It is thought that that the name Wakarusa is from a native American language, meaning “knee deep in mud”.

What does the name Wakarusa mean?

According to an Indian legend, when a young woman was crossing the river on horseback, she exclaimed "Wakarusa!", meaning "hip deep", and the name stuck. After the U.S. acquired this region, the Shawnee people were relocated here during the early 19th century.

What happened to Wakarusa Music Festival?

Arkansas crossover festival Wakarusa, which featured Major Lazer, STS9, Thomas Jack and Big Gigantic as headliners in its 2015 iteration, has announced that it will not be returning for an eleventh edition this June in the Ozarks. "Wakarusa was significantly damaged by partners claiming to share our vision.