Experience Fall in Texarkana

Your Arkansas Basecamp for the Best Fall in the Region

In Texarkana, we’re doubling down on fall fun. With festivals (including two on Halloween in historic downtown Texarkana), live music every weekend, a lineup of fun festivals, a state line you can literally stand on, and iconic restaurants, Texarkana is your basecamp. Book a room, fill up your tank, and get ready for the best fall weekend road trip in the region.

Get Spooky in Two States

Plan your Halloween weekend around Haunt & Harvest and the Downtown Texarkana Fall Festival, free events that put two states of scares within walking distance of each other. Want more? The Dancing Ranch Haunted Farm runs hayrides, a corn maze, and a haunted trail every weekend from late September through Halloween, twenty minutes from downtown.

Live Music Every Weekend

Catch live music nearly every weekend this fall, headlined by Neal McCoy on October 22 and Gary Allan on November 14. Check the calendar for who else is playing while you're in town.

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Wear Your Costume on the State Line

Wear your best costume, snap a photo, and tag us to enter our State Line Costume Contest. First place gets $100 in gift cards to local Texarkana, Arkansas businesses, plus Experience Texarkana swag.

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Large green Pickle Fest Texarkana 2025 sign at Front Street Festival Plaza in Texarkana, Arkansas

Festival Season in Full Swing

Fall brings a full lineup of festivals to Texarkana, from Picklefest to Oktoberfest to the Sweet Tooth Festival. Each one is a reason to plan a weekend trip to Texarkana.

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Rodeo, Racing & More

The Four States Fairgrounds stays busy all fall, with barrel races, livestock shows, and rodeo action nearly every week from September through November.

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Iconic Eats

Texarkana, Arkansas serves up chicken-fried steak smothered in gravy, brisket smoked low and slow, pie stacked mile-high, and mouthwatering Tex-Mex tacos. Grab a table and taste what fall tastes like around here.

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Book Your Fall Weekend

Whether you’re here for a quick stop or a weekend getaway, Texarkana, Arkansas has plenty of comfortable places to rest your head. Want to stay close to the action? Many of our hotels are just minutes from historic downtown, the State Line sign, and popular eateries.

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Make Texarkana Your Arkansas Basecamp

Hotels, restaurants, and a full weekend’s worth of things to do.

Experience Fall in Texarkana

Get Spooky in Two States

Make Texarkana Your Arkansas Basecamp

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