Fall and Oktoberfest in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — As the leaves change the autumn festivities start to take on Northwest Arkansas. From fall festivals to Oktoberfest you can find your next cup full of apple cider at one of these many events.

Farmington Fall Festival – Saturday, Sept. 28

• From 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at  Creekside Park
• Local vendors, food trucks, games, face painting, live music, free daffodils and more!
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/nPKnVCf4AXRPqjRD/

Fayetteville’s Mr. Oktoberfest – Sunday, Sept. 29

• From 4-6 p.m. at Kingfish Stage, males 21+ can enter the Mr. Oktober pageant.
• “Pageant will consist of: lip syncing, belching, wet t-shirt contest, Q&A and a special talent portion (there are a variety of prizes to win)”
• Website: https://www.downtownfay.org/store/p/dogtoberfest-entry-t4m3y-k9xkr

Fayetteville’s Dogtoberfest – Sunday, Sept. 29

• From 12-1:30 p.m., all dogs are welcome to register and participate in a dog pageant.
• Dogs will have eight categories for judging. The winner gets a $100 gift card to Hounds Lounge Pet and Resort Spa – Fayetteville. All participating pups will get a wag bag.
• Website: https://www.downtownfay.org/store/p/dogtoberfest-entry

Fayetteville’s Falltober Fest – Sunday, Sept. 29

• From noon to 6 p.m. throughout Dickson Street, the annual fall festival kicks off.
• All ages are welcome to walk around the area and enjoy the beer garden, local maker and art market and much more!
• Website: https://www.downtownfay.org/

Fort Smith Fall Festival & Oktoberfest – Saturday, Oct. 5

• Starting at 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oktoberfest starts at 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• The Fort Smith Fall Festival has collaborated with the Fort Smith National Historic Site and local museums and organizations to create a day with history and entertainment for all.
• Oktoberfest will be hosted by the Fort Smith Downtown Business Association at 601 Garrison Avenue.
• Local food trucks, carnival games, live music and a pub crawl!
• Website: https://fortsmithfallfest.com/

Rogers Oktoberfest NWA – Saturday, Oct. 12

• From 2 p.m.- 9 p.m. at the Railyard Live 1 p.m. for VIP members
• More than 22 regional breweries, wine and food will bring the German-themed beer festival together. Tickets are needed for this event
• Website: https://dtrrotary.com/oktoberfest/

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