South Main (SoMa)

SoMa is a little fun, a little funky and a lot of charm. There's a weekly farmers’ market, a monthly vintage market, and special events and festivals.

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Named a “Next Great Neighborhood” by Southern Living – home to unique restaurants and shops and The Bernice Garden, a community gathering spot and sculpture garden featuring works by Arkansas artists. Residents flock to the neighborhood to dine at farm-to-table eateries like The Root Cafe, Loblolly Creamery, Mockingbird Beer & Tacos and Community Bakery, a local institution.

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Enjoy Little Rock's South Main (SoMa) neighborhood in a whole new way

The South Main Entertainment District (SOMED) allows guests aged 21 and older to carry alcoholic beverages in approved cups while wearing a SOMED wristband in all public spaces and participating commercial properties, within the boundaries.

South of I-630 in the SoMa area a temporary, eight-week district has been established between the 12th and 17th blocks of Main Street. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

“We were happy to work with the restaurant owners in SoMa to help create this temporary entertainment district as a way to increase the viability of the SoMa outdoor dining room,” said Gabe Holmstrom, executive director for the Downtown Little Rock Partnership. “As we are all aware these are unprecedented times, and we appreciate the city’s board of directors’ flexibility to assist us as we help support our local businesses,” he added.

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