War Eagle weekend · Oct 15–18, 2026 · checked October 9, 2026
Craft fairs & holiday markets in Northwest Arkansas
The craft fairs and holiday markets in Benton, Washington and Carroll counties that have posted 2026 dates, with hours, addresses and admission from each host's own page as of Oct 9, 2026. War Eagle weekend, Oct 15–18, is the big one: War Eagle Fair plus five more fairs in Springdale, Bella Vista, Bentonville and Eureka Springs. Holiday markets start Nov 6 in Springdale. Where a host hasn't posted, we say so. Nobody paid to be here.
Orange pins and badges are open this weekend, from each place's posted schedule.
The essentials
War Eagle weekend tips
- Which fairs, which days
- Thu Oct 15: War Eagle Fair, Wishing Spring, It's Fall Y'all and the Pumpkin Patch fair. Fri–Sat Oct 16–17: all of those plus the Ozark Regional fair in Springdale and the Eureka Springs Vintage & Artisan Market. Sun Oct 18: only War Eagle Fair (8 AM–4 PM) and It's Fall Y'all (9 AM–3 PM).
- Parking
- War Eagle Fair: $5 a vehicle, handicap parking available, admission free. The Ozark Regional fair in Springdale is free to get in and free to park.
- Cash
- Many War Eagle exhibitors take cards, but some are cash only. There are ATMs on the grounds.
- Big buys
- War Eagle Fair runs a free package check stand, so you can drop purchases and keep shopping, plus a loading area for large and heavy pieces.
- Pets
- Service animals only at War Eagle Fair. The fair says it keeps pets from getting stepped on and the artists' work from getting damaged.
- Shuttles
- None of the fairs posts a shuttle for 2026. Plan to drive and park.
- First aid
- On site at War Eagle Fair all four days; go to the Fair Office. A nursing mothers' area is near the office.
Source: wareaglefair.com
War Eagle weekend: Oct 15–18, 2026
The third weekend in October, when six fairs open within a day of each other. War Eagle Fair is the original (since 1954); the others grew up around it.
- Opens Oct 15Family-friendly
Handmade arts & crafts fair (since 1954)
War Eagle Fair
11037 High Sky Inn Rd, Hindsville
- When:
- Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 18, 2026
- Hours:
- Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–4 PM
- Admission:
- Free. Parking $5 a vehicle; handicap parking available.
- What's there:
- Nearly 300 booths of handcrafted work sold by the people who made it, along War Eagle Creek. ATMs on the grounds (some exhibitors are cash only), a free package check stand and a loading area for big pieces. Service animals only. Next year: Oct 14–17, 2027. Info: 479-789-5398.
- Opens Oct 16
Indoor arts & crafts show (36th year)
Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Fall Fair
NWA Convention Center (Holiday Inn), S 48th St, Springdale
- When:
- Fri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 17, 2026
- Hours:
- Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–8 PM
- Admission:
- Free admission and free parking
- What's there:
- 200+ booths under one roof, climate-controlled: art, handmade crafts, home décor, apparel, antiques and vintage. Concessions and handicap-accessible restrooms. Indoors, so weather doesn't matter. Info: 479-756-6954.
- Opens Oct 15Family-friendly
Juried outdoor arts & crafts festival
Wishing Spring's October Arts & Crafts Festival
Wishing Spring Gallery grounds, 8862 W McNelly Rd, Bella Vista/Bentonville
- When:
- Thu Oct 15 – Sat Oct 17, 2026
- Hours:
- 9 AM–5 PM each day
- Admission:
- Not posted. Wishing Spring Gallery: 479-273-1798.
- What's there:
- Juried artisan vendors, with the gallery open during the festival, food vendors, art demos, children's activities and music. Run by the nonprofit Artisan Alliance, which funds art education and scholarships for area high school students.
- Opens Oct 15
Craft fair: 100+ makers, artists, crafters and food vendors
It's Fall Y'all Craft Fair
Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville
- When:
- Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 18, 2026
- Hours:
- Thu–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–3 PM
- Admission:
- Not posted on the event page. Organizer: 479-616-2997.
- Opens Oct 15
Church arts & craft fair
Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Festival
United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Rd, Bella Vista
- When:
- Thu Oct 15 – Sat Oct 17, 2026
- Hours:
- Not posted yet
- What's there:
- United Lutheran's yearly fall craft fair, with vendor booths outside on the church grounds. The church hasn't posted hours, so check before a special trip.
Open this year, but the details above aren't all posted for 2026. Check their site before you drive.
