Our Purpose
The City of Arkadelphia strives to be a great place to live, work and play. In order to do so, city officials and the Board of Directors made the decision to develop various community and special events, which would bring its residents together…
And then COVID-19 happened.
Three years later, the city is excited to unveil a year’s worth of new and engaging events, every interest and age can enjoy.
City officials believe this investment will improve the quality life for residents, attract new businesses and set a new standard of community in Arkadelphia.
Upcoming Events
End of Summer Blowout!
End of Summer Blowout!
Celebrate the end of summer with friends and family at Parks and Recreation’s “End of Summer Blowout!” Saturday, August 13 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Feaster Park. The End
Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts
Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts
Join us for the second annual Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts! The two-day festival will take place in The Mural Lot on September 23 and 24. For more information, CLICK
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
The City of Arkadelphia is excited to co-host a community-wide Halloween celebration in downtown Arkadelphia. More details coming soon.
Host Your Events Downtown
Organizations and individuals are welcome to use city spaces to host special events, however, a special events request form must be completed and approved before doing so.
Our special event policy and application can be viewed HERE.
For more information, CLICK HERE to contact our Community & Special Events Director, Julie Lacy.
Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts
The Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts (AFOTA) is the premier event in the City of Arkadelphia. The two-day festial is a celebration of the visual, culinary and musical arts, and highlights local and regional talent.
AFOTA was selected as the Arkansas Festivals and Events Association’s 2021 Best New Festival or Event. The City of Arkadelphia is proud to receive statewide recognition for this event, and looks forward to growing AFOTA even more in 2022.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2022 AFOTA.
A&P Commission
WHAT IS THE A&P COMMISSION?
The City of Arkadelphia established its Advertising and Promotions Commission on December 15, 2020, through passing Ordinance O-20-10 under ACA 26-75-601.
This ordinance established a three percent (3%) tax on the gross receipts of hotels, motels and other lodging establishments within city limits.
Under ACA 26-75-601, the City of Arkadelphia was authorized to create an A&P Commission to collect and determine the use of the tax funds collected.
A&P BUSINESS FORMS
APPLY FOR A&P FUNDS
In order to be considered for A&P funds, applicant must include a completed application, list of all income/expenses and literature from previous events.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Clerk Samantha Roybal at 870.246.9864, or email samantha.roybal@arkadelphia.gov.
A&P Commission meetings are open to the public. Meetings take place in the Board Room located on the second floor of Town Hall.