UPDATE – This event’s date changed to Dec 11th, due to inclement weather. The City of Bryant has come up with a new way for the community to celebrate Christmas together in 2023. This year, local businesses and organizations adopted 25 trees that will line the street on Progress Way (map). It’s called the inaugural […]
Bryant Fall Fest has Monster Trucks, Fishing, Kid Zone, Food Trucks, and more on Sept 30th
It’s time for the 36th Annual Bryant Fall Fest, hosted by the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce. It’s set for Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at Bishop Park. The street address is 6401 Boone Road in Bryant. This year, sponsors are Everett Buick GMC and Bryant Family Pharmacy. This is a big community event featuring local […]
Saline County Pride sets October 14th as date for 2nd annual fest in the park.
The 2nd Annual Saline County Pridefest is set for Saturday, October 14th. Come to Tyndall Park in Benton for a day of shopping and fun. The event is from 12 – 5 p.m. outdoors. If you’d like to be a vendor, the fee is $25 or for non-profits, it’s $15. The spaces are 10×10 feet. […]
47th Old Fashioned Day coming to downtown Benton Oct 14th
Old Fashioned Day is back in 2023 for the 47th year. Benton’s oldest festival will be on Saturday, October 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Saline County Courthouse lawn. Main and Sevier Streets outside the courthouse will be closed to traffic as well. Expect live music, fun contests, games, rides like […]
46th Old Fashioned Day was a big success; Thousands attended
Thanks to everyone who volunteered for months, for everyone who came out for a day, and for everyone who loves Old Fashioned Day! ? Thanks to our sponsors, Red Robin, Luminate Media, CADC and MySaline. @arkansasshelli #OldFashionedDay was awesome this year and the very young band #AlmostGuilty ♬ original sound – Shelli Poole We had […]
Bryant Fall Fest has Monster Trucks, Fishing Derby, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks, a 5K and more on Sept 24th
Get ready for the 35th Annual Bryant Fall Fest, hosted by the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, September 24, 2022. This annual event is organized by the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce. This year, sponsors are Bryant Family Pharmacy and Everett Buick GMC. Come to Bishop Park at 6400 Boone Road. The day’s […]
Organizers cancel Old Fashioned Day fest for 2021
The annual Old Fashioned Day festival in downtown Benton is not going to happen this year, according to Sherry Parsons, Director of the Benton Senior Activity Center. She made the following announcement via social media: “The Saline County Council on Aging is sad to announce that the 2021 Old Fashioned Day Festival is cancelled this […]
Bryant’s 34th Annual Fall Fest gearing up for a day at Bishop Park Sept 25th
The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce will host the 34th Annual Bryant Fall Fest on Saturday, September 25th, sponsored by Arkansas Heart Hospital and Everett Buick GMC. This year, from 10-4, expect live performances, food trucks, a car show, inflatables, offering zoo, face painting, a 5K, fun run and a kids’ fishing derby. Vendors can […]
Picture of the Day: Jack Skellington in Downtown Benton’s Spook City
MySaline started posting a “Picture of the Day” on our social media, but we thought it would be a good idea to put it on the website too, so followers can search the archive. If you want to submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! You can also browse the Picture of the Day archives […]
Old Fashioned Day 2019 includes Zombie Parade, Coffin Race and more to Combine for 2 Days of Fun Oct 11-12
There will be two days in downtown Benton with several big events that people wait for all year. There’s Old Fashioned Day, the Arkansas Coffin Race, the Undead 5K race, a Zombie Street Dance and a Zombie pageant. The City of Benton, the Downtown Benton Business Owners and the Benton Senior Activity and Wellness Center coming […]