Spring is a time of renewal where we come alive and delight in the beauty that the season brings. One of the best ways to enjoy the spring is to attend the yearly festivals that are held to celebrate new beginnings. One such festival is the Magnolia Blossom Festival held in Magnolia, Arkansas. This festival is packed with so much fun that it is worthy of your bucket list every year.
Magnolia is a charming town located in Southwest Arkansas, and it is known for its historical downtown area, quaint boutiques, and hand painted murals that keep visitors flocking to the town each year.
But what attracts thousands of people to this charming town is the Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cook-Off.
Facebook The 33rd annual festival kicks off on May 14 and ends on May 21, and it will be an unforgettable experience for the entire family.
This festival is jam-packed with tons of fun that includes an art show, a canine show, a pageant, and the annual World Championship Steak Cook-Off.
The festival will showcase the artwork from talented local artists in the 70th Annual Sidewalk Art Show held inside the Magnolia Arts Center.
The fur babies can get creative as well and participate in the Blossom Festival Canine Show. If you have the smallest, biggest, or cutest fur baby enter them for a fun experience.
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Don’t miss the Magnolia Blossom Festival Pageant where the girls compete in about 8 different categories. How adorable are these lovely beauties?
But the highlight of the festival is the steak cook-off event. The 32nd Annual World Championship Steak Cook-off competition will be on Saturday May 21 and is sure to grab your attention. There will be about 2,000 juicy Certified Angus Beef ribeye that will be fired up on the grills.
For a small price, indulge in one of the mouthwatering steaks from a chef of your choice. Bring a chair or grab a seat on the lawn near the Magnolia trees and enjoy your delicious steak meal.
And for their efforts, the chefs can compete for various cash prizes. This event will keep you coming back to Magnolia every year.
Want more fun? There is a car and truck show, a free concert featuring Austin Burke, a treasure hunt and magic show, a fishing competition, a 5K race, a parade, and so much more. There is something for the entire family to enjoy.
No festival is complete without delicious street food. And you can find yummy eats from BBQ to tacos to corn dogs to fried pickles to funnel cake at the event. Hungry for more? The giant turkey leg will satisfy your appetite.
With all the endless entertainment, it’s no wonder that the Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cook-Off made the Food Network’s 10 Best Food Festivals list.
This festival attracts its share of celebrities each year, and it should be the spring festival that must be added to your bucket list.
The 33rd annual festival kicks off on May 14 and ends on May 21, and it will be an unforgettable experience for the entire family.
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So, are you planning on going to the Magnolia Festival this year? For more information about dates and schedules, visit the event website.
And if you’re up for more spring festivals in Arkansas, check out the Tontitown Grape Festival this summer.
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