Taste of Texarkana 2026: Your Guide to Eating Your Way Around the Arena

It's here, my favorite event of the year: the 2026 Taste of Texarkana is next Tuesday, October 13, in the Four States Fair Arena in Texarkana, Arkansas, starting at 5 PM.

The annual event brings together you and me, plus restaurants, caterers, food trucks, grocery stores, beverage companies, and other local vendors for one giant evening of food, fun, and fundraising at the Four States Fair Entertainment Center.

Jim Weaver

And this year's vendor list is now set.

Here's How the Taste of Texarkana Works

If you've never been to the Taste of Texarkana, which benefits Harvest Regional Food Bank, the concept is pretty simple.

You pay for your ticket, grab a plate, napkins, and silverware, then start making your way around the arena.

Jim Weaver

There will be food samples and treats from dozens of participating vendors, along with drinks and plenty of opportunities to discover something new.

Finish that first plate, go back for seconds, find something you missed the first time, and keep going until you're satisfied. Or until someone decides they need to bring out the little rolly-cart to wheel you outta there.

Jim Weaver

Know Where You're Going?

With this many vendors packed into one place, a little planning can make your evening easier.

The 2026 floor map shows the different seating quadrants, vendor locations, entrances, and the areas for the high school bands.

Andi Darby

So if there's a particular vendor you're determined to find, take a look at the map before you head inside and you'll have a better idea of where to start.

Who's Serving Up The Good Stuff?

• Albertsons
• Blue Ember Smokehouse
• Blue Bell Creameries
• Bubba’s 33
• Cake Boutique
• Cakehouse
• Chili’s Bar & Grill
• Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
• Cold Stone Creamery
• Cornerstone Retirement Center
• Dirty Dough
• Eagle Distributing
• El Chico
• From Alena’s Kitchen
• Gelu Italian Ice
• Jaggers
• Juanitos
• Julie’s Deli
• Junior League
• LaFagota’s Bar and Grill
• Liberty-Eylau Culinary Arts
• LNK TXK
• Mel’s Fine Wines
• Naaman’s BBQ
• Newk’s Eatery
• Raising Cane’s
• Rose & Reign Herbals
• Sam’s Club
• Starbucks
• Swell Sweets
• Texarkana Public Library
• Texas High Culinary
• Texas Roadhouse
• Walk-On’s Texarkana
• Walmart Neighborhood Market

And you'll have live entertainment from the Pleasant Grove and Texas High Jazz Bands while you eat.

Taste of Texarkana 2024 - LE Culinary - JimWeaver

It's About More Than The Food

The Taste of Texarkana is a fundraiser for Harvest Regional Food Bank, helping provide food and other hunger-relief services to people throughout the region.

Harvest serves communities in Miller and Bowie Counties as well as numerous counties across southwest Arkansas. Its programs include food banking, food rescue, school backpack programs, mobile pantries, and emergency disaster assistance.

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So yes, you're coming to eat. But you're also helping feed your neighbors.

2026 Taste of Texarkana

When: Tuesday, October 13, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Four States Fair Entertainment Center

Tickets

Adults: $25
VIP: $50
Children ages 6-12: $10
Ages 5 and under: Free

Advance tickets are available through TasteofTexarkana.com, and tickets will also be available at the door.

Jim Weaver

And if you've never been, take it from someone who's been around Texarkana long enough to know a good local event when he sees one: This is one you don't want to miss.

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