The Bakery District

The Bakery District is a catering and event venue in Fort Smith, Arkansas, located at 70 S 7th Street. It holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews. The business operates within a 35,000 square foot building originally constructed in 1921 as the Shipley Baking Company, which produced wheat-based products for three generations before being acquired by Flowers Foods in 1998. Production ceased in 2008, and the building sat vacant for nearly a decade until it was acquired by KMW Properties. In 2019, the facility reopened as the Bakery District, now home to multiple tenants centered around community connection and the revitalization of downtown Fort Smith.

The Bakery District offers room rentals with various options, hosts events, and organizes the Street Fest 2026. The venue includes a space called The Mill. The business provides a parking map and leasing information for prospective tenants. Its guiding principles include exploration, preservation, community, inclusivity, family treatment, and fun. The district emphasizes cultivating real connections and incorporating used and recycled pieces into the community foundation, while preserving the history of downtown Fort Smith and being eco-friendly as often as possible. It aims to create an inclusive meeting place where people and communities can flourish.

The Bakery District is located on S 7th Street in downtown Fort Smith. It maintains a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it.