Argenta Arts District

13th Annual Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
The 13th Annual Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival
Argenta Plaza, North Little Rock on Friday, April 17, 2026
Benefitting The Argenta Arts District of North Little Rock
100+ brews from award-winning breweries across the state with local brew favorites Lost Forty Brewing, Flyway Brewing, Moody Brews, Southern Tail Brewing, New Province Brewing, Bentonville Brewing, Vino’s Brewpub, plus nationals Left Hand Brewing, Avery Brewing, Founders Brewery, , Merchant du Vin Brewery, Urban South Brewery, Toppling Goliath, Left Hand, Monster Brewing, Merchant du Vin, Founder’s, Avery, Monster Brews, Soul and Spirits, Hoop Tea, Club Tails, Garage Beer, Shock Top, Cardinal Cider, Elysian, Kona, Golden Road, Goose Island and many more!
This promises to be the year’s biggest and brew-iest in the lovely Argenta Plaza right before the big remodel, so this is the last event before big changes. So let’s make it a reunion for all the past Craft Beer Fest partiers!
Enjoy awesome food trucks on site with their latest snacks for sale, a new playlist from legendary DJ Mike Poe and so much more! Early Bird and VIP tickets are on sale now for a limited time so round up your brew crew and purchase your tickets today!
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Craft Beer Fest is three-and-a-half hours long. Ticket price covers beer samples from all breweries present. No beer is sold on site during the event. General Admission tickets do not include food. Food trucks will be present on-site for food puchase. VIP tickets include snacks, seating, tables, early entry and private bar.
TICKETS:
General Admission: $40
VIP Tickets $100 (limited quantity)
Includes: general admission with early entry starting 30 minutes prior to festival, access to our desinated VIP area that includes table seating, a private bartender, VIP-only exclusive brew samples from speciality collections and breweries, and complementary snacks.
Refund Policy
All purchases and ticket sales are final and non-refundable. All proceeds go directly to Argenta Arts District and the Investigative Reporting Fund for the Arkansas Times newsroom.
Age Restriction
Must be 21 or older by event date.
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Argenta Vibe Music Series-The Spooklights
2026-04-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Mark your calendars for the return of the Argenta Vibe Music Series on April 18, 2026!

We’re kicking off a brand new season with The Spooklights, bringing their electrifying sound to Argenta Plaza. A genre-blending collaboration between Ozark musicians Ben Miller and Pat Kay, their sound fuses traditional mountain music, banjo-driven stompgrass, and electronic elements into an electrifying live show that pushes the boundaries of roots music. They describe their sound as hillbilly house americana-tronica. You gotta see it to believe it!
But before The Spooklights, Arkansas indie-folk artist Whoa Dakota will take the stage. Known for atmospheric melodies, layered instrumentation, and thoughtful songwriting, her sound blends folk traditions with modern indie influences, creating an intimate but powerful live performance.

Check Out The Spooklights

Check out Whoa Dakota

This event is free and open to the public.Chairs and blankets encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors.
Schedule:6:30 pm – Opening Act: Whoa Dakota | Family Activities7:30 pm – Main Act: The Spooklights
Don’t forget — Argenta is an entertainment district. Come early, grab dinner or drinks from one of our amazing local restaurants, and bring your beverage to Argenta Plaza to enjoy during the show.

VIP EXPERIENCEJoin us in the Argenta Vibe Music Series VIP area.Your $50 VIP experience includes:– Tito’s Handmade Vodka Specialty Cocktail– Beer by Flyway Brewing– Food by Four Quarter Bar– Special VIP Seating– And the best view and dance floor at the event!

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More 2026 performers will be announced soon — and you’re going to want to see this lineup. Invite your friends, share the event, and let’s kick off another incredible season together in Argenta!
Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Applied Technology Group, Draft + Table Argenta, NLR Tourism, Ben E. Keith Foods, Centennial Bank, Alessi Keyes Construction, 107 Liquor, Flyway Brewing, ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, CFO Network, CWP Productions, The City of North Little Rock and The Argenta Downtown Council.

Dogtown Throwdown
2026-05-08 16:00 - 2026-05-09 22:00 | AR
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

We’re turning up the heat in Dogtown for Dogtown Throwdown, May 8 & 9! Who’s serving up the best bites in town? From crave-worthy eats to creative cocktails, local restaurants are bringing their A-game for a weekend full of flavor.Live music all weekend long to keep the energy high.Browse local shops and pick up something special just in time for Mother’s Day.Sip your way through can’t-miss drink specials and refreshing favorites.
Grab your friends and come hungry—Dogtown Throwdown is your go-to weekend for great food, cold drinks, live music, and community fun!

