Fall Events Must Include The 33rd Annual Taste of Texarkana – October 13

There are so many reasons to love this time of year: high school, college and pro football; the eventual changing of the seasons, fall colors, pumpkin spice... wait, scratch that last one. (Bleh!) But my favorite fall event is coming very soon: the 2026 Taste of Texarkana is just a couple of weeks away on October 13, 2026.

What Happens - How It Works

If you're new to the area or simply have never attended the Taste of Texarkana, which benefits Harvest Regional Food Bank, here's what to expect:

• You pay your money
• They hand you a plate, napkins, and some cutlery
• You go around the Four States Fair Arena and choose samples of food from tons of local restaurants and caterers, beverage companies, grocery stores, food truck vendors, and more.
• Sit down, listen to live music, and feast!

When you're done with that first plate, you pick up where you left off and continue until you're full. Then you stop before they need to get a rolly-cart to wheel you back out to the parking lot.

Jim Weaver

Such A Great Local Cause

Taste of Texarkana benefits Harvest Regional Food Bank to help feed our neighbors who need it. Not only in Miller and Bowie Counties, but also in Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Nevada, Pike, and Sevier Counties in Arkansas. The hunger relief programs include food banking, food rescue, the school backpack program, mobile pantry, emergency disaster assistance, and more.

Who's On The List, So Far?

Blue Bell Creameries
Bubba’s 33 
Cakehouse
Coka-Cola 
Coldstone Creamery 
Cornerstone Retirement 
Dirty Dough 
Eagle Distributing 
El Chico
From Alena's Kitchen 
Gelu Italian Ice 
Julie’s Deli 
Junior League 
Liberty Eylau Culinary Arts 
Naaman’s BBQ
Newk’s Eatery
Outback Steakhouse
Seasoned Catering 
Target 
Texarkana Public Library 
Texas High Culinary 
Texas Roadhouse
Walmart Neighborhood Market 4371

The Pleasant Grove Jazz Band is confirmed to provide the entertainment.

• When: Tuesday, October 13, from 5 - 8 PM
• Where: The Four States Fair Entertainment Center

Taste of Texarkana 2024 - Ta Molly's Booth - JimWeaver

Tickets

Tickets:
Adults: $25
VIP: $50
Children (6-12): $10
Ages 5 & under: Free

Advance Tickets are available here. You can buy them at the door as well.

Taste of Texarkana 2024 - PG Jazz Band - JimWeaver

Speaking for myself and many others I know, it's the "can't miss" event of the year. My advice is to try not to.

To find out more about Harvest Regional Food Bank, log on, learn more, and get involved... check out the Facebook Page, Event Page, and the new website just for this event: TasteofTexarkana.com.

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