Brew on the border fort smith museum of history

Saturday July 25th, 2026 • 5 PM - 9 PM
Fort Smith Museum of History

Unique Historic Venue

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Breweries & Beverage Vendors

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Live Music & Performances

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General Admission

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VIP Experience

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Step Into History,
Stay for the Pour.

Brew on the Border is a one-of-a-kind craft beverage experience set inside the Fort Smith Museum of History, where historic spaces meet modern pours.

Join us for an evening of curated tastings, live music, and local flavor, featuring food trucks alongside breweries, wineries, and beverage partners in a setting unlike anything else in the River Valley.

This is more than a festival. It is a carefully crafted experience designed to bring new life into Fort Smith while honoring the stories, spaces, and history that built it.

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You've Been Summoned

Judge Parker awaits you in his Courthouse Lounge.

Access granted to the Courthouse Lounge
Open bar, as the court allows
Private live music in an intimate setting
Featured presentation of The Western District
Limited seating. Reserved for VIP guests

On Tap at Brew on the Border

Featuring a curated selection of 25+ breweries, wineries, and craft beverage partners from across the region.

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On the Menu at Brew on the Border

Still cooking…

We have room for a few more food trucks to join the lineup.

Support the Museum

Support the Museum

Brew on the Border Helps Support The Stories That Built Fort Smith

Proceeds benefit the Fort Smith Museum of History

Live Music & Featured Experiences

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The Western District
by Dr. Brandon Chase Goldsmith

Courthouse Lounge

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Chris & Lolly

Courthouse Lounge

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Ava Earnhart

General Admission Stage

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Whistle Missile Duo

General Admission Stage

This Could Be You

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