The best summer plans usually start with someone saying, “You have to see this.” Arkansas is full of festivals that earn that kind of reaction. A bathtub race can turn a historic street into a cheering section.
A watermelon feast can make a small town feel like the center of the season. A rodeo night can pull the whole crowd to the edge of its seat.
That is what makes this list so fun. These events are not just dates on a calendar…