One of Arkansas’s most unusual and entertaining fall traditions returns to Mountain View this weekend as the 44th Annual Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races takes over downtown Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, 2026.
The 2-day celebration will feature live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, FREE beans and cornbread, the famous Parade of Outhouses and the Championship Outhouse Races.
The festivities begin Friday, October 23, with the Artisans Market opening at 11 AM, followed by food and merchandise vendors and live entertainment around the downtown courthouse.
Saturday, October 24, brings the main attraction as bean cookers fire up their pots early in the morning, preparing for the traditional noon serving of beans and cornbread.
The Parade of Outhouses and Championship Outhouse Races begin at 1 PM.
44 Years of Beans, Music and Outhouse Racing in Mountain View
Bean Fest has become a celebrated fall tradition in Mountain View, drawing visitors who come to experience Ozark hospitality, music, food and one of the most unusual competitions in Arkansas.
The festival combines the community’s musical heritage with a lighthearted celebration of beans and outhouse racing.
Visitors can explore downtown Mountain View, browse the artisan market, shop with local vendors and enjoy live entertainment around the courthouse square.
The event’s signature attraction is the Championship Outhouse Races, where teams compete by racing specially constructed outhouses along Jefferson Street.
The races have become a highlight of the annual celebration, attracting spectators eager to see the creative entries and racing action.
Friday, October 23 — Bean Fest Kickoff
The celebration officially begins Friday with shopping, vendors and live music.
FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE:
- 11 AM — Artisans Market Opens
- 12 Noon — Food and Merchandise Vendors Open
- 12 Noon — Live Music at the Courthouse Stage
- 7 PM — More Live Music at the Courthouse Stage
Friday’s activities give visitors an opportunity to explore downtown Mountain View, visit local businesses, enjoy the arts and crafts market and listen to live music.
ArkansasRadio.com Road Gang Broadcasting LIVE Friday
The ArkansasRadio.com Road Gang will be broadcasting LIVE from Mountain View on Friday, October 23, from 3 PM until 6 PM.
The special multi-station broadcast will help kick off Bean Fest weekend and highlight the celebration’s activities.
Listeners can hear live updates and information about the festival across the ArkansasRadio.com family of radio stations.
The broadcast is sponsored in part by the City of Mountain View, Swafford Realty & Auction and Foster Heating & Air in Mountain View.
Saturday, October 24 — Beans and Outhouse Races
Saturday brings a full day of activities, beginning early in the morning as bean cookers start their fires at 7 AM.
The smell of beans cooking will fill downtown Mountain View as preparations begin for the traditional noon meal.
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE:
- 7 AM — Bean Cookers Start Fires
- 9 AM — Vendors Open
- 9 AM — Artisan Market Opens
- 10:30 AM — Live Music at the Courthouse Stage
- 11 AM — Outhouse Race Registration Closes
- 12 Noon — Dinner Bell Rings; Beans and Cornbread Are Served
- 12:30 PM — Winners Announced
- 1 PM — Parade of Outhouses on Main Street
- 1 PM — Championship Outhouse Races on Jefferson Street
- 2:30 PM — Live Music at the Courthouse Stage
- 7 PM — More Live Music at the Courthouse Stage
FREE Beans and Cornbread Served at Noon
One of the most anticipated traditions of Bean Fest is the serving of beans and cornbread.
Bean cookers begin preparing their entries at 7 AM Saturday.
At 12 Noon, the dinner bell rings, signaling the traditional serving of beans and cornbread.
Festival visitors can enjoy FREE beans and cornbread while supplies last.
Winners of the bean cooking competition are scheduled to be announced at 12:30 PM.
The bean cooking tradition remains one of the signature attractions of the Mountain View celebration.
Championship Outhouse Races Begin at 1 PM
The excitement continues Saturday afternoon with one of the festival’s most famous events.
At 1 PM, the Parade of Outhouses will travel along Main Street, allowing spectators to see the creative racing entries.
The Championship Outhouse Races will follow on Jefferson Street.
Teams will compete using specially constructed racing outhouses, bringing laughter, excitement and friendly competition to downtown Mountain View.
The annual event has become a favorite attraction for visitors looking for an unusual Arkansas festival experience.
Live Music and Artisan Market Throughout the Weekend
Music will be part of both days of the festival, with performances scheduled at the Courthouse Stage.
The Artisans Market will open Friday at 11 AM and again Saturday at 9 AM.
Food and merchandise vendors will also be available, giving visitors opportunities to shop, explore and enjoy the downtown festival atmosphere.
Saturday’s scheduled live music begins at 10:30 AM, with additional performances at 2:30 PM and 7 PM.
The entertainment schedule provides visitors opportunities to enjoy live music throughout the celebration.
Bean Fest Event Details
EVENT: 44th Annual Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races
DATES: Friday, October 23, 2026, and Saturday, October 24, 2026
LOCATION: Downtown Mountain View, Arkansas
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
- Bean Cooking Competition
- FREE Beans and Cornbread
- Championship Outhouse Races
- Parade of Outhouses
- Artisans Market
- Food and Merchandise Vendors
- Live Music
FREE BEANS AND CORNBREAD: Saturday at 12 Noon, while supplies last
PARADE OF OUTHOUSES: Saturday at 1 PM, Main Street
CHAMPIONSHIP OUTHOUSE RACES: Saturday at 1 PM, Jefferson Street
ARKANSASRADIO.COM LIVE BROADCAST: Friday, October 23, 3 PM-6 PM
EVENT INFORMATION: www.MountainViewArkansas.com
SPONSORS FEATURED ON EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce, ArkansasRadio.com Radio Stations and Mountain View Chevrolet
Mountain View Welcomes Visitors for Bean Fest Weekend
The 44th Annual Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races offers visitors 2 days of entertainment in one of Arkansas’s best-known Ozark communities.
From the early morning bean cooking competition to the afternoon outhouse races, the celebration brings together food, music, arts and crafts, and family entertainment.
Visitors are encouraged to make plans for Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, and enjoy the festivities in downtown Mountain View.
For additional information, visit www.MountainViewArkansas.com.
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