Upcoming Events
9/11 Memorial Prayer Service
You're invited to join the Searcy community in prayer.
Thursday, Sept. 10
6:30 p.m.
Benson Auditorium, Harding University
Join community members from across Searcy for a time of prayer for our city and country, schools and churches, and to remember those who lost their lives on that tragic day 25 years ago.
This community prayer gathering is being organized in partnership with Harding University and is open to all members of the Searcy community.
White County Fair
2026 Schedule of Events
Sat. Sept 12
11am Fair Parade
Sun. Sept 13
2pm Horse Show
(Negative Coggins Test required within 12 months)
Mon. Sept 14 | Dollar Night
ADM: $1.00 RIDES $1.00
4pm Gates and Buildings open
4pm Pony show
5pm Midway opens
7pm Entertainment: FBC SEARCY MWM
7pm 4-H Pullet Auction
8:30 pm Buildings Close
Tues. Sept 15 | Armband Night $30.00 5-9 pm
ADM: Child $3.00 Adult $4:00
8am Poultry & Rabbit Check In
11:30 Meat Goat Show
2pm Miniature Horse Show
4pm Gates & Building Open
4pm Dairy Goat Show
5pm Midway Opens
7pm Entertainment: Memphis Yahoos
8:30pm Buildings Close
Wed. Sept 16 | Armband Night $30.00 5 – 9 pm
ADM: Child $3.00 Adult $4.00
9am FFA & 4-H Day; FCCLA
1pm Beef Cattle
4pm Gates & Buildings Open
5pm Midway Opens
6pm Dairy Cattle
7pm Entertainment: NONE
7pm Market Steers
8:30 Buildings Close
Thurs. Sept 17 | Sr. Citizen/Veterans Day | Free Admission 9 am – 11 am
Adm. Child $6.00 Adult $8.00
9am Buildings Open
9am Swine Show
12pm Sheep, Market Lambs
1pm Buildings Close
3pm Market Goats
4pm Gates & Buildings Open
5pm Midway Opens
7:30 Entertainment: Heartland Band
7:00 pm White Co Fair Jr. Rodeo ages 12-15 16-19
(Negative Coggins Test required within 12 months)
8:30PM ALL BUILDINGS CLOSE
Fri. Sept 18
5TH QUARTER 10 PM – 1 AM
ADM: CHILD $6.00 ADULTS $8.00
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM NO ADM. ARMBANDS $30.00 10 PM – 1 AM
8:30 – 12pm School Day
12pm Jr. Market Animal Sale
8:00-1:00 pm Education Building open
4pm Gates & Buildings Open
4:30pm Presentation of Livestock Awards
5:00pm Midway Opens
6:30pm Auto Cross
7pm Entertainment: Midnight South Band
7:00pm Rodeo PRCA
(Negative Coggins test required within 12 months)
8:30pm Buildings Close
10pm 5th Quarter!!!!!!!!! Armbands 9pm – 12 am
Sat. Sept 19 | Armbands $30.00 1 pm – 5 pm
Adm. Child $6.00 Adult $8.00
10 am – 5:30pm close Derby Gates
12 pm – Admission Gates open
12pm-6pm Merchant Building Open & Close
12pm-4pm Education Building Open & Close
12pm Midway Opens
1pm Armbands
6:00pm Power Wheels
6:30 pm Demolition Derby
7:00 pm Rodeo PRCA
(Negative Coggins Test required within 12 months)
Fall Beats - New Orleans Jazz
Harding Arts and Life and Searcy Beats and Eats are bringing the sounds of New Orleans jazz to Searcy!
Join us Sept. 18 from 6–9 p.m. at Heritage Park for an evening featuring Doreen Ketchens, a renowned New Orleans jazz musician and clarinetist.
Enjoy free live music, food trucks, a beautiful evening, and the arts right here in Searcy!
Sept. 18 | 6–9 p.m.
Heritage Park | Next to Midnight Oil
Co-sponsored by The White County Citizen and Centennial Bank.
Get Down Downtown
Get ready for Get Down Downtown 2026!
Get Down Downtown is a FREE, annual, two-day, family-friendly outdoor festival featuring live music, vendors, games, rides and many more activities hosted by Main Street Searcy.
The festival kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday night, September 26, and starts again at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 27.
2026 LINEUP
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CONCERTS
Friday, September 26th
6:00 P.M. - TBD
7:00 P.M. - TBD
8:00 P.M. - The Chris Baker Band
Saturday, September 27th
10:00 A.M. - TBD
11:00 A.M. - TBD
5:00 P.M. - Copper Flats
6:30 P.M. - Frank Ray
8:00 P.M. - Craig Morgan
More information coming soon!
Pumpkins & Peppermints
We are excited to announce that the Pumpkins & Peppermints Craft Fair at the Carmichael Community Center will be held on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pioneer Village Fall Open House
Admission is free, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Gather your friends and family for craft vendors, food, music and dancing.
