2026 Camden Daffodil Festival is a Must-Visit in Arkansas

Spring is just around the corner, and downtown historic Camden, Arkansas, will be bursting with colorful daffodils on Saturday, March 14, for the 2026 Camden Daffodil Festival.

2026 Camden Daffodil Festival, March 14

The Camden Daffodil Festival is an all-day event featuring live entertainment, food, artisan vendors, special events, and family-friendly attractions. The festival will run from 9 AM to 7 PM, and is considered one of Arkansas's Best Festivals in the South.

Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of collectibles, crafts, and handmade goods, plus an Art Show showcasing regional artists competing for cash prizes.

The Ultimate Rib Cook-Off

Foodies will love the ultimate Rib Cookoff, where teams from across the region compete for bragging rights and prizes, along with a lineup of food trucks serving everything from classic festival favorites to some of the area’s best local flavors. Applications are now being accepted from anyone interested in participating in this year's festival.

A special highlight of the festival includes a free hands-on Art Activity presented by Crystal Bridges, inspired by internationally renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Participants will collaborate on an interactive art experience and take home a finished piece at no cost

Daffodil Festival Activities and Special Events

• Pancake Breakfast presented by the Camden Masonic Lodge, from 7 AM to 9:30 AM
• 5K Run, beginning at 8 AM, presented by the Ouachita County Fairboard
• Classic Car Show at the Farmers Bank Parking Lot from 8 AM to 4 PM
• Trolley Ride Tours and Guided Tours, starting at 10 AM in the Camden Historic District

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In addition, the Miss Daffodil Pageant will be held on February 21, 2026, at 10 AM at Camden Fairview Middle School.

Live Music and Entertainment Schedule in Downtown Camden

11 AM – 12 PM - Reagan Harvill
12 PM – 1 PM - Roots & Revolt
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM - Delta Thorn
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM - CS Dubb
4 PM – 5:30 PM - Saucé
6 PM – 8 PM - The Experience

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy everything downtown Camden has to offer during the 2026 Daffodil Festival on Saturday, March 14.

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