Baklava has a way of making people change their weekend plans, especially when it only shows up at a festival once a year. This one-day celebration brings Turkish cooking and cultural traditions together under one roof, with community volunteers preparing dishes meant to be shared.
The 2026 event lands in early October, giving Arkansas families a chance to try something different without turning the outing into a big production. Expect plenty of movement once the doors open.
Guests come for the food, but the cultural side gives the day more personality than a typical festival meal. Music and family activities are part of the current program, while homemade dishes remain the main attraction…