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Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair Returns October 16–18, 2025
Fayetteville, AR — Washington County Fairgrounds

FAYETTEVILLE, AR (September 2025) — The Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair invites you to join us October 16–18, 2025, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for a weekend filled with shopping, live entertainment, and the flavors of fall.

For more than a decade, this beloved fall tradition has welcomed families and friends to celebrate the season together. This year’s fair will feature over 300 indoor and outdoor booths, offering everything from handmade crafts and unique gifts to charming boutique finds. Guests can also enjoy a wide variety of food trucks serving up delicious meals and treats throughout the fairgrounds.

In addition to shopping and dining, visitors can enjoy live bluegrass music performances that bring a toe-tapping soundtrack to the fair. Families will also find fun for all ages every day of the event, with activities including a petting zoo, pony rides, camel rides, face painting, and a caricature artist. It’s a weekend designed for making unforgettable family memories.

As one of the largest stops on the Weekend of War Eagle tour, the Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair is a can’t-miss destination for both locals and visitors traveling through Northwest Arkansas.

📅 When: October 16–18, 2025, 9 AM–6 PM daily
📍 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 2463 N McConnell Ave, Fayetteville, AR
💵 Admission: Free
🚗 Parking: $5 (Handicap parking available)

Plan your visit at heartoftheozarkscraftfair.com and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates.

In America, we still don’t put up with would-be kings.

This peaceful, nonviolent action is hosted by Indivisible NWA.

The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we will never bow down to chaos, corruption, and cruelty. On this next No Kings Day, we'll show up stronger than ever before, and we will resist dictatorship together!

Because this is not a march, we will not gather beforehand. There is ample parking, and we will have trained marshals (peacekeepers) and volunteers to help you find your way. We'll be there rain or shine, but be weather aware. We expect to end in plenty of time for the Texas A&M game. Razorback and Aggie outfits welcome!

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

📢 How to Prepare for Your Event: ✅ Sign up for a sign-making event. (Details forthcoming. Watch mobilize or sign up for Indivisible NWA emails.) ✅ Sign up for Indivisible NWA emails by filling out the form at indivisibleNWA.org. ✅ Download and print signs (https://brandfolder.com/indivisibleproject/nokings) ✅ Make your own signs. Try these messages: - NO KINGS IN AMERICA!

FIGHTING DICTATORSHIP TOGETHER!

STOP THE SHAKEDOWN!

RAZORBACKS FOR DEMOCRACY!

KING FREE SINCE 1776! ✅ Bring the American flag! We need to remember the true definition of America: A nation that accepts your tired, your poor, your huddled masses and ensures we all have the right to freedom. Bring your smaller American flags, and let’s reclaim this symbol and remind the world that the freedom we stand for is freedom for all. ✅ Invite friends → The more people, the more power. ✅ Post photos and videos with #NoKings on social media.

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

This Oktoberfest themed event will feature over 20 local breweries, wine, live music, food, and fun games. It is hosted by the Rogers Downtown Rotary Club, Optimist Club of Rogers, and the Rotary Satellite Club of Bentonville. Proceeds from the event support local charities. VIP admission is allows attendees early entry to enjoy specialty beers, spirits and free food.

"Teresa Pelliccio underwent a significant mind-shift in 2004 after reading The Power of Now and began a meditation practice. Shortly thereafter, she began experiencing conscious, otherworldly “trips” during her sleep. To understand and process these experiences, she turned to art. Her art forms are born from personal associations and blend spirituality, the metaphysical, intuition, self-empowerment and rebellion with femininity, whimsy and impulse. It is her wish that her work might inspire you to consider what may lie beyond the physical and encourage you to explore it. And, to love and support yourself fully as you do. 
Hilka Irvin is a Minnesota native who made Eureka Springs her home in 2014. A self-taught artist, she works in various mediums—oils, acrylics, and watercolor—each reflective of her mindset. In addition to visual art, she writes poetry and short stories to fulfill her creative soul. Her work is often described as eclectic, as she creates instinctively rather than adhering to expectations. Hilka thrives on stepping outside her comfort zone and expresses herself through art and writing that continues to evolve.
RIGDON IRVIN has always thought of art as a history of humankind. His art is very much influenced by the fact that he is a child of the 70’s. He was introduced to all kinds of music, art and various aspects of the counter culture at an early age, by older siblings, who were coming of age during that time. He loves color and watching it explode on the canvas, incorporating the architectural lines of the mid century, as well as the atomic themes of the space age. Being an abstract artist allows him the freedom to create art from “an anything goes” mindset. "

Eureka Springs Honky-Tonk music featuring guitars, Cadillac hearse, and old-time country & western.

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

Jesse Dean’s edgy blues-rock songs of the South are rooted in the earthiness of folk. Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy music on the mountain.

$10 in advance or $15 at the gate admission supports the artists and the mission of Ozark Folkways.

Big Gay Halloween is a queer, campy, spooky-season dance party extravaganza– brought to you by the ghouls behind Big Gay Market. On this hallowed night, our community will rise from the crypt to celebrate the other queer holiday by enjoying horrific drag performances, horror movie drag trivia, a costume contest, a “Baby’s First Time in Drag” contest, sick beatzz curated by your Big Gay Mummies, exclusive Big Gay Market merch for our Big Gay Fans, and treats from queer food & beverage vendors. Make sure to bring your trickz to the dance floor, witches.

A portion of ticket sales will benefit critical aid to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, as well as support for our local Hispanic community through Aire Arkansas.