Here Comes War Eagle Craft Fair 2024!

War Eagle Craft Fair 2024

The weather is cooling and the foliage is beginning to change, which means it’s almost time for War Eagle Craft Fair 2024! This popular annual fall tradition attracts artisans, craftsmen, and visitors from all across the country. This year’s fair, scheduled for October 17-20, 2024, marks the event’s 70th annual return and promises to be as captivating as ever.

There are numerous reasons to visit the Eureka Springs area in autumn, including fall foliage, fun festivals, and fewer folks.  The annual War Eagle Craft Fair is a big part of the attraction and has been since 1954.

The annual War Eagle Craft Fair is really three craft fairs folded into one. There’s the War Eagle Mill Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, The Sharps’ Show, and War Eagle Fair. The four-day event features more than 300 artisans and draws an estimated 130,000 people, with annual sales exceeding $1 million.

The setting at the historic War Eagle Mill adds to the fair’s charm. The mill, with its iconic red structure and waterwheel, serves as a stunning backdrop. Located on the banks of the War Eagle River, the event provides a unique opportunity to enjoy fine craftsmanship, natural beauty, and the vibrant energy of a time-honored tradition. The peaceful War Eagle River and fall colors make it an ideal spot for a day of browsing and enjoying the crisp autumn air.

Best of all, the Mill is less than an hour’s scenic drive from our Beaver Lake cabins and suites. Enjoy a day of perusing all the fine offerings at the Craft Fair, knowing it’s just a short drive back to your accommodations at Sugar Ridge Resort.

War Eagle Craft Fair 2024

War Eagle Craft Fair goods

This year’s fair is scheduled for October 17th through the 20th, 2024. Historic War Eagle Mill, site of the craft fair, is located at 11045 War Eagle Road in Rogers, AR. 

Over 250 vendors will showcase their handmade goods at the fair, everything from jewelry and pottery to woodwork and textiles. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift, home décor, or wearable art, the fair offers something for everyone. Both seasoned artisans and fresh creators display their talents here, ensuring a diverse mix of items to explore.

Food lovers will find plenty to enjoy as well. You can snack on kettle corn, funnel cakes, and smoked meats. Fresh apple cider is a must-try, and the mill’s restaurant serves hearty meals made with locally ground flour. Don’t forget to pick up some flour as a souvenir of your visit.

The War Eagle Craft Fair captures the spirit of fall in the Ozarks. The combination of handmade crafts, local food, and natural beauty makes it an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, this year’s fair promises to deliver a perfect autumn weekend.

Visit the craft fair website for more information. You can also follow the fair on Facebook.

Don’t Miss War Eagle Craft Fair 2022!

War Eagle Craft Fair 2022 at War Eagle Mill

Whether your a fan of hand crafted goods, looking to do some early holiday shopping, or just want to spend a fun out and about, War Eagle Craft Fair is for you. The four-day event is Arkansas’ single largest arts and crafts show with over 300 artisans in attendance. October 13th through the 16th, 2022.

There’s never a bad time to visit the Beaver Lake/Eureka Springs area but autumn may be one of the best. Cooler temps, smaller crowds, and all the stunning fall foliage colors. Add to that the number of fun, end-of-season events. Harvest festivals, Oktberfest, and the mother of all craft shows, the War Eagle Craft Fair.

The annual War Eagle Craft Fair is really three craft fairs folded into one. There’s the War Eagle Mill Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, The Sharps’ Show, and War Eagle Fair. The four-day event features more than 300 artisans and draws an estimated 130,000 people, with annual sales exceeding $1 million.

The event is held the 3rd weekend of October, every year,  and considered one of the very best craft shows in the country. Attending artisans undergo strict screenings to ensure that their offerings meet the high standards of the enduring Ozark tradition. You’ll find no third rate kitsch and imported gew-gaws at this craft fair!

War Eagle Craft Fair 2022

War Eagle Craft Fair 2022

Visitors to the fair will see handmade arts and crafts of all kinds. Wood carvings, stoneware, paintings, fiber arts, jewelry, blown glass, and much more.

With three shows and 300+ vendors to peruse, you’re going to be here a good while. You may want to take along some snacks or even a picnic lunch – but you don’t have to. War Eagle Mill is also home to the Bean Palace Café, offering reasonably priced, full country breakfasts and lunch specials. Perfect!

Other amenities include parking assistants, permanent restrooms, and a free Fairbook listing all the exhibitors. All this plus you’re on a historic farm, rimmed by the beautiful Ozarks.

This year’s fair is scheduled for October 13th through the 16th, 2022. Historic War Eagle Mill, site of the craft fair, is located at 11045 War Eagle Road in Rogers, AR.  This is less than an hour from our Beaver Lake cabins and suites. Spend the day perusing all the fine offerings at the Craft Fair, then a scenic drive back to your cabin at Sugar Ridge Resort.

Once you’re back, feel free to share your purchases with us, if you like. Each year, a few guests do a “show and tell” after the fair. We inevitably see something that has us running down to the fair, ourselves. What fun!

Visit the craft fair website for more information. You can also follow the fair on Facebook.

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