Buffalo River Elk Festival Offers Last Chance to Apply for Arkansas Elk Hunting License | Sports

The on-site draw is a separate draw from online entrants, who do not need to be present to win and will receive notice of the draw the week following the festival. Hunters who have already applied online can also request these tags to increase their chances of shooting.

Elk hunting permits are the cornerstone of the festival, but there are many other activities and events to keep families entertained throughout the two-day celebration of the return of elk to Arkansas. Music and street dancing will be available until 11 p.m. Friday. The festivities continue Saturday with elk calling contests, a fishing tournament, a Dutch oven cooking competition, shotgun shoots and a 5K race called “Running with the Elk.” You might even catch a glimpse of “The King” as an Elvis impersonator is listed during appearances on the main stage on Saturday. The music and festivities will continue well after the permit drawing, and the festival will end with a fireworks display in the square at 9:50 p.m. Saturday.