Upcoming Events
Lighting Ceremony
Join us as we light up Searcy at the 2024 Lighting Ceremony sponsored by Hart Construction! This year we are back at Berryhill Park. There will be a real reindeer, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, coffee and more. We can’t wait to see you there!
Don't Stop Praying: Matthew West
SAVE THE DATE | Award-winning Christian artist Matthew West will be in Searcy for his Don’t Stop Praying Tour on November 21 at the Searcy Performing Arts Center. Get your tickets now for an inspiring evening of music and worship!
The Sounds of Christmas: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Join Harding University for The Sounds of Christmas with Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill, The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and the Harding University Grand Chorus. Tickets can be purchased at hardingtickets.com.
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Polar Express PJ Party
Join Main Street Searcy for The Polar Express PJ Party at the Historic Rialto Theater on Saturday, December 7 at 10am.
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
2024 Searcy Christmas Parade
The 2024 Searcy Christmas Parade is happening Saturday, December 7 in Downtown Searcy and is presented by Unity Health.
The parade will travel north on Spring, west on Arch, north on Spruce, east on Race and north on Davis, ending at Berryhill Park.
HUGE thank you to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Unity Health
Santa Sponsor/Grand Marshall Sponsor: NorthStar Searcy
Friends of the Parade: AR Care and Pruitt Insurance
To register your float, vehicle or horse for the parade, please visit: https://www.experiencesearcy.com/christmas-parade-sign-up.
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Pancakes with Santa
Come have pancakes with Santa at the annual Searcy Kiwanis Club “Jim Lankford” Pancakes with Santa. Cost $5 per ticket with $20 max per immediate family.
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Pumpkins & Peppermints Holiday Craft Fair
Join us at the Carmichael Center on Saturday, November 9 from 9am to 3pm for the annual Holiday Craft Fair!
Fall & Christmas Decorations
Food
Elegant Jewelry
Gift Items (Birthday, Thanksgiving, & Christmas)
Holiday Open House
Start your holiday shopping in Searcy Sunday, November 3! Businesses in Downtown and throughout Searcy will be participating. Check back for updates as it gets closer to the event.
While most businesses will be open from 1-4 p.m., times may vary, so check FB pages or contact businesses directly with questions.
Pioneer Village Open House
Join Pioneer Village for an old-fashioned celebration of the Fall season. The Open House event features fun for the entire family including vendors, food, and of course, local history. This year's event will be Saturday, November 2 from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, November 3 from 12pm to 3pm. #ExperienceSearcy
Hero Halloween Hangout
Calling all kids! Get your costumes ready and head to the Carmichael Community Center on Halloween night for a spooktacular event!
Come Trick or Treat with our local heroes—our first responders will be there handing out candy! And don’t miss a special showing of the original Casper on the big screen!
Hero Trick or Treat: 6pm - 6:30pm
Casper Movie Showing: 6:30pm
It’s going to be a fun-filled evening of treats and Halloween fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
This event will take the place of Trick or Treat on the Square. Please make plans to attend!
Hocus Pocus Party at the Rialto
Rise and shine, witches and warlocks! Main Street Searcy invites you to a spellbinding morning at our Hocus Pocus Party, held at the Historic Rialto Theater!
Join us for a morning of magical fun! We’ll enchant you with FREE witch’s brew punch (beware, it’s brewed with a bit of mystery) and snap photos of all the witches, ghouls, goblins, princesses, and superheroes for our enchanting costume contest.
After the spell-casting Hocus Pocus movie, we’ll award bewitched prizes to the most magical costumes, and every little witch, wizard, and creature will leave with special tricks and treats to start their day on a spooky note!
Tickets are $10 — all proceeds benefit Main Street Searcy. Special thanks to our enchanting sponsor, First Security Bank, and The Soda Jerk for providing the mystical witch’s brew punch!
Start your day with a little hocus, a little pocus, and a whole lot of magic!
