Northwest Arkansas

Festival

2023's Hottest Festival

3 Days of BBQ, Crafts, Music and Fun.

WHERE

1991 Forest Hills Dr.
Bella Vista, AR

WHEN

September 22-24, 2023

The Biggest BBQ Competition in the area

Professional Teams

The KCBS competition will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 22nd, and 23rd, with the “Ribfest” competition to take place on Saturday, September 23rd. Amateur events will take place on Sunday, September 24th. The KCBS competition will be a four-meat competition, the teams will be cooking 4 meats, Pork ribs, Beef Brisket, Chicken, and Pork Butt.

 

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Arts & Craft Fair

The NWA Festival Association Arts and Crafts Fair follows in the footsteps of the previous “national level” arts and crafts fair held in Bella Vista, Arkansas for the past 53 years prior to Covid-19, drawing more than 30,000 shoppers during the 3 day event.
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So Many Activities

2 days full of design.

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Our Schedule

Arts & Crafts Show

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$ 275
  • Indoor Space
  • Outdoor Space
  • Electrical Available
  • Non-Juried and no commission
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Youth BBQ Contest

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$ 15
  • Open to kids 7-14
  • Meat will be provided
  • Trophies and ribbons awarded
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Backyard Chili Cookoff

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$ 25
  • Big Prizes
  • Big Bragging rights
  • Electrical Available
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Professional BBQ Class

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$ 50
  • Taught by Tim Gray
  • Tips and tricks for the best BBQ
  • Limited Class Size
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Amature BBQ Competition

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$ 50
  • Rib Cookoff
  • Meat Will Be Provided
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Festival Sponsors

alicia Moore state farm
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Down Stream Casino Resort
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Simmons Foods
Jim Moray's Auto body Bella Vista
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