Conway Festival of the Hills

Since 1962, Conway’s Festival of the Hills has welcomed visitors the weekend before Indigenous People’s Day (formerly Columbus Day) to celebrate community spirit and artistic talent. What began as a celebration of peace and local culture has grown into a cherished tradition featuring a Sunday full of events including a 10K road race, log-splitting and skillet-toss contests, a fall parade, live music, arts and crafts, local food, and kids’ activities. Since 2000, the Festival has awarded over $155,000 in scholarships to more than 200 Conway seniors, supporting a range of post-graduation paths. The  Festival continues to thrive through volunteer support and community pride.