- Opens Oct 16
Vintage & handmade market (run by the Eureka Springs Chamber)
Eureka Springs Vintage & Artisan Market
The Village at Pine Mountain, 2075 E Van Buren, Eureka Springs
- When:
- Fri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 17, 2026
- Hours:
- 8 AM–5 PM both days
- What's there:
- Vintage finds, antiques, collectibles, handmade goods and art, timed for War Eagle weekend. Shopper admission isn't posted.
Holiday craft fairs & markets: Nov–Dec 2026
Only the ones whose hosts have posted 2026 dates. More usually announce in November; the list below the cards says who we're waiting on.
- Opens Nov 6Family-friendly
Indoor holiday market (8th year)
NWA Holiday Market
NWA Convention Center (Holiday Inn), S 48th St, Springdale
- When:
- Fri Nov 6 – Sat Nov 7, 2026
- Hours:
- Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM
- Admission:
- $5, and all of it goes to the Children's Safety Center
- What's there:
- Gifts, décor, clothing, jewelry, health and beauty, food, repurposed pieces and furniture.
- Opens Nov 21
Holiday Saturdays on the square
Fayetteville Farmers Market holiday markets
Downtown Fayetteville square
- When:
- Sat Nov 21, then Saturdays Dec 5, 12 and 19, 2026
- Hours:
- Nov 21, 7 AM–2 PM · Dec 5, 12 & 19, 9 AM–1 PM
- Admission:
- Free. Each vendor decides on cards; bring small bills (ATM at Block & Center).
- What's there:
- Open rain or shine. Leashed dogs welcome on the square. No market Nov 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
- Opens Nov 27Family-friendly
Holiday craft & vendor market
Winter Market of NWA
Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville
- When:
- Fri Nov 27 (Black Friday) – Sat Nov 28, 2026
- Hours:
- Fri 4–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–7 PM
- Admission:
- Free admission and free parking
- What's there:
- Christmas shopping with local vendors and photos with Santa.
- Opens Nov 28
Holiday arts market (part of Mount Sequoyah's Festival of Trees)
Winter Wonderland Arts Market
Mount Sequoyah, 150 N Skyline Dr, Fayetteville
- When:
- Sat Nov 28 – Sun Nov 29, 2026
- Hours:
- Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
- Admission:
- Open to everyone; no price posted. Mount Sequoyah: 479-443-4531.
- What's there:
- Local makers and artisans on the mountain. The Festival of Trees silent auction runs Nov 14 – Dec 11 on the same grounds.
- Opens Dec 4
Local food & art market, December dates
Downtown Rogers holiday market
Frisco Plaza, 216 S 1st St, Rogers
- When:
- Fri Dec 4 – Sat Dec 5, 2026
- Hours:
- Fri 5–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM
- What's there:
- The downtown Rogers market's last two dates of 2026, from its own vendor calendar. Its regular Saturday market also runs Nov 7 and Nov 21, 9 AM–1 PM.
On the calendar
Verified events for the season, updated every night.
- Wed, Oct 145PM
Kickstart Entrepreneurship: Youth Maker Market Intro Session
Family & Kids:Scott Family Amazeum· Bentonville
$17 - Thu, Oct 159AM
Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair and Fall Festival
Community:Washington County Fairgrounds· Fayetteville
Free - Thu, Oct 158AM
War Eagle Fair 2026
Community:War Eagle Fair Grounds· Rogers
- Thu, Oct 15All
dayIt's Fall Y'all Craft Fair
Arts & Culture:Benton County Fairgrounds & Expo· Bentonville
- Thu, Oct 159AM
Wishing Spring's Oct 2026 Arts & Crafts Festival | Oct 15, 16, & 17
Community:Wishing Springs Gallery· Bentonville
- Fri, Oct 168AM
Vintage & Artisan Market
Community:Pine Mountain Village· Eureka Springs
- Fri, Oct 16All
dayIt's Fall Y’all Craft Fair
Arts & Culture:The Benton County Fairgrounds· Bentonville
- Sat, Oct 178AM
Eureka Springs Vintage & Artisan Market
Community:Pine Mountain Village· Eureka Springs
- Tue, Oct 206PM
Cutting Machines for Beginners - Arts and Crafts for Adults
Family & Kids:Bentonville Public Library· Bentonville
Free - Wed, Oct 216PM
Make & Mingle - Arts and Crafts for Adults
Community:Bentonville Public Library· Bentonville
Free - Wed, Oct 281PM
Upcycled Creations - Arts and Crafts for Adults
Community:Bentonville Public Library· Bentonville
Free - Sun, Nov 19AM
NWA Makers Market
Community:Washington County Fairgrounds· Fayetteville
Call ahead
These come up in older roundups, but nothing official confirms a 2026 season yet.
