What are Arkansas annual events held each year?

* Arkansas State Fair: Held in Little Rock, this fair features livestock shows, carnival rides, live music, and more.

* Mardi Gras in Hot Springs: This celebration features parades, live music, and dancing in the streets.

February

* Groundhog Day Festival: Held in Heber Springs, this festival celebrates the groundhog's prediction of spring weather.

* Washington Watermelon Festival: Held in Washington, this festival celebrates the town's watermelon crop with a parade, live music, and a watermelon-eating contest.

March

* St. Patrick's Day Parade: Held in Hot Springs, this parade celebrates Irish culture with live music, dancing, and green beer.

* Spring Break in Hot Springs: Hot Springs is a popular spring break destination for college students, with many bars, clubs, and restaurants offering special deals and events.

April

* Dogwood Festival: Held in Fayetteville, this festival celebrates the blooming of the dogwood trees with live music, art exhibits, and a parade.

* Ozark Folk Festival: Held in Mountain View, this festival celebrates traditional Ozark music and culture with live performances, workshops, and a crafts fair.

May

* Cinco de Mayo Festival: Held in Little Rock, this festival celebrates Mexican culture with live music, dancing, and food.

* Riverfest: Held in Little Rock, this festival is one of the largest music festivals in the state, featuring a variety of genres of music as well as food vendors, carnival rides, and more.

June

* Juneteenth Celebration: Held in various cities throughout the state, this celebration commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

* World's Largest Watermelon Festival: Held in Hope, this festival celebrates the town's watermelon crop with a parade, live music, and a watermelon-eating contest.

July

* 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Held in Little Rock, this fireworks show is one of the largest in the state.

* Arkansas State Music Festival: Held in Pine Bluff, this festival celebrates Arkansas music with live performances, workshops, and a music industry conference.

August

* Arkansas State Fair: Held in Little Rock, this fair features livestock shows, carnival rides, live music, and more.

* Hot Springs Music Festival: Held in Hot Springs, this festival features a variety of genres of music, including rock, country, and blues.

September

* Labor Day Weekend Music Festival: Held in Fort Smith, this festival features a variety of genres of music, including rock, country, and hip-hop.

* Arkansas Wine Festival: Held in Springdale, this festival celebrates the state's wine industry with tastings, workshops, and live music.

October

* Oktoberfest: Held in various cities throughout the state, this festival celebrates German culture with live music, dancing, and food.

* Halloween Haunts: Various haunted attractions throughout the state offer spooky fun for Halloween enthusiasts.

November

* Thanksgiving Day Parade: Held in Little Rock, this parade celebrates Thanksgiving with floats, marching bands, and live music.

* Christmas at the Capitol: Held in Little Rock, this holiday event features a tree-lighting ceremony, live music, and a visit from Santa Claus.

December

* New Year's Eve Celebration: Held in various cities throughout the state, this celebration rings in the new year with live music, dancing, and fireworks.

* Winter Wonderland: Held in various cities throughout the state, this holiday event features ice skating, sledding, and other winter activities.