Mena's First Fridays Festival

05/15/2026

Mark your calendars and join us for a Downtown Mena celebration with street vendors, live music, face painting, amazing food trucks, kids activities, & much more!

05/05/2026

The next Mena's First Fridays Festival will be at Janssen Park for the Lum & Abner Music & Arts Festival! The deadline has been extended so get those applications in, today!

Lum & Abner Music & Arts Festival Downtown Mena, Arkansas The Lum & Abner Music & Arts Festival is one of Mena’s signature annual celebrations, bringing the community together for a full weekend of music, art, food, classic cars, and family-friendly fun in historic downtown Mena. Named in honor of...

05/02/2026

Mena’s First Friday Festival kick off today! Every month through November!

05/01/2026

We’re ready for you Mena! Come on out with the family! Food, Games, Vendors and more.

04/30/2026

We are still accepting vendor applications and spaces are only $20.00! We look forward to hearing from you. Applications can be found at

First Fridays in Downtown Mena features live music, food vendors, games, and family-friendly fun at The Depot. Join us May 1st from 5–8 PM!

04/28/2026

🔥We are excited to introduce a new opportunity to bring our community together: Mena's First Fridays Festival

Taking place monthly from May through December 5pm-8pm. This event is designed to highlight our local businesses, nonprofits, and the people who make Mena special. We invite you to be a part of this initiative.

Participating in First Fridays is an effective way to:

- Increase visibility for your business or organization.
- Build relationships with both locals and visitors.
- Support collective efforts to energize and grow our community.
- Raise awareness for your mission, services, or offerings.

There are many ways to get involved, such as hosting an activity, offering a special, setting up a table, or simply sharing your story. Your presence helps create a vibrant, walkable, and connected experience for everyone.

For nonprofits, this is a great chance to connect with supporters and recruit volunteers. For businesses, it is an opportunity to meet new customers and plant seeds for future growth.

If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more, please reach out. We would love to include you! 🎉

04/27/2026

M&M Party Rentals is bringing more fun to the Mena's First Fridays Festival! We look forward to seeing you there! 😎

04/27/2026

Oh my, we've been booked again. Come check us out THIS FRIDAY at 6 p.m. downtown Mena, outside by the Train Depot.🎶