Join us for the largest historical-themed event in Fort Smith! This year, the Fort Smith Fall Festival, in collaboration with the Fort Smith National Historic Site and various local museums and organizations, invites you to a day filled with history, fun, and entertainm......More
Join us for the largest historical-themed event in Fort Smith! This year, the Fort Smith Fall Festival, in collaboration with the Fort Smith National Historic Site and various local museums and organizations, invites you to a day filled with history, fun, and entertainment.Program Schedules:10:00—Belle Starr Trial Reenactment11:00—Civil War Musket Demonstration11:30—Civil War Artillery Demonstration12:00—‘Running at the Heads’ Cavalry Demonstration1:00—Belle Starr Trial Reenactment in the Visitor Center Courtroom2:00—The Rifles of Fort Smith Weapons Demonstration at North Parade Ground2:30—Civil War Artillery Demonstration at North Parade Ground3:00—‘Running at the Heads’ Cavalry Demonstration on South Parade Ground3:30—Civil War Musket Demonstration at North Parade GroundOther Offerings:(happening from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)Children's Activity Area with arts, crafts and gamesLive musicVendor FairFood Trucks with eating areaVolunteer FairLaundress DemonstrationsDeputy Marshal and fur trapper encampmentsMilitary Timeline including War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish American War, WW1, WW2, and Desert Storm
Events will be held across park grounds and at various other local museums and organizations.
