The Saline Count Fair is in full swing as of September 7, 2021. This year’s midway is again provided by Tom and Nancy Evans of Evans United Shows out of Missouri. The County Fair will have lots of fun rides that will be up and going, providing thrills and chills for those brave enough to […]
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 […]
Downtown Benton Partnership cancels annual “Spook City” carnival event due to Covid resurgence
Due to concerns over the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, Spook City planners (Downtown Benton Business Partnership) have made the decision not to hold this year’s event, normally held toward the end of October. In a statement on social media, organizers say, “In good conscious we simply can’t have a huge Spook City and put the […]
Free music festival “Amplify” to be in-person Aug 20-21; tickets available now
The annual Amplify Festival is set for an in-person, late summer time of entertainment in Benton. This Christ-centered, free music festival will be Friday, August 20th, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, August 21st, from 3-10 p.m. Get your free tickets at this link: https://www.amplifyfest.org/copy-of-event-details. Enjoy top Christian musical artists, kid’s activities, bounce houses, apparel vendors, […]
Local “hams” to participate in Field Day, for over 27 hours straight on June 26 – 27
It’s time for the Ham Radio Field Day once again in Saline County on June 26th and 27th. Ham radio operators from the Benton Amateur Radio Society in Benton and Bryant will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Sunday. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an […]
June 11-13 is Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas; nearly 50 locations stocked
Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed June 11-13, 2021, a free fishing weekend statewide. This is an annual tradition with the Governor and Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC). From noon Friday until midnight Sunday, residents and even non-residents may fish anywhere in Arkansas without fishing a license or trout permit. Regulations for Arkansas waters […]
Saline County AKC Dog Show coming to Benton May 22-23
The Saline County Dog Show will be held May 22-23 at the County Fair Grounds at exit 116 in Benton. AKC registered dogs can enter confirmation events at Onofrio.com. Visitors are welcome at no charge but Covid-19 restrictions will be enforced. Riverside Grocery will provide a food truck on both days. For more information, use […]
Master Gardeners to hold annual plant sale on April 17th
The Saline County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 17th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Avilla Community Garden at 299 East Avilla Road. Park across the road in the Zion Lutheran Church parking lot. This year will be appointment only, with a limit of 15 customers at […]
2021 – Golden K to host drive thru Easter egg giveaway April 3rd
The Golden K Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a drive thru Easter egg giveaway at Northside Church of Christ this year. Come on Saturday, April 3rd to 917 N. East St. (near Saline Memorial Hospital) from 10 a.m. to noon or until they run out of bags. Each child will receive a bag of 12 Easter […]
The Summit Church to host “Hop Around Town” family Easter scavenger hunt on Mar 31st
The Summit Church will host “Hop Around Town” on Wednesday, March 31st. It’s a family Easter scavenger hunt. Work together to solve the clues and find eggs at places around town. Each stop on your hunt will include a fun family activity. The hunt will end back at the church to reveal the surprise hidden […]