The Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Cook-Off began as the Sidewalk Art Show in 1950, then blossomed in to the festival that it is today. The art show quickly began gaining traction and launched the Magnolia Blossom Festival in 1989, and the World Championship Steak Cook-off the subsequent year. Since, the festival has become one of the most anticipated events for families and grillers from around the country.

Schedule:

Safe Light - 2:00 p.m: Tom Dehoney Fishing Tournament Lake Columbia
7:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: Information Booth
7:30 a.m: 5K Race and Walk/Fun Run immediately following 5K, approximately 8:30 a.m. Click Here For more information.
9:00 a.m - All Day: Blossom Market and Food Court
9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Rods and Ribeyes Car Show Farmers Bank parking lot 200 E. Main Street
9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: 73rd Magnolia Arts Annual Art Show Magnolia Arts – 116 S. Washington
10:00 a.m: Parade of Cookers E. Main Street
11:00 a.m: Dance Studio Showcase Albemarle Stage
11:00 a.m: Tommy Terrific Magic Show Magnolia Arts – 116 S. Washington
​12:30 p.m: Tommy Terrific Magic Show Magnolia Arts – 116 S. Washington
​1:00 p.m: Arkansas Circus Arts Variety Show Aerialist, Hulahooper, and Juggler Albemarle Stage
1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Arkansas Circus Arts Roaming Characters Stilt-walkers and living statue Magnolia Square
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Musical Entertainment - The JB Experience Albemarle Stage
4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Musical Entertainment - Jimmy Lewis and 8 Second Ride Albemarle Stage
4:00 p.m: Pick up art from Magnolia Arts
6:00 p.m: Serving Lines Open-World Championship Steak Cook-off
7:30 p.m: Awards Ceremony for the World Championship Steak Cook-off Albemarle Stage