating assistance, and any other accommodations.
Arrive and enjoy yourself
Our staff will help you get settled and answer any questions on the day.
Questions
Find answers to common accessibility questions below.
Accessible parking is located in the East lot by the Arkansas Heritage Bus area, with direct access to the festival grounds. The lot is accessible via Riverfront Park Drive. Designated spaces are clearly marked on the festival map and available throughout the day.
Yes. The festival grounds feature flat terrain with a combination of grass and paved pathways (no gravel). Wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices are welcome throughout. Paved pathways connect all stages, vendor areas, and facilities. Manual wheelchairs and walkers in adult and child sizes are also available for lending at the Accessibility Tent (limited number available).
Yes. Events marked with an asterisk (*) on the festival schedule feature American Sign Language interpretation. ASL interpretation is also available for the Harmonizing Together: Movement Music Parade, at the beginning of the parade at the Clinton Center and at the accessibility viewing area on the North Little Rock side of the bridge. Check the festival schedule for the full list of interpreted events.
Yes. Creative Descriptions is providing braille schedules, tactile graphic maps, braille parade lyrics, live audio description at the Saturday Movement Music Parade, audio description at the Sunday closing party at White Water Tavern, and sighted guide assistance at the Accessibility Tent. Visit the Accessibility Tent for all materials and to arrange sighted guide support.
Service animals are welcome at the Arkansas Folklife Festival. We ask that all animals remain under control and that handlers carry proper documentation.
Folding chairs and blankets are permitted. Limited seating is also available near main stages on a first-come, first-served basis.
Festival staff and volunteers are stationed throughout the grounds. Visit the Accessibility Tent or flag down any staff member wearing an Arkansas Folklife Festival staff badge.
Quiet spaces are available in designated areas away from stages and crowds, marked on the festival grounds map. These spaces offer seating and a calmer environment for those who need a break. Visit the Accessibility Tent for directions to the nearest quiet area.
ADA portable restrooms are located on site near main gathering areas and clearly marked. An adult caregiver changing table is available at the North Little Rock Event Center to the north of the festival grounds.
Visit the Accessibility Tent on the festival grounds, identified on the festival map. Our team can assist with mobility transport, wheelchair and walker lending, reserved seating, directions to quiet spaces, and any other accommodations. The tent is staffed throughout all festival hours.
Yes. Vendors and exhibitors with accessibility needs can arrange dedicated parking. Contact us in advance to discuss your specific requirements.
Need help on-site?
Visit the Accessibility Tent, identified on the festival grounds map, for any questions or assistance during festival hours.