Musicfest 2019 fun!

Putting the Fest in Musicfest

Main Street El Dorado puts the Fest in Musicfest! Laxness Kids World is bigger and better than ever before and all completely FREE! One of the best things about Musicfest on The Square, is there is NO GATE ENTRY FEE . Enjoy music, fun, food, local shops and vendors all ABSOLUTELY FREE.*

*Select MAD concerts are ticketed events. Click here to go to the Murphy Arts District site to see all the ticketed concerts.

 
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We’ll try anything if it’s fried! Just because it’s called Musicfest doesn’t mean that music is all we have to offer. Come early and stay late for vendors, shopping, food and fun. Grab a map from the link below to find your way around the square. Bring the kids and have a blast!

MUSICFEST MAP + VENDORS AND CRAFT BOOTH SIGN UP

Musicfest has got the jams…and the jellies too! If you are interested in selling loads of Americana at Musicfest El Dorado, simply Click the following links to fill out a MUSICFEST ARTS & CRAFTS VENDOR SIGN-UP FORM, or a FOOD VENDOR SIGN UP FORM. Space is limited, so act fast!

 
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MCSA 5k/10k run

Saturday, september 28

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It's back!!! Get your run on at the Medical Center of South Arkansas MusicFest 5k and 10k run/walk!  
The race will be held on Saturday morning during MusicFest weekend in downtown El Dorado, AR.

5K run & 10K run                      

CHECK IN: Begins at 6:30 am
START TIME: 7:30 am
END TIME: 11:00 am
PRICE: $25.00
REGISTRATION: Online registration available until September 25.
LATE REGISTRATION SEPT 17-25- $35.00- You will not get a t-shirt if you register after Sept 16!!
WE WILL ACCEPT DAY-OF REGISTRATION 6:30am-$40.00 CASH ONLY

 
 

Miss Musicfest Pageant presented
by cole's jewelers

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FIRST FINANCIAL MUSIC HALL AT THE MURPHY ARTS DISTRICT
101 E LOCUST, El Dorado, AR
$5.00 Admission for spectators- Contestants receive ONE free entry pass with paid Entry Fee
Sunday, September 22 at 2:00 pm- ALL Contestants MUST be checked in by 1:30 pm!!!
NO photos will be accepted after 1:30 for Photogenic Competition
Day-Of entries accepted 10:00am-11:00am-in the Music Hall foyer- 101 E Locust, El Dorado
NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS.

DETAILS

$40 Registration fee, $43 for Online Registration: $35 entry for multiple contestants in same household-YOU MUST SIGN UP AT THE MAIN STREET OFFICE TO GET DISCOUNT.
Formal/Glitz attire
Deadline is September 13, 2019.
Fee will be $60 after Sept. 13, and no discounts for multiples after that date.
Divisions: 0-12m; 13-23m; 2-4y; 5-6y; 7-9y; 10-12y; 13-15y; 16-18y (age as of Sept. 22, 2019)
Awards: Division Queens: Round Crowns along with jewelry from Cole’s Jewelers, sash, trophy, MusicFest Attraction wristband
Runners up will receive princess tiaras, trophy
Outfit of Choice (OOC) $15
- Music Theme- Optional entry- Side awards will be judged during this portion. You DO NOT have to enter this portion, however, if you do not, you will not be considered for Best Hair, Best Fashion, or Best Personality! You can do a walk or routine, music can be provided, or if you wish to have a specific song, it must be approved by Sept. 13. Divisions for OOC are same as Beauty.
Photogenic $5.00 per photo, Optional entry-enter as many photos as you wish (photos accepted ONLY on Sept. 22)
Photos MUST be in clear plastic with child name on the back! Sizes 5x7 and 8x10 accepted, glam and regular pics accepted.
People’s Choice division is open to ALL contestants. This will be based solely on the amount of money in each contestants bag in the foyer at 2:30pm on the day of the pageant. Winner will receive a tiara and the money in their bag. Divisions will be 0-4; 5-12; 13-18
Call the Main Street El Dorado office at 870-862-4747 for more information
Or visit the office at 101 W Main, Suite 410. "
Registration forms also available at both Cole's Jewelers locations!

 
 

LANXESS KID'S WORLD!

In addition to dozens of world famous musical artists, MusicFest features a host of attractions and events to create an incredible weekend for the entire family! Here are just a few of our exciting, family- friendly attractions going on in the LANXESS KIDS WORLD around all the great music. Check back often as new events are being added! 

Saturday NOON - 6:00pm

  • Inflatables

  • Face-painting

  • Magic

  • Kids Crafts

 
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Arkansas Magician Derrick Rose is a local celebrity due to his regular TV appearances and well-loved family and corporate shows. He is an award-winning magician and balloon artist, voted Little Rock Family Magazine's favorite party entertainer! As an Arkansas magician, balloon artist and entertainer, based out of Little Rock and performing throughout the U.S., Derrick knows that finding entertainment in and around the State of Arkansas can be a challenge. That's why you need a seasoned PROFESSIONAL entertainer like Derrick at your event. He's a veteran performer whose shows are always in high demand at festivals, conventions, corporate events, birthday parties, weddings and other settings. Derrick's unique blend of comedy and magic will have you laughing and amazed.

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attractions on union square

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saturday 12:00 AM–6:00 pm- all attractions open

  • Zip Line                                   

  • Roller Coaster Simulator

  • Obstacle Course

  • BIG Chair Photo-Op

  • Mobile Escape Room

  • Arkansas Game & Fish BB Target

  • Build a Birdhouse

Saturday ONLY: Unlimited access attraction wristband available for $20.00
You can purchase this wristband at the corner of Elm/Washington Street during Music Fest, or pre-purchase the wristbands at the Main Street El Dorado office located at 101 W Main, Suite 410.
This wristband is good for ALL attractions!

 
 
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cornhole Tournament- mixed doubles

 

SATURDAY, SEPT 28- DOUBLE ELIMINATION
$50 PER TEAM ENTRY FEE (cash only)
MIXED DOUBLES-
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PARTNER, no problem! we can help you find one when you get here!

$1750 IN CASH PRIZES! ($1000/$500/$250)

1:00 pm REGISTRATION ($50 cash only) on East Main, by Martha’s On The Square
2:00 pm PRACTICE
3:00 pm TOURNAMENT BEGINS

 

 
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Take a SEat

Main Street El Dorado will be renting chairs for the Amphitheater events.
Chairs will be $15 for 1 chair, $20 for 2 chairs, etc.
Chairs must be returned at the end of each night.
*Processing fee of $3.00 added to credit card purchases.
While supplies last.
First come, first served.

 
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BUDWEISER bar

Intersection of Jefferson Street & Main Street
Saturday, 12:00 pm- Midnight 

CRAFT VENDORS ON UNION SQUARE

Saturday 10:00 am-8:00 pm OR LATER 

FOOD VENDORS ON UNION SQUARE

Friday Noon-Until
Saturday 10:00 am-8:00 pm OR LATER

 

FOOD VENDORS

TBA

House of Wylie

LABELLA'S

Laredo Grill

Main Street Pizza

Olde Towne Store

PJ’s Coffee

The Black Cat

The Creamery

LA PIAZZA

THE GRIFFIN RESTAURANT