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Saddle up and travel west to Fort Smith for The Steel Horse Rally. Prove that you've got what it takes to run the 27-mile long Fort Smith Marathon. Dig into the musical roots of the "Deep South" at one of the longest-running blues festivals in the Nation. Relive the past and discover Native American and Western-themed art during Fort Smith Western Heritage Month. Witness the walls of historic downtown metamorphose into masterful works of art as a team of international, world-renowned street artists bring a Festival of Murals to the city. Whatever a person's interests might be, Fort Smith has unique events that everyone can enjoy! We update our calendar every week, so be sure to check back frequently. Have an event you'd like to submit? If so, just click here!

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FS Symphony: Bicentennial Celebration

ArcBest Performing Arts Center

Apr 21, 2018 |

7:30 p.m.

It’s time for a musical birthday party! The 2017-2018 season marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of Fo... SEE MORE »

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Uncle Kracker @ The Sound Room

The Sound Room

Apr 21, 2018 |

7 p.m.

No matter what he does or where he goes, Uncle Kracker adheres to a simple, yet rather timeless philosophy. “I re... SEE MORE »

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Blackberry Smoke LIVE

Temple Live

Apr 26, 2018 |

7 p.m.

Since emerging from Atlanta in the early 2,000's, the quintet—vocalist/lead guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/vo... SEE MORE »

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Mark Twain 100 Years Later

Apr 19, 2018 |

7 p.m.

Fort Smith Public Library

Celebrate the life of American author and humorist Samuel Clemens better known by his pen name Mark Twain. Most noted for his novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), twain was lauded as “th…

Authors in the Afternoon: Wayne Hancock

Apr 19, 2018 |

3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Fort Smith Public Library

Fort Smith author Wayne Hancock will make a special appearance at the Fort Smith Public Library to promote and sign copies his latest novel, Off to War, the fourth book, and exciting conclusion of the Gotcha! Series. This time, Buck Pettit’s investig…

FS Symphony: Bicentennial Celebration

Apr 21, 2018 |

7:30 p.m.

ArcBest Performing Arts Center

It’s time for a musical birthday party! The 2017-2018 season marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of Fort Smith, so we are celebrating in a huge symphonic way with exuberant film scores and world premieres that will blow you away! Fort Smith’…

Living History: Union General Hospital

Apr 21, 2018 |

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Clayton House Museum

Plan on visiting the Clayton House Museum on April 21st for a living history event that will recreate the Union General Hospital from Fort Smith's past. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. featuring special presentations by Doug K…

FEE-FREE DAY: Fort Smith National Historic Site

Apr 21, 2018 |

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fort Smith National Historic Site

To kick off National Park Week, April 21st, 2018, has been designated a FEE-FREE day. Entrance fees are waived for today only.

Uncle Kracker @ The Sound Room

Apr 21, 2018 |

7 p.m.

The Sound Room

No matter what he does or where he goes, Uncle Kracker adheres to a simple, yet rather timeless philosophy. “I really subscribe to this mindset of just having fun,” he affirms. “That’s what it’s always about. It’s the train that I’m forever on. The w…

Cinderella

Apr 23, 2018 |

7:30 p.m.

ArcBest Performing Arts Center

Cinderella is the Tony Award-winning musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music that's delighting audiences with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw…

Fort Smith Chorale: Music Through Time

Apr 24, 2018 |

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Northside High School

Come be a part of the yearlong Fort Smith Bicentennial Celebration with the Fort Smith Chorale as we look at the history and heritage of our town through pictures, narration and song. We will tie dates, events and music together. “Tenting Tonight”, “…

Blackberry Smoke LIVE

Apr 26, 2018 |

7 p.m.

Temple Live

Since emerging from Atlanta in the early 2,000's, the quintet—vocalist/lead guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/vocalist Paul Jackson, bassist/vocalist Richard Turner, drummer Brit Turner and keyboardist Brandon Still—has become known for a singular s…

Dominic Roy LIVE at Core Public House

Apr 28, 2018 |

8 p.m.-10 p.m.

Core Public House - Fort Smith

Join us at Core Public House in historic downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas, for an evening of LIVE music by Dominic B Roy and great Arkansas-made brew.

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