Magnolia Circuit Court is formally known as the Thirteenth Circuit Court of Columbia county in the Arkansas Judicial Circuit court system. It is located in the same building as the Magnolia County court.

Each May, the annual Magnolia Blossom festival and annual World Championship Steak Cook-Off are held in this city. If this wasn't enough the Sidewalk Art show is also held at this time. The day of the cook-off starts off with the Parade of World Championship Steak Cook-Off Chefs. There is the Treasure Hunt and Big Bass Fishing tournament to add to the Canine Fun show, Craft show and sale, Antique Car show and Motorcycle show. Live musical performances and a puppet show provide entertainment for festival attendees who must share the space with the over 40,000 people who come to this event each year.