The 2026 Cleburne County Ozark Trail Festival wrapped up Saturday after drawing what organizers described as one of the best crowds the festival has seen. Spring Park and the surrounding area were packed throughout the day as families and visitors came to Heber Springs for a full schedule of activities presented by the Cleburne County Rotary Club.
The day began with the Ozark Trail Festival parade through Heber Springs, followed by hours of activities at Spring Park. Festivalgoers enjoyed arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, live music, a 5K, car and motorcycle shows, a poker run, dog show, cornhole and other family activities.
Crowds remained strong throughout the event, with people moving through the vendor areas and gathering around the park for entertainment and activities.
The ArkansasRadio.com Road Gang was also on location Saturday morning, broadcasting LIVE from Spring Park and visiting with organizers, vendors and people attending the festival.
The strong turnout provided another boost for local businesses and organizations while bringing visitors from across Cleburne County and surrounding communities into Heber Springs.
Organizers thanked the volunteers, sponsors, vendors, participants and everyone who came out Saturday for helping make the 2026 Ozark Trail Festival one of the strongest festival turnouts in recent years.
Poker run had a great turn out.
The day also includes several special activities for participants and spectators like the petting zoo.
The festival will also include a silent auction, giving visitors another way to support the work of the Cleburne County Rotary Club while bidding on donated items.
The ArkansasRadio.com Road Gang was broadcasting LIVE from Spring Park during the Ozark Trail Festival.
The Cleburne County Rotary Club powered this year’s festival, continuing a community tradition that brings together local businesses, organizations, volunteers and families.
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