Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Little Rock, Arkansas

Held in Little Rock since 2011, Arkansas Cornbread Festival returns in November at 14th & Main St with live music, local makers and artisans, food trucks, and area restaurants. The amateur cornbread contest is back — home cooks compete alongside professionals, and attendees vote for the People's Choice Award. Free admission; proceeds benefit Arkansas Foodbank.

The 48th annual Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase brings together Guild members and juried guest artists at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock each December. Expect fine arts and crafts across wood carving, pottery, stained glass, handmade jewelry in precious metals and stones, lampworked glass beads, sculpture, garden art, photography, home decor, fabric art, leather work, and more. Free parking, food service, and a cash bar on-site.

Hillcrest Merchants Association fall street festival; arts/crafts vendors, food trucks, music

Hillcrest Farmers Market in Little Rock is a curated neighborhood market running Saturdays, May through October outdoors and winters indoors. The vendor mix — farmers, specialty food producers, prepared food, beverages, artists, and crafters — is actively managed; depending on what you sell, there may be a waitlist. Priority goes to traditional farmers and producers that fit the neighborhood's needs.

The Bernice Garden Farmers' Market in Little Rock hosts farmers, produce brokers, artisans, handmade jewelry makers, food vendors (including food trucks), musicians, and nonprofits on Sunday mornings spring through fall. Farmers and produce vendors get priority booth placement. Electricity is available throughout the garden. Arkansas sales-tax collection is required for all vendors except farmers selling their own produce. Homemade food vendors must follow Arkansas Department of Health guidelines.

Vintage Market Days is a juried vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market accepting vendors specializing in vintage, antique, repurposed, and handmade items. The event curates vendor variety, originality, and quality to create what they call "The Vintage Experience"—vendors are selected to complement one another rather than compete. Vintage-inspired clothing and home decor are accepted in limited quantities; food vendors, chefs, gardeners, and artists are also welcome. Vintage Market Days operates over 60 market events across multiple locations; Little Rock's market draws shoppers intentionally seeking curated vintage and artisan goods. Vendor applications require photos showcasing your merchandising at submission.

West Little Rock Farmers Market is a new community market at Breckenridge Village in west Little Rock, celebrating Arkansas-grown produce, meats, baked goods, and artisan products. Built by local food systems leaders, it connects Arkansas farms directly with neighborhood shoppers on Saturday mornings.