January 31, 2007

The War Eagle Fair in northwest Arkansas began in 1954 as an attempt to showcase Ozarks arts and crafts. Limited to exhibitors from the Ozarks region, the fair, held along the banks of the War Eagle River, quickly became one of the most popular attractions in Arkansas. From humble beginnings, the fair, as shown in this 1980s photo, today attracts over 100,000 visitors yearly with an estimated $1 million in sales.