NWA’s Best Margarita Is Up for Debate at the Annual Siloam Springs Festival
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Somewhere in Siloam Springs, someone is already perfecting their recipe, and they’re bringing it to Downtown to let you decide if it’s the best. The 4th Annual NWA Margarita Festival is an afternoon of friendly competition and a whole lot of tasting.
THE DEETS
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕑 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Arvest Lot, 110 W Ashley St, Siloam Springs, AR 72761
🎟️ $35 online / $40 at the door
🔞 21+ only; valid ID required at entry
🔗 More info | Grab your tickets here
Two Awards, One Punch Card
Your ticket gets you 3 oz samples of every margarita entered in the competition. Bartenders, restaurant owners, and margarita enthusiasts from across the community are competing for two awards this year.
The Critic’s Choice Award goes to whoever impresses a panel of judges in a blind tasting. The People’s Choice Award is yours to give. You get a punch card at check-in to drop a vote at your favorite station, and the ‘Rita Master with the most votes wins.
More Than Margaritas
Live music and a food truck will be on-site all evening. The festival sits within two blocks of several Downtown restaurants if you want to keep the night going.
Proceeds benefit Main Street Siloam Springs and their Downtown revitalization work. The event is sponsored by Cherokee Casino of West Siloam Springs and Arvest Bank.
Margarita Makers can sign up here.
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