SoMardi Gras LOVE VIP Pre-Party 2026
Schedule
Fri Feb 20 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Rock Town Distillery | Little Rock, AR
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🟣🟢💛 Let the good times roll at the SoMardi Gras VIP Pre-Party 💛🟢🟣Kick off SoMardi Gras weekend in style at our VIP Pre-Party on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rock Town Distillery, located at 1201 Main Street, Little Rock, AR 72202.
This exclusive evening includes:
🎷 Celebrity DJ Nick Hud
🍹 Two complimentary drinks
🕺 Dazzling performers from Arkansas Circus Arts
🎉 Voting on the 2026 SoMardi Gras Royal Court
🎨 Raise money for the SoMa Bench Public Art Project
Bow down, because You're voting on the2026 SoMardi Gras Royal Court members! Help us VOTE on the SoMardi Gras Royal Court! Voting is open until February 28 at 7:30 p.m. and will be announced at the Pre-Party. The couples were nominated by peers and the court will be decided by the couples who have received the most donations.
Get your Tickets!
🔗 https://givebutter.com/c/SoMardiGrasPreParty26
In 2026, funds raised during the pre-party up to $10,000 will benefit the creation of the SoMa Bench, an interactive public art installation by Mahogany and Hyde and in conjunction with the Division of Arkansas Heritage matching Public Art Grant. The SoMa Bench will live at the 13th and Main intersection and be 12.5 feet long and 6 feet tall. We plan to have it incorporate a bike repair station.
If we raise more than $10,000, the funds will be applied to cover the expenses associated with SoMardi Gras 2026. If we raise over the actual SoMardi Gras expenses, funds will be applied to the SoMa 501 Design committee work plan, focusing on public art projects.
The SoMardi Gras VIP Pre-Party is your backstage pass to the most festive weekend in Little Rock. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this is your chance to eat, drink, dance, and support community art ahead of Saturday’s parade and street festival.
**This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Division of Arkansas Heritage, funded by your 1/8 cent conservation tax, Amendment 75.
SoMa 501 contributes to an eclectic and dynamic South Main Street by championing its economic interests, celebrating and protecting its history, and cultivating an exceptional downtown experience for all who come to live, work, play, and be in our vibrant, neighborly community. As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, SoMa thrives with your support. Consider donating today!
Get your Tickets!
🔗 https://givebutter.com/c/SoMardiGrasPreParty26
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Rock Town Distillery, 1201 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202-5031, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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