- Sharps' Show (next to War Eagle Mill). A War Eagle weekend fixture in the fields beside the mill. It posts only on Facebook (facebook.com/sharpsshow), and we couldn't confirm 2026 dates or hours there. Rogers' tourism office lists it at 11022 War Eagle Rd.
- War Eagle Mill Fall Arts & Crafts Fair. The mill's own site wouldn't load for our check on Oct 9, and on Oct 8 it still showed 2025 dates. Confirm with the mill before planning around it.
- Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival. Long held on War Eagle weekend. We found no 2026 page from the organizer: its old website doesn't load and its Facebook page showed nothing we could read.
- Spanker Creek Farm Arts, Crafts & More. Its site still says "2023 is canceled" and has posted nothing since. Not listed until it does.
- Frisco Station Mall and HeART of Rogers fairs. Both ran on War Eagle weekend in past years. Neither has a 2026 page we could find.
- Community Creative Center Holiday Market (Fayetteville). The 19th annual market is "coming this December" at 505 W Spring St; dates and hours aren't posted yet. 479-571-2706.
- Crystal Bridges holiday market series (Bentonville). Its organizer lists a Crystal Bridges market series for November–December, but only a vendor application so far. No public dates yet.
- Meet the Makers show (Main Stage, Eureka Springs). Ran Dec 5–6 in 2025 at 67 N Main St. No 2026 dates posted yet.
- UA School of Art Winter Art Market (Fayetteville). Ran Dec 6–7 in 2025 at the Studio and Design Center. Not on the university's 2026 calendar yet.
- Downtown Bentonville, Siloam Springs and Junior League holiday markets. Downtown Bentonville's 2026 calendar has the Lighting of the Square (Sat Nov 21) and the Christmas parade but no market on the square. Main Street Siloam Springs' site didn't load for us, and we found no 2026 Junior League market.
Quick answers
- When is the War Eagle craft fair in 2026?
- Thursday, Oct 15 through Sunday, Oct 18, 2026: Thursday–Saturday 8 AM–5 PM and Sunday 8 AM–4 PM at 11037 High Sky Inn Rd, Hindsville. Admission is free and parking is $5 a vehicle.
- What craft fairs are on War Eagle weekend?
- Six have posted 2026 dates: War Eagle Fair (Oct 15–18), Wishing Spring's festival in Bella Vista (Oct 15–17), It's Fall Y'all at the Benton County Fairgrounds (Oct 15–18), the Pumpkin Patch fair at United Lutheran in Bella Vista (Oct 15–17), the Ozark Regional fair in Springdale (Oct 16–17) and the Eureka Springs Vintage & Artisan Market (Oct 16–17). Sharps' Show and War Eagle Mill's fair haven't posted 2026 details we could confirm.
- Is there a craft fair in Bella Vista this October?
- Two, both Thursday–Saturday, Oct 15–17, 2026. Wishing Spring's Arts & Crafts Festival runs 9 AM–5 PM at 8862 W McNelly Rd, and the Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Festival is at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Rd (hours not posted yet).
- What is Sharps' Show?
- A craft show in the fields next to War Eagle Mill on War Eagle weekend. It posts only on Facebook, and we couldn't confirm its 2026 dates or hours there, so check its page before you go.
- Where is the Ozark Regional craft fair in Springdale?
- At the NWA Convention Center (Holiday Inn) on S 48th St, Friday, Oct 16, 9 AM–9 PM, and Saturday, Oct 17, 9 AM–8 PM, 2026. Admission and parking are free, and it's all indoors.
- Should I bring cash to War Eagle Fair?
- Yes, some. Many exhibitors take cards but some are cash only, and there are ATMs on the grounds. Parking is $5 a vehicle.
- Are there holiday craft fairs in Northwest Arkansas?
- Posted so far for 2026: the NWA Holiday Market in Springdale (Nov 6–7, $5), the Winter Market of NWA in Bentonville (Nov 27–28, free), Mount Sequoyah's Winter Wonderland Arts Market in Fayetteville (Nov 28–29), the Fayetteville Farmers Market's holiday Saturdays (Nov 21 and Dec 5, 12, 19) and downtown Rogers' market Dec 4–5.
- Is there a Christmas market in Bentonville?
- The Winter Market of NWA runs Friday, Nov 27, 4–9 PM, and Saturday, Nov 28, 10 AM–7 PM, 2026, at the Benton County Fairgrounds, with free admission, free parking and photos with Santa. Downtown Bentonville hasn't posted a holiday market on the square for 2026.
Dates, hours and prices are as each business posted them on October 9, 2026, and they change. Spot something out of date, or run one we missed? Tell us.
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