Welcome, members of the media! Everything you need to cover the 2026 Arkansas State Fair is here: key facts, the entertainment lineup, logos, photos and press materials. For interviews, credentials or anything you don't see below, contact our media team.
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Fair Facts
- Dates: October 16–25, 2026
- Gate hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
- Location: Arkansas State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
- Admission: Adults $10 in advance, $15 at the gate · Children ages 6–12 and seniors 60 and over $6 in advance, $8 at the gate · Ages 5 and under free
- Ride bands: $30 in advance, $37 at the Fair
- Parking: $10
- Tagline: Big Flavors. Big Rides. Even BIGGER Fun!
Main Stage Lineup
- Friday, October 16, 7 p.m. — Arthur Young, with DJ Dr. Feelgood of Power 92
- Saturday, October 17, 7 p.m. — The Ultimate Soul Experience featuring Haywood King and Roosevelt Harris
- Sunday, October 18, 7 p.m. — Los Terribles del Norte 40 Aniversario
- Monday, October 19, 7 p.m. — DJ Deja Blu
- Tuesday, October 20, 7 p.m. — Central Arkansas Fermenters Homebrew Awards
- Wednesday, October 21, 7 p.m. — Line Dance Night with DJ Deja Blu
- Thursday, October 22, 7 p.m. — Karaoke with YK Tha DJ and DJ Cells
- Friday, October 23, 7 p.m. — Makiyah Mustiful, with DJ Dr. Feelgood of Power 92
- Saturday, October 24, 7 p.m. — Heath Sanders, with special guest Abbey Pierce
- Sunday, October 25, 6 p.m. — Impacto Elegante with DJ Jonathan
Highlights for Coverage
- Hiland Dairy Fun Zone — Sea Lion Splash, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and Hoop You, daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Corn Dogs for Charity — Tuesday, October 20 at 12 p.m. Five local celebrities compete in a corn dog eating contest for the charity of their choice.
- Sale of Champions — Friday, October 23. The Parade of Champions is at 11 a.m. and the sale begins at noon in the Coliseum.
- Food — more than 50 food and drink vendors, including four new for 2026
Media Contact
Elicia Dover
The Flyover Agency
elicia@theflyoveragency.com
501.213.5042
Media credential requests should be submitted to the contact above before you arrive. Daily promotions and the full schedule are on the Daily Promotions page.