Summary
This is your guide to finding the best things to do this fall in Texarkana, Arkansas. Whether it’s live music, family-friendly events, or just some fun around town, you'll find something worth you time this fall!
With live music, local festivals, family events, and nights out, fall in Texarkana is well worth the drive. Here’s everything going on and how to make a weekend of it.
Jordan World Glow Circus
Monday, September 7, 2026
1PM & 5PM 
Four States Fairgrounds
Gateway Farmer’s Market: Tailgates & Tables
Saturday, September 12, 2026 7AM – 12 PM Gateway Farmer’s Market
Texarkana Resources Battle of the Bands
Saturday, September 19, 2026 11AM Hopkins Icehouse
Shine On Farm Days
Friday, September 25, 2026 10AM – 2PM The Dancing Ranch Farm
Shine on Farm Days is a free event hosted by Dancing Ranch Farms in partnership with Shine on TXK. This all-ages event welcomes all to enjoy in a sensory-friendly, inclusive, and accessible farm fun with activities like egg collecting, hay rides, and animal meet and feeds. Make your plans to stay in Texarkana, then travel just 20 minutes south to Fouke, Arkansas to be a part of the fun!
Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 3, 2026 5PM – 9PM Downtown Texarkana
Sweet Tooth Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026 11AM – 6PM Bobby Ferguson Park
Sweets vendors from all over the Arklatex are taking over the Arkansas side this fall. Join in on the fun for a day filled with delicious desserts, gourmet sweets, shopping, family fun, and unforgettable memories. The Sweet Tooth Festival is the place to be this fall for all those with a craving for the sweeter things in life.
2nd Annual Picklefest
Saturday, October 10, 2026 10AM – 5PM Front Street Festival Plaza
The 2nd Annual Pickle Fest Texarkana is stepping up their game this year. Drop by downtown Texarkana for a day full of music, delicious food, adult refreshments, vendors, contests, a 5K run, car show, canning competitions, and lots of pickles!
33rd Annual Taste of Texarkana
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 5PM – 8PM Four States Fairgrounds
Come Get a Taste! Voted one of the top 5 Best Charity Events in Texarkana, the 33rd annual Taste of Texarkana will benefit the hunger relief programs of Harvest Regional Food Bank. The Taste of Texarkana is a festive, family friendly atmosphere with live entertainment on a center stage.
Two States, One Story with Neal McCoy
Thursday, October 22, 2026 6PM Four States Fairgrounds
Join United Way for an unforgettable evening with Neal McCoy and help make a difference in the lives of local children. Every ticket purchased supports Two States, One Story and helps provide free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, inspiring a lifelong love of reading.
9th Annual Destination Downtown Texarkana
Saturday, October 24, 2026 6PM Front Street Festival Plaza
Mark Chesnutt will headline this year’s Destination Downtown festival in partnership with LNKTXK, presented by Robbins Toyota. Join in the fun for an unforgettable night of live country music in Downtown Texarkana and get ready to sing along to favorites like “Too Cold at Home,” “Bubba Shot the Jukebox,” “Brother Jukebox,” and many more.
Haunt N’ Harvest Fest
Saturday, October 31, 2026 12PM – 6PM E Broad St, Texarkana, AR
Maybe in the market to snag some treats to exchange some tricks?
Downtown Texarkana Fall Festival 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026 11AM – 7PM Front Street Festival Plaza
Twice as nice for Texarkana means double the fall festivals. Visit downtown on Halloween day for the Downtown Texarkana Fall Festival. Whether you’re shopping with local vendors, enjoying great food, dancing to live music, or making memories with the kids, there’s something for everyone at Front Street Plaza.
Universal Vibe
Saturday, November 7, 2026 1AM – 8PM Front Street Festival Plaza
Universal Vibe is holistic health, music, and arts festival aiming to bring together the community of Texarkana. Expect family-friendly fun with live music, live art, fire performances, workshops, door prizes, kids’ crafts, magic shows, face painting, bubble parties, food trucks, 75 + vendors, and so much more!
Veterans Day Parade W/ Gary Allan
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10AM Parade & 7PM Concert Front Street Festival Plaza
Come down to Front Street Festival Plaza for the Veterans Day Parade followed by a performance by the legendary Gary Allan. Celebrate our vets and enjoy some live music in downtown Texarkana.
The Dancing Ranch Haunted Farm
490 Miller County 218 Fouke, Arkansas
7PM – 11PM
Looking for the perfect haunted house experience this fall? You won’t want to miss out on the The Dancing Ranch Haunted Farm. With hay rides, a corn maze, an outdoor theatre, a clownhouse and haunted trail—there is something for everyone. Check their full schedule and plan around what’s coming up.
Rodeo, Racing & More at the Four States Fairgrounds
Four States Fairgrounds, Texarkana, AR 71854
The Four States Fairgrounds is one of the busiest venues in the region this fall. Rodeos, livestock competitions, and barrel racing are just a sampling of what you can find there. Cycle through the calendar from September through November and check out which events you can’t pass up on. Check their full schedule and plan around what’s coming up.
The fall schedule includes:
- September 7 🎪 Jordan World Glow Circus
- September 11-19 🐂 Livestock Shows
- October 2-4 🐎 Lucky Dog Barrel Race
- October 8-11 🐖 Arkansas Youth Expo
- October 13 🥗 Taste of Texarkana
- October 22 🎵 United Way + Neal Mccoy
- November 4-8 🐎 Showdown Productions Barrel Race
- November 14 🍭 Candy Cane Corral
- November 21-22 🤠 Cowgirl Market
Live Music & Entertainment Lineup
September 4 | Josh WardWhiskey River Country
September 12 | David Howe & the HowlersWhiskey River Country
September 19 | Battle of the Bands (Texarkana Resources) Hopkins Icehouse
September 19 | Josh Arnold Band Whiskey River Country
September 26 | Hailey Wright Whiskey River Country
October 24 | Destination Downtown (Mark Chesnut)405 Walnut St, Texarkana, AR
November 14 | Veterans Day Parade & Gary Allen Downtown Texarkana
November 27 | David Adams Byrnes Whiskey River Country
Don’t forget to check out Fat Jack’s Facebook page for their live performances for the week ahead!