Funnel Cake 5K & Cotton Candy Classic
Registration is open for Main Street Searcy’s annual Funnel Cake 5K & Cotton Candy Classic in conjunction with Get Down Downtown 2024. 5K and 1-Mile events are Saturday, September 28 starting at 8am. https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Searcy/DowntownFunnelCake5k?fbclid=IwY2xjawE-zJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYHCHT1pV-gyQYOmJRduVFvEHK6UyK6f1SoUO3Pechpb1sEU7_fwWkLxvQ_aem_r1kDHwZKRY80LnauD4UTAA
Main Street Searcy Farmers' Market
The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon in Downtown Searcy. The market features locally raise veggies, chicken, pork and eggs. There is also a large selection of crafters and bakers.
Main Street Searcy Farmers' Market
The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon in Downtown Searcy. The market features locally raise veggies, chicken, pork and eggs. There is also a large selection of crafters and bakers.
White County Fair
MONDAY | SEPT 9
Dollar Night
ADM: $1.00, RIDES $1.00
4pm – Gates and Buildings open
4pm – Pony show
5pm – Midway opens
7pm – Entertainment: ARKANSAS MASTER’ SINGERS (GOSPEL)
7pm – 4-H Pullet Auction
8:30pm – Buildings Close
TUESDAY | SEPT 10
ARMBAND NIGHT $30.00 5-9 PM
ADM: Child $3.00, Adult $4:00
8am – Poultry & Rabbit Check In
11:30am – Meat Goat Show
2pm – Miniature Horse Show
4pm – Gates & Building Open
4pm – Dairy Goat Show
5pm – Midway Opens
7pm – Entertainment: Double J DJ night
8:30pm – Buildings Close
WEDNESDAY | SEPT 11
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
8:30pm – Buildings Close
THURSDAY | SEPT 12
Sr. Citizen/Veteran’s Day
ADM: FREE 9am-11am
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
6:30pm – Auto Cross 6:30
6pm – Entertainment: Luke Williams
7pm – Entertainment: Ronnie McDowell
7pm – White Co Fair Jr. Rodeo ages 12-15 16-19
8:30PM – ALL BUILDINGS CLOSE
FRIDAY | SEPT 13
5TH QUARTER 10 PM – 1 AM
ADM: CHILD $6.00, ADULTS $8.00
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM NO ADM.
ARMBANDS $30.00 10PM – 1AM
8:30 – 12pm – School Day
8am – 1pm – Educational Building open
12pm – Jr. Market Animal Sale
4pm – Gates & Buildings Open
4:30pm – Presentation of Livestock Awards
5pm – Midway & Buildings Open
6:30pm – Auto Cross
7pm – Entertainment: Dixon Street Band
7pm – Rodeo PRCA (Negative Coggins test required within 12 months)
8:30pm – Buildings Close
10pm – 5th Quarter! Armbands 10pm – 1 am
SATURDAY | SEPT 14
ARMBANDS $30.00 1-5 PM
ADM: Child $6.00, Adult $8.00
12–3pm – Derby Gates Open
9am – Gates Open
12–6pm – Education Building Open
12–8pm – Merchant Building Open
12pm – Midway Opens
1–5pm – Armbands
6pm – Power Wheels
6:30pm – Demolition Derby
7pm – Rodeo PRCA (Negative Coggins test required within 12 months)
6pm – Buildings Close
Main Street Searcy Farmers' Market
The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon in Downtown Searcy. The market features locally raise veggies, chicken, pork and eggs. There is also a large selection of crafters and bakers.
Harding University Founders Day: Football Game & Fireworks
Help Harding University celebrate its 100th birthday!
Football Game: Cheer on the Harding Bisons at 7 p.m. as they play the home opener as the 2023 NCAA Division II National Champions. Tickets are available at Hardingtickets.com.
Founders Day Fireworks Finale: Cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks show at First Security Stadium.
Harding University Founders Day: Birthday Party
Help Harding University celebrate its 100th birthday! There will be a birthday party at noon on Thursday, September 5 on the front lawn.
Main Street Searcy Farmers' Market
The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon in Downtown Searcy. The market features locally raise veggies, chicken, pork and eggs. There is also a large selection of crafters and bakers.
