Attractions & Entertainment
From live shows and family attractions to music on the Main Stage,
there’s something happening every day at the Arkansas State Fair.
Join us October 16–25 for Big Flavors. Big Rides. Even BIGGER Fun!
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Hiland Dairy Foods Fun Zone
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Hiland Dairy Foods
Fun Zone features three rotating live attractions throughout the day:
Sea Lion Splash, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and Hoop You.
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Sea Lion Splash
Make a splash at the Fair with Sea Lion Splash! Catch this
family-friendly live attraction throughout the day at the Hiland
Dairy Foods Fun Zone.
Show Times:
1:00 p.m. • 6:00 p.m.
Additional 3:30 p.m. show Saturdays, Sundays and Monday, October 19.
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Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
Experience the action of the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show at the
Hiland Dairy Foods Fun Zone, with live performances throughout the day.
Show Times:
12:30 p.m. • 3:00 p.m. • 5:30 p.m.
Hoop You
High-energy entertainment takes center stage with Hoop You!
Catch performances throughout the day at the Hiland Dairy Foods Fun Zone.
Show Times:
12:00 p.m. • 2:30 p.m. • 6:30 p.m.
Daily Fun Zone Schedule
12:00 p.m. — Hoop You
12:30 p.m. — Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
1:00 p.m. — Sea Lion Splash
2:30 p.m. — Hoop You
3:00 p.m. — Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
3:30 p.m. — Sea Lion Splash*
5:30 p.m. — Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
6:00 p.m. — Sea Lion Splash
6:30 p.m. — Hoop You
*3:30 p.m. Sea Lion Splash performance is Saturdays, Sundays
and Monday, October 19 only.
Main Stage Entertainment
Live music, dancing and special events take the Main Stage throughout
the Arkansas State Fair.
Arthur Young
Friday, October 16
Main Stage • 7 p.m.
With DJ Dr. Feelgood of Power 92
The Ultimate Soul Experience
Featuring Haywood King & Roosevelt Harris
Saturday, October 17
Main Stage • 7 p.m.
Makiyah Mustiful
Friday, October 23
Main Stage • 7 p.m.
With DJ Dr. Feelgood of Power 92
Heath Sanders
Saturday, October 24
Main Stage • 7 p.m.
With special guest Abbey Pierce
Hispanic Sundays
October 18 & October 25
Weeknight Main Stage Entertainment
The entertainment continues throughout the week with something different
on the Main Stage every night.
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.
DJ Deja Blu Line Dancing
Thursday, October 22 • 7 p.m.
Karaoke
Museum of Discovery
The Museum of Discovery is on site daily with
Ballapalooza and Giant Lincoln Logs
open play.
On Saturdays, Sundays and Friday, October 23, catch the
Awesome Science Show at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.,
with open play until 5:30 p.m.
On Friday, October 16 and Monday through Thursday, open play runs
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Closing Sunday wraps up at 3 p.m.
Bud Light Pavilion
Catch the game or enjoy live music at the Bud Light Pavilion during the Fair.
Saturdays
College Football
Sundays
Pro Football
Monday, October 19 • 7 p.m.
The Blues Directors Band
Arkansas Made
Discover products made right here in the Natural State! Visit the
Arkansas Made vendors in the Arts & Crafts Building
and shop a variety of locally made products showcasing Arkansas makers
and businesses.
Look for the Arkansas Made showcase from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture
during your visit to the Fair.
October 16–24: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
October 25: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Big Flavors. Big Rides. Even BIGGER Fun!
October 16–25, 2026 • Arkansas State Fair