FOOD-THEMED EVENT

“This award honors a community food-themed event or festival that makes our state a great place to live and visit.”

Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cook-Off

Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cook-Off

What started as a Sidewalk Art Show in 1950, the Magnolia Blossom Festival has become a delectable destination since its reimagination in 1989. With thousands in prize money on the line, grill masters from across the country come to compete with astonishing “grill rigs” to create the best steaks ever.

Slovak Oyster Supper

Dating back to at least 1947, the Slovak Oyster Supper is an annual event held in the parish hall of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Slovak. Organized by the Knights of Columbus as a fundraiser for local charities, attendees are served heaps of fried oysters, fries and a side of raw oysters.

Mayhaw Festival

The Annual Mayhaw Festival in El Dorado is a celebration of the mayhaw berry: a juicy, tart berry native to southern Arkansas. The festival features live music, food and craft vendors, children’s activities, a car and bike show and delicious homemade mayhaw jelly. Hosted by the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society, it’s been running since 1992.