Buffalo River Elk Festival

06/02/2026

"Get ready for an amazing experience! Check out this year's thrilling schedule for all the details on performance times, band lineups, elk permit registration, elk permit drawing times, and much more. Stay informed and prepare for your favorite performances!"

05/31/2026

FINAL COUNTDOWN!!! Time is rapidly depleting... Those interested in hunting Arkansas's largest big game animal can submit applications from May 1 at 8 a.m. to June 1 at 11:59 p.m. through the AGFC's licensing website (www.agfc.com/license) under the 'Special Hunt Permits' tab. https://www.agfc.com/hunting/more-game/elk/

05/21/2026

We have reached maximum capacity for Vendor and Food Vendor applications. We are expecting a phenomenal turnout at this year's event!

05/18/2026

Who is ready for the Running with the Elk 5K? Here is the link to sign up...
https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Ponca/RUNNINGWITHTHEELK5KRUNWALK?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR4ctljbGNrBHhyz2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrn4IO3ioptXiGeNaIGkxBTT-sv8WPu_Fdm8IXELYXYPsCT7XWRXaCsO5ofB_aem_2W8ZGOVc5kIP_BKdb1NzmA

05/16/2026

Dutch Oven Cookoff is back on for the
27th Annual Buffalo River Elk Festival!

To sign up for the cook off please go to https://www.buffaloriverelkfestival.com/dutchoven
Start practicing those recipes and don’t forget to make plans to attend the cookoff! 😊

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05/03/2026

Attention hunters, the 2026 Elk Permit draw application period has commenced. Those interested in hunting Arkansas's largest big game animal can submit their applications from May 1 at 8 a.m. to June 1 at 11:59 p.m. through the AGFC's licensing site (www.agfc.com/license) under the 'Special Hunt Permits' tab.
https://www.agfc.com/hunting/more-game/elk/

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02/20/2026

The 27th Annual Buffalo River Elk Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 26th and Saturday, June 27th, 2026. Save the date and visit buffaloriverelkfestival.com for further information.

Join us as a vendor at Newton County's largest event of the year! Click the link below to access our new online vendor portal and secure your spot today. Don’t miss this opportunity to your products and connect with community!

01/29/2026

🌟 Our New Website Is LIVE! 🌟
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re excited to share that our completely redesigned website is officially up and running!

It’s cleaner, faster, and easier to navigate — but the best part is what you can do on it now.
You can now sign up directly on the site to become a:

✨ Vendor
✨ Sponsor
✨ Volunteer

Whether you want to showcase your business, support our mission, or lend a helping hand, getting involved has never been simpler.

👉 Visit our new site today and join us in making this year unforgettable!
Your next opportunity to connect starts with one click.

buffaloriverelkfestival.com

01/10/2026

The Buffalo Elk Festival website is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance. During this time, some features may be temporarily unavailable. We expect the website to return to full service by Friday, January 1/31/2026. We thank you all for your patience and understanding!

07/09/2025

A special thanks to all of our sponsors we couldn’t do it without your continued support:

Ritter
Cavenders
Bank of 1889
Anstaff Bank
Bank of OZK
First National Title
Heritage Tractor
Ozark Cafe
Mill Creek Ts
Harps
City of Jasper
Red Oak Station
NCBC