Hot Springs Events

Annual Events

Address: Downtown Category: Gallery Event - Gallery Walk Dates: December 5 - December 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The compelling architecture of historic Downtown Hot Springs provides a perfect backdrop for the city's art galleries and their collaborative monthly event, Gallery Walk. Held after-hours on the first Friday of every month, the popular occasion presents a unique opportunity to view fine works of art in a relaxed,...

Address: Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Category: Community Event - Sports / Games Dates: May 16, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The hilarious Stueart Pennington Running of the Tubs is an annual event that celebrates the role bathtubs have played in Hot Springs' history. A wacky set of rules governs a race of wheeled bathtubs along famous Bath House Row. Teams are required to push their entry complete with bather and water while carrying...

Address: 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Dates: July 15 - July 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held every year since 1938, the Miss Arkansas Pageant selects an exemplary young woman to represent the state in the annual contest for Miss America. Hot Springs provides the perfect venue in their state-of-the-art Convention Center. Dozens of contestants from local and regional pageants around the state gather here...

Address: Remmel Dam Landing, Lake Catherine, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Category: Sports Event - Boating Dates: September 25 - September 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Over 20 years ago, two well known locals started a little ol' boat race that has become a major national event and the only race of its kind to require entrants to qualify. Fun is second only to safety at Smokin' in the Cove's annual drag boat racing event. They attract contestants from all across the country, along...

Address: Downtown Dates: October 2 - October 3, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

For over three decades the whole city of Hot Springs dons lederhosen and alpine hats for a day to celebrate German culture, cuisine and, of course, great German beer. The 2-day fall celebration kicks off on Friday with opening ceremonies featuring Miss Arkansas. Saturday is an all-day event, with live Polka music,...

Address: 4831 Malvern Ave, Garland County Fairgrounds, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: October 2 - October 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Since 1968, this popular 3-day gathering has been a much anticipated annual event. One of the biggest and oldest in the state, the Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair always occurs the first full weekend of October at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Talented artisans and craftsmen submit their items to a screening...

Address: 819 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Dates: October 16 - October 25, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute's first festival in 1992 was far from meager beginnings, considering several of the films debuted went on to receive Academy Awards. Now considered to be one of the top non-fiction film festivals in the country, this Hot Springs event attracts many famous celebrities and...