The Arkansas Cornbread Festival builds community by raising awareness and funds for local nonprofit organizations while celebrating Southern culture and heritage through food, artisan crafts, and music.

Music, enticing aromas, and the promise of family fun has drawn thousands each year to downtown Little Rock. Bonding over cornbread is a southern tradition, and once you’ve had a taste of South Main in Little Rock (SoMa), you’ll have to come back for more.

Cornbread and side dish entries are judged by everyone attending the festival as well as a panel of celebrity judges. Live music and other fun activities round out the day.