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Fort Smith CVB

2 North B Street, 72901
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Discover Fort Smith, Arkansas!

Fort Smith is where the New South meets the Old West. It’s a place rich in history, where large groups will also discover a world-class urban contemporary art scene, a remarkably scenic landscape that is easy to explore, and innumerable family and budget-friendly attractions. Plus, the city offers exceptional variety in regards to shopping, dining, live entertainment and more. Even better, traveling to Fort Smith is a breeze! Fort Smith’s central U.S. geography is the reason it was first established as a strategic military fort in 1817. It’s also why, decades later, the city can be reached by multiple major U.S. highway/interstate systems stretching from one coast to the next. This makes driving to Fort Smith from large metros like Dallas (4 hours), Tulsa (less than 2 hours) Memphis (4 hours), and St. Louis (6 hours) quick and simple. For those who prefer to travel by sky, the Fort Smith Regional Airport offers daily jet service from Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta. And when it comes to event space, we've got an array of indoor and outdoor venues to accommodate any type of event! The Fort Smith Convention Center is the city's premier meeting and event venue, offering 116,800 sq. ft. of usable and infinitely-customizable event space. Nearby, the 53,000 sq. ft. Temple Live—a historic Masonic Temple—boasts 3 large banquet halls, a beautiful performance theatre and several meeting rooms. Kay Rodgers Park is home to The Expo Center (24,000 sq. ft.), Harper Stadium (36,960 sq. ft.), and Hardin Arena (27,300 sq. ft.). And other sites like Riverfront Park, Fort Smith City Center and Ben Geren Park are popular venues for large festivals, sports tournaments, business meetings and other types of events.

Venue Details

Hotels15
Convention center116,800 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms2,000
Guest rooms at 1 hotel-
Special event venues47
Average room rate$89
Occupancy rate3%
Restaurants134
Daily food cost$54
Tax rate6.5%
Venue typeCVB
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Mar 01 - Jun 30
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Getting Here

Distance from Fort Smith Regional Airport airport 7 mi

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Local Attractions

US Marshals Museum
US Marshals Museum
Museum
1 mi
A one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found in Fort Smith, AR, the US Marshals Museum opened in August of 2023. Curated exhibits focused on the role US Marshals played on U.S. history, the story starts with the wild west and brings visitors to current times in a thought provoking and factual way. This is not your typical museum experience and one that visitors do not want to miss.
789 Riverfront Dr.
Fort Smith, AR, US 72901
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Convention Centers

Fort Smith Convention CenterThe Fort Smith Convention Center offers 116,800 square feet of usable, infinitely-flexible event space and a state-of-the-art performing arts center in the heart of downtown Fort Smith!
Exhibit Space40,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space116,800 sq. ft.

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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