May Begins with a Bang – Farmers Markets, Fine Wine, and Dinosaurs!

It's hard to believe that this is the first weekend of May. A few great events are going on in the Texarkana area that you are going to love.

From the Farmers Markets to wine tasting with friends and if you have a young one who loves dinosaurs, then there is something special going on in Hope to check out.

Both Texarkana Farmers Market and Gateway Farmers Markets -Saturday

Texarkana Farmers Market (Texas side) opens this Saturday from 8 AM to noon, located at the Downtown US Post Office/Courthouse, at 500 N. Stateline Avenue. Read more at Texarkana Farmers Market Kicks Off May 2 With Weekly Themes

Gateway Farmers Market (Arkansas side) opens at 7 AM and goes to noon. Located at 602 East Jefferson in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Pro Tip: If you're out early, hit Gateway first at 7 AM, then head over to Stateline for the opening day festivities at 8 AM

READ MORE: Red Dirt BBQ Festival, May 8 2026, Coming to Tyler, Texas

Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival - Saturday

One of Texarkana's most popular festivals is back. This Saturday, it's the 11th Annual Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival benefiting the Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area. Enjoy wine tasting, food, vendors and live music from 11 AM to 6 PM at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas. For more information and tickets, see more details at 11th Annual Twice as Fine Wine Festival: May 2 in Texarkana

And Beyond....

Dinosaur World Live - Friday in Hope, Arkansas

Here's a treat for dinosaur fans of all ages. Travel back in time when Dinosaur World Live roars on stage at Hempstead Hall, just up the road from Texarkana in Hope, Arkansas, on Friday, May 1. It's an interactive, family-friendly show. Find out more information at Dinosaur World Live in Hope, AR: Tickets and Show Info