This weekend, you can get your bacon on at the State Fairgrounds, groove to jazz-infused salsa music in Argenta or celebrate Mother Earth in Conway. Here are three festivals that are fun for the whole family!

1. Little Rock Bacon Fest at Arkansas State Fairgrounds: It’s a celebacon! Festivities kick off at 9:30 a.m. with a 5K Fun Run/Walk; the festival opens to the public at 11 a.m. There will be live music, local merchant booths, a kids zone with inflatables, cooking contest for both professional chefs and amateurs, a beer garden, and a bacon eating contest. Be a VIP Taster Judge for $30 to sample and vote on all the amateur dishes. Regular tickets are $10, children ages 8 and under are free (up to 2) with paid adult admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 13. For info: (501) 372-8341, Facebook.com/LittleRockBaconFest.

2. 6th Annual Conway EcoFest at Laurel Park in Conway: Visitors of all ages can browse the marketplace of eco-friendly vendors, watch the Cardboard Car Derby, see a butterfly release at 1:45 p.m., take in a magic show, make kites, participate in interactive activities and hear live music throughout the day. The popular Raptor Rehabilitation Program will take place on the main stage at 1:15 p.m. and live raptors will be at the park from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. depending on the weather. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13. For info: ConwayEcoFest.com. FREE!

3. Latino Food & Music Festival at Argenta Farmers Market Plaza: Entertainment and food vendors will keep everyone in the family grooving. Dishes will be prepared by vendors from El Salvador, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Brazil. General admission covers music and entertainment; food sold separately. 6-10 p.m. Sept. 13. $20, advance tickets $15; children ages 12 and under free. For info: (501) 375-2985, ArkTimes.com/LatinoFood.

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