Doors open at 5:30 PM. Free admission and concessions. Prizes for best dressed and Golden Wrench Award. Max 16 teams, 6-10 players (18+). Early bird registration by Oct 4, deadline Oct 22. Entry fee: $85 (with t-shirt) or $90. Champions win trophies and $125 for charity. Click here to see poster and click button below to register!
Be part of this inaugural event as we kick-off this year’s Arkalalah festival with some old-fashioned fun! The soap box derby race is open to the public, open to all ages, and free to enter. Read the full press release here.
Team up and toss some bags to be eligible for cash prizes! May the cornhole odds be ever in your favor!
Click below for full details and the cornhole registration form
Be part of the festivities! Enter your business, organization, school, or friend group to participate in the Arkalalah parades. Float entries are eligible for cash prizes!
Click below for full details and day parade / night parade registration forms
Welcome to Arkalalah 2024! It has been a privilege to serve on the Arkalalah Executive Committee. As a life-long resident of this community I have many fond memories of the parades, carnivals, floats and food that help make Arkalalah special. I am honored to be able to uphold the traditions of the past while being part of a team that is working hard to continue to grow and improve the festival each year.
One of the main responsibilities of the Arkalalah Executive Committee Chairperson is to recommend a festival theme. Yes, I’m a little bit of a Halloween fanatic, so picking a theme that included a few zombies, ghouls and spooky creatures was right up my alley. But more importantly, I wanted this year’s theme to be something that appealed to multiple generations.
At first that seems like a challenge, particularly when you consider Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” came out over 40 years ago. However, it is still one of the highest selling albums of all time and the “zombie” dance made famous in the music video has reached iconic status, being featured in movies, tv shows and flash mobs around the world.
But mostly, it’s just fun. And really isn’t that what Arkalalah is all about? Celebrating with your friends and family, remembering the good times you’ve had over the years, and creating new memories that will last a lifetime. That’s what Thriller represents to me, and on behalf of the Arkalalah Executive Committee, I’m proud to present this year’s theme to all of you.
Arkalalah Festival is a non-profit organization committed to organizing an event that promotes pride and a positive image of Arkansas City, while boosting attendance and the local economy. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that reunites friends and family and celebrates the unique cultural and artistic aspects of our community. Through our festival, we aim to showcase the best of Ark City and foster a sense of belonging for all who attend.