November 7 & 8
1200 Veteran’s Blvd Searcy
Join us for a celebration of White County History! Experience the charm of our village on November 7 from 10am to 5pm and November 8 from 12pm to 3pm.
Don’t miss out on the culture festivities, farm animals, model trains, roasted peanuts, tractors and implements, and so much more.
Harding University Lighting Ceremony
You are invited to campus for Harding’s holiday light display beginning with a lighting ceremony on Nov. 16, 2026 and continuing through New Year’s. A stroll around the front lawn is sure to brighten spirits during this beautiful season.
Holiday of Lights Lighting Ceremony
The most magical night of the year is almost here! Join us at Berryhill Park on Tuesday, November 17 for the Holiday of Lights Lighting Ceremony!
🎄Festivities begin at 5:30PM — lights come on at 6PM sharp.
🎅Meet Santa, see a live reindeer (thanks to Henard Foothill Equipment), and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and coffee from our generous sponsors.
🎙️ Special guests Barry Brandt from KATV Channel 7 and Heather Baker from AY Magazine and Arkansas Money & Politics will emcee the event!
Presenting Sponsor: Davidson Engineering
Cookie Sponsor: NorthStar EMS
Hot Chocolate Sponsor: Prime Care
Punch Sponsor: Cargile Auctions
Coffee Sponsor: 7 Brew
#HolidayOfLights #ExperienceSearcy
The Polar Express PJ Party
Join Main Street Searcy for The Polar Express PJ Party at the Historic Rialto Theater on Saturday, December 5 at 10am.
2026 Searcy Christmas Parade
The 2026 Searcy Christmas Parade is happening Saturday, December 5 in Downtown Searcy.
The parade will travel north on Spring, west on Arch, north on Spruce, east on Race and north on Davis, ending at Berryhill Park.
To register your float, vehicle or horse for the parade, please visit: https://www.experiencesearcy.com/christmas-parade-sign-up.
The Christmas Parade is sponsored by:
Presenting Sponsor: Unity Health
Santa Sponsor: AR Care
Grand Marshall Sponsor: The Family of Mike Parsons
Characters, Cocoa & Cookies
Join us at Lion Arena for Characters, Cocoa & Cookies! Meet your favorite characters and enjoy treats from our awesome sponsors. Plus, the Grinch will make a special appearance during this event.
Presenting Sponsor: State Representative Les Eaves
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Saturday Tours at Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village will be open for tours on Saturday, August 22. Travel back in time and learn about how the early settlers enjoyed our community. Buildings will be open from 10am to 2pm weather permitting.
1200 Veterans Way (formerly Higginson St)
Searcy, AR 72143
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Saturday Tours at Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village will be open for tours on Saturday, August 8. Travel back in time and learn about how the early settlers enjoyed our community. Buildings will be open from 10am to 2pm weather permitting.
1200 Veterans Way (formerly Higginson St)
Searcy, AR 72143
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Rock House Paint Party
Join Rock House every Tuesday this summer for a Paint Party! This event is for all ages and is from 6pm to 8pm.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Rock House Paint Party
Join Rock House every Tuesday this summer for a Paint Party! This event is for all ages and is from 6pm to 8pm.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Rock House Paint Party
Join Rock House every Tuesday this summer for a Paint Party! This event is for all ages and is from 6pm to 8pm.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Searcy Beats & Eats United We Stand
United We Stand
Celebrating 250 Years of America
Join us at the White County Fairgrounds for one of Arkansas' largest Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday, July 4.
Live Music:
Our headliner, Handsome Devils: A Tribute to the Eagles, is bringing all the classic hits for a night of great music and celebration.
We're excited to welcome Makiyah Mustiful, featured on American Idol, for an unforgettable night of live music and celebration.
Schedule of Events:
4:00 Parking Opens
6:00 White County Community Band
Food Trucks Open
Merchant Vendors Open
Kid Zone Open
6:30 Makiyah Mustifal
7:30 Patriotic Program
8:30 Handsome Devils
9:30 Drone & Firework Show
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Searcy Juneteenth
Make plans to attend the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Spring Park!
🗓 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Searcy Spring Park
🎉 FREE EVENT for the whole community!
There will be music, food, a FREE kids zone, bingo, and fun for the entire family!
Follow Searcy Juneteenth on Facebook for all of the details.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Searcy - Back to the 80’s - Neon Night
TAKE IT BACK TO THE 80’S: NEON NIGHTS
Night Owl is coming back to Searcy and we’re turning the clock all the way back to the raddest decade ever!
Join us for an 80’s-inspired Neon Night filled with shopping, food trucks, music, glowing vibes, and all the retro fun you can handle. Throw on your neon, grab your friends, and get ready for a totally tubular night out.
Searcy
May 30 | 5PM–9PM
Local Vendors
Food Trucks
Music & Night Market Vibes
Neon + Glow Theme
Shopping Under the Lights
This is your sign to make plans now — because Night Owl Neon Nights is going to be one for the books.
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
