Organizers say Bald Knob Homefest 2026 delivered one of the biggest turnouts in the festival’s history as thousands gathered May 8 and 9 in Downtown Bald Knob for 2 days of live music, family activities, food, vendors, and hometown celebration.
Crowds packed the Downtown Courtyard throughout the weekend enjoying a full schedule of events including the Rotary Pancake Breakfast, parade, dog show, strawberry eating contest, burnout contest, cornhole tournament, cake walk, and live entertainment.
Families filled the streets as children enjoyed FREE bounce houses, games, and the Fire Department Kid Zone while visitors shopped with vendors and enjoyed food from across the region.
Friday night kicked off with strong attendance during opening ceremonies and live performances featuring Audra Moore, Jetta Butler, Michael Watkins, Nola May & The Girls, Velvet Ridge Church of God Choir, and the Hometown Band.
Saturday continued with packed crowds throughout the day as live music filled downtown with performances from Paetyn Ellis, Bloodhound Band, Chris Baker Band, Memphis Yahoos, 90 Proof, and headliner Jeff Bates Saturday night.
Many attendees called this year’s festival one of the largest and most successful Homefest events in recent years, bringing together residents, families, and visitors from across Arkansas.
The ArkansasRadio.com radio stations were broadcasting live during the event helping bring coverage and excitement throughout the region.
Organizers thanked volunteers, sponsors, businesses, entertainers, and the community for making Bald Knob Homefest 2026 a major success.
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