Pioneer Village Guided Tours
Every Saturday this summer, Pioneer Village will be offering guided tours. Travel back in time and learn about how the early settlers enjoyed our community. Guides will be from 10am to 2pm weather permitting.
1200 Veterans Way (formerly Higginson St)
Searcy, AR 72143
Main Street Searcy Farmers' Market
The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon in Downtown Searcy. The market features locally raise veggies, chicken, pork and eggs. There is also a large selection of crafters and bakers.
Pioneer Village Guided Tours
Every Saturday this summer, Pioneer Village will be offering guided tours. Travel back in time and learn about how the early settlers enjoyed our community. Guides will be from 10am to 2pm weather permitting.
1200 Veterans Way (formerly Higginson St)
Searcy, AR 72143
Main Street Searcy Farmers' Market
The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon in Downtown Searcy. The market features locally raise veggies, chicken, pork and eggs. There is also a large selection of crafters and bakers.
Pioneer Village Guided Tours
Every Saturday this summer, Pioneer Village will be offering guided tours. Travel back in time and learn about how the early settlers enjoyed our community. Guides will be from 10am to 2pm weather permitting.
1200 Veterans Way (formerly Higginson St)
Searcy, AR 72143
Main Street Searcy Farmers' Market
The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon in Downtown Searcy. The market features locally raise veggies, chicken, pork and eggs. There is also a large selection of crafters and bakers.
Pioneer Village Guided Tours
Every Saturday this summer, Pioneer Village will be offering guided tours. Travel back in time and learn about how the early settlers enjoyed our community. Guides will be from 10am to 2pm weather permitting.
1200 Veterans Way (formerly Higginson St)
Searcy, AR 72143
Main Street Searcy Farmers' Market
The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon in Downtown Searcy. The market features locally raise veggies, chicken, pork and eggs. There is also a large selection of crafters and bakers.
Tax Free Weekend in Arkansas
TAX-FREE WEEKEND | Let's make this Tax-Free Weekend a big success for our hometown! Whether you're stocking up on school supplies or treating yourself, your local purchases help our community thrive. #ExperienceSearcy #shoplocal
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 3, 2024, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 4, 2024, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.
Looking for a place to eat while you're here to shop? Check out all of our great restaurants at https://www.experiencesearcy.com/restaurants.
Toy Story at the Rialto
First Security is partnering with Main Street Searcy to bring you a FREE “Toy Story” movie marathon! Join Penny at The Rialto on these Tuesdays at noon:
July 9 - “Toy Story”
July 16 - “Toy Story 2”
July 23 - “Toy Story 3”
July 30 - “Toy Story 4”
Pioneer Village Guided Tours
Every Saturday this summer, Pioneer Village will be offering guided tours. Travel back in time and learn about how the early settlers enjoyed our community. Guides will be from 10am to 2pm weather permitting.
1200 Veterans Way (formerly Higginson St)
Searcy, AR 72143
Toy Story at the Rialto
First Security is partnering with Main Street Searcy to bring you a FREE “Toy Story” movie marathon! Join Penny at The Rialto on these Tuesdays at noon:
July 9 - “Toy Story”
July 16 - “Toy Story 2”
July 23 - “Toy Story 3”
July 30 - “Toy Story 4”
Pioneer Village Guided Tours
Every Saturday this summer, Pioneer Village will be offering guided tours. Travel back in time and learn about how the early settlers enjoyed our community. Guides will be from 10am to 2pm weather permitting.
1200 Veterans Way (formerly Higginson St)
Searcy, AR 72143
Toy Story at the Rialto
First Security is partnering with Main Street Searcy to bring you a FREE “Toy Story” movie marathon! Join Penny at The Rialto on these Tuesdays at noon:
July 9 - “Toy Story”
July 16 - “Toy Story 2”
July 23 - “Toy Story 3”
July 30 - “Toy Story 4”
Pioneer Village Guided Tours
Every Saturday this summer, Pioneer Village will be offering guided tours. Travel back in time and learn about how the early settlers enjoyed our community. Guides will be from 10am to 2pm weather permitting.
1200 Veterans Way (formerly Higginson St)
Searcy, AR 72143