Upcoming Events
Searcy Beats & Eats Block Party
SAVE THE DATE!!
Make plans to come downtown on May 1 for our first annual BLOCK party!!
FREE Kid’s area with LEGO & Lincoln Log building stations in Citizens Park.
BLOCK themed bounce houses by Abate Plus/501eventcenter
30+ food & merchant vendors.
LIVE DJ by Searcy’s own Greg Geary!
Come party with us from 6-9pm on a fun filled weekend in beautiful downtown Searcy!
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Chocolate Gravy Cookoff 2026
Join us for the World Championship Chocolate Gravy Cookoff in beautiful Downtown Searcy!
Taste the unique goodness of our Chocolate Gravy dishes, created by the best cooks around!
Then, help us select the 2026 People's Choice Winner.
It's just $10 to experience chocolate gravy heaven and get a taste of each entry. So wear your elastic-waist pants and join us!
Thank you to the sponsors, First Security Bank & OnlyInArk.com
Pioneer Village Spring Open House
Join Pioneer Village for an old-fashioned celebration of the Spring season. The Open House event features fun for the entire family including vendors, food, and of course, local history. #ExperienceSearcy
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
1200 Veterans Blvd, Searcy, AR 72143
All historical buildings will be open
Guides will be in period dress
Line Dancers, Square Dancers, and Cloggers
Live Music
Vendors
Food Truck
Working Blacksmith
Master Craftsmen
Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Old Fashion Preaching and Singing at Noon on Sunday
FREE Admission. Donations Accepted.
Special Olympics of Arkansas Summer Games
Thursday, May 21
9:30am ....... Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg Press Conference
10:00am ..... LETR begins - Final Leg from Capitol Steps to Searcy for Opening Ceremonies
1:00pm ....... Registration for Athletes, Coaches and Families - Ganus Athletic Complex
4:00pm.........Head Coaches Meeting - Powerlifting Venue (Harding Indoor Soccer Complex)
5:30pm........ Honored Guest Reception (invitation only)
7:00pm ....... Line-up for march of the athletes
7:30pm ...... Opening Ceremonies
Friday, May 22
6:00am .... Breakfast (Charles White Cafeteria)
8:00am .... Warm-up - Stretching for athletes
8:00am .... Powerlifting weigh-in
8:30am .... Competitions begins in Athletics, Tennis, Bocce, Swimming, and Powerlifting
9:00am .... Healthy Athletes 9am-4pm (Ganus Complex)
12:00pm ..Lunch provided at venues
5:30pm.....Dinner (Charles White Cafeteria)
7:30pm ....Victory Celebration
Saturday, May 23
6:30 am....Breakfast (Charles White Cafeteria)
8:00am .... Powerlifting weigh-in
8:15am.....Warm-up for athletes
8:30am.....Competition resumes in Athletics, Bocce and Swimming
9:00am.....Young Athletes
10:00am..Lunch provided at venues
Harding University's Spring Sing
Spring Sing 2026: "Destinations"
Mark your calendars and join us for Spring Sing 2026 – "Destinations," April 9-11!
Now on the second weekend of April each year.
Pack your bags, open your heart, and get ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind journey! Spring Sing 2026 invites you to join us for Destinations — the places that shape us, the moments that mark our lives, and the journeys that bring us closer together.
From the first moment on stage to the finale, every club show will transport you to fun and fantasy. Every number performed by the hosts & hostesses, ensemble, and jazz band will reveal new places and new experiences. Along the way, we will discover that a destination is not where our journey ends, but where we pause, reflect, learn, and prepare for what’s next.
And while each of our individual paths may look different, as Christians we share the ultimate destination: a home in Heaven. Until then, let’s embrace the journey and the Destinations together!
Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, March 3 at 1 p.m. for the Saturday evening show and Thursday, March 5 at 1 p.m. for all other shows.
Your seat is waiting. Your journey starts here.
Visit hardingtickets.com or call 501-279-5777.
New Years Eve Bash
9th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Downtown Searcy | December 31, 2025
Ring in the New Year at Searcy’s biggest celebration of the year! Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Bash filled with iconic music, high-energy entertainment, and an electric downtown atmosphere as we count down to midnight together.
Dance the night away to live music from Deepwood Mac, bringing timeless favorites to life with a nostalgic twist you’ll love. As the clock ticks toward midnight, experience the excitement of our high-energy countdown and iconic ball drop, followed by a street dance party that keeps the celebration going.
Enjoy stunning courthouse projection imaging, a dazzling laser show, and mouth-watering eats from some of your favorite local food trucks. From the music to the visuals to the crowd, this is the ultimate way to welcome the New Year in Searcy.
Event Details
December 31, 2025
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Downtown Searcy
Headliner: Deepwood Mac
Deepwood Mac is a Fleetwood Mac tribute band from Northwest Arkansas, known for delivering unforgettable performances of Fleetwood Mac classics along with select Pink Floyd favorites. Featuring talented local musicians and creative arrangements, the band also performs Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety on select occasions.
Highlights of the Night
• Live music from Deepwood Mac and Dialup90s
• Countdown to the New Year & Ball Drop
• Street Dance Party
• Laser Show
• Courthouse Projection Imaging
• Food Trucks and more
Celebrate the past, present, and future — and start the New Year right in Downtown Searcy. 🎉
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
First Baptist Church Searcy
105 S. Spring Street
Searcy, AR 72143
Join us for one of our favorite worship experiences of the year! Our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service is a special time for the entire family!
Santa Clause Movie at the Carmichael Center
Join us at the Carmichael Community Center to watch Santa Clause on the big screen! Free popcorn and water will be served. Bring blankets or lawn chairs!
Train Rides at Yancey Park
Join us for free train rides at Yancey Park on December 20 from 6pm to 8pm.
Christmas at the Black House
Join us for Christmas at the Black House! Tours, Refreshments, Strings and Things Band, and our exclusive exhibit is Lee Watts Artwork.
Train Rides at Yancey Park
Join us for free train rides at Yancey Park on December 19 from 6pm to 8pm.
Christmas Concert of Worship
Sunday December 14th, 2025 at 6:00pm
First Baptist Church Searcy
105 S. Spring Street
Join us for a time of music, worship, and celebration as we are led by choir and orchestra members of all ages! Kids, students, and adults all come together to sing and play some of your Christmas favorites in congregational sing-a-long moments, as well as share some powerful Christmas anthems that will communicate and celebrate the gospel message of Jesus! Always a great time of worship and celebration of the gospel! Also, a great opportunity to invite family and friends to join and hear the gospel message through Christmas music!
The Living Nativity
The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
December 5-7, 10, and 12-14 | 6pm-9pm
The Living Nativity
The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
December 5-7, 10, and 12-14 | 6pm-9pm
The Living Nativity
The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
December 5-7, 10, and 12-14 | 6pm-9pm
Train Rides at Yancey Park
Join us for free train rides at Yancey Park on December 13 from 6pm to 8pm.