Oktoberfest is coming Saturday, October 3rd! Find out more!
Experience the
Heart of Texarkana
Main Street Texarkana's goal is promotion and economic development through historic preservation
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🎉 Oktoberfest – October 4th, 2025
Get ready for music, food, and fun in the heart of downtown!
Oktoberfest is one of our favorite annual events, bringing locals and visitors together to celebrate
with live entertainment, vendors, and plenty of family-friendly activities.
Who is Main Street Texarkana?
Main Street Texarkana is where community and history meet progress.
Our mission at Main Street Texarkana is
economic development through historic preservation, re-purposing, education, and community involvement.
With your continued support, we are able to live out our mission daily and support local business.
As a nonprofit, we work every day to support local businesses, preserve our historic downtown, and create events that bring people together.
Whether you’re a visitor looking for things to do, a business owner ready to grow, or a partner investing in our city’s future—you’ll find your place here.
ECONOMIC VITALITY SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS
We connect entrepreneurs with grant funding, resources, and opportunities to grow through cultivating entrepreneurship.
PROMOTION THROUGH THE DISTRICT'S MARKETING
Communicating unique features through storytelling to support the buy-local experience.
BUILDING LEADERSHIP THROUGH ORGANIZATION
Ensuring broad community engagement and forging partnerships across sectors.
PRESERVING OUR HISTORY THROUGH DESIGN
We create an inviting and inclusive atmosphere by celebrating historic character and fostering accessible public-spaces.
20+
Years of
Texarkana
YOUR FRIENDLY TEXARKANA GUIDE BOOK
TEXARKANA'S
CITY GUIDE
Discover the
Texarkana City Guide
Our official City Guide is more than a publication—it’s your go-to for exploring downtown.
Browse the latest issue or catch up on past editions today.
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Businesses & Attractions Spotlight
EXPERIENCE MAIN
STREET TEXARKANA
FIND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES DOWNTOWN
MAKE DOWNTOWN
YOUR MAIN HOME
LASTING
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Key figures and success stories that reflect our role in boosting local economy and preserving heritage.
24+
Historic Buildings Restored
19
Grants Awarded to Local Businesses
250k
Local Business Grants
150k
Local Business Loans
20k+
Annual Event Attendance
20
Years of Community Partnership
2025 Christmas Parade Winners
Non-Commercial:
- Mount Grove Baptist Youth Ministry
- Running W.J. Ranch
- Oasis Life Church
Commercial:
- Reliance Mechanical Contractors
- Abernathy
- Francis Excavating
Marching Band:
- Arkansas High School Jr. ROTC
Upcoming Events & Activities
October 2026
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
1pm Homeschool Art Class
7pm Lit Line Line Dance Class
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3pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
6pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
6:15pm Turn the Beat Up Step Aerobics Class
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
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9am Fabric Shop: Sewing Classes
6pm Guitar Circle / Workshop
6:15pm Twirl Fun pole fitness class
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10am Dungeons & Dragons
4pm Main Street Texarkana OKTOBERFEST
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
1pm Homeschool Art Class
7pm Lit Line Line Dance Class
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3pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
6pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
6:15pm Turn the Beat Up Step Aerobics Class
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
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9am Fabric Shop: Sewing Classes
5pm Timeless By Nature Art Show
6pm Guitar Circle / Workshop
6:15pm Twirl Fun pole fitness class
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11am Picklefest
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
1pm Homeschool Art Class
7pm Lit Line Line Dance Class
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9:30am Silver 55+ BINGO
3pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
5pm Chess Club
6pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
6:15pm Turn the Beat Up Step Aerobics Class
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
12pm Professional Alliance Group of Texarkana
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9am Fabric Shop: Sewing Classes
6pm Guitar Circle / Workshop
6:15pm Twirl Fun pole fitness class
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
1pm Homeschool Art Class
7pm Lit Line Line Dance Class
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3pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
6pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
6:15pm Turn the Beat Up Step Aerobics Class
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
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9am Fabric Shop: Sewing Classes
6pm Guitar Circle / Workshop
6:15pm Twirl Fun pole fitness class
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12pm Anime Club
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
1pm Homeschool Art Class
7pm Lit Line Line Dance Class
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3pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
6pm Wheel Throwing - pottery class
6:15pm Turn the Beat Up Step Aerobics Class
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5:30am FUNKtional Fitness
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9am Fabric Shop: Sewing Classes
6pm Guitar Circle / Workshop
6:15pm Twirl Fun pole fitness class
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6pm Open Mic Poetry Night
7:30pm Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Perot
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11am Fall Festival Downtown
12pm ArkLaTex Haunt N' Harvest
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Get Involved with Main Street Texarkana
Support, Volunteer, Participate
Join our efforts to strengthen Texarkana’s economy and preserve its historic charm. Your involvement helps local businesses thrive and keeps our community’s heritage alive.
Whether you contribute time, resources, or ideas, your participation makes a measurable impact.
Become An Investor of Main Street Texarkana
Invest, Support, Grow
With your continued support, we are able to live out our mission daily and support local business. If you are already an investor, thank you!
Please consider joining today so that together we can have a collective impact on supporting downtown.
