The 7th Annual Fort Smith Fall Festival spreads across downtown with free history, arts and family programming.
What to expect
80+ living-history reenactors
Infantry, cavalry and cannon demonstrations
Belle Starr Trial reenactment
Free museum and open-house programming
Kids activities
Nearly 100 artisan and retail vendors plus food trucks
Free shuttle buses and trolley rides between festival locations
Plan-ahead details
Fort Smith Farmers Market: 7 AM–noon, with a dog costume contest, kids' pumpkin decorating, live music, face painting and demonstrations
The Bakery District: pumpkin bowling, open studio time, story time, a hula-hoop show, cookie decorating and a pumpkin-carving contest
Most participating attractions are free. The Belle Starr Trial requires advance tickets picked up at the Fort Smith National Historic Site visitor center. The U.S. Marshals Museum offers $7 adult admission and free admission for kids during the festival.
Before you go
Check with the organizer before leaving. Times, availability, weather plans, and ticket details can change after a listing is verified.