Visit Van Buren Arkansas

09/08/2026

Crawford County Fair Week is almost here!

The fun kicks off THIS WEEKEND with the Crawford County Fair Parade! And remember—this is a celebration for the ENTIRE county!

For more than 100 years, the Crawford County Fair has brought families and communities together to celebrate agriculture, youth, tradition, and good old-fashioned small-town pride.

From Van Buren to Mulberry and everywhere in between, come enjoy carnival rides, livestock shows, live entertainment, fair food, competitions, and plenty of family fun!

Crawford County, it’s time to celebrate YOUR fair!

Kirksey Park • 845 Kirksey Pkwy, Mulberry

For the full schedule of events with times and dateshttps://origin.secure.website/wscfus/10368712/33635366/2026-crawford-county-fair-schedule.pdf

09/07/2026

Only A FEW DAYS TO GO until Historic Downtown Van Buren turns into a treasure hunter’s paradise!

Two days. Tons of vendors. Vintage treasures. Antiques. Handmade finds. Home décor. One-of-a-kind goodies. Great food. And, of course, plenty of things you absolutely did NOT come downtown looking for… but somehow HAVE TO HAVE. 😂

📅 Saturday, September 12 | 9 AM–5 PM
📅 Sunday, September 13 | 9 AM–4 PM

📍 Historic Downtown Van Buren

09/07/2026

UPDATE! They are keeping the splashpad open until Sunday, September 13th. That means you can cool off during JunkFest.

SPLASH PAD ALERT! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

We’re not quite ready to say goodbye to those squeals, giggles, and happy little shrieks just yet… but unfortunately, today is the LAST DAY of splash pad season! 😭

The good news? You’ve got until 10 PM tonight to squeeze in one final round of splashing, spraying, running, laughing, and getting absolutely SOAKED.

So grab the kids, grab the towels, and GO GET YOUR SPLASH ON!

09/01/2026

Check out some of the September events in the Visit Van Buren e-newsletter.

Visit Van Buren, Arkansas

09/01/2026

Saturday, September 12, you can double-dip the Van Buren way—with a visit to Downtown JunkFest AND a ride on the A&M Excursion Train!

Browse the treasures at Downtown JunkFest from 9 AM–5 PM on historic Main Street.

Then climb aboard the train and enjoy a scenic ride through the beautiful Boston Mountains.

Two adventures. One Saturday. Zero reason to choose!

So go ahead… double-dip.
Just leave the chips out of it.

For train tickets:
www.amrailroad.com
(479) 725-4017

Shop JunkFest. Ride the train. Make a day of it!

09/01/2026

A GREAT SHOW IS COMING TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN VAN BUREN!

Make plans for September 12 and join Allen Hurt and the Music Showmen at the King Opera House for an entertaining variety show the whole family can enjoy!

The show will feature a fun mix of country, gospel, 50s rock & roll, bluegrass, and much more!

Even better, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Almost Home Animal Shelter and Rescue, helping support the important work they do for animals in our community. 🐾❤️

Saturday, September 12
2 PM & 7 PM
King Opera House
427 Main Street, Van Buren

Get your tickets and make plans to enjoy an afternoon or evening of great music while supporting a wonderful local cause!

https://kingoperahouse.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events

09/01/2026

JUNKFEST IS ALMOST HERE!

We are SO excited for one of Van Buren’s favorite fall weekends—Downtown JunkFest! And it’s now less than TWO WEEKS away!

Saturday, September 12 | 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday, September 13 | 9 AM–4 PM
Historic Downtown Van Buren

https://oldtownvanburen.com/downtown-junk-fest/

08/31/2026

Look what $5 gets you! That's a deal.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
King Opera House, 427 Main Street in Van Buren
Tickets- https://kingoperahouse.ludus.com/select.php

08/25/2026

Yesterday’s weather had us thinking FALL! 🍂

And with fall comes all kinds of fun in Historic Downtown Van Buren! One of the big ones? Downtown JunkFest! 🎉

Spend the weekend strolling historic Main Street and browsing a treasure trove of antiques, repurposed finds, architectural salvage, vintage clothing & jewelry, handmade treasures, farmhouse décor, seasonal plants, delicious food, and so much more! 🛍️🍁

Saturday, September 12 | 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday, September 13 | 9 AM–4 PM

Mark your calendar, grab your friends, and get ready to JunkFest!

For Vendor and other info-https://oldtownvanburen.com/downtown-junk-fest/

08/24/2026

Good news from the Crawford County Fair!

The entry deadline has been extended through Tuesday, August 25 for all Youth, Jr. Queen, and Queen divisions! Due to traveling and being unable to answer questions as promptly as they’d like, the Fair has given everyone a little extra time.

If you’ve been thinking about entering, there’s still time! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s pageants!

And we are loving all the throwbacks popping up on the "Crawford County, Arkansas Fair Pageants" page! 👑 So many familiar faces and wonderful memories!

Registration/Info https://www.thecrawfordcountyfair.com/pageants