A cloud of smoke rising above cannon and crew. A banner at top reads Fort Smith Fall Festival.

6th Annual Fort Smith Fall Festival!

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Special Event
  • Oct 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free
FREE ADMISSION!
 
Experience history like never before with dozens of living history encampments and a military timeline spanning from 1817 to today!
 
10:00—Belle Starr Trial Reenactment
11:00—School of the Soldier: Musket Drill Children’s Program
11:30—Civil War Artillery Demonstration at North Parade Ground
12:00—‘Running at the Heads’ Cavalry Demonstration at South Parade Ground
1:00—You Be The Judge! Kid's Court Photo Booth
2:00—The Rifles of Fort Smith, Weapons Demonstration at North Parade Ground
2:30—Civil War Artillery Demonstration at North Parade Ground
3:00—‘Running at the Heads’ Cavalry Demonstration on South Parade Ground
3:30—Civil War Artillery Demonstration at North Parade Ground

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Events will take place throughout the grounds!

Latitude and Longitude 35.388161, -94.429877

Schedule

Date:

Oct 4, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Programs will be running throughout the day!

Contact Information

Cody Faber
(479) 783-3961
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Festival
Tags: fall festival, fort smith national historic site