Enjoy the amazing winter wonderland of lights on the Downtown Square beginning November 19th at 6 p.m. with the Lighting Night parade. Nightly carriages and pony rides, fresh hot chocolate and festive holiday music make the Lights of the Ozarks an event that cannot be missed. The romantic and breathtaking display of a half-million twinkling lights is cherished by the locals and visitors alike that stroll or drive through the Lights of the Ozarks each year.

Each year Fayetteville Parks and Recreation workers spend over 2,000 hours decorating the Downtown Square with 450,000 lights.

The Lights of the Ozarks parade are organized by the University of Arkansas Hospitality Management students with support from the Fayetteville Visitors Bureau. The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission coordinates all other events during the festival.

New this Year! The Washington County Fairgrounds is excited to announce, A County Fair Christmas, a drive-through holiday light spectacular. Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 25 to December 18. The display will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. and will cost $5 a car.