Pie Eating Competitions, Music, And More At The Fayetteville Strawberry Festival
The inaugural Fayetteville Strawberry Festival is set to take over the historic downtown square, bringing together the best of local flavors, music, and art.
The historic downtown square serves as the perfect backdrop with its charming shops, restaurants, and public spaces coming alive with activity. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, the Strawberry Festival offers a chance to experience the heart and soul of Fay-Town.
Indulge in Seasonal Delights and Fresh Strawberries
One of the highlights is the straight from local farms to your plate fresh strawberries.
There will be tasty seasonal menu items scattered throughout the festival grounds. Whether you’re craving something sweet like strawberry shortcake or pie, or something savory like strawberry salsa and salads, you’ll find it there!
The Fayetteville Strawberry Festival has also partnered with the Arkansas Brewers Guild to bring you a selection of local craft beers that pair perfectly with the sweet and juicy flavors of the festival.
But the fun doesn’t stop at the food – there’s a wide array of activities and live entertainment that the entire family can enjoy.
Unleash Your Inner Baker in Rymolene’s Pie Competition
For those with a competitive streak and a love for baking, check out Rymolene’s Pie Competition. This contest invites home bakers of all ages to show off their skills and creativity, with strawberries as the star ingredient.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice baker, this is your chance to put your best pie forward and impress the judges. Who knows, you might just take home the coveted blue ribbon and bragging rights as Fayetteville’s top strawberry pie maker.
Participate in Pinpoint’s Pie-Eating Contest
If you’ve ever dreamed of channeling your inner competitive eater, Pinpoint’s Pie-Eating Contest is your chance to shine. This messy, hilarious event pits contestants against each other in a race to devour as much strawberry pie as possible in a set amount of time.
Showcase Your Creativity with Make-and-Take Art Activities
From children to adults, everyone will have the chance to work alongside local artists, learning new techniques and crafting personalized works of art.
Get your hands dirty with strawberry-themed crafts or dive into interactive art installations – these activities let you unleash your creativity, pick up new skills, and walk away with a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
Experience Live Music Across Two Stages
Two stages will be rocking all day long with an eclectic mix of homegrown and regional musical acts. Sway to the folk melodies of Trout Fishing in America, then get your funk on with the brassy sounds of Anthony Ball and the NOLA Brass Band.
Other notable acts include 360 All Stars, Gone Country, Newco, Abbey Pierce Band, Dandelion Heart, March to August, Noah Richmond’s Little Monster, and Jumpsuit Jamey & The Can’t Wait to Playboys.
