Overview
War Eagle Mills Farm is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. It is the site of the War Eagle Mill, as well as the largest Arts and Crafts fair in the Ozarks, which is held twice a year in the Spring and Fall.
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Best things about War Eagle
War Eagle Fair
Huge arts and crafts fair, usually held over four days in the middle of October. There are over 300 booths and 130,000 visitors each year to the fair. Nursing mother's area available. No pets – only bona fide service dog…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Tulsa)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers — 20 mi away. Directions
- HRO Boone County Airport, Harrison — 44 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 109 mi away (major hub). Directions
War Eagle is very remote. From Rogers or Eureka Springs, take Highway 62 and turn onto Highway 303, a small rural road. From Springdale or Huntsville (Arkansas), take US-412, and turn onto Highway 303. If you are attending the fair, there is traffic congestion on the one-lane iron bridge across the War Eagle River, so the best approach is from the south via US-412 and Arkansas Hwy 303.
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Get in
War Eagle is very remote. From Rogers or Eureka Springs, take Highway 62 and turn onto Highway 303, a small rural road. From Springdale or Huntsville (Arkansas), take US-412, and turn onto Highway 303. If you are attending the fair, there is traffic congestion on the one-lane iron bridge across the War Eagle River, so the best approach is from the south via US-412 and Arkansas Hwy 303.
Get around
The only way is walking. For the fair, you can park in the ample free parking areas that are set up.
See
- War Eagle Mill, a working grist Mill. Purchase various flours and cornmeal as well as souvenirs.
- War Eagle Bridge, a historic, iron, one-lane bridge that crosses the War Eagle River next to the mill. Open to car and foot traffic.
Do
Buy
During the fair this is the best place to purchase Ozarks arts and crafts. Over $1 million in sales is made each year.
Eat
Eat Bean Palace Restaurant
The restaurant offers whole-grain waffles, homestyle biscuits and gravy, and lunch options including sandwiches and pinto bean soup with cornbread. The War Eagle Mill's grain products are featured.
- You can also bring a picnic to eat on the banks of the river, in the small area across the road from the Mill.
- During the fair, there are plenty of food and beverage vendors available at reasonable prices.
Sleep
During the fair, for a small charge there is primitive camping and R.V. Parking available. Ask the parking attendant for directions upon arrival.
Go next
- Hobbs State Recreation Area, which offers hiking trails, is nearby on Highway 12.
- War Eagle is roughly 40 minutes from Eureka Springs and 40 minutes from Fayetteville.
Nearby
Rogers
City / town · 15 listings · 12 mi away
Springdale
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Eureka Springs
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Pea Ridge
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Bentonville
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Huntsville
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Fayetteville
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Tontitown
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