30 Apr 2025 501Fest 2025 begins Friday evening, continues Saturday

If you love life in the 501 as much as we do at 501 LIFE Magazine, you now have two days to celebrate! 501FEST is a community celebration that will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at Little Rock’s Downtown River Market.

On Saturday, May 3, the festival hits full stride with a massive vendor marketplace, all-day live entertainment, food trucks, games and family-friendly fun! This is the heart of 501FEST — a day where the entire community comes together to celebrate what makes Arkansas special.

Officially recognized as “501 Day” on May 1st by Little Rock city officials, the annual festival brings neighbors, families and friends together to honor the city’s spirit, creativity and entrepreneurial energy. Each year, people gather for a day filled with live entertainment, a bustling marketplace of local vendors, delicious food, and engaging activities designed for the entire family.