FULL SCHEDULE: (MORE TO COME)
FRIDAY, MAY 84 pm Kick off the weekend with Happy Hour!7 pm Whoa Dakota live at Argenta Library
SATURDAY, MAY 9
12-2 pm “Sparkling Saturday” Champagne brunch-get here early to enjoy champagne and lunch from one of our many restaurants!12-4 pm Kids Zone sponsored by First Security Bank including outdoor activities and story time and crafts inside Argenta Library
2-6 pm Vintage Market at Flyway Brewing-POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL7 pm Chris DeClerk and Band at the main stage next to Argenta Library

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Ben E. Keith FoodsNorth Little Rock TourismFirst Security BankAlessi Keyes ConstructionTaggart Architects
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARGENTA ARTS DISTRICT RESTAURANTS

SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR FALL DOGTOWN THROWDOWNS!September 11-12October 9-10

ATG Pavilion Groundbreaking
2026-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States

Third Friday Night Art Walk
2026-05-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-18 17:00 - 20:00 and 13 more dates | AR
About the Event
Take a stroll through Argenta, down Main Street, where many of our Argenta venues feature original art from local and regional artists. Be sure and stay for dinner at one of our local restaurants after!
Don’t forget! Argenta is an Entertainment District. So, grab a drink to go from one of our local restaurants and carry it with you while you take in the art.
View the list of venues for this month and learn more about participating as an artist: argentaartsdistrict.org/art-walk

Argenta Vibe Music Series-Lost Bayou Ramblers
2026-05-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Join us Friday, May 16 for the Argenta Vibe Music Series featuring Lost Bayou Ramblers with opening act The Parker Unit! Due to construction at Argenta Plaza, this month’s event will take place across 6th Street at Argenta Green (Where you see the Piccolo Zoppe Circus) New location, same great vibes. SEE MAP BELOW.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to relax on the lawn while enjoying live music, local food vendors, and drinks in the Argenta Arts District. The event is free and open to the public.
Two-time Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers bring a high-energy, genre-bending sound rooted in Cajun traditions, blending ancient Louisiana melodies with modern rhythms, rock, and psychedelic influences for an unforgettable live show. Their electrifying performances are known to get crowds moving, whether you’re dancing a two-step or just soaking in the vibe.
Kicking off the evening, The Parker Unit, a sibling trio from Mountain View, Arkansas, brings a passion for music and entertaining that shines on stage. Their sound draws from bluegrass, country, old-time, swing, gospel, and more, creating a lively, feel-good experience. They love performing and strive to make every show fun and unforgettable for their audience.
Listen to Lost Bayou Ramblers
Listen to The Parker Unit
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Family Activities, Opening Act
7:30 PM: Main Act
Don’t forget! Argenta is an entertainment district. Get here early, grab a drink or bite to eat from one of our amazing local restaurants, and pick out the perfect spot to watch the show.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Join us in the Argenta Vibe Music Series VIP area.
Your $50 VIP experience includes:
– Tito’s Handmade Vodka Specialty Cocktail, Local Beer and Food from Four Quarter Bar
– Special VIP Seating
– And the best view and dance floor at the event!
Buy VIP Tickets

Dogtown Throwdown
2026-09-11 16:00 - 2026-09-12 22:00 | AR
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Join us for Argenta Dogtown Throwdown!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 114-10 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 127 am-10 pm

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FINAL DOGTOWN THROWDOWN!October 9-10

Argenta Vibe Music Series
2026-09-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Argenta Vibe Music Series Continues! Join us for an unforgettable night of music under the starts in Argenta.
Performers Announced Soon!
The event is free and open to the public. Chairs and blankets encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors.
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Family Activities, Opening Act
7:30 PM: Main Act
Don’t forget! Argenta is an entertainment district. Get here early, grab a drink or bite to eat from one of our amazing local restaurants, and pick out the perfect spot to watch the show.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Join us in the Argenta Vibe Music Series VIP area.
Your $50 VIP experience includes:
– Tito’s Handmade Vodka Specialty Cocktail, Local Beer and Food from Four Quarter Bar
– Special VIP Seating
– And the best view and dance floor at the event!

Dogtown Throwdown
2026-10-09 16:00 - 2026-10-10 22:00 | AR
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Don’t Miss the Last Argenta Dogtown Throwdown of 2026!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 94-10 pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 107 am-10 pm

Argenta Vibe Music Series
2026-10-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N. Main St., North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Join us for the final show of the 2026 Argenta Vibe Music Series!
Performers Announced Soon!
The event is free and open to the public. Chairs and blankets encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors.
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Family Activities, Opening Act
7:30 PM: Main Act
Don’t forget! Argenta is an entertainment district. Get here early, grab a drink or bite to eat from one of our amazing local restaurants, and pick out the perfect spot to watch the show.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Join us in the Argenta Vibe Music Series VIP area.
Your $50 VIP experience includes:
– Tito’s Handmade Vodka Specialty Cocktail, Local Beer and Food from Four Quarter Bar
– Special VIP Seating
– And the best view and dance floor at the event!
