County Fair Guide

Pope County Fair

Russellville, Arkansas

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Typical Month

September

Duration

6 days

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Size

small

About Pope County Fair

The Pope County Fair in Russellville is an Arkansas River Valley institution, drawing families from the region's largest city between Little Rock and Fort Smith. Russellville is home to Arkansas Tech University and sits at the edge of Lake Dardanelle, and the September fair bridges the county's agricultural roots with its growing modern economy.

What to Expect

Livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides and midway games, fair food, live entertainment, and commercial vendors. The fair serves a county that spans both the river valley bottomlands and the Ozark foothills rising to the north.

Visitor Tips

Russellville is conveniently located on I-40, making it one of the most accessible fair destinations in the state. Lake Dardanelle State Park is just minutes away — extend the trip with a day on the water before or after the